Ward's Swing Trades

Discussion in 'Journals' started by WardTrader, Jan 23, 2012.

  1. Partial Position Exit ACOM

    Cover 1 @ P1 24.94 for 500 shares

    Stop moved to 24.48 for remainder
     
    #11     Feb 21, 2012
  2. Postion Exit ACOM

    Nights Held: 1

    Cover 1 @ P1 24.94 for 500 shares

    Cover 2 @ Stop Entry 24.45 for 500 shares

    Total per trade $175.00

    Return Percent on Absolute Value of Stock %0.714
     
    #12     Feb 22, 2012
  3. toc

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    Good stuff Wardy!

    Do you also short the stocks, what is average position period in days.

    :D
     
    #13     Feb 22, 2012
  4. Yes but short setups occur less frequently.

    Avg hold period really depends on the market conditions but right now is around 3.5 nights.
     
    #14     Feb 27, 2012
  5. Stock: ATK

    Date to Start: 3/14

    Index: None

    Ratio: NA

    Entry Point: 54.32

    P1: 54.71

    P2: 55.11

    Stop: 53.82

    Shares: 2000
     
    #15     Mar 14, 2012
  6. Trigger for 3/16

    ATK 54.34 (54.32) Long 2000 shares
     
    #16     Mar 16, 2012
  7. Postion Exit ATK

    Nights Held: 0

    Cover 1 @ P1 54.71 for 1000 shares

    Cover 2 @ STOP ENTRY 54.29 for 1000 shares

    Total per trade $320

    Return Percent on Absolute Value of Stock %0.295
     
    #17     Mar 16, 2012