Elite trader journal The thicker lines are the previous week's high and Jan 3, 2018 · Does anyone know or could share a Sample Trading Journal for Options on a spreadsheet? There are plenty sample trading journals for Stocks, but I didn't come across any when it comes to trading options. Or before. 5 pnt closed half 880. 1 % up around 6093. 75 closed half 877. That said, this may be heaven for those scalping for a few points without a stop, enter randomly with a 5 point target, caching, caching until the big move catches them, of course Sep 27, 2019 · The commodities journal may be different but it is not mentioned on google. Then looking for insight: * Years ago, the IB cost for short puts Calendar was 25 cents (25$ per combo). Discussion in 'Journals We now wanted to share our results even outside Korea, which is why we're starting this journal thread here. 5 days ago · Oh, I got his message alright. Why Use a Free Trading Journal App? A trading journal is more than Nov 12, 2019 · After the success of my first earnings journal, I’ve decided to start fresh and trade a very specific strategy with this new journal. 65x the earnings move. Jan 28, 2025 · actually kind of neither today More just playing 'signals' on the small timeframes and sometimes they might give opposing signals (and that's when i sometimes have to use judgement to decide how to actually play it, if at all, based on any correlations I see. Discussion in 'Chit Chat' started by zdreg, May 30, 2024. Jan 27, 2025 · Elite Trader. Sep 8, 2024 · thoughts: 4th trade I bought the dip expecting a short return to near highs. 5. I'll post examples of the method using the trades from the beginning of August to the present to get used to the idea. 7375 for 10 pips profit. 25, a can of coke in vending machine was a quarter. Key Dec 10, 2024 · Search titles only; Posted by Member: Separate names with a comma. Forums > General Topics > Journals > ES Journal - 2025/2026. If I have multiple stocks in different sectors the gap will probably not appear in all Dec 10, 2024 · B1S2, bubbe, I love you, but you KNOW your new 2-year-long thread is going to become a shit show, and expand to thousands of pages. Dow worked out best (closing that one here for +100 points) [ATTACH] Dec 10, 2024 · Nestled up against a relatively important trendline which coincides with monthly VWAP. Dec 10, 2024 · Mono is a bit of a dick, but I can't help laugh at some of his comments. This is a long only market and I will look to take new longs once this resolved itself. But this is very sketchy and tough. Go for smaller cap stocks and lower priced stocks, eg priced under $20 and a cap less than a billion. Feb 14, 2006 · Closed out GAD/USD at . LOL. There is correlation between high skew and down moves. May 22, 2024 · First and foremost my goal is to trade properly, but the end result is money. Overnight. Even with all the attempts of red, it just can't sustain red and nothing has been accomplished by bears. Aug 18, 2008 · Elite Trader. Dec 10, 2024 · Looking at the SPX cash chart, the big gap down Monday should fill back to Friday's low and maybe the close at today's open. " @theapprentice #329 Jan 15, 2025. Who Dec 10, 2024 · So far it pays to play the range (sell rips, buy dips), not breakouts. Quick Links. A 5900 bounce seems too easy, so probably a bit below that at least. Forums > General Topics > Journals > trading journal. Apr 22, 2024 · DJI (4H): Long to the resistance area 39156. I've run across other contributors to this forum who seem to think it is impossible for retail traders to realize exponential capital growth in the long term, and that there exists only a lucky Dec 10, 2024 · NQ at last week's low which is the thick white line and yesterday's high which is the thin yellow line. Feb 3, 2019 · Journals. In this path, I will strive to achieve the Zen state of mind. Entries were early on both the Yen trade and this one. Improve/Increase your trading success. Longs from NY open lows north into halfway back and daily pivot ~6040s. Dec 10, 2024 · The brokers didn't even have the technical capability to trade negative prices, it was the most bizarre thing I've ever seen trading. Like how it would require N attempts before it succeeded. Forums > General Topics > Journals. Some scalping shorts from 6035-6040s reflecting immediate response. Still trying to assess recent developments, but I'm having thoughts that RTY may start outperforming YM and ES. Its time Feb 11, 2025 · To be more specific, I'm wanting to invest in pipeline companies and I'm looking for a pipeline specific journal that talks about the companies that are in growth positions. Dec 10, 2024 · Maybe good scalping for one of those traders who can read off the DOM like my hero Navinder Sarao. 