Trader P/L 2007
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hope this doesn't get deleted as being OT, cause i believe it is on topic...
just wanted the posters who took hits yesterday know that your posts helped me last night. the over confident talk struck a chord as i've been on a pretty good streak. reinforced what i already know (don't start thinking you're too smart) in a way that stuck. was long the HSI last night and my stop limit didn't execute. rather than take the stubborn wait and see approach, i went ahead and took a fairly big loss. re-entered on my signal, was up big, then down big again in a millisecond (went thru my stop limit again)- bit the bullet & took another tough loss. the HSI ended up dropping >750 points in a matter of minutes- i could have been seriously fucked.
i'd like to think that i'd have done the right thing anyway, but your posts were fresh in my mind and, as such, i didn't hesitate at all, didn't contemplate doubling down or any such stupidity. the big up days posted in this thread provide inspiration to some. at least as important, it's the sharing of your losses and associated comments- coming from the top posters, it provides cautionary self-reflection that has real value.
anyway, ended up catching the bottom and riding >150 points, along with some other wins, had one of my better days in the HSI. so... thanks!
to answer the obvious question- why don't i post MY P&L: i am an RIA for over 12 years. the futures trading is in my own acct, not my client $, but with an eye to clients $ once i feel it's appropriate (ie: i'm sure i know what i'm doing/can control risk). putting out any info is performance info, my clients must be accredited, yada yada- no can do.
just wanted the posters who took hits yesterday know that your posts helped me last night. the over confident talk struck a chord as i've been on a pretty good streak. reinforced what i already know (don't start thinking you're too smart) in a way that stuck. was long the HSI last night and my stop limit didn't execute. rather than take the stubborn wait and see approach, i went ahead and took a fairly big loss. re-entered on my signal, was up big, then down big again in a millisecond (went thru my stop limit again)- bit the bullet & took another tough loss. the HSI ended up dropping >750 points in a matter of minutes- i could have been seriously fucked.
i'd like to think that i'd have done the right thing anyway, but your posts were fresh in my mind and, as such, i didn't hesitate at all, didn't contemplate doubling down or any such stupidity. the big up days posted in this thread provide inspiration to some. at least as important, it's the sharing of your losses and associated comments- coming from the top posters, it provides cautionary self-reflection that has real value.
anyway, ended up catching the bottom and riding >150 points, along with some other wins, had one of my better days in the HSI. so... thanks!
to answer the obvious question- why don't i post MY P&L: i am an RIA for over 12 years. the futures trading is in my own acct, not my client $, but with an eye to clients $ once i feel it's appropriate (ie: i'm sure i know what i'm doing/can control risk). putting out any info is performance info, my clients must be accredited, yada yada- no can do.
First time post here. Hope to use this to keep better track of my prgressions (or to see how much i shit the bed). Slightly hung over from 3 day wedding bash this weekend so my mind is kinda screwed. just a little volume using only 100 share default. Mainly spent the day playing foose ball.
What a day. +290 in the back up account. Was having a great day in the main account after I scored big on an ERIC long.
Then I had to short that crazy sonofabitch MAR. So pissed at this stupid stock. Who the hell programs machines to bid and offer like that? I am never staying at your damn stupid hotel again MAR.
Then for good measure ERIC had to ingest some steroids and get all crazy strong and rip 80 cents in the last 40 mins. WTF was that all about? Man I need a drink, anyone got any Drano?
Then I had to short that crazy sonofabitch MAR. So pissed at this stupid stock. Who the hell programs machines to bid and offer like that? I am never staying at your damn stupid hotel again MAR.
Then for good measure ERIC had to ingest some steroids and get all crazy strong and rip 80 cents in the last 40 mins. WTF was that all about? Man I need a drink, anyone got any Drano?
-176 today, was being too greedy in the choppy market and overtraded a lot. well, lesson learnt.
+690 yesterday.
+690 yesterday.
A little more disciplined than last night, but once again made too many mistakes and left way too much on the table. There was some nice volitility tonight and I didn't do nearly enough to take advantage of it:
net +6800 yen (~$58.42)
net +6800 yen (~$58.42)
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