Trading Journal - May

Discussion in 'Journals' started by Seanote, May 1, 2002.

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  1. nitro

    nitro

    I see that clearly...

    OK.

    You mean go long at 50.25 area, or go long at 50.25 area _AND_ "If this stock gaps down quick against futures and I'm able to catch it" ?

    nitro
     
    #101     May 15, 2002
  2. Seanote

    Seanote Guest

    You mean go long at 50.25 area, or go long at 50.25 area _AND_ "If this stock gaps down quick against futures and I'm able to catch it" ?

    nitro [/B][/QUOTE]

    If QLGC traded into the 50.25 range then I would consider going long, BUT if it gaps down quickly and futures are not following, then I might play the long side regardless of the price it gapped to. When trading this stock you can't place as mcuh importance on the support/resistance due to the volatility. Anytime QLGC gaps against futures the gaps are usually filled within 30 minutes. This stock requires a different type of trading strategy than most when using charts, studies, ect;
     
    #102     May 15, 2002
  3. nitro

    nitro

    Ok.

    nitro
     
    #103     May 15, 2002
  4. Seanote

    Seanote Guest

    Short 2,000 QCOM @ 32.34 (intra-day)
     
    #104     May 15, 2002
  5. Seanote

    Seanote Guest

    Covered 2,000 QCOM @ 31.84

    + .50 points
     
    #105     May 15, 2002
  6. nitro

    nitro

    Why?

    nitro
     
    #106     May 15, 2002
  7. Seanote

    Seanote Guest

    I wanted to make some money.

    Look at the 1 min 1 day chart and you tell me? Did you see a chart pattern a few minutes before I took that trade that screams short?
     
    #107     May 15, 2002
  8. nitro

    nitro

    Got it - Stoch 100, MACD diff loosing mo, NAZ wiggle exhausted in downtrend, res at 32.40, for easy stop loss.

    Sorry, I will be more selective in future posts.

    nitro
     
    #108     May 15, 2002
  9. Seanote

    Seanote Guest

    Those were some smaller signals, but look at the double-top formation at 14:47 and 15:12. Once that second top pulled back that generally signals a short.
     
    #109     May 15, 2002
  10. nitro

    nitro

    The double top is what I meant when I mentioned the resistance at 32.40. However, I see that that takes on a greater weight than the price derivative signals, which I was not sure...

    The only thing that would worry me is selling into a pretty positive stock on the day - still, I assume your stop-loss was at 32.39 area, so low risk trade if wrong?

    Did the NAZ weakness at that time confirm, or didn't care?

    nitro
     
    #110     May 15, 2002
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