Yes, journal is a great idea. My take on it is as follows: Forget about the $500 goal for now. Let's assume you will trade 1 contract per 5k...
Stopped on remainder slightly below b/e at 71.97. Even though the trade didn't pan out I still booked some profit.
Welcome to the thread Simple! My advice... Try trading live with 1 contract. If your heart rate increases after you enter the position then...
Excellent opportunities this morning... Booked solid gain on 13 trades. Still holding 1/2 position SPXL swingtrade from Friday. Hopefully we'll...
-2 ticks.
Long 33.50 stop 4 ticks.
Exit 1/2 at 73.76.
Out 35.50 +6 ticks.
Short 37 stop 4 ticks.
Trailing stop hit +4 ticks.
Target 26.50
Long 22.25 stop 4 ticks.
Short 23 stop 4 ticks.
+4 ticks.
Long 18.50 S/T 4 ticks.
-4 ticks.
Long 24 stop 4 ticks. Target 28.
Then again, most of my entries are at very specific algo areas so very rarely there is a need for more than a 4 tick stop. While 4 ticks may not...
One of my rules based on analysis my past transactions... When a position goes immediately against me and almost hits my stop and then reverses, I...
Separate names with a comma.