+$10,642 today.
Here is a blog post that Gemini wrote for me based on my trades for some fun...
Trading Journal: Navigating Volatility and Capitalizing on the Moves
Every trading day tells a story, and today was a masterclass in patience, risk management, and capturing momentum across a handful of key tickers. Looking back at the execution log, this session was packed with high-frequency activity, ranging from quick scalps to larger position swings that ultimately tested discipline and execution.
Here is a breakdown of how the day unfolded, the strategies at play, and what we can take away from the numbers.
The Morning Session: Hitting the Ground Running
The bell rang at 09:31, and things moved fast right out of the gate.
- TSLA Action: Kicked off the morning scaling into Tesla (TSLA) right around 09:31–09:33, grabbing positions in the $392–$393 range before trimming and shifting focus. A later re-entry around 09:38 captured a nice green stroke ($24.37 and $64.21 realized P&L).
- MUU Momentum: The real fireworks early on came from MUU. Right after the open, volume poured in. Scalping sizes ranging from 2,000 to 7,475 shares allowed us to ride the waves. A standout fill at 09:41:17 on 7,475 shares yielded a massive $2,281.32 realized gain, proving how critical it is to lean into high-relative-volume movers when the setup aligns.
- AMDL Plays: Interleaved with the morning madness were smaller probes and plays on AMDL, setting up a balanced portfolio of action across large-cap tech and leveraged instruments.
Midday Chop and Managing the Drawdowns
Trading isn’t a straight line, and the midday session brought its share of friction. As the hours ticked past 11:30 into the afternoon, volatility shifted, and certain entries didn't go according to plan.
- The Givebacks: Around 12:53, a pair of heavy 1,000-share blocks on AMDL resulted in drawdowns of -$758.06 and -$719.40.
(I was trying to partial MUU, I was on MUU and IBKKR was selling AMDL, after that I rebooted.)
- The Lesson: Losses are a built-in cost of doing business. The key was keeping risk parameters tight, preventing a bad fill or a sudden reversal from turning into an account-defining blow, and immediately refocusing on the next setup rather than chasing back losses.
The Afternoon Recovery & Closing Bell Push
As the afternoon rolled on, patience paid off as trend continuation and strong execution clawed back the midday drawdown.
- AMDL Redemption: Later in the session around 13:02, a 150-share position on AMDL at $378.36 caught a clean runner, banking $1,563.72.
- Closing Out: Towards the 16:00 market close, clean execution on MUU blocks ($248.86 and $278.86) locked in the final profits before ringing the bell.
Key Takeaways from the Log
- Size to the Opportunity: When high-conviction momentum hits (like the morning MUU surges), scaling up size properly maximizes the profit window. Conversely, keeping tight on uncertain midday chop protects capital.
- Mental Resilience: Seeing red blocks in the middle of the day is part of the game. Staying objective and trusting the process is what separates a consistent trader from an emotional one.
- Execution Discipline: Commissions and fees are always part of the math, but staying focused on gross-to-net efficiency ensures that high-volume trading days remain profitable at the bottom line.
Until the next session—trade smart, manage your risk, and as always, remember that my heart stops when I look at these fills. See you on the charts!
Question, I have 2000 shares of AMDL, and two stops of 1000 ea. Could be 2000, does not matter. When I go to sell/partial 50 shares for example I get the notice below. I need to reduce my stop size to partial.
Any suggestions?
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Watching The Pacific series again, very fitting for today Nov 11.
If you want to watch Real Trades, Real life and me earn $21k today, then watch my live video below. I did not feel like talking today, just some great music.
I am not the one who collects R's or talks about R's, I am not the one who fully understands technical jargon, I am not the perfect trader who never makes a mistake or follows rules perfectly. I am just a regular guy trying to make money each day in the amazing markets that we get to trade.
I am showing you my buys, sells, adds and partials. I do not really know of any other trader that does this except for one.
It is an amazing way to learn to trade in my opinion as it seems it is rare.
If you know of any other trader that shares real PnL, trades live, with executions I would be interested to see this, please let me know.
It is how I learn, I am not a book guy or book smart, I learn by seeing and doing.
There is one trader who shares more than anyone, Pnl, Losses, Profits, Portfolio size, day in, day out, all good stuff and all the bad stuff, and that is Andrew Aziz from @bearbulltraders.
From watching Andrew everyday, I learn to size up, what stocks are in play and why, when to get out, when to add, when to stop out and more.
You do have to pay to watch him, and it is worth it. I have tried many services, cd's, books over the years, so I know what is helpful.
For me watching someone trade live is like a key that I was missing when I started and then I found the key. It puts it all together.
Sure it is not perfect, and you can not follow blindly, that is not the point, for me it is about learning how a pro trades everyday to the point where I can guess what Andrew is going to do before he does it.
It is the reason I have sized up over the last few years and learned to partial shares. I still need work on stopping out all the time, haha.
Cheers.
“In Flanders fields the poppies blow
Between the crosses, row on row,
That mark our place; and in the sky
The larks, still bravely singing, fly
Scarce heard amid the guns below.”
What's Happening? - not much nitter.gq/i/broadcasts/2JQPXvPdV…
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What's Happening? - not much nitter.gq/i/broadcasts/2JQPXvPdV…
If you are an active trader, it is best not to form opinions, listen to opinions, or read about opinions.
Scrolling X, see a market opinion, scroll faster.
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I always pass heavy loads quickly. These drivers in BC are inexperienced and drive to fast around corners obviously. Luck no one got killed.
nitter.gq/604RAW/status/21182277…
Semi truck spills 4 massive pipes onto Lougheed Highway in Maple Ridge during morning rush hour narrowly missing passing vehicles
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I sold my Tesla Model 3 yesterday. I am going to miss it, a really great car!!
I sold it for $29,000 cad which is pretty good. Tesla offered me $17,500 cad.
When I bought it new I paid $6516 in taxes. The purchaser had to pay taxes on the book value of that car today which I think he said was $23,000, which is $2760.
If they sell it, the purchaser has to pay taxes again.
I wonder how it works in the USA?
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