The View Down River

Discussion in 'Journals' started by downrivertrader, Feb 12, 2006.

  1. BLR

    BLR

    Spersky:

    If I am calculating the spread properly that should be about the 12028 level basis cash. Looks like a good spot to initiate a long. Even if we are a little early, the maximum downside risk by my chart is 1.1990. I don't think the Euro is going dive much below this level, if at all.

    I think the correction is very nearly over and the risk reward at this level is very good. We have substantial upside potential and well worth a little pain if it comes our way. Still we need to watch the risk. Not like the paper traders.

    I will post my trades.

    Good luck to you.
     
    #401     Mar 22, 2006
  2. Buy1Sell2

    Buy1Sell2

    the test I think is if 120.78 basis GECM6 holds. If the week ends near the low of the week's range, it may be time for me to rethink any long ideas. I have been trying some intraday stuff, but may go back to daily and weekly charts/trading soon .
     
    #402     Mar 22, 2006
  3. BLR

    BLR

    I am not long just yet, I think we may see the downside targets in my previous post hit before we are done here.

    However whatever move that is left is likely to be short lived and we should see a reversal either today or tomorrow at the latest.

    Good trading
     
    #403     Mar 23, 2006
  4. BLR

    BLR

    Spersky:

    We may see that 1990 level before we are done here but I don't expect this spike to extend much below that level.

    Either way, we are very near the bottom here I think and I will be looking to go long in here. I will just wait to see how the market settles out in a few hours.

    Good luck to you.
     
    #404     Mar 23, 2006
  5. Buy1Sell2

    Buy1Sell2

    This was a positional view at the time and it turned out to be a good one. If I see this again from a positional point of view, I will execute the trade for longer term. Still of course, could get that turn up that BLR predicts and that I tried earlier today. Perhaps I was early. The nice thing is that I only had one unit on at the time and of course, I will add to the next trade.
     
    #405     Mar 23, 2006
  6. Buy1Sell2

    Buy1Sell2

    Where is DRT by the way? BLR has kind of taken over the journal
     
    #406     Mar 23, 2006
  7. I am still here. I travel quite a bit, so it is not always easy for me to post. It is my hope that you all will keep this going. BLR is doing a great job keeping the momentum.

    I thought everyone could use a good laugh.....I decided to exit my short position today at .2034. I still see the 1985 as a valid target for EC, but I also have spot hitting a key level right now and with the big announcement coming Tuesday, I think I will watch the market action for a while.

    I was short at .2034 and .2151 so I picked up about 117 ticks on one trade. It was a hard fought battle with a lot of faith and I am not real pleased with the outcome. I tied up a lot of capital for a small gain. Several days have passed and I would like to re-evaluate things.

    Maybe we can pick up some ticks on a few short term trades between now and Tuesday.

    DRT


     
    #407     Mar 23, 2006
  8. Never underestimate the power of a simple trendline.
     
    #408     Mar 23, 2006
  9. Buy1Sell2

    Buy1Sell2

    Isn't this the 20 day MA as well on continuation charts?
     
    #409     Mar 23, 2006
  10. It could be..I do not keep an eye on MA's too much. Trendlines and MA are frequently very close.
     
    #410     Mar 24, 2006