fstrader's swing trade journal

Discussion in 'Journals' started by fstrader, Sep 18, 2005.

  1. fstrader

    fstrader

    You know, I've been thinking about that, and I think I will. Its just deciding, how long...
     
    #41     Sep 28, 2005
  2. Looks great, good work!

    What RSI settings are you using?

    -The New Guy
     
    #42     Sep 29, 2005
  3. fstrader

    fstrader

    Thanks, thenewguy. I restrict buys to RSR above 80 and short to below 45. Note however, this is not RSI. It is RS "Rank". Like in IBD. Comparing the stock's performance relative to the whole stock universe... I think.
     
    #43     Sep 29, 2005
  4. Im trying out the excel file-Thanks!
     
    #44     Sep 29, 2005
  5. fstrader

    fstrader

    Results as of Thu, Sep 29

    Of the 60 stocks, 11 met, or exceeded the 4% goal. None were stopped out. One was DQ'd. The format is (max gain, days held):

    RHAT (+27.2%, 2)
    EP (+7.7%, 2)
    REDF (+20.7%, 2)
    PDE (+5.2%, 2)
    ARNA (+7.2%, 2)
    DEPO (+5.2%, 2)
    LII (+5.1%, 5)
    VTIV (+4.4%, 7)
    TDW (+7.7%, 8)
    GW (+6.0%, 8)
    VRTX (+8.1%, 9)
    RNAI (+10.9%, 1) Disqualified as it gapped open above target.

    So far,
    winners = 36
    losers = 2
    Percent = .947

    48 stocks are still being watched; (33 Longs and 15 Shorts).
     
    #45     Sep 29, 2005
  6. fstrader

    fstrader

    TheTyphoon- your welcome. Glad if I can help.
     
    #46     Sep 29, 2005
  7. fstrader,
    What are you using to screen your stocks for your watchlist? What website, stockcharts.com..etc..?
    Thanks.
     
    #47     Sep 29, 2005
  8. fstrader

    fstrader

     
    #48     Sep 29, 2005
  9. fstrader

    fstrader

    My picks for Friday, Sep 30, 2005:
    The format is (Last Close/Stop).

    LONGS
    RIG (62.18/55.22), GFI (14.66/12.33), ET (17.22/14.79), PWI (30.97/27.50), MDG (22.21/19.56), KSU (23.17/20.90), WLT (48.90/43.50), BKH (43.41/39.58), WHQ (33.51/29.35), BELFB (36.0/31.38), EPIQ (22.06/18.14), ICGE (8.90/7.53)

    SHORTS
    WMAR (14.70/17.82), PNCL (6.36/8.90)

    62 stocks on the list as of now.

    Best of Luck to everyone tomorrow!
     
    #49     Sep 30, 2005
  10. fstrader

    fstrader

    Results as of Fri, Sep 30

    Of the 62 stocks, 2 met, or exceeded the 4% goal. One was stopped out. The format is (max gain, days held):

    HOS (+6.1%, 2)
    OII (+4.1%, 7)
    CLZR (-6.8%, 9)

    So far,
    winners = 38
    losers = 3
    Percent = .927

    59 stocks are still being watched; (43 Longs and 16 Shorts).
     
    #50     Oct 2, 2005