Really, this is all about making money trading. Therefore, Part 1 will detail my trading profits.
In Part 2 I will discuss what worked and what could have worked better. I will also discuss the changes I will make in 2009.
Here is a quick summary. My strategy account was up 11.53% (19.16% annualized), while my discretionary [...]
This strategies traded in this account are derived entirely from technical analysis. I strive to trade the account completely mechanically. This month I implemented a new short-selling strategy. The short strategy has triggered 2 trades, both of which were winners.
I expect that once the market digests the bailout, the strategies will begin to signal several trades a week. The past month [...]
I am extremely torn, as I am very excited about this new system, and would love nothing more than to write all about it. I used to not worry so much about divulging strategies. In order for any edge to be eroded, many other traders would have to take the exact same signal and use [...]
Above are the results since inception of May 19, 2008, from the mean reversion strategy (RSI2).
The strategy is holding one position, which is marked to market, in the above results.
I have still not had the entire equity allotted to this strategy in the market. The cash is available for positions at least 2x larger than [...]
It was another difficult period to be buying strength, yet the strategy turned out another profitable week. It did register the first loss since May 19th, yet it was very small. I was uncomfortable being long, and therefore took half positions. I also closed out the trades early due to going out of town, and my overwhelming [...]
Only two strategy trades placed this week. The trades are still open.
P/L for the week is ($62.61)
Results since Inception
Return on Initial Capital: 4.37%
Annual Rate of Return: 48.39%
TradeStation Performance Summary
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All Trades
Total Net Profit
$351.45
Gross Profit
$351.45
Gross Loss
$0.00
Profit Factor
n/a
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Roll Over Credit
$0.00
Open Position P/L
$0.00
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Select Total Net Profit
$351.45
Select Gross Profit
$351.45
Select Gross Loss
$0.00
Select Profit Factor
n/a
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Adjusted Total Net Profit
$234.30
Adjusted Gross Profit
$234.30
Adjusted Gross Loss
$0.00
Adjusted Profit Factor
n/a
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Total Number of Trades
9
Percent Profitable
100.00%
Winning Trades
9
Losing Trades
0
Even Trades
0
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Avg. Trade Net Profit
$39.05
Avg. Winning Trade
$39.05 [...]
