swing/position log

Discussion in 'Journals' started by tango29, Aug 1, 2005.

  1. tango29

    tango29

    S 500 CSCO $18.40
    +50 - $10 = +$40
    Running Total + $40 +$40 +$678 = $758
     
    #21     Sep 7, 2005
  2. tango29

    tango29

    And now for something completely different..:)
    B 1000 AAPL $49.75
    S 1000 AAPL $49.95
    +.20 = +$200 - 20 = $+180
    will run total later
     
    #22     Sep 8, 2005
  3. tango29

    tango29

    Running total = $938
     
    #23     Sep 8, 2005
  4. tango29

    tango29

    B 2500 SMH 37.25
    S 2500 SMH 37.35
    +.10 = + $250 - 50 = +$200
    Running Total = $1138
    Busy day and didn't get entry posted as soon as entered.
     
    #24     Sep 9, 2005
  5. tango29

    tango29

    Closed Pfe ue sept 25 puts for .05
    = +$225 - $10= 215
    Running Total= $1363
    Down a computer, mainly doing my regular trades. Have had a few trades to put in here but was busy, and will try to keep these as close to real time for the intraday trades as possible.
     
    #25     Sep 15, 2005
  6. tango29

    tango29

    S 5 PFE Oct 25 puts(pfe ve) for 0.65
     
    #26     Sep 15, 2005
  7. tango29

    tango29

    Sold 5 GE Oct 32.5 puts (GE VZ) 0.25
     
    #27     Oct 4, 2005
  8. tango29

    tango29

    First the trades:
    Closed pfe ve 1.10= -0.45 = -$225 - $10 Comm. = -$235
    Closed ge vz 0.10 = +.15 = $ 75 - $10 comm. = +65
    Sold 1200 shs CSCO $17.69 (avg sh price was $18.76) = $-1284
    Running Total = - $91.
    Experiment closed
     
    #28     Oct 10, 2005
  9. tango29

    tango29

    Now for the rest. I'm now retired(nice way of saying blown out). I'm back to looking for a job. This is the second time I've been down this road, and I think it will be the last. Hey, It'll be great working with teeny boppers at McDonalds compared to telling the wife how big a hole I've dug. The answers aren't in any vendors software, they are in numerous books written for however long there has been a market. The ones that say the common things, cut losses, plan the trade and trade the plan, those simple, basic ideas go a long way. I have twice now followed the plan only to self destruct walking off the plan.
    Good luck to all those that trade on here, although it isn't luck that keeps you succesful. Thanks to those who have posted informative and educational material, I've enjoyed and learned from quite a few. Unfortunately I am left to admit I don't have the discipline for this job, a job I've really enjoyed, but at the same time maybe not enough to stay focused on the task for the long term.
    Great trading to all
     
    #29     Oct 10, 2005
  10. Trapper

    Trapper

    Hey Tango29,

    Hope you find success in whatever endeavor you decide to pursue.

    Best regards,

    Trapper
     
    #30     Oct 10, 2005