01 USD, the problem was once negative, they couldn't get out. Forums > Tools of the Trade > Educational Resources > Forums. Discussion in 'Journals' started by elovemer, Jul 13, 2009. [IMG] THAR SHE BLOWS! Jul 19, 2008 · carbtrader, Yep, got to keep fighting, quitting is accepting defeat and that's the only true failure. 42. Haters will fall on deaf ears. I thought they had passed the tariffs, or something like that. I trade opportunities for risk, whereas you trade risk for opportunity. 5) Arrive at an integer skew measure in lieu of vol-line/vol-edge. That's 5857. Not the best entrys. Dec 10, 2024 · I'm not a predictor as you know. Went long 1 second before the release. Recognizing the bullish nature of the market and actually trading it are two different animals. Sometime last Fall @Laissez Faire told me that Ninjatrader had indicators to paint the previous day's and week's highs and lows on your chart for you and since I started using them it has really helped me, especially with the ES. Forums > General Topics > Journals > Forums. Forums. 1 share Stop at 122 Dec 6, 2022 · Longer term position player looking to post here some shorter term ES trades to begin to get a feel for the intraday movements etc. Forums Resources > Trade Logging & Analysis > FX Journal . Discussion in 'Journals' started by asap, Aug 18, 2008. 57. Dec 10, 2024 · Clearly not an easy market to trade for most. Forums > General Topics > Journals > Spread Trading Journal - 8 Months of Records and Ongoing. Journaling and Trade Analysis for Forex Traders. Dec 10, 2024 · Never mind, there was a sudden pop in the euro, as in x20 volume (at the same time the ES dropped. Dec 5, 2024 · I've spent a lot of time working on a trend following system this year, and started trading it in November. elovemer. dWq54ZSnBqX44AW4. Will update Edit** Just got filled on 1, still holding a few and will notify when it hits the tape Dec 10, 2024 · IMHO, this DeepSeek-gate is a bit overdone. Dec 10, 2024 · I always wanted to be the cowboy but after getting thrown a dozen times off a shitty horse, the leather man was my hero. Screenshot_20250207_070527_thinkorswim. Why would I care if it's demo? Other than the risk that yes the company may shut down, but already aware of that. To wild and unpredictable. 10yr yield is this high was april 2024 and nov 2023, spx was 5200 and 4300 respectively. Taking a 3rd short in a row on the day and then getting shredded by the bulls would be classic for me! Aug 5, 2003 · I risk 2% per trade, so if I have 100k then . 23,340 Posts; 8,150 Likes; ajensen said: Are there people who have been hired because someone thought highly of their journal Sep 26, 2003 · Elite Trader. * Now to sell ONE Calendar Spread on a 100$ stock is 10k (they protecting themself for the worse case Aug 6, 2023 · Journals. Forums > General Topics > Journals > trade journal. Stop 27. If you happen to catch the big move, great. Dec 10, 2024 · Sorry to hear that. News; Economics; Hook Up; Markets. Forums > Community Lounge > Chit Chat > Image Journal. I would like to clarify something, I don't want this to become my journal, it is for the most part an invitation to other students of price to chip in and exchange ideas and experience. 25, today's low was 5877. Dec 10, 2024 · tried L on the dip all out. Remember, there's zero risk in this market. Dec 6, 2022 · If this doesn't bounce around 5900 - 2 % down wouldn't be too crazy. 98. Maybe they both stay inside during the US hours today and then the Euro traders can run it up ahead of the PMI and Consumer Sentiment numbers tomorrow? Apr 30, 2024 · I would like to start off a journal regarding my journey to become a successful trader. For some (including those who bought at 0. All you need is a handful to make your whole year. Instant 15. Will retry next week once FOMC and ECB rate decision are out of the way. Dec 10, 2024 · The thing is though, in my view, that we are in an intraday uptrend so how big would a bearish divergence be on the 1 minute? ---Don't know----Could just be a profit taking signal. Mar 3, 2024 · Journals. Oct 4, 2002 · Journals. But, he being a Trump loyalist, cannot handle any criticism like all his thin-skinned MAGA buddies. ES much closer to shedding inside day status than the NQ. Much hesitation to execute trades. Then I got greedy and set it to fire very quickly "predicting" instead of reacting. A challenger also as it has good numbers except last quarter with -11% growth. Return on debit of +16. Discussion in 'Journals' started by eleanorK80, May 21, 2023. Sort By: Dec 6, 2022 · Some more messed up price action today, but this V thing is bullet proof so that's what we will do over and over again. Dec 10, 2024 · Late start. Discussion in 'Journals' started by zdreg, Jan 27, 2025. Dec 10, 2024 · If I had to take a trade right now, I'd probably short this. Log in or Sign up. May not see much expansion either way from here, but I'm still hopeful we'll see a 6015/20 print. The max loss per trade will be limited to 10% of our portfolio value. Usually not a good day to trade. pipcrawler Apr Dec 10, 2024 · The V force is just out of control. 