Session Start: Wed Apr 16 07:04:02 2003 Session Ident: #FuturesTrades [07:04] * Now talking in #FuturesTrades [07:04] * Topic is 'Trade Journals with daily, weekly or monthly results are posted by traders at http://pub90.ezboard.com/fthestrategylabfrm87 Note: Journals are not required.' [07:04] * Set by X on Mon Apr 07 09:19:28 [07:04] [NihabaAshi] Password changes, trade post script changes and trader profiles are posted ONLY at free discussion board at http://www.thestrategylab.com/Forums.htm [07:04] * Retrieving #FuturesTrades info... [07:05] * Disconnected Session Close: Wed Apr 16 07:05:23 2003 Session Start: Wed Apr 16 09:20:01 2003 Session Ident: #FuturesTrades [09:20] * Now talking in #FuturesTrades [09:20] * Topic is 'Trade Journals with daily, weekly or monthly results are posted by traders at http://pub90.ezboard.com/fthestrategylabfrm87 Note: Journals are not required.' [09:20] * Set by X on Mon Apr 07 09:19:06 [09:20] [NihabaAshi] Password changes, trade post script changes and trader profiles are posted ONLY at free discussion board at http://www.thestrategylab.com/Forums.htm [09:22] good morning [09:22] Good morning all. [09:22] good morning all [09:28] gm everyone [09:28] hi everyone [09:28] hi [09:32] 0,3 Buys ES @ 895.50 -> small size [09:33] 0,3 Buys ES @ 895.25 [09:35] 0,4 Short ES Ћ 896.25 Л [09:37] 0,2 exit 2/3 ES @ 896.50 --> + 1 [09:37] 0,2 exit 1/3 ES @ 896.50 --> + 1.25 [09:38] I still have a profit-target of the 200eMA via the 1min all session chart. [09:39] 0,2 exit remainder ES @ 895.50 --> 0 [09:39] 0,4 Shorts ES @ 896 [09:39] This room is only for Trade Posting (real or paper) and/or discussions about a posted trade or key market events that could affect a trader's open trade position...strictly enforced. [09:39] 0,4 Shorts ES @ 896 4,0 ЋЋ paper ЛЛ [09:39] real trade [09:39] That particular trade setup is so hard for me to hold the remainder...constant problem for the past several months [09:40] 0,2 exited 1/2 0,3 Short: 895.25 --> + 0.75 [09:40] 0,2 exit 1/2 ES @ 895.25 --> + 0.75 [09:40] :) [09:41] :) [09:41] weДre in the same mood [09:41] :) [09:42] 0,2 exit remainder ES @ 894.50 --> - 0.75 [09:42] 0,2 exited 1/4 0,3 Short: 893.75 --> + 2.25 [09:42] 0,2 Covered 1/2 Short ES Ћ 893.00 Л + 3.25 [09:43] 0,6 exit stop set ES @ 895 [09:43] p^t ! [09:43] :) [09:43] 0,2 exited remainder 0,3 Short: 893 --> + 3 [09:43] very nice guys [09:43] thx [09:43] thanks, nice flag pattern there off the open [09:44] 0,6 exit stop set ES @ 894 [09:45] Good trading all. [09:45] HPete on his way to the trade of the day [09:45] :) [09:45] :) [09:46] I've been having all kinds of QCharts problems the past 2 weeks. [09:46] oh :/ [09:46] do u have a "backup data service" ? [09:48] Yes...brokers quotes (zap and IB)...reason why I notice the problem. [09:48] 0,4 Shorts ES @ 892.50 -> small size [09:49] 0,2 exited 1/2 0,3 Short: 891.75 --> + 0.75 [09:49] NQ trying to fill the gap ? [09:50] I think it'll go to yesterday's high [09:50] 0,2 exited remainder 0,3 Short: 890.75 --> + 1.75 [09:52] 0,6 exit stop lowered ES @ 892.50 [09:53] 0,2 Covered