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Well, you already admitted to only trading a tiny account, so I'm not sure you should have a strong opinion in that matter. There's many top performers who still got nerves. And I'd say that's in fields that have far more certainty than trading. I'm trying to make this as a full-time trader...

But I'm not always nervous. Mostly when the market feels uncertain to me. Should possibly just go flat here, but I got a nice position this morning and have currently locked in a few.

Yes. I am nervous when holding for larger moves risking real money and the market ain't moving. You never are?

Well, in my book - I'd want us above 3205 and beyond before feeling bullish. Not convinced at all we're done below, so basically betting on a reversal here. Priorly mentioned as 'nervously' long.

Head and shoulders? I think Powell is going to smoke that one.

3205,75 is unchanged. Blowing right through that level would be nice.

Come again? What I see on the 30-minute (RTH) is a false break of 90 and a reversal up. What are you seeing? :) Unless we drop down to 90 and break it again, I'm feeling bullish here.

So far, this entire last hour or so may simply be one large bear flag before the next push lower. I'm betting on the long side, but am not comfortable yet. I wonder if this is one of those days we've seen recently where the market may show some apparent weakness early on which turns out to only...

I currently use Excel and have a journal/trade log which is customized to my own particular needs and requirements. Took me a while to build and I added stuff along the way as I saw what was needed and not. And no, I'm not sharing it with anyone. :) I would be interested if anyone who use...

Seems like gambling to me either way. I'm long from 81,75 with one point locked in and hoping for a miracle.

Sounds like you solved your 'problem' indeed. :) Allright. More momentum and breakout behavior, I suppose. Certainly easier to trade than ES which back-fills a lot, although there's more momentum than usual on ES this year.

Any takers for the rest of the day? It seems like that 90 level was overshot a bit, but defended in the end. FWIW - I re-entered shortly after getting stopped. I will probably just hold it at break-even and swing for the fences on this one. Might test 90 one more time now.

While the rest of us are picking up nickels and dimes. Good one, @Buy1Sell2 ! :)

Sounds good. This does however seem like a lot more to keep track of - unless you have everything automated. And even still. Do you feel the price action is easier to trade on single stocks vs ES or is it pretty much the same?

That was fast. Stopped.

Fighting the trend here, but 90 is an important level and I'm betting it will hold. Obviously. If it doesn't - I suppose we can see a decent slide below 90. But I know nothing.

I'm long from 92,75. Stop @ 87,75.

Probably going for a test of 90. Let's see if that one holds or not. Mainly looking for a long entry here.

Good for you, man! :) Care to elaborate on the differences between ES and stocks? Are you following/trading a basket of stocks? I've been wondering a lot on this myself. There's been some claims that ES is the toughest game in town while single stocks is easier. But I've heard from former...

If I can get a good long entry this morning - I'll consider just holding it at B/E + 1,0 points or so going into the FOMC. Don't normally trade during FOMC as it seems like a gamble to me, but I might do it today if I can keep my risk controlled.