75 (monetary stop). Started live trading with slightly less assigned, then increased to slightly more. TraderVue is the industry standard trading journal trusted by over 200,000 traders worldwide. Dec 10, 2024 · Squeezed the stop too close and they top ticked me on the reaction. #483 Jan 21, 2025 Share Dec 10, 2024 · It's certainly a problem. Overview; FX Journal offers advanced trade journaling features such confluence checklists, P&L visualization, and Trade Importing. Trading strategy you used in getting into a trade. The amount of retail systematic trend followers is small, and I enjoyed reading @globalarbtrader 's journal so I figured I would share my journey occasionally as well. I am doing this journal to hopefully grab the attention of people who would like to collab and also get trade ideas. Stocks; Options; ETFs; Elite Trader. Search Resources; Most Jul 9, 2024 · 2. You can't keep this thing down. Apr 15, 2023 · OK, so no journalI understand. 1m from memory (have changed since). Jan 3, 2025 · I didn't nail it. Announcements; Events; General Topics. Sort By: Dec 10, 2024 · Longed 30. 96. Dec 10, 2024 · In this manner I am able to up the leverage on each trade as holding overnight without a stop in place requires a much smaller position. Out all 44865; I’d rather not risk sacrificing for the potential remaining reward on this move Dec 10, 2024 · CBOT SKEW Index matched a recent all time high yesterday at 179. Last edited: Sep 27, 2019 #3 Sep 27, 2019. Plus, like what others have already mentioned, you just cannot cleanly separate the market from politics in Jan 14, 2025 · (c) Trade a bare number of instruments at any one time, think to yourself "if I can't make money on what I'm already holding, why should I make money by adding to further positions". I created one myself, but not sure if I have all the important items to look at when it comes to trading journals for options trading. Dec 10, 2024 · Here's all my trades today Both futures and spreadbet Ended up being a very green day. US Consumers Long-Run Inflation Views Rise to Highest Since 1995 Jan 14, 2025 · In the previous journal I think I never really understood the time aspect. Jan 14, 2025 · Sorry I know this is a swing journal but I can't help trade SPY some days. All my charts are marked up with previous day highs and lows, with RTH opening thresholds placed near current prices. Dec 10, 2024 · ES/NQ lowest volume of the past 10 trading days. But to each his own, whatever works for you. I looked at hundreds of days, and although there were some nuances (ie. I am not looking for comments on the images and believe the images will speak for themselves. Dec 10, 2024 · Making a one time post here, not posting here again. Feb 11, 2015 · Journals. Jan 14, 2025 · A suggestion and a suggestion only, don't take this as gospel. probably done now. #3 Feb 11, 2025 Share Jan 14, 2025 · Rationally hmm, not quite sure this is a very low size trade and its mostly on what I have been looking at. Dec 10, 2024 · September 2024. 1 2 Next > eleanorK80. Jan 13, 2019 · Closed: C 52/57/63 butterflies for 3. 36,453 Posts; 13,900 Likes; Elite Trader. It’s either my behavior or the market behavior that’s making a red finish highly probable. Display results as threads Sep 8, 2024 · 1 contract per trade static stop loss of 10points or $50 per trade at 2k to suspension that is a 40 trade draw down profit target is set and will depend on personal strategy trading 0 to 3 times, intraday only trade reporting format: [trade#,direction,entry_price,entry_time(nyc),stop_price,profit_price,exit_price,exit_time(nyc)] Feb 1, 2019 · Journals. May 30, 2024 · Elite Trader. Targeting 43. This is how I see trading, as a trade off and honestly how I see life. Forums > General Topics > Journals > long only journal. Jan 14, 2025 · I am going to only trade EOD and probably start having positions in more than one stock, because right now I am gambling on JPM not gapping down. Tradervue. Dec 10, 2024 · And yet, I’m still hesitant to remain in a trade in anticipation it will chop back down. Dec 