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    ES Journal Archive (2006 - 2008)

    Long 1347 June / stop 1322 Targeting 1363 (it sure would be nice if we trade in the 60's today)
  2. I

    ES Journal Archive (2006 - 2008)

    Nice. Out at 1353
  3. I

    ES Journal Archive (2006 - 2008)

    Short 1359.25/ stop 1384 Trading the June contract. Targeting 1352.5
  4. I

    ES Journal Archive (2006 - 2008)

    Just went long using the 1330 June call for 22.25 (1337.25 equivalent).
  5. I

    ES Journal Archive (2006 - 2008)

    Closed out the June Put for 28 (from 24) 1340 June equivalent.
  6. I

    ES Journal Archive (2006 - 2008)

    Sold my ES position this morning for 1348.25 for a loss of -1.5, and bought the 1360 June Put at the same time for a chance of testing the 1335 again.
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    ES Journal Archive (2006 - 2008)

    Good call OldTrader. I'm hoping we see 1331 tonight or tomorrow.
  8. I

    ES Journal Archive (2006 - 2008)

    Gosh, I hope you're right because I still have a Put I bought yesterday from 29 that I like to get rid of.
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    ES Journal Archive (2006 - 2008)

    I step outside for a few hours and the market is still at the same place where I left it. With all the volume you guys trade with, couldn't you have pushed it to 1355 or 1333 by now?? This is chop-chop heaven that's for sure. For the integrity of this journal, I removed my stop sitting at 1333...
  10. I

    ES Journal Archive (2006 - 2008)

    That's what I thought... Good luck to you.
  11. I

    ES Journal Archive (2006 - 2008)

    Well, the facts clearly show otherwise, however, I'll give you the benefit of the doubt and let you prove me wrong. Please, real trades with Pnl, because paper trading won't count. You can also start a journal right here and call it " Daytraders Rule" :p All I'm asking is 5 years. Not much is...
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    ES Journal Archive (2006 - 2008)

    Typically, daytraders have a shelf life of about 8-12 months (a lot though much less). The higher the leverage a trader uses, the quicker the blowout, especially when they're trading a market as chaotic as the S&P, and that is why the long term investor always trumps the daytrader over the long...
  13. I

    ES Journal Archive (2006 - 2008)

    You bet.
  14. I

    ES Journal Archive (2006 - 2008)

    The only entities/groups that have a real edge over the long term are as follows (Listed from highest to lowest degree of edge); 1. Brokers. 2. Diversified long term investors. 3. Seminar organizers. 4. Market software developers. 5. Advisories and Market newsletters. 6. Daytraders...
  15. I

    ES Journal Archive (2006 - 2008)

    Long 1349.75/ Stop at 1333
  16. I

    ES Journal Archive (2006 - 2008)

    I trade 5-8 stocks (their options) in addition to the S&P at all times. So yes, it's very tough. But if you're organized, consistent, and well trained, then you get used to it.
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    ES Journal Archive (2006 - 2008)

    Nice, I step out for an hour and I get my second target hit... +7.5.
  18. I

    ES Journal Archive (2006 - 2008)

    Filled at 1352.5. Allright, whether you're in the green or red, this should make your trade more enjoyable. http://video.yahoo.com/watch/449104/2511522 Targeting 1360.00 for the day (or my stop at 1331).
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    ES Journal Archive (2006 - 2008)

    I just fired another long limit at 1352.5 ..Stop will also be at 1331 (same as last time).
  20. I

    ES Journal Archive (2006 - 2008)

    Out at 1359.75 ... + 8.75
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