Session Start: Tue Aug 19 09:08:24 2003 Session Ident: #FuturesTrades [09:08] * Now talking in #FuturesTrades [09:08] * Topic is 'Active realtime trade posting ES, NQ, SPY, QQQ, YM, DIA (private and free)...for password access...contact NihabaAshi at intradaystrategies@yahoo.com' [09:08] * Set by X on Mon Aug 18 20:02:35 [09:08] [NihabaAshi] Password changes, trade post script changes and trader profiles are posted ONLY at free discussion board at http://www.thestrategylab.com/Forums.htm [09:08] G'morning Nihaba [09:13] Good morning all. [09:14] I'm catching up on some work right now...I had a long night with the baby :( [09:15] Howdy WBAT [09:15] gm [09:18] * Kalle_|_away is now known as Kalle [09:23] Good morning dang [09:23] good morning [09:23] hi everyone [09:23] morning [09:27] 8,4 >>>>> 8,2 Michigan University Consumer Sentiment @ 9:45am EST +++ Treasury Budget @ 2pm EST 8,4 <<<<< 1,0 [09:27] Heh, I was just typing that out, Kalle :) [09:27] good morning [09:27] Howdy Ven [09:28] FFT :) [09:28] Howdy AMT [09:28] Howdy! [09:28] I'm awake today!!! [09:29] Hi amt and venedom...hi all. [09:29] I fell asleep at the PC yesterday and my wife started laughing [09:29] hey [09:29] LOL AMT [09:30] Pushing 1005 for ES today? [09:30] Not IMO [09:30] tig still short? [09:30] Him and me both, yeah [09:31] about 5' 5" [09:31] * FFT puts AMT back to sleep [09:31] Thanx! [09:32] Vols looking better so far on a tiny sample [09:32] 0,3 Long ES @ 1002 -> medium size [09:33] 0,3 Buys ES @ 1002.25 -> small size [09:33] Could be a tight range pre-9:45 news [09:33] yep [09:33] Agree. [09:34] If I get any trade signals prior to 0945am est...it'll be 1-3 contracts only. [09:35] SUNW is just slightly below my trailing stop for my swing short - I might get to see IBs OCA work. [09:35] Today [09:36] oca? [09:36] One closes all. [09:36] I have a profit target and a stop order - if either executes, the other is autocancelled. [09:36] is that a new feature? [09:36] Been around for a few months, at least. [09:37] ok, thanks [09:37] yw [09:37] 0,2 Exited all ES Long @ 1001.50 --> - 0.5 [09:37] long nq 1291.5 [09:37] One Cancels All, is the correct name, BTW :D [09:37] 0,4 exited all Long: 1001.00 --> - 1.25 [09:38] 8,4 >>>>> 8,2 Michigan University Consumer Sentiment @ 9:45am EST +++ Treasury Budget @ 2pm EST 8,4 <<<<< 1,0 [09:38] Howdy Dang [09:39] Bye Dang. :) [09:40] 0,3 Long ES @ 1000.75 -> medium size [09:40] 0,3 Buys ES @ 1001.00 -> small size [09:40] 0,3 Long ES @ 1001.25 -> small size [09:40] no [09:40] i'm here [09:40] Oh, you're other ID musta timed out. [09:41] 5 minutes. [09:41] 4 I mean [09:41] exit long nq 1293.5 +2 [09:41] weird [09:42] Strange how NQ is holding on like this [09:42] white water rafting here! [09:42] 0,6 exit stop set ES @ 1000.25 [09:44] 0,2 Exited ES Long @ 1000.25 --> - 1 [09:44] 0,4 Reverse and Enter Short ES @ 1000.25 [09:44] I barely got that phone call off in time, nihaba [09:45] :) [09:45] :) [09:46] 2 point stop [09:46] 0,4 exited long ES @ 1000.00 --> - 1 [09:46] 0,4 reverse and enter short ES @ 1000.00 [09:47] 0,2 Exited all ES Long @ 1000 --> - 0.75 [09:48] #'s anyone? [09:48] Doesn't seem to be out yet [09:48] so quiet in the pit [09:48] are you at the pit dang? [09:48] 0,3 Long ES @ 1000 -> medium size [09:48] You got squawk, Dang? [09:49] no, but the squak box guy is [09:49] he's whispering [09:49] You'll prolly get the news before us. [09:49] maybe [09:49] long nq 1290.5 [09:49] Whispering in the pit? Wow, that is quiet [09:49] usually teh guy is calling trades pretty damn fast when the news comes out [09:49] maybe they are plotting to hit everyones stops.. [09:50] i think they just do that with a wink [09:50] robby, thats the one thing u can be sure of [09:52] exit long nq 1290 -.5 [09:53] 0,3 covered short ES @ 1000.25 --> - 0.25 [09:53] 0,3 reverse and enter long ES @ 1000.25 [09:56] 0,2 Exited all ES Long @ 1001.25 --> + 1.25 [09:56] 0,4 Shorts NQ @ 1293 [09:56] Oh oh... [09:57] what was that? [09:57] 90.2 vs 91 [09:57] michigan [09:57] 0,4 Shorts ES @ 999.50 -> medium size [09:57] 0,2 Covered 1/2 Short NQ at 1287 --> + 6 [09:57] 0,4 exited all Long: 999.00 --> - 1.25 [09:57] 0,2 Covered 2/3 ES Short @ 998.75 --> + 1.5 [09:58] Still holding 1 contract with a 1 point stop [09:58] 0,6 exit stop set ES @ 1001.25 [09:58] short nq 1287.5 [09:59] 0,4 Shorts ES @ 99.5 -> Add [09:59] 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. [09:59] 0,6 exit stop lowered ES @ 1000.25 [10:00] 0,4 Shorts ES @ 998.75 -> small size [10:01] I came within 1 tick of being stopped out of that Short position at my original stop :) [10:01] Yeah, My SUNW short stop was might close as well. [10:01] FFT...you forgot to make that phone call. [10:01] Shhhh - they'll prolly can me. [10:02] 0,6 exit stop lowered ES @ 999.00 [10:02] 0,2 Covered all ES Short @ 997.50 --> + 2 [10:02] 0,2 Covered all Short NQ at 1286 --> + 7 [10:02] 0,2 Covered all Short ES at 97.25 --> + 3.75 [10:02] 0,3 covered all Short: 997.50 --> + 1.25 [10:02] 0,6 exit stop lowered ES @ 998.75 [10:03] I'm using tight trails because this is trying hard to setup for a Bullish Divergence. [10:04] 0,2 Trailing Stop Hit ES @ 998.75 --> + 1.5 [10:05] 0,3 Buys ES @ 997.75 -> small size [10:05] 0,4 Shorts ES @ 998.00 -> small size [10:05] Hmmm...no long signal...I'm on the sidelines. [10:06] some bomb exploded in iraq careful with that news [10:06] When my exit filled, the market was so fast that IB didn't even show the bid at 97.25 [10:06] Thanks Van [10:06] Ven, even [10:07] 0,3 Buys NQ @ 1285 [10:07] 0,3 Long ES @ 997 -> medium size [10:07] exit short nq 1285.5 +2 [10:07] 0,2 Exited 1/2 Long NQ at 1286 --> + 1 [10:08] short nq 1284.5 [10:08] 0,2 Exited all Long NQ at 1284.5 --> - 0.5 [10:10] 0,3 Buys NQ @ 1283 [10:10] exit short nq 1282.5 +2 [10:10] 0,2 Exited remainder Long EUR at 1.1090 --> + 0.0033 [10:11] short nq 1282.5 [10:12] 0,3 covered all Short: 996.50 --> + 1.5 [10:13] 0,3 Buys EUR @ 996.75 -> Add [10:13] exit short nq 1284.5 -2 [10:13] 0,2 Exited 1/2 Long NQ at 1284 --> + 1 [10:14] 0,2 Exited all Long NQ at 1285.5 --> + 2.5 [10:14] short nq @1285 [10:15] 0,2 Exited 1/2 Long ES at 997.75 --> + 1 [10:15] 0,4 Shorts ES @ 997.75 -> small size [10:15] Nice Tigga [10:15] #FuturesTrades making out nicely :) [10:16] thx amt [10:16] Yaaa Maaan [10:17] nasdaq holding up nice today [10:19] 0,4 Shorts NQ @ 1286 [10:19] 0,2 Exited 1/4 Long ES at 998 --> + 996.8943 [10:19] 0,3 covered short ES @ 998.25 --> - 0.5 [10:19] 0,3 reverse and enter long ES @ 998.25 [10:21] exit short