What are the little signs that show that a continuation will occur rather than a retracement. Generally, I'll look for inverse hammers (esp. the...
I think it may be helpful to post charts for your biggest losers initially. I know you said that "it was in the daily course of business", but I...
Yikes!. This is the first time I have seen your returns. I have to commend your system.
02/09: This was a short that was overly extended. I was pretty confident about the short, but failed to capitalize on it by adding positions...
Yes I did!
I would have, if, I had ever heard of that stock. At that time I was committed to my beloved FAS, until I found the pleasures of "going around"...
mdl060374, I think I understand you. If you look at my journal towards the beginning, you will see that I used to jump into stocks within 3...
Below is such a good piece on trading psychology, that I thought it might have great value for fellow traders. Compliments of Sowterdad; here it is:
Never!!! :D . I am on your journal everyday. I did get your PM; it's just that I have taken a little more than I can chew and am just trying...
mdl060374, so how did you find this? Today was a little scrappy; most days it's better.
Looking for a nice short swing here in the next few days. <img src="http://www.elitetrader.com/vb/attachment.php?s=&postid=3086215.png">
1) I just use the free scanner on freestockcharts.com (See image below. This was from today). So far it has worked pretty well. I have it set to...
Sowterdad, I know you have actually spent a little time on this and I just wanted to thank you for that. In the past, I used too many MA's....
NoD, in terms of %, how many times is that hammer signal a success?. Does this go for all stocks?
1) You're welcome. It's amazing how, we, over in this forum do not personally know each other, but have so much help from our peers. Wall Street...
I didn't trade today, but saw some good opportunities in JCP and URBN. I might trade tomorrow, but feel like I need to take a break. Just like...
Pic. 3: Trade 3: LONG: Entry: $31.51 Exit: $32.29 +$0.78 <img src="http://www.elitetrader.com/vb/attachment.php?s=&postid=3085463.png">...
Pic. 2: Trade 2: LONG: Entry: $22.47 Exit: $22.68 +$0.21 <img src="http://www.elitetrader.com/vb/attachment.php?s=&postid=3085460.png">
*I did not trade today; these are trades from yesterday. 02/07: Pic. 1: Trade 1: LONG: Entry: $16.09 Exit: $16.27 +$0.18 <img src=...
Nice, nice, nice!. NoD, you need to mail me out the very same stuff you're taking (& I don't mean the berries you put in your smoothies :p); it...
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