NQ Paper Trade Journal

Discussion in 'Journals' started by A2x2, Sep 9, 2016.

  1. A2x2

    A2x2

    Exit 4862.25 [1:44PM]

    P&L:+3.50
     
    #151     Sep 28, 2016
  2. A2x2

    A2x2

    Good call to take profits as market slowed down.. would have gotten stopped out at previous level of 4858.75
     
    #152     Sep 28, 2016
  3. A2x2

    A2x2

    Most likely done for the day.. looks like uptrend for remainder of day, however will not be looking to chase entry here (plus also highly likely for EOD reversal).
     
    #153     Sep 28, 2016
  4. A2x2

    A2x2

    2016-09-28 Summary

    Daily P&L: +3.50 (1 trade, 1 winner)

    Trade Summary
    Trade 1: Took this long as the market broke the resistance level of the wedge formation.

    Was able to follow through on my list of areas to focus on from yesterday. Did not enter my first trade until the market developed its range and the chart patterns became evident. Also took profits off the table as soon as the market wasn't moving fast enough for me. Going forward my trading system will reduce the max number of trades per day from 5 to 3.

    Things to (continue to) focus on:
    -More patience on the trade set up (wait longer until I take the 1st trade, for the range and chart patterns to develop)
    -Need to mentally visualize potential chart formations both to the upside and downside (anything can happen), and strategize my game plan
    -Protect profits (do not hesitate to exit and take profits at current levels when market is exhibiting signs of slowing down / utilize time stop)
    -Okay to miss entry and not make a single trade for the day
     
    #154     Sep 28, 2016
  5. A2x2

    A2x2

    Wow.. kept missing entry on the short side..
     
    #155     Sep 29, 2016
  6. A2x2

    A2x2

    Tried to get in around the low 30s when it was evident there was still some strength to the sell off
     
    #156     Sep 29, 2016
  7. A2x2

    A2x2

    Trade 1: Short 4832.50, Stop 4840.50, Profit-Take 4822.25 [1:14PM]
     
    #157     Sep 29, 2016
  8. A2x2

    A2x2

    Stop-Loss moved to 4842.50
     
    #158     Sep 29, 2016
  9. A2x2

    A2x2

    Exit 4827.25 [1:49PM]

    P&L:+5.25
     
    #159     Sep 29, 2016
  10. A2x2

    A2x2

    Poor execution on the recent trade.. had I entered closer on the short side to 4840 I could've been in a better position to hold the trade and capitalize on this run.
     
    #160     Sep 29, 2016