nq 1287 -2 [10:22] 0,6 exit stop moved to breakeven ES @ 997 [10:23] Niha which bullish divergence did you see earlier? [10:24] 3min CCI div ? [10:25] 0,2 Exited all ES Long @ 999 --> + 2 [10:25] 0,4 Shorts NQ @ 1288 [10:26] 0,4 Shorts ES @ 998.50 -> medium size [10:27] 0,4 Shorts ES @ 998.50 -> medium size [10:27] 0,6 exit stop set NQ @ 1289.5 [10:29] 0,6 exit stop set ES @ 999.50 [10:31] 0,2 Covered all Short NQ at 1286.5 --> + 1.5 [10:31] 0,3 Buys NQ @ 1287 [10:32] 0,3 Buys NQ @ 1286.50 [10:32] 0,6 exit stop lowered ES @ 999 [10:32] 0,2 Exited Long NQ at 1287 --> + 0.5 [10:33] That's interesting, I have both Naz Advancers and celiners going up. [10:33] decliners, that is [10:33] no short-term setups here for me [10:33] Me niether [10:33] 1 and 3 min setups not sympatico w/ 13 [10:34] gotta sit on hands [10:34] I sure hope TRIN doesn't dry up like the last two days. [10:34] 0,3 Buys ES @ 997.75 [10:35] 0,2 Exited 1/2 Long NQ at 1288.5 --> + 1.5 [10:36] 0,2 Exited all Long NQ at 1290 --> + 3 [10:36] 0,2 Trailing Stop Hit ES @ 999 --> - 0.5 [10:36] 0,2 Exited 1/2 Long ES at 999 --> + 1.25 [10:36] 0,2 Covered all ES Short @ 999 --> - 0.5 [10:37] ugly correction pattern [10:37] 0,2 Exited remainder Long ES at 999.75 --> + 2 [10:37] 0,3 Long ES @ 999.50 -> medium size [10:37] Nice trading Kalle [10:38] nice! [10:38] Holy moly, surprised we're back in the plus side again already. [10:39] decent push in here [10:39] 0,4 exited all Long: 1000.50 --> + 2.25 [10:39] When it comes to the Eminis...nothing really surprises me anymore. [10:40] I thought for sure we would test 1005 today...have to wait and see [10:40] MI #'s had to be digested first [10:41] MI #'s for an appetizer and bear meat for the main course :) [10:41] sounds good to me [10:41] 0,6 exit stop moved to breakeven ES @ 999.50 [10:42] All we can do is try and pick our spots with the highest probabilities and TRY to leave the rest alone. [10:42] If NQ closes up today, that'll 7 up days in a row. [10:42] 0,6 exit stop raised ES @ 1000 [10:42] So many temptations...takes alot to remain discipline. [10:42] I love it! [10:43] 1000 retest a high probability, AMT. IMO, that is. [10:43] yes sir [10:43] But I also didn't think we come back this far, so you can see what my opinions are worth :) [10:43] long nq 1294 [10:44] expect the unexpected :) [10:44] * FFT notes *he* doesn't trade his opinions :) [10:44] :<> [10:44] lol [10:45] 0,2 Exited all ES Long @ 1001 --> + 1.5 [10:45] nice trade [10:45] WD AMT [10:46] 5 up so far [10:46] 0,4 Shorts NQ @ 1294.5 [10:46] over 1002.50 would be fun [10:46] exit nq 1294 +0 [10:47] 3 min volume sloping down [10:47] 0,4 Shorts ES @ 1001 -> medium size [10:47] Yeah, this upswing might be runnig outta steam [10:48] but couldnt you tell me for certain FFT? :) [10:48] sure go short right now! :) [10:48] There is a high probability that we are heading to the right. Not sure though :) [10:48] amt - what indicators do you use? [10:48] must be the right turn indicator.. [10:49] 2.25 is R1 [10:49] just the basics [10:49] MACD/Sto/Volume/and lots of lines that I draw :) [10:50] 0,2 Covered all Short NQ at 1296 --> - 1.5 [10:50] ok, thx; you seem to be quite good [10:50] :) [10:50] last few months have been very good to me :) [10:51] R1 looking