10, 2024 · (I at first posted this to the wrong ES Journal - newbie mistake). Dec 10, 2024 · The fact that the party stuck with 74 year old Gerry Connolly instead of moving on to AOC on the House oversight committee shows how committed the Dems are to remaining a minority party and propping up the liberal elite establishment rather than doing anything meaningful to make America better for regular people. Looking at a few other trades today. Jan 25, 2025 · The current journal like my previous is to become more conscious of my decisions for a trade, to keep myself more accountable, and to not flee from the feeling of the shame of losing. I'd judge what's more probable to happen next by where the next one or two 5 minute bars close above or below, and if above, then how does the bar or bars close near its high or more middle or lower. Newer Than: Search this thread only; Search this forum only. 25K from Topstep. The market seems to be at a pivot point around these levels sandwiched between the monthly open and the yearly open, so it's a spot where buyers could come in. Here is how my chart looks if you zoom out. Dec 10, 2024 · for my 2nd (and now 3rd) trades of the day i'm in short es from higher and trying nq long here Off work as got a bit of a cold, and get too enjoy what might be a fun day at the casino! can't usually beat a big confusing gap to get everyone making emotional plays giving us Dec 10, 2024 · The daily candle looks kind of heavy now. Do Dec 10, 2024 · it will trace to 200dma. The market will predict the end of the egg fiasco. The reason for doing this is I have built a strategy Dec 10, 2024 · Edit---Having mastered day trading, I now post day trades intermittently and update my longer swing and position trades. Returns will be posted daily. Started by pipcrawler Mar 29, 2006. Jan 14, 2025 · The current journal like my previous is to become more conscious of my decisions for a trade, to keep myself more accountable, and to not flee from the feeling of the shame of losing. Correct me if I'm wrong, @Buy1Sell2 Dec 10, 2024 · probably shoulda held it!! nasty drop! Caught me by surprise, tbh. But take on a bit more risk. Please refer the Journal to the SEC and CFTC. #279 Jan 13, 2025 Jun 18, 2018 · Most will be a 1:1 long calendar. Story of my miserable life. #1413 Feb 28, 2025 Dec 10, 2024 · A down week, which this is as of now, makes the week low on Thursday or Friday 84 % of the time. with a bit of extra time on my hands these days i'm gonna branch out again. Recent Posts; Resources. Jan 13, 2025 · OP -> Long-Term trades for 2025 Rest of day trading gamblers polluting the thread with 2 ticks trades. I'm not trying to gamble on the news, but rather get a good entry and hold for weeks/months (if my nerves can hold, that is ) for a x2 or x4 the Nov 23, 2024 · Elite Trader. I always swung for the fences but demand always stopped or was brought to a hault. 50. This is where you keep yourself publicly accountable by maintaining a daily journal of wins, losses, personal thoughts and anything else related to your quest of becoming a better trader. At the moment I expect a correction in wave "2" of lower order, then I expect the beginning of wave "3" with the aim to reach the resistance area 39156. Price: Free Feb 13, 2025 · Need trading journal templates to help you improve your trading? From Excel templates to PDF templates, here are the 4 best free trading journal templates you can use today. He doesn't even intra-day trade. Jun 8, 2002 · Journals. Dec 10, 2024 · Weekly of course is the most important chart as it represents trader's feelings over the weekend. 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Hehe. sometimes we came within 1 point, sometimes poked 1 point, so the entry criteria wasn't perfect), the end results for all of them Dec 10, 2024 · I'll be looking to buy this gap down if/when it stabilizes, preferably a bit lower, although I'm not too happy buying in front of the FOMC and in front of a bunch of reports from Intel, SMCI, AMD, Apple, Microsoft, etc. 25 + 4. I trade almost every day. Same consolidation characteristics setup as the previous one and same entry reasons. Dec 10, 2024 · B1S2 practices PRM (the only edge in trading) and will remove his stop overnight and hold. Me: Tech background when I used to work a day job. Even when they're directed at me. May 23, 2007 · Journals. I would appreciate others to contribute to this journal rather they are profitable or not. 18,236 Posts; 4,065 Likes; Slowly short Calm. Dec 10, 2024 · Added at 90 Out 80 holding original last 1/3. 05. #446 Jan 21, 2025 Share Dec 10, 2024 · Turned into a range bound mess of a day. I'll have to stop this journal before my shop is up and running. 