Monthly Archives: November 2009

Intraday Market Direction

Posted on November 30, 2009 by Stock Trade Journal

Looking at the TICK, ADV and DECL intraday on a 5 min interval can show you which direction the market is likely to move. Plot a 20 MA over the charts to help you visualize the direction. Continue reading →

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Planing Monday's Trade

Posted on November 29, 2009 by Stock Trade Journal

Using your Trade Journal to plan your trades can help you improve your performance by reinforcing key levels and logic from the charts. Continue reading →

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A Well Executed Trade

Posted on November 25, 2009 by Stock Trade Journal

A journal should also help you see what you do well. Not just what you need to work on. If you know what works, you can concentrate on the same kinds of setups. Continue reading →

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Links to Great Posts on Trade Journals

Posted on November 18, 2009 by Stock Trade Journal

Great links to resources about How to use and format Trade Journals. Continue reading →

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A Trader's Mirror

Posted on November 13, 2009 by Stock Trade Journal

A journal is like a mirror you can use to see your self. But the journal is only as good as what you write in it. One rewarding choice is to write feelings and thoughts during trading. Continue reading →

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Hello world!

Posted on November 11, 2009 by Stock Trade Journal