assailable [10:52] come on tweezer top... [10:52] short nq 1296 [10:53] 0,4 Shorts NQ @ 1296.5 [10:53] Got a short signal, but no setup :( [10:54] 0,2 Covered all Short NQ at 1296 --> + 0.5 [10:56] 0,2 Covered all ES Short @ 1001.75 --> - 0.75 [10:56] exit short nq 1297 -1 [10:56] Here goes R1 [10:56] nice strength in here [10:57] 0,3 Buys NQ @ 1297 [10:57] 0,6 exit stop set NQ @ 1295.5 [10:57] 0,2 Exited 1/2 Long NQ at 1298 --> + 1 [10:57] she is running nice [10:58] Looking for the AMT 1005 :) [10:58] 0,3 Long ES @ 1002.575 4,0 ŤŤ paper ťť [10:58] R2 is 1005.25 [10:59] 1002.75 [11:00] 0,2 Exited all Long NQ at 1298.5 --> + 1.5 [11:00] good one [11:03] 0,4 Shorts ES @ 1002 -> medium size [11:03] TRIN starting to pick up, TICK trending down, could be 1k retest coming up. [11:04] ES and NQ holding up against plenty of bid hitting. [11:06] 0,4 Shorts ES @ 1001.75 [11:06] I think we will have a little pause in here [11:07] For station identification :) [11:07] the 11:10 to 12:30 range/volume drop averages [11:09] we could camp out around 1000 and then push 1005 after lunch [11:09] 0,3 Buys NQ @ 1295 [11:10] 0,6 exit stop set NQ @ 1293 [11:10] short nq 1295 [11:11] Hey Dang...Tigga is the GM [11:11] lol [11:11] TRIN might be going into Boredom Mode (TM) again :( [11:11] Grand Master :-) [11:11] 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. [11:11] grand masta tigga [11:11] i'll keep my eye on you :) [11:11] this long is hot [11:12] 0,2 Covered all ES Short @ 1001 --> + 1 [11:12] TRIN's keeping that long cool so far. [11:12] :( [11:13] Is your snake hot? [11:13] thats why we have a good chance to pop it [11:13] my snake 1min says buy [11:13] with close stop [11:13] 0,3 Long ES @ 1001.25 -> medium size [11:13] One hopes. I sure wouldn't want another boring afternoon. [11:13] I'm on board [11:14] exit short nq 1295 +0 [11:15] 0,2 Exited all Long NQ at 1293.5 --> - 1.5 [11:15] no fun today [11:15] 0,2 Exited all ES Long @ 1000.75 --> - 1.825 4,0 ŤŤ paper ťť [11:16] 0,2 Exited all ES Long @ 1000.75 --> - 0.5 [11:17] My MACD is looking toppy [11:17] I don't trust these weak downtrends much. [11:17] good point [11:20] Rats, SUNW one cent away from my stop at 3.76 [11:21] 0,3 Long ES @ 1000.75 -> medium size [11:21] So AMT jumps in to rais the market. Thanks a lot. :D [11:21] long nq 1293 [11:21] somebody has to pump for the dump [11:21] :) [11:21] yes you would do that in a sailboat.. [11:22] Howdy Jazz [11:22] hi all [11:22] come on [11:22] keep it going down [11:23] Lonnnnnnng shadow on the previous hourly bar. [11:23] 1000 area support should be fairly strong today [11:23] I'd expect. [11:24] I think Dang and I have all the volume in here [11:25] haha; i'm waiting to get filled on a limit buy [11:25] screw this [11:25] :) [11:26] I almost never use limit for buying...too frustrating for me [11:26] i'm going to snag a price so i can breakeven [11:26] well, hop0efully [11:27] got it; i'm out b/e [11:27] it's going to plumment now [11:27] plummet [11:28] exit long nq 1294 +1 [11:28] We could face a key turning point here in a couple minutes. [11:29] Tell me what you see [11:30] The fish may be turning on the 3s. Stochs have turned on NQ 3. 