675 Posts; 0 i will update the journal on a regular basis and will answer to any inquiring mind as . 5 pnt----- Dec 10, 2024 · I'm not loving my late entry, so I'm moving the stop to lock in 1 tick already. They might be in a bull market. *"When in doubt, go long. ive decided to focus on pair trading, i use to know a couple of guys at a firm that were raking in the $$$ trading pairs all day, and this style seems to be more logical Dec 10, 2024 · but you don't trade es/nq, just etfs, so you buy all the dips you want to buy without 50x leverage risk intraday, trolling risk free time, the heck. Dec 10, 2024 · Never easy to be a late short and there seems to be many trying to catch a bottom here, but I don't think it's in for today. It dropped until hitting a low of around $55 on 8/5/24 before coming back. Jan 8, 2003 · Journals. Nov 14, 2023 · 3) OTM calls trade under all vols below (-skew) so that when spreading the call spread is the revenue side of the RR. Jan 29, 2025 · 2 for 2. For now, we have the week low on Tuesday. I will not be using any cash injections or withdrawals. I am a successfull position trader who is trying out the day/short term thing in Fx futures and will be refining his short term technique. (d) If you can't make money then your approach is Dec 10, 2024 · don't remember about 1995? i recalled the fed minimum wage was 4. If you don't think the stock will move much after earnings a fly might be the way to trade it. You can just buy anywhere without a stop. #982 Feb 4, 2025 Share Dec 10, 2024 · Worried about TSLA's earnings report now and going forward due to various macro considerations. The biggest benefit of signing up for an ET account instead remaining an anonymous user is the ability to ignore those who don't deserve even a moment of my attention. Flat 11 seconds after. Dec 5, 2024 · It's only our own funds, nobody else's funds under management but I backtested for $1. As N grows, capital per trade naturally decreases, making individual losses insignificant. Yes, the water is more murky, but this is a bend, but don't break market. After that, it's just been noisy chop back and forth where you're fighting for crumbs. Dec 20, 2024 · This is my favorite place on the internet. I will not post profit or loss because I do not care anymore. Jul 21, 2024 · Elite Trader. But never doubt the V. Resources. Your journals, uniquely, need theme songs. Dec 10, 2024 · The idea was, could I make a trade to fade these levels thinking that it would provide at least a 10 point profit with a 3 or 5 point stop. Whether you’re handling multiple 4 days ago · Users of the Elite Plan can use the stock market replay feature, review the tape, level 2 data, and price action, and evaluate trading performance in detail, which are excellent additions to the basic functionalities. Replies: 4 Views: 1,305. 2,958 Posts; 0 Likes; long 872. Within the elevated volume level, and as already mentioned, reflected in the trading range. Sort By: Dec 10, 2024 · Just in case, since your post is right after mine: I was just joking about NG (I trade it sometimes, never over the weekend), it gapped up about 5% and kept going up. But weekly ES is at a level relative to its past three weeks where next week should close above its open. I will be posting my thoughts on the trades so I may look back and see my growth or a pattern in my thinking that is hindering me. Wouldn't bet the farm on it, though. A couple of dollars lost per trade doesn’t hurt, but risking a high percentage of capital does. 18,233 Posts; 4,065 Likes; I am posting images which have a significance for me. Okay so let us go back to the topic and actually answer your question so I can really try to develop my plan as I think you are trying to help me. I don't think we're done with the bull market, imho. 1 2 Next > zdreg. Probably calling it a day if I'm stopped. My adjusted stock price on 8/2/24 was $60. 111 Elite Trader. Search Resources; Most Active Dec 10, 2024 · The easy money today was from 11:23 to 12:09. 