Directional Trades are investment positions taken based on the belief that the price of an asset will move in a specific direction — either up (long position) or down (short position). Orion AI supports directional trading by analyzing fundamentals, technical indicators, and sentiment to identify high-probability opportunities. Directional trades contrast with market-neutral strategies, which aim to profit regardless of price direction. Successful directional trading requires accurate timing, risk management, and often, catalysts such as earnings announcements or macroeconomic news. AI tools improve accuracy by continuously monitoring markets and adjusting recommendations in response to new data, giving traders a competitive edge.
