The adventures of a new Trader

Discussion in 'Journals' started by cashmoney69, Jul 11, 2006.

  1. 6/13 - 6/26/07

    long 60 GTRC @ 51.58
    sold 60 @ 49.95

    stop: 49.95
    pt: 56.47

    profit - 111.80

    review:

    Bought at the right time, but momentum didn't hold up.
     
    #311     Jun 26, 2007
  2. 6/25 - 6/26/07

    long 35 GRMN @ 73.45
    sold 35 @ 71.21

    stop: 71.21
    pt: 77.93

    profit - 74.40

    review:

    Tried to make more as the stock climed over resistance at 71.90, but got taken out from a pullback. MFI is over bought and momentum is choppy..time to stay away for a while.
     
    #312     Jun 26, 2007
  3. cash - I think it would be prudent for you to study some on candlestick analysis. I'm not saying use this as a trading system, but it might behoove you to understand what these candles may be trying to tell you. From your screenshots, I'm seeing some glaring reasons to either not initiate a long or exit a long position.

    My Amazon book suggestions:
    http://tinyurl.com/2dephd
    http://tinyurl.com/25sfr7

    It may be useful to understand a little more of the bull vs bear fight going on in your charts with the help of candlesticks.

    Just a suggestion.
     
    #313     Jun 26, 2007
  4. djxput

    djxput

    Thanks for including the chart ... dont have a computer set up atm so it helps me to see whats going on.

    tough trade here ... I probably would have done the same thing. Your support line seems accurate; I might have given it a couple ticks below your support line for some room (some wiggle room). But it may not of helped.
     
    #314     Jun 27, 2007
  5. djxput

    djxput

    Nice one here ...
    when looking at this chart it almost looks like a perfect entry and exit. That first black candle that looks like a shooting star I would of been pretty concerned myself - but as we can see we didnt have follow through(why this is important with some candles).
    When you sold it looked to be a perfect time; I wold of probably waited for a close near the low and sold at the end of the day there. But since you had a good idea about resistance you scored an extra point over waiting for confirmation.
     
    #315     Jun 27, 2007
  6. I have nison's book, but I'll take a look at the other. I'm lil short on cash now because I'm getting an apartment, but it got good reviews.
     
    #316     Jun 27, 2007


  7. I actually thought about holding onto it, and now very glad i didn't..but LEH looks like it's coming into some strong support around 72.15
     
    #317     Jun 27, 2007
  8. GTRC up 9.88 pts today!!!....OMG!!!
     
    #318     Jun 27, 2007
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    #319     Jul 7, 2007