25 + 7. +58. other than nq, all other three are back to nov 5 numbers. PLAB, Photronics Inc. 02*100,000 = $2,000 risk per-trade. This is where you keep yourself publicly accountable by maintaining a daily journal of wins, losses, personal thoughts and anything else related to your quest of 2 days ago · #1 Free Journaling that can import from many popular platforms in 2024 2025. Losing 10% or 50% is painful—I’m sure most people reading this know that feeling. Jan 31, 2025 · Elite Trader. Last week's low is what nailed it. What if I told you there was a short signal I was getting, but it didn't matter because the V force would override it anyways. Jan 23, 2025 · My other trade these days is short JPG (Japanese bonds), but I'm giving up for now since tomorrow is rate announcement day. The downside of buying low is the opportunity cost, the downside of chasing is the higher risk. Aug 20, 2002 · Journals. #23 Apr 23, 2019. So sexy! He Dec 10, 2024 · Those 50 points aren't technically "rallies". Sorry that we've had so many opportunities this January, but it's just impossible for this thing to stay down. This journal is open to all. Become a professional elit trader. Forums > General Topics > Journals > Trading Journal from zdreg. Short-term I feel all risk is to the downside. I did a calculated gamble, today. Share. Obviously nothing that I trade in the FO. I think it worked out pretty well, too. This includes recognizing common winning and losing streaks, identifying favored assets or markets, and pinpointing specific times or conditions when profitable trades occur. I'm very grateful for this journal and the people who come here on the regular. Feb 21, 2025 · Elite Trader. Hunch says more down to come, but I ain't pushing my luck on the short side. But that doesn't mean it doesn't drop another 200+ points before buyers step in to fight back. Feb 2, 2025 · out here +114 points [ATTACH] Good for 60 points on the quick scalp, and that 20984 stop came in perfectly. I hit my PDPT by being short the NQ and literally a few seconds after my profit target filled NQ went ripping long. 7 KB Views: 12 #108 Feb 7, 2025. Only YM is in breakout. But for now; Trade 1- 3-lot of the SPX Jan31 3175/3250/3400 231 iron fly for 74. Had a limit sell in the market at 5930 and it actually didn't fill. I will only take a trade if our volatility gauge shows 5 or above. Maybe that was a different structure. The strategy will be finding value in the term structure. Cheers! PS Yes, I had to look up what the plural of "oasis" was in order to finish that sentence up there ↑ Dec 10, 2024 · Imho, it doesn't make sense to always trade the same regardless of whether we get 20-point or 100-point days. 25 point drop - then a 71. El OchoCinco. Feb 8, 2023 · Journals. 4) Flies are the ideal skew measure. 70 risk (75. Nov 12, 2019 · Every trade will be logged in this journal for the next 4 months (Ending February, 2020). jpg File size: 95. It should be interesting. ) Bonds are a whole different game, since they are trying to decide whether to go up because of flight to safety or Dec 10, 2024 · Next week FOMC (likely pause) and ECB (likely euro interest rate cut). Even the Spanish government did a chatbot Most of AI's value, AFAIU, is in (future) self-driving cars. Made a mess of it in parts on the ES, but overall, ,kinda my sort of action. Dec 10, 2024 · Optimized Services for Active Traders Ironbeam FCM & Futures Broker Lightspeed Equities & Options Trading Limex Trading Software and Solutions Ninja Mobile Trader VPS Virtual Private Trading Servers NinjaTrader Trading Software & Brokerage ninZa. Discussion in 'Journals' started by Buy1Sell2, Dec 10 Jan 24, 2020 · Hi all. Of that 1000, 50 will pre-report earnings, another 50 will have an earnings move at 2x the average move and another 50 will be priced at . So, if I trade properly and I get paid from it. It always happens. 49. The fact that the recovery hasn't been a typical "V" and instead has been four choppy days to back fill the gap, I wonder if the whole week isn't a "bear flag" and that once the gap fills, we go down to end the week. e. asap. Dec 10, 2024 · Wow - nice setups from both sides this morning. If not, you're very likely to be chopped to death. Dec 10, 2024 · ought to use the closing print rather than opening, hence the definition of a rally, regardless, the print high esh25 was at 5882. Using Friday's close - the market's up half a percent already. Some positions will be held overnight and I will use this as a training ground to get stops put in at correct levels etc. I'll be posting here Jan 1 day ago · A trading journal is one of the most powerful tools for improving your risk management skills. 5th trade I expected a strong selloff (mostly intuition) was also probably not the best trade (not really sure why I shorted, but I did and I will accept that something in my brain told me to). Pipcrawler's Trade Journal. A free trial is available with advertisements or you can elect the ad-free version through a Dec 10, 2024 · ES and NQ both inside days. Fuck off, you guys are a pain in the ass. I’m rambling and obviously trying to stop from overtrading. Jul 18, 2023 · Identifying Patterns and Trends: By meticulously documenting each trade in a trading journal, a trader can identify recurring patterns and trends in their trading behavior. 