remainder Short ES Ћ 890.00 Л + 6.25 [09:53] wooow p^t $$$$ !!!! [09:53] Problem...fixed. [09:53] excellent trade pt [09:53] Nice trade p^t [09:54] exited right on pivot [09:54] thanks everyone, its a good feeling to get back into sync after yesterday [09:54] *no comment* , p^t ;-)) [09:54] well i did not want to get greedy :) [09:59] 0,2 exit remainder ES @ 891.50 --> + 4.5 [09:59] :) [10:00] nice pete [10:00] thanks :D [10:00] 0,2 exited 1/2 0,3 Short: 892.25 --> + 0.25 [10:00] nice trade pete..and p^t [10:01] ? wrong [10:02] oh, ignore the last trade posting [10:05] 0,4 Shorts ES @ 891.50 [10:06] scalping or losing [10:08] here u go [10:08] 0,2 exit 1/2 ES @ 890.75 --> + 0.75 [10:09] brb [10:09] * Kalle is now known as Kalle_|_away [10:11] 0,2 exit remainder ES @ 890.50 --> + 1 [10:13] * Kalle_|_away is now known as Kalle [10:14] Wating for NQ to retest it's 1064 low...doesn't look like it's going to happen anytime soon. [10:17] nQ may drive ES higher now [10:17] 0,4 Short ES Ћ 892.25 Л 4,0 ЋЋ Scalp ЛЛ [10:21] 0,4 Shorts ES @ 892.75 [10:24] 0,4 Shorts ES @ 894.25 -> Add [10:25] 8,2>2,8>8,2>2,8>2,2--8,2 info : DJN: *DJ US Terror Threat Level Lowered To Yellow From Orange-CNN 2,2--2,8<8,2<2,8<8,2< [10:25] Thanks Kalle. [10:27] 0,4 Shorts ES @ 894.25 -> small size [10:27] thanks...that explains this sudden pop on high volume [10:29] Yep...I call those intraday market "inefficiencies"...or imbalances. [10:29] 0,2 exit 1/4 ES @ 893.25 --> + 1 [10:29] 0,2 exit 2/3 ES @ 893.50 --> + 0.75 [10:30] 0,2 Covered Short ES Ћ 893.00 Л - 0.75 4,0 ЋЋ Scalp ЛЛ [10:30] 0,2 exit 1/4 ES @ 892.75 --> 0 [10:32] 0,6 open buy stop to enter long NQ @ 1076.5 [10:32] paper [10:32] 0,2 exit 1/4 ES @ 893 --> - 0.25 [10:33] bye guys, going for pasqua dinner. [10:33] Bye Jazz. [10:33] Take it easy. [10:33] have fun Jazz ! [10:33] bye Jazz [10:33] :) [10:34] 0,2 exit 1/4 ES @ 893.50 --> - 0.75 [10:35] wrong...it's +0.75 [10:35] sounds better :) [10:36] Bingo. [10:36] 0,4 Short ES Ћ 892.25 Л 4,0 ЋЋ Scalp ЛЛ [10:37] 0,2 exit remainder ES @ 892.00 --> + 2.25 [10:37] bad entry [10:38] 0,6 exit stop set NQ @ 1073.5 4,0 ЋЋ paper ЛЛ [10:38] thought it was going to break , and it stalled [10:38] I should've been just a little more patient :( [10:39] 0,2 stop hit NQ @ 1073.5 --> - 3 4,0 ЋЋ paper ЛЛ [10:39] oh well...a learning experience [10:40] 0,2 Covered Short ES Ћ 890.25 Л + 2 4,0 ЋЋ Scalp ЛЛ [10:40] got lucky there [10:40] nice ! [10:40] nice scalp p^t$ [10:40] ! [10:41] i traded that one real poorly, saw the setup late so chased it right into the end of the initial drop and got caught in the stall / bounce [10:42] but caught a lucky break [10:48] 0,3 Buys ES @ 887 -> Scalp Trade [10:48] scalping or losing... [10:51] This room is only for Trade Posting (real or paper) and/or discussions about a posted trade or key market events that could affect a trader's open trade position...strictly enforced. [10:51] hi lojze [10:51] Hi Kalle [10:51] I was wondering, if you are coming from Finland? [10:52] 0,2 exit all ES @ 886 --> - 1 [10:53] 0,3 Buys ES @ 886.50 [10:54] 0,3 Buys ES @ 887 4,0 ЋЋ testing ЛЛ [10:54] lol, nah :) iДm from Germany. we call butterfingers "Kalle" here :) [10:54] 0,2 exit 1/2 ES @ 887.25 --> + 0.75 [10:54] which part of it? [10:55] Middle-West :) [10:57] 0,4 exited all Long: 887.25 --> + 0.25 4,0 ЋЋ testing ЛЛ [10:58] 0,2 exit remainder ES @ 886.75 --> + 0.25 [11:01] tough morning for the longs [11:01] 0,3 Buys ES @ 885 [11:02] Talking to trader at CME; says traders in pit saw security alert change as opportunity to "sell-the-news" 2003/04/16 10:57:21 ...... typical news overreaction.....good for us :) [11:03] :) [11:03] someone always finds a reason [11:05] some trade news, others comment on it :) [11:05] 0,2 exited 1/2 0,4 Long: 886 --> + 1 [11:05] very true [11:05] 0,3 Buys ES @ 886.5 4,0 ЋЋ testing ЛЛ [11:06] 0,2 exited remainder 0,4 Long: 886.50 --> + 1.5 [11:06] nice bottom nailing Kalle :) [11:06] thx [11:09] 0,3 Buys ES @ 887 -> small size [11:10] chasing [11:11] 0,2 exited 0,4 Long: 887.25 --> + 0.25 [11:11] ;-) [11:11] I see resistance at 887/889....and wait to see where they go now [11:15] could be a long creeper [11:16] 0,4 Shorts ES @ 887 [11:16] lunch time bounce [11:17] yeah it's a risky short, but I keep it tight [11:17] 0,4 exited all Long: 887.25 --> + 0.75 4,0 ЋЋ testing ЛЛ [11:18] 0,3 Buys ES @ 887.25 [11:18] 0,6 exit stop set ES @ 888.25 [11:18] 0,4 exited all Long: 888 --> + 0.75 [11:19] nice lojze [11:26] 0,4 Short ES Ћ 887.75 Л 4,0 ЋЋ Scalp ЛЛ [11:26] 0,4 Shorts ES @ 887.25 -> small size [11:26] fisher div ? [11:27] yep [11:27] * p^t nods [11:27] saw it also [11:27] but small and risky + noon [11:27] = small size [11:27] yes [11:27] got a flag going here [11:27] y [11:28] pivot held [11:30] 15 m flag being tested for breakdown [11:30] Fish says drop [11:31] want to see a retest of S1 pivot [11:31] 0,2 exit 1/2 ES @ 886 --> + 1 [11:31] 0,2 exited 1/2 0,3 Short: 886 --> + 1.25 [11:31] :) [11:31] nice call Pete [11:31] 0,6 exit stop set ES @ 887 [11:32] thx...Fisher is one chief signaller here :) [11:32] thatДs just a protective stop [11:33] yes Pete [11:33] itДs one of the best indicators iДve ever seen [11:34] I use it a lot [11:34] I use it in couple with a volume signaller [11:34] 0,2 exited remainder 0,3 Short: 885 --> + 2.25 [11:34] and now both said....Pete go short! :) [11:34] 0,2 Covered 1/2 Short ES Ћ 884.75 Л + 3 4,0 ЋЋ Scalp ЛЛ [11:34] lol, nice "scalp" trade, p^t [11:34] oh .... thanks :) [11:35] Everybody is kicking butt today and its not even Friday (pay day). [11:35] yeah :) [11:35] feels good [11:35] nice closing p^t! [11:36] im gonna play dumb now , and see if they can somehow find a way to push this lower [11:36] the smart trade here is to cover on the support line [11:37] could it be around 883? [11:38] 50 ema 30 minute chart is at 884.00 [11:38] so there is " no way " this can break lower from here, odds are like nearly zero [11:39] this bounce is gonna be real close [11:39] 0,2 exit remainder ES @ 885.75 --> + 1.25 [11:41] 5m flag [11:41] getting an early warning sell signal [11:42] I see it horizontal for the last hour timeframe...should move out from this 884-888 channel