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Another week of frustration. Only myself to blame. Wish I could blame it on the low volatility but there are clearly opportunities in the market that I am not able to focus on cause of some stupid trades I am taking. Hope to get this train back on track and end the month on a positive note...

Been a few weeks since I posted results. Ended up moving again cause we sold our house. Pairs continue to produce. Had one that blew out on me and of course, too much size coupled with not stopping out cost me $5k on it. Needless to say, still fighting demons. Some day I will learn. Not...

We saw the same interview. He answered both questions the same (cold and disrepectful IMO). He still has not learned anything from what he did and probably never will. If it was not for the fans, he would not be the filthy rich A-hole that he is. You don't need to have kids to understand...

Choi, yes. Tiger! NO!!! Did you see the Tiger's interview after his round...what a freakin A#$hole. I gave him a chance after what he did but yesterday solidified what a true duffus he really is. He deserves everything that his happening to him. I could care less if he never wins a...

Good job on the recovery Elec. Healthy eating, working out, and rest are key for top performance.

Shaking it off is not going to get him into the black and he knows it.

Smart move. I did the same and it allows one to focus on their trading which is what counts. Journaling is not what will get you back on track. Good luck to you.

Appreciate the input. Agree with sizing appropriately and small gains adding up. I have struggled with this in the past but seem to have put my arms around it now. Still, the larger size pops up here and there and then I ask myself "hmmm, how did I build a $100k / side on that position?" I...

Attachment did not take the first time. Here is another try.

Ended the month on a good note, started April on a bad one. Took too much size on BLK SP500 addition Friday. Within 15 mins after the close, took an $1800 on the trade, rrrrrrrrrrrrrrr. Did not stick with my risk parameters and it cost me. I always have to be constantly on guard for the bad...

Neke, a few suggestions speaking from personal experience trading the high flying momo stocks. Focus only on the risk of the trade. Write it down BEFORE getting into the trade. You will be surprised at the size and frequency of the trades you will actually take based on that plan. The...

Bad week for pairs, options, and futures...good week for intraday stock strats. A lot of correlation between performance of pairs with VIX...hmmmm. Oh well, a portfolio is a portfolio and I have to stick with my trading plan. I mentioned Eminis in last weeks post. Fun they are as I found...

Decided to combine prop and retail account for this journal so it matches up with my weekly results posted here. Here it is.

2011 YTD Equity Curve for my prop account

A good week although P/L does not entirely reflect it. I sized up some this week with little affect on how I managed trades which is a good thing for me. I focused on 3 strats: RTM, pairs, and Eminis. I actually enjoy trading the Eminis (max 3 contracts at any given time. RTM and Eminis...

Agree 100%. That is what it boils down. I guess what works for one does not always work for another. That is the great thing about trading and what keeps this market moving.

When you quote something, post the complete quote and not take it out of context.

Thanks ElecEquity. First time in months I actually feel confident about my trading again. Managing the losers indeed.

A consistent trading strategy will lead to a consistent P/L. However, I do not believe it is possible to be consistent in trading day after day because markets change, emotions get involved, etc.... In the past the wild P/L swings you mentioned above are what I am trying to minimize but I...

Steady week for me. Feeling a lot better about my trading (although I had a flu/cold all week) then I have in a long time. I am sure volatility is helping matters but also the fact that I am staying disciplined, going for singles, and not letting losers get out of control. Size I am trading...