%% Sounds like a divided mind; thats a case where 50/50 is not good. 80% -20% is much better. AVERAGE HIT RATE ON DOvES IS 20%. I would never choose a nickname like walk on water or anything as dishonest as that. Yes i know a duck can walk on water flapping his or her wings, but he is no duck......................................................................................................
The only time I was ever successful trading was doing the "trading for dummies" system - laid out for free on the internet - and what you're describing is close. However, go search "trading for dummies" in the way back machine. Opening gaps on UNUSUAL VOLUME, inside bars, impulses after a pullback, etc. You will find stocks that are moving. With a 48% win rate, I made 168%. You can also mine the traderx.blogspot.com site. Every chart is still up. Opening gaps, unusual volume, inside bars, impulses after pullbacks, etc. The only difference is that he used a fib extension as a target; Maoxian suggests exiting at the close. During that period, I used both systems. The only difference is the exit. I think what's missing is the part you added (hourly charts, new highs). Equally important is the part that is actually missing - unusual volume. http://traderx.blogspot.com/?m=1 Look at the treasure trove of intraday charts.
%% Good thing about an average hit rate of 20%, on doVes; some body has to be average. LOL. Some of them like to dip/flare when they see you swinging.............................................................................They're a small target to start with.
%% 12 or 20 gauge is a bit expensive now ; .22 long rifle, smooth rocks/dry fire + a few .38/357are just as fun+ a better hit rate. I may do some more bb guns\not a prediction/LOL....................................,...........................