1000.25 is storng resistance [11:30] TRIN is slightly declinging [11:30] i agree [11:30] glad i coverd that short [11:31] 11:30 is a weird time as well. [11:31] as indicators are rolling over to the bullish side [11:31] should have never taken that short in the first place - my 1 min and 3 min were at odds w/ eachother [11:31] Stopped out on SUNW. OCA worked :D [11:31] Made $30 :D [11:32] 0,4 Shorts NQ @ 1295 [11:33] 0,4 Shorts ES @ 1000.75 [11:33] Nice entry, Jazz. [11:34] :) [11:35] 0,2 Covered all Short NQ at 1296.5 --> - 1.5 [11:35] 0,2 Covered all Short ES at 1001.25 --> - 0.5 [11:39] 0,3 Buys ES @ 1000.75 4,0 ŤŤ paper ťť [11:41] 0,6 exit stop set ES @ 1000 4,0 ŤŤ paper ťť [11:41] 0,6 limit to exit long ES @ 1002 4,0 ŤŤ paper ťť [11:47] time to push 1001.50 [11:48] Come on ES, TICKs at freaken 700 [11:49] Short at 1001.50 and buy at 1000.25 [11:49] :) [11:49] lets run [11:50] 0,6 exit stop moved to breakeven ES @ 1000.75 [11:50] long nq 1297 [11:50] 0,3 covered all Short: 1001.50 --> + 0.25 [11:50] 0,6 entry limit raised ES @ 1002.75 4,0 ŤŤ paper ťť [11:51] Man, the shorts just ain't bailin :( [11:52] getting ready to push [11:52] can you just feel it [11:54] doubt it [11:54] no big up potential today [11:56] 0,2 Exited all Long ES at 1001.75 --> - 1 4,0 ŤŤ paper ťť [11:56] ? [11:56] Should be plus 1 [11:56] Tigga, not on paper [11:57] but don`t ask me about this market today [11:57] I feel like a blind man [11:57] Man, I thought the shorts would bail on that pop. [11:57] Guess they were waiting for post R1 [11:57] but I do think there is a psychological push to test 1005 [11:58] nice C&H on the 3min chart ES [11:58] yeah, good eye, tigga [11:58] could get more of a handle [11:58] Beauty, I have been watching [11:58] exit long nq 1297 +0 [11:59] a little bit higher on the last bar would have been nice [12:00] 0,2 Exited all ES Long @ 1001.75 --> + 1 [12:01] long nq 1297.5 [12:08] * dang is now known as dang_lunch [12:09] exit long nq 1298.5 +1 [12:10] good scalp [12:11] 0,3 Long ES @ 1002.25 -> medium size [12:11] amt: nice...keep a close stop [12:11] I should have stayed in my last trade [12:12] thanks :) [12:12] I was not following my plan [12:12] above 1003.25 is very interesting [12:13] Hi Jazz. [12:13] Hey everybody...somebody sent me an email saying EVERYBODY in here... [12:13] ALL YOUR TRADES are B.S. [12:13] hm ? [12:13] :) [12:13] LOL [12:14] :) [12:14] hi niha [12:14] Hi Jazz. [12:14] 0,4 Shorts NQ @ 1299 [12:15] My money is preety darn green :) [12:16] A PM from ET [12:16] 0,4 Shorts ES @ 1002 [12:17] 0,2 Exited all ES Long @ 1001.75 --> - 0.5 [12:17] 0,2 Covered 1/2 Short NQ at 1297.5 --> + 1.5 [12:18] Niha...someone send you a negative PM from "ET" [12:23] 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. [12:23] amt: i will send another one if you keep on with those trades ;) [12:24] short nq 1297.5 [12:24] :) [12:25] amt...no...I sent out some marketing stuff about the #FuturesTrades Open House Week and some other stuff. [12:25] To members of my Yahoo! eGroup mailing list. [12:26] 0,3 Long ES @ 1001.25 -> medium size [12:26] * Kalle is now known as Kalle_|_away [12:26] 0,2 Covered 1/3 Short NQ at 1295.5 --> + 3.5 [12:26] nice hit tigga [12:26] exit short nq 1294.5 +3 [12:26] 0,2 Exited all ES Long @ 1000.25 --> - 1 [12:27] 0,2 Covered 1/3 Short ES at 999.75 --> + 2.25 [12:27]