Clowns ES Daytrading Journal

Discussion in 'Journals' started by ESclown, Feb 13, 2008.

  1. ESclown

    ESclown

    Shorting again at 49.25. Again very risky as short can get blasted here so i am using extra tight stops.

    Target is 43.50 on this one if it goes my way that is.
     
    #411     Feb 29, 2008
  2. ESclown

    ESclown


    Tgt hit and filled at 43.50.

    +5.75 :D :D

    Old clownies on fire right now.
     
    #412     Feb 29, 2008
  3. Well played.
     
    #413     Feb 29, 2008
  4. ESclown

    ESclown

    Thanks AAA - have been licking my chops for the short side all morning.

    I am from UK so have been watching the market for about 4 hours now sitting on sidelines. I was reluctant to put on some day trade positions before the open because i was also short in my swing account.

    No longs in times like these unless we get a clear change of direction.

    If the markets tank today i wonder how they will open Monday, after Bubble Ben's bearish bank talk yesterday. All the slower MMs - how will they react Monday.

    All i know is that i want to keep my swing position on which is now heavily in the green into Monday unless we have a major direction change here.

    Otherwise stick with shorts until it is clear we have trend change. Also, note if we do have a trend change then long positions will offer some massive opportunities as many weak shorts get squeezed.
     
    #414     Feb 29, 2008
  5. ESclown

    ESclown

    Seems to be selling off in a wedge like pattern or shorter term time frames. Want to see more of explosion of trend to the down side.

    Otherwise i think their might be some nice intraday opportunities to take a few points to the long side.

    Ideally i want see a bounce of 40 before getting interested in longs for a few scalps.


    On a side-note i think i am finally getting carpel tunnel syndrome - damn typing on this laptop and using 3 different mice is not feeling too comfortable. Left fingers been tingling a bit recently indicating some nerve compression. Anyone else ever get this? Anything tips to help avoid this?
     
    #415     Feb 29, 2008

  6. I've had some discomfort in my hands before from using a mouse too much, nothing like tingling. My only advice to alleviate it is to cut back as much as possible on the use. It will go away. I know this is hard, but that's the only thing that will really work. I think that also make wrist braces that help.
     
    #416     Feb 29, 2008
  7. ESclown

    ESclown

    Thanks for advice - i guess their are perks to this job and problems as well.

    I think i will try to avoid all use of the PCs over the weekend and get some kind of wrist support. This can't bode well for my boxing.

    I will try to find a way of getting rid of my other 2 mice and having and getting a universal mouse. I don't know if this is possible though will look into it.
     
    #417     Feb 29, 2008
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  9. ESclown

    ESclown

    Trying a short in the face of IHS.

    Short at 45.75 - tight stop. Very risky trade i know.

    Target will be test of low or 40.
     
    #419     Feb 29, 2008
  10. ESclown

    ESclown

    #420     Feb 29, 2008