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Forum: Trading Journals May 18th, 2022, 12:37 PM
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Posted By jmp470
And today, I blew up my account... I went...

And today, I blew up my account...

I went to bed thinking the market needs to correct back down to the bottom.


How I blew up my account;

1. I was thinking short, but hit the buy one 1...
Forum: Trading Journals May 17th, 2022, 03:01 PM
Replies: 51
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Posted By jmp470
UPDATE 5.17.22 I was sitting on my hands...

UPDATE 5.17.22


I was sitting on my hands waiting for the FED. I ended up taking another trade.

What I did well:
1. I really like my entry point.
2. I actually waited for the second...
Forum: Trading Journals May 17th, 2022, 01:02 PM
Replies: 51
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Posted By jmp470
Today's trading was not my best!!!! Trade 1:...

Today's trading was not my best!!!!

Trade 1: I screwed up and went long (when I meant to short). That was straight user error.

Trade 1 continuation: Instead of taking a loss, I decided to...
Forum: Trading Journals May 16th, 2022, 01:10 PM
Replies: 51
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Posted By jmp470
Today's trades. Did ok, lots to improve upon. ...

Today's trades. Did ok, lots to improve upon.



5.16.2022
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Forum: Trading Journals May 13th, 2022, 04:25 PM
Replies: 51
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Posted By jmp470
Well day one of trading futures (again). I feel...

Well day one of trading futures (again). I feel like I'm starting all over :-)

Time to dial it in! All the indicators I spoke about above, drove me nuts today!!! So did trying to change the...
Forum: Trading Journals May 13th, 2022, 09:15 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 7,062
Posted By jmp470
Almost 1 year later.. What happened! 1....

Almost 1 year later.. What happened!

1. Work (which pays the bills) was absolutely insane, Lots and lots of work! The good news is, my work is / was so important to my company, next year I...
Forum: Trading Journals May 21st, 2021, 04:06 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 7,062
Posted By jmp470
Ah the psychology of trading. I知 now journaling...

Ah the psychology of trading. I知 now journaling here to keep my thoughts on paper and to write out what I知 observing in both myself and the market.

1. I知 back into the sim. Not because I need...
Forum: Trading Journals May 20th, 2021, 08:11 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 7,062
Posted By jmp470
Well I知 back to trading futures in Ninja Trader...

Well I知 back to trading futures in Ninja Trader 8. Lots of things happened in life: Promotion at work, longer hours. Had a decent run with 5,000 of AUY, so I put that money back into futures.
...
Forum: Trading Journals February 14th, 2021, 09:32 PM
Replies: 51
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Posted By jmp470
I知 having some issues trading futures. Mainly,...

I知 having some issues trading futures. Mainly, I find that I知 always looking at them and avoiding other things in my life. I致e been placing way to many trades and I知 no longer enjoying it. ...
Forum: Trading Journals February 8th, 2021, 12:57 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 7,062
Posted By jmp470
2.8.21 ...

2.8.21
https://nexusfi.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=309014


well after a few days of screwups by Phillips, I'm back in the saddle. I was on the phone with 24/7 service last night and sent my...
Forum: Trading Journals February 7th, 2021, 05:15 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 7,062
Posted By jmp470
I'm still a little mad at NT and Phillips, this...

I'm still a little mad at NT and Phillips, this was my first 1/2 month with them and they have messed up my account now twice. I will be calling there 24/7 trade desk, as they keep screwing my...
Forum: Trading Journals February 5th, 2021, 03:09 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 7,062
Posted By jmp470
PhillipCapital is having issues the past two...

PhillipCapital is having issues the past two days. I知 having positions not trade, or stay open.

I致e emailed NT [email protected], but will wait to see what痴 happening...

This is...
Forum: Trading Journals February 5th, 2021, 10:48 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 7,062
Posted By jmp470
I had to move out to the 5 and 15 min chart, as I...

I had to move out to the 5 and 15 min chart, as I don't think my brain is fast enough to process the quicker time frames and make money on it. This seems easier to read for me.

The other change...
Forum: Trading Journals February 5th, 2021, 10:47 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 7,062
Posted By jmp470
2.5.21 ...

2.5.21
https://nexusfi.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=308918


Today's trading, and I think I'm done for the day.

Phillips didn't count some of my trades and it looks like I held a long...
Forum: Trading Journals February 3rd, 2021, 03:25 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 7,062
Posted By jmp470
I'm trying to brush it off. I know I have to let...

I'm trying to brush it off. I know I have to let it go and focus on the next trade setup.
Forum: Trading Journals February 3rd, 2021, 01:27 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 7,062
Posted By jmp470
2.3.21 ...

2.3.21
https://nexusfi.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=308822


This is how bad I did. The numerous bad trades in a row on 5 contracts killed me.

I did this to myself.


As I'm reviewing...
Forum: Trading Journals February 3rd, 2021, 12:53 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 7,062
Posted By jmp470
I blew up my account today. 1) I upgraded...

I blew up my account today.

1) I upgraded to 5 contracts, big mistake.

2) I didn't follow my rules, I was trying to get 3 points per swing, and with larger stops. Well that didn't go the...
Forum: Trading Journals February 2nd, 2021, 12:42 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 7,062
Posted By jmp470
After moving my contract size to 5, I'm going to...

After moving my contract size to 5, I'm going to hold it steady here and focus on the trades and not worry about size. Once I can get to $1500, so making 50% of my account, I might move to 1 or 2...
Forum: Trading Journals February 2nd, 2021, 11:16 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 7,062
Posted By jmp470
2.2.21 ...

2.2.21
https://nexusfi.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=308747

Today was only 1 trade with me really wanting to observe the market, due to somethings that were new to me.

The Trade:
1) I saw...
Forum: Trading Journals February 1st, 2021, 10:34 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 7,062
Posted By jmp470
2.1.21 ...

2.1.21
https://nexusfi.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=308694

Today I was able to make a few more trades than normal, 4 trades including what I did Sunday Night.

Today's trades:

1) I went...
Forum: Trading Journals January 31st, 2021, 07:58 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 7,062
Posted By jmp470
1.31.21 ...

1.31.21
https://nexusfi.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=308673


Tonight's Trade was 4 contracts for 1 point. I went to move the profit target up a bit, but it was hit before I could move it. ...
Forum: Trading Journals January 29th, 2021, 07:59 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 7,062
Posted By jmp470
Wow, lots to learn... I'm watching videos from...

Wow, lots to learn... I'm watching videos from NT now. thanks for the tips, as it made me dig more into the system...
Forum: Trading Journals January 29th, 2021, 05:53 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 7,062
Posted By jmp470
January analysis; January Analysis 1 ...

January analysis;
January Analysis 1
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January Summary
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I've been looking at...
Forum: Trading Journals January 29th, 2021, 09:56 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 7,062
Posted By jmp470
Today's trade was nothing special, but it did...

Today's trade was nothing special, but it did have some teaching points.

1) I knew we were at the top of the Range, so I wanted a quick scalp
2) Never answer the phone when looking for a trade...
Forum: Trading Journals January 28th, 2021, 09:22 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 7,062
Posted By jmp470
1.28.21 Trades ...

1.28.21 Trades
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Today's trades: I went short 4 contracts , as I missed the long entry due to life. On the 15 min I'm seeing the double...
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