Still here, just had my focus re-directed for a while

Will start posting again soon. :)

6/25 - And, more stats

Have a good weekend!

+$1 in 1 minute, +$1.50 in 5 mins

You just never know when this kind of thing will happen with CL:

Live chart after hours

6/24 - More stats

Exciting, yes?

Stats based on market replay

I know, easy to do after the fact, right? I did my best to do stats based on market replay using my rules as if I were trading live including some discretion against the rules based on price action. I will be "back in the office" tomorrow ready to go.

You start your statistics tracking yet? :)

Don't forget the news today

6/23 - Out again today

I am going to be out again today, but wanted to post an example of what I look at with the live chart from this morning.

I hope you had a good day!

6/22 (+116) Tracking statistics again

Are you tracking statistics on your setup/system/trades? If not, you're not serious about trading yet. It will help you build confidence in your setup, help you to adjust stops/targets over time, and help you recognize other things you may not normally consider while trading.

Here is an example of what my statistics tracking spreadsheet looks like:

(I need to confirm information is 100%, but you get the idea)

Side note: ES just touched 1089.50 / CL 77.33; and, why did I trade 11-12:30?

6/21 (+36) Out from 9-12; trip to airport

Many things going on outside of my "trading life"; been busy/out/distracted. Tomorrow 100% focus will be back.

Very happy with most of my entries, didn't give them room. 2 of them took off seconds after I felt the need to exit. :)

For today:

6/18 - Switching to the 08-10 contract (Need to update week after confirmation)

Yeah, I still need to update my postings for this week, but wanted to quickly note that the 08-10 contract has over taken the 07-10 contract on volume as of this morning.

I think today is quadruple witching day as well.

Image streaming

I started reading "The Einstein Factor", and I am interested in the technique called image streaming. Anyone tried this before or have any feedback on it?

6/14 (+21) Out this morning

I was out until after lunch time today with personal things. Fun things like getting my brakes done. :)

2 small trades; late entry, after failed pullback, sign .73 was holding, and dom activity supported the entry, second trade was break of small consolidation and again dom supported the entry; didn't give either much room.

6/11 (0, +178 for week) Out today

Went to my hypnotherapy session this morning/early afternoon. Had a very positive experience. May post more details on the experience this weekend.

Until then; have a great weekend!

Making note of failed breakdown/out

6/10 (+70) Strong trend up

Selling the last hour; dow back under 10K

Here is what oil has done the last hour or so:

Hypnotherapy

Does anyone have any experience or know any one who has experience with hypnotherapy whether it relates to trading or otherwise?

I am considering seeing a clinical hypnotherapist and would appreciate any comments/suggestions.

6/9 (+12) In and out all day

No trades that were noteworthy. I may also be out much of  tomorrow and Friday morning.

6/8 (+35) Another day, another $

6/7 (+61) Short day

I was out much of the morning, came in, waited, found a nice trade, passed on the nice short (was exiting the long and not in the right frame of mind). Can't complain.

6/4 - (0, -62 for week) Been out/busy

 My oldest daughter's last day of school was yesterday; and so I was out in the afternoon. Today, we went and did putt putt / go-carts as a reward for A honor roll, perfect attendance, fitness award, and more. Good time off. Look forward to getting back to it next week!

Have a great weekend!

6/2 - Good day for learning

Spent time re-writing/updating my trading plan and rules, and SIM trading today. Got 93 ticks along the way.

I know, not too exciting, but necessary. :)

6/1 (-62) Continue to struggle... Disappointed, but know I can get thru this.

Well, after another down day, and more losing days in a row than I can remember, I have to go back to caffeine and SIM until I figure out what I am doing different.