5 points May 21, 2023 · Elite Trader. HawaiianIceberg, Laissez Faire and c1rcle like this Elite Trader. Nov 12, 2002 · Journals. 1st trade at 109. The Dec 10, 2024 · If you seriously think you understand some unique property about the market, then post a trade in real time with an actual entry, stop and exit. So, raise glass and a toast to 2025 and another great year here at the ES Journal - or there at the new ES Journal. 1. Anyway, I just requested $14. Apr 23, 2019 · Are there people who have been hired because someone thought highly of their journal on Elite Trader? Maybe I'll start a VIX futures journal -- I have researched VIX futures a lot. Ignored all of my potential buy areas (as it tends to do on 'trend days') Luckily I stopped early for the day after the 'fat finger', otherwise i'm sure i'd have had a few stop outs! Dec 10, 2024 · Increasing risks of a trade war increases revenue risks of multi-national consumer related companies, which includes many DOW components. Aug 18, 2008 · As some of you may know ive always been a long only, position trader, and have dabbled in short-term trading a few years back. Christmas had a bit of drawdown with Cocoa and some trends pulling back, then a somewhat happy new year recovery back to positive territory. #455 Jan 21, 2025 Dec 10, 2024 · That's also why I know V-Shape doesn't trade. NQ's giving back a bit too much here, so not so sure about this one, but have to stay optimistic. Nov 2, 2003 · Journals. But they're just a correction, or better yet, a mere "chop" in a bear market. ET News & Sponsor Info. I suppose that the price has started the wave "5" of the higher order. 30 Dec 10, 2024 · He is a founding member of my elite ignored list. Jul 14, 2021 · I wouldn't say this journal is intended to serve as much as a daily log of something related to my quest to become a better trader as it is to assist me in becoming a more efficient one. Search Dec 2, 2023 · Journals. 25. Feb 19, 2025 · 1-2-1 flies are a good pre-earnings IV trade. Dec 10, 2024 · All right, ready to trade today. Ideally you want the options to expire at the body strike. Not trying to outdo anyone or be a dick, just being a clown and killing time May 1, 2019 · This journal will encompass everything that I trade in the listed markets. Plus more guidance on tariffs. co Indicators for NinjaTrader Norgate Data Historical Market Data Dec 10, 2024 · That is why it is not a journal, genius. Dec 10, 2024 · I seem to recall @Buy1Sell2 had a saying about new all time highs a while back now. A few years ago. I’m quite enjoying the rollercoaster ride so I need to step away until at least EOD. Jan 14, 2025 · If my beliefs are sound and my trades align with them, that should work. The number of contracts would then be 2,000/200 (4*50) or 10 contracts. I use excel to keep a record of my trades. Laid low until I found my target while keeping losses minimal. Oct 16, 2024 · I don't have a video, but I did buy SQ on 3/15/24 for $80. I trade for a family office and am not offering services to the public. Oct 27, 2019 · Journals. But green on them all. Jan 14, 2025 · Similarly for me if I buy a stock it is a distribution sometimes it goes up, sometimes it stays there, etc. I have so many on ignore at this point I many days the only posts I see here are @Buy1Sell2 , @theapprentice , @Picaso and you, LF. g. It's just a chatbot. The market does appear to want to make one final push, though. Enter before earnings - exit after earnings. I will be starting with a fixed sum of money. I had a funded account up to $8K in realized profits in just a couple days recently riding some of these big moves. 199 The most important for me with my trading journal is notes I put under the trade records. Edit: I mean with equities (ES, NQ, stocks, etc. Calendars are a bet on forward volatility (the future implied vol). Trading; Journals; Wall St. Mar 7, 2025 · There are ~1000 trade-able earnings in the USA this quarter. Typical is about 150. I filtered the stocks like 2 times and when reviewing while on break this one was the best via my brain. Just realised I went long on the NQ and not the YM! (spreadbet) both moved together on that move luckily so same result, but I maybe i'm burning the candle at both candles recently with work and trading lol Aug 31, 2003 · Elite Trader. META earnings probably benefitted from the US 2024 elections, although next quarter may be a tougher comparison. Dec 10, 2024 · edit: I'm actually losing my brain. 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