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Forum: Trading Journals April 1st, 2015, 03:04 PM
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Posted By BoltTrader
So Frustrating!

My Internet Connection was lost again and of course more packet loss. I didn't want to leave the day where I was so I took 2 quick scalps with 5 contracts each. One was for +5 ticks and the other for...
Forum: Trading Journals April 1st, 2015, 12:23 PM
Replies: 309
Views: 33,973
Posted By BoltTrader
Quick Update

I am taking a little break now and going to eat some lunch and then take a little walk. After, I will return and see if I can locate 1 or 2 more trades.
Forum: Trading Journals April 1st, 2015, 12:18 PM
Replies: 309
Views: 33,973
Posted By BoltTrader
3 Trades so Far

The low volume earlier this morning was really giving me a rough time and for some reason I have been very aggressive on the trades I took. The first 2 were on the E-Mini Dow (YM). The first hit my...
Forum: Trading Journals April 1st, 2015, 12:06 PM
Replies: 309
Views: 33,973
Posted By BoltTrader
Cox is the best (especially when it comes to the...

Cox is the best (especially when it comes to the speed) and like I say I have had no real issues prior to this. I am hoping that this last attempt will take care of it. However, as I have a constant...
Forum: Trading Journals April 1st, 2015, 12:03 PM
Replies: 309
Views: 33,973
Posted By BoltTrader
lol - It has been crazy

lol - It has been crazy
Forum: Trading Journals April 1st, 2015, 02:30 AM
Replies: 309
Views: 33,973
Posted By BoltTrader
Update

I will say this Cox doesn't give up. Today, they ran another Cable to my home, now I have two and the Internet is separate from Cable and I have a separate modem for the telephone and Internet now....
Forum: Trading Journals March 20th, 2015, 02:02 PM
Replies: 309
Views: 33,973
Posted By BoltTrader
What a Frustrating Week

This has been a totally frustrating week NOT because of trading but because of Internet Connectivity Issues. I tried trading earlier this week and had to stop because of the problem. So I called Cox...
Forum: Trading Journals March 13th, 2015, 02:46 PM
Replies: 309
Views: 33,973
Posted By BoltTrader
I'm Back

I blew my continuous combine by over-trading and returning to that mental fog. So, I stepped away from everything related to trading for a couple days. It actually was a very good idea. However, I...
Forum: Trading Journals March 10th, 2015, 10:54 AM
Replies: 309
Views: 33,973
Posted By BoltTrader
Two More Trades

Low Volume is making this tough right now. 1 loser for -5 tick per contract. 1 winner for +11 ticks per contract.

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https://nexusfi.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=177579
Forum: Trading Journals March 10th, 2015, 09:58 AM
Replies: 309
Views: 33,973
Posted By BoltTrader
1st 3 Trades Today

1 small loser on 2ES Short that I closed when saw it going against me. Stepped away for restroom and missed same trade that went to target. 1 winner. 1 counter-trend winner for +6.

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Forum: Trading Journals March 9th, 2015, 12:29 PM
Replies: 309
Views: 33,973
Posted By BoltTrader
Here is the Chart of my Mess

The more I look at this I was really making bad decisions today.

Crude (CL)

https://nexusfi.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=177465
Forum: Trading Journals March 9th, 2015, 12:06 PM
Replies: 309
Views: 33,973
Posted By BoltTrader
Done for the Day

Ugly Day! Back from another break. I was NOT in the grove today. I passed on what turned out to be the best trade of the day and that was the breakout - retest of the range to the LONG side. Then I...
Forum: Trading Journals March 9th, 2015, 09:42 AM
Replies: 309
Views: 33,973
Posted By BoltTrader
First 2 Trades

So far 2 losing trades. It has been a low volume, range bound day with a bunch of bear traps so far. I have been caught in each of them. My first trade was a little aggressive, I took a 1ES SHORT on...
Forum: Trading Journals March 7th, 2015, 12:12 AM
Replies: 309
Views: 33,973
Posted By BoltTrader
Oh yes! This may seem surprising but this blow...

Oh yes! This may seem surprising but this blow up had nothing to do with the trade plan, risk management and stops. I have all that in place I just didn't think of it or apply it at the moment. I...
Forum: Trading Journals March 6th, 2015, 11:38 PM
Replies: 309
Views: 33,973
Posted By BoltTrader
CC Trade Rpt. for 3.6.15

Here is today's trade report:

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https://nexusfi.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=177219
Forum: Trading Journals March 6th, 2015, 12:00 PM
Replies: 309
Views: 33,973
Posted By BoltTrader
Summary Report for Day 1

Here is the Ninja Trader Report for Day 1 in the Combine. I will post the official TST Report sometime tonight:

Crude (CL)

https://nexusfi.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=177159
Forum: Trading Journals March 6th, 2015, 11:33 AM
Replies: 309
Views: 33,973
Posted By BoltTrader
Final Trade for the Day

I messed up on this one. I entered on a 2nd ES SHORT FAILURE but by accident I entered with 4 contracts when I meant to select 2. As soon as I noticed that, I immediately moved my target to +6 to...
Forum: Trading Journals March 6th, 2015, 11:05 AM
Replies: 309
Views: 33,973
Posted By BoltTrader
3rd Trade

On 2nd ES LONG failure I waited for price to retrace instead of using Sell Stop Limit. Price hit my order but didn't fill and when that bar closed I cancelled the order.

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Forum: Trading Journals March 6th, 2015, 10:28 AM
Replies: 309
Views: 33,973
Posted By BoltTrader
2nd Trade in Combine

Passed on 2 trades because of uncertainty then took a LONG with 3 contracts for +10 ticks each at the 2nd ES SHORT failure point on a limit order fill with a strong bull candle.

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Forum: Trading Journals March 6th, 2015, 10:11 AM
Replies: 309
Views: 33,973
Posted By BoltTrader
1st Trade in Combine

Returned in time to take this LONG trade with 3 contracts for +10 ticks each.

Crude (CL)

https://nexusfi.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=177127
Forum: Trading Journals March 6th, 2015, 09:11 AM
Replies: 309
Views: 33,973
Posted By BoltTrader
Chart Update

Before leaving I updated my channels due to price action. Here is where I am at:

Crude (CL)

https://nexusfi.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=177120
Forum: Trading Journals March 6th, 2015, 08:59 AM
Replies: 309
Views: 33,973
Posted By BoltTrader
Update

I have switched to Sim because of missing the next 2 trades and have to leave in a few minutes to take my daughter to school. Her ride cancelled at the last minute and she missed the bus. Also, it...
Forum: Trading Journals March 6th, 2015, 08:43 AM
Replies: 309
Views: 33,973
Posted By BoltTrader
New Combine

First day in a new Combine. Below is my morning prep chart, and the first two trade signals that I passed on because of NFP News at 8:30 am EST:

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Forum: Trading Journals March 5th, 2015, 11:26 AM
Replies: 309
Views: 33,973
Posted By BoltTrader
Sim Trade Results for the Day

Here is the Trade Results for the day:

Crude (CL)

https://nexusfi.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=177004
Forum: Trading Journals March 5th, 2015, 10:55 AM
Replies: 309
Views: 33,973
Posted By BoltTrader
You are so correct. I spent yesterday afternoon...

You are so correct. I spent yesterday afternoon and early evening reflecting and then discussed what happened with my wife to get her honest input as to why I did what I did. She knows me well. As...
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