NQ Paper Trade Journal

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

  1. A2x2

    A2x2

    Stop-Loss moved to 4876.75
     
    #181     Oct 6, 2016
  2. aex

    aex

    Do you plan stay out for the NFP tomorrow?
     
    #182     Oct 6, 2016
  3. A2x2

    A2x2

    Exit 4875.00 [2:27PM]

    P&L:-3.25
     
    #183     Oct 6, 2016
  4. A2x2

    A2x2

    Trade 2: Long 4875.00, Stop 4869.75, Profit-Take 4885.25 [2:27PM]

    Flip Long
     
    #184     Oct 6, 2016
  5. A2x2

    A2x2

    Exit 4869.75 [2:46PM]

    P&L:-5.25
     
    #185     Oct 6, 2016
  6. A2x2

    A2x2

    No.. will play it depending on what comes in. If it's a strong deviation from the consensus it provides a good direction of where it will head from the market open. If it comes in around consensus then business as usual.

    But then again.. what do I know.. I haven't been doing too well ever since the inception of this paper trade journal.. :confused:
     
    #186     Oct 6, 2016
  7. A2x2

    A2x2

    Always getting pump faked by these fake break outs!! :mad::mad:
     
    #187     Oct 6, 2016
  8. A2x2

    A2x2

    2016-10-06 Summary

    Daily P&L: -8.50 (2 trades, 2 losers)

    Trade Summary
    Trade 1: Market was shifting down after a large rally upwards. [-3.25]

    Trade 2: Flipped long close to top of range.. [-5.25]

    Should have been more patient and waited to see if the afternoon session would trend or would it range..

    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
    -Always keep the overall trend in mind (will it trend or will it range?)
     
    #188     Oct 7, 2016
  9. A2x2

    A2x2

    Trade 1: Long 4842.75, Stop 4834.75, Profit-Take 4853.00 [12:02PM]
     
    #189     Oct 7, 2016
  10. A2x2

    A2x2

    Profit-Take moved to 4849.00 (top of the range)
     
    #190     Oct 7, 2016