[bathrobe]

A footnote to my P/L thread posts........Many of my orders over the last two weeks have not been filled, I scale in and for the most part have only been filled on the first part of my order.

[brownsfan019]

4-2-09





A day where if all trades taken, a nicer P/L would result. Frustrating when the plan is not followed completely.

[Frank]

wasn't so sure whether that 30.50 march high in ES was going to cause a reversal -- tried shorts early in small size cause didn't really feel confident in it. Should have gone long once NQ took off to upside but decided I wasn't in sync and took a break. Went long later for a scalp. Never really thought everything lined up today to do more -- just trying to keep it green on days like today and move on to better situation I am reading more clearly. Ended up +$790, on to tomorrow....

[HAL9000]

Frank - It helps me to focus on my problems, that I still have.
But it also documents my way, and maybe it helps others, if
they read this thread at some point in the future.

Now to trading: Today I started late, missed good signals, and chased the first trades. Mr. Hyde has taken control.

Interestingly the bad trades have been once more these impulse trades.
A second problem was this one contract approach, so I let some nice scalps go. One trade was 20 ticks+ up and ended scratch. Wasn't really necessary (-> Money Management issue).

But finally I saved my ... for today:

[swansjr]

Today was one of those easy days. I get up and make it to my desk at 5:19 this morning. I see the market is creating the correct opportunity and I make three trades. By 5:24 I'm done for the day.

[brownsfan019]

4-3-09




Not bad for 1 trade on the 6E.

However, it should be stated that my exit was premature and not following protocol. And it's costing me some serious money as a result.

Currencies offer some serious risk/reward depending on how you trade and while the ES is like watching paint dry, currencies and bonds were moving. Amazing how the picture can look depending on what you are looking at.

[jimbob42]

Nice trade

I have to say thanks for the heads up on the ZN and ZB. I've been trying them on Sim with a bit of success so far. Hope it continues when I use real $s

[brownsfan019]

Good to hear jimbob.

It's interesting for me to watch these multiple markets and see when some markets are moving and others are at a stand still. Good to be involved in the ones that are moving.