soon [11:42] I got that too [11:45] sell signal confirming [11:45] but I feel like quitting for the day....good luck guys! ....cya all tomorrow [11:45] cya HPete, nice trading [11:46] oh man look at this bounce [11:46] thanks :) ....bye [11:46] so far that S1 level holding up [11:46] yes p^t, mind says "Short", chart says "be careful" [11:47] Fish long div (small) [11:47] yep [11:48] was trying for exit at 884.00 [11:48] double div 333t + 133t [11:48] dang [11:48] iДll stay on the sideline -- too risky for me [11:49] I also don't like the current situation [11:49] this is really tricky [11:50] 883.25 important supp area, we might test it today [11:51] ha [11:51] 0,2 Covered Short ES Ћ 884.00 Л + 3.75 4,0 ЋЋ Scalp ЛЛ [11:51] longest "scalp" ever [11:51] :) [11:52] no [11:52] yesterday's scalp was the longest, like what 3 hours [11:52] * p^t lol [11:54] lol [11:54] i think when im going in, scalp mode [11:54] then i change my mind and want more [11:54] lol [11:55] hehe [11:58] resting comfortably on the 50 ema 30 minute chart [12:01] * p^t is now known as pt^away [12:01] lunchtime [12:02] (before i get caught in another 40 minute scalp) [12:03] This room is only for Trade Posting (real or paper) and/or discussions about a posted trade or key market events that could affect a trader's open trade position...strictly enforced. [12:05] * NihabaAshi is now known as NihabaAshi_away [12:45] * NihabaAshi_away is now known as NihabaAshi [13:15] This room is only for Trade Posting (real or paper) and/or discussions about a posted trade or key market events that could affect a trader's open trade position...strictly enforced. [13:51] 0,3 Buys ES @ 885.25 -> small size [13:53] entered too late [13:54] 0,2 exited 0,4 Long: 884.50 --> - 0.75 [14:03] * pt^away is now known as p^t [14:03] :) [14:04] volume really light [14:06] * NihabaAshi is now known as NihabaAshi_away [14:27] This room is only for Trade Posting (real or paper) and/or discussions about a posted trade or key market events that could affect a trader's open trade position...strictly enforced. [15:23] have a good evening Kalle and Niha :) [15:27] hey whats up guys [15:31] not too much, ratso :) [15:31] gonna leave soon [15:34] 0,4 Shorts ES @ 878.25 4,0 ЋЋ paper ЛЛ [15:35] how was the trading day? [15:38] * NihabaAshi_away is now known as NihabaAshi [15:39] This room is only for Trade Posting (real or paper) and/or discussions about a posted trade or key market events that could affect a trader's open trade position...strictly enforced. [15:39] 0,2 exit 1/2 ES @ 877.25 --> + 1 4,0 ЋЋ paper ЛЛ [15:41] cmon [15:42] 0,2 exit remainder ES @ 876.75 --> + 1.5 4,0 ЋЋ paper ЛЛ [15:47] nice trade ! [15:48] been a great day for me [15:49] I did ok also...wished I had traded my normal size instead of being conservative today. [15:53] good night @ all...cya tomorrow [16:51] This room is only for Trade Posting (real or paper) and/or discussions about a posted trade or key market events that could affect a trader's open trade position...strictly enforced. [17:25] * Disconnected Session Close: Wed Apr 16 17:25:13 2003