October volatility window closing fast. Since 2009, November has been green 14 out of 17 times—and those 3 red Novembers? Barely red, basically flat.

Bears have a tiny window right now to make noise before the seasonal rip kicks in. If you're short, this is your last stand before the typical November rally takes over.

For longs: let the chop shake out weak hands, then look for entries into month-end. Historically, this setup has been a layup.