Recent Content by xtraderx

  1. What could be a catalyst for a 20-30% rally?

    As I recall sitting in front of my trading screen at the time it was the Iraq War ... in particular the day they tore down the Saddam statute ......
    Post by: xtraderx, Feb 19, 2009 in forum: Trading

  2. A Very Profitable Methodology

    I certainly don't "play" the earnings and yes generally avoid them: as you experienced they are too volatile. Of course it all depends on how...
    Post by: xtraderx, Jan 19, 2006 in forum: Strategy Building

  3. A Very Profitable Methodology

    I dont use anything sophisticated, at least not yet, just freebies on the web. I dont care to back test either as I dont know how I would do it...
    Post by: xtraderx, Jan 18, 2006 in forum: Strategy Building

  4. A Very Profitable Methodology

    took profits in TALX today ahead of their earnings... I dont really like holding through an announcment but liked the price action so I held half...
    Post by: xtraderx, Jan 17, 2006 in forum: Strategy Building

  5. A Very Profitable Methodology

    Initiated a screen today, the following stocks made the first cut. My screens turned up an initial universe of 82 names, larger than the last...
    Post by: xtraderx, Jan 16, 2006 in forum: Strategy Building

  6. A Very Profitable Methodology

    I am looking forward to my next screen, I will probably complete on the 16th, MLK day with the extra time and all. I am eager to see what...
    Post by: xtraderx, Jan 13, 2006 in forum: Strategy Building

  7. A Very Profitable Methodology

    Closed out my RTSX position today at 32.89 for a -3.6% loss on the overall position. My saving grace was that it was a small position. In...
    Post by: xtraderx, Jan 13, 2006 in forum: Strategy Building

  8. A Very Profitable Methodology

    Gotta love it when three of your four postions are making new 52 highs. took some profits in TALX, but only a small lot at 52.89, for about a...
    Post by: xtraderx, Jan 10, 2006 in forum: Strategy Building

  9. A Very Profitable Methodology

    Right now I am just using freebies: MSN, YAHOO, and company websites, etc...
    Post by: xtraderx, Jan 6, 2006 in forum: Strategy Building

  10. A Very Profitable Methodology

    Still watching RTSX closely, I dont like it acting weak when the broader market is up but I am noticing some buying interest in teh 32-34ish range...
    Post by: xtraderx, Jan 6, 2006 in forum: Strategy Building

  11. A Very Profitable Methodology

    picked up another small lot of RTSX this morning at 34 even... I dont like it trading down on an up day but will see what tomorrow brings.
    Post by: xtraderx, Jan 3, 2006 in forum: Strategy Building

  12. A Very Profitable Methodology

    %allocation, although i definitley monitor risk very closely but not as mechanical because i scale in and out and do not like setting ratio...
    Post by: xtraderx, Jan 2, 2006 in forum: Strategy Building

  13. A Very Profitable Methodology

    got filled on a bid today on TALX at 45.32 to add to my position but I am keeping a close eye on it... 45 level appears to be a key battleground.
    Post by: xtraderx, Dec 30, 2005 in forum: Strategy Building

  14. A Very Profitable Methodology

    Looks like Santa stiffed us up this year but it was a nice ride up to here so no complaints… while Santa was busy hitting the egg nog and...
    Post by: xtraderx, Dec 30, 2005 in forum: Strategy Building

  15. A Very Profitable Methodology

    Glad I added to ARD on Tuesday, it had a nice day yesterday and back up again this morning... right now I am holding tight, keeping an eye on the...
    Post by: xtraderx, Dec 22, 2005 in forum: Strategy Building