five years later (the previous 5), still struggling!

Discussion in 'Journals' started by momoNY, Feb 26, 2011.

  1. wrbtrader

    wrbtrader

    momoNY,

    The above statement is confusing to me...you on simulator today or you're doing real money trading today. :confused:

    Mark
     
    #151     Mar 1, 2011
  2. Eddiefl

    Eddiefl


    You put stops in overnight, you swing and hold for days or weeks on 60minute time frame.

    All brokers will let you keep stops, GTC. If nervous about holding over night, you may be trading too large.

    EF
     
    #152     Mar 1, 2011
  3. wrbtrader

    wrbtrader

    Use stops and audio alerts...most charting programs can be setup to give an audio alert when a specific price is reached.

    Yep, this requires you to leave your computer on all the time when a trade is still open overnight. However, if you're the type that gets stressed even with those options in place and you can't get proper sleep...

    Not worth doing such if your mental & physical health is going to suffer via lack of sleep and anxiety or worst (e.g. high blood pressure).

    Mark
     
    #153     Mar 1, 2011
  4. momoNY

    momoNY

    It was real money!
     
    #154     Mar 1, 2011
  5. momoNY

    momoNY

    I've been trying to short since 1pm and price stop right at my order without a fill !!
     
    #155     Mar 1, 2011
  6. momoNY

    momoNY

    I forced a short at 1307.25 out at 1305.25. don't trust end of day.
    Down 821 for the day.
     
    #156     Mar 1, 2011
  7. Charts?
     
    #157     Mar 1, 2011
  8. momoNY

    momoNY

    short 1307.5 don;t like it should have been 1308.25. Wide stop at 1309.75
     
    #158     Mar 1, 2011
  9. momoNY

    momoNY

    Out 1306 before a heart attack.

    Down $680 for the day. Down $80 for the week.
     
    #159     Mar 1, 2011
  10. momoNY

    momoNY

    I'll post an annotated chart and blotter, shortly.
     
    #160     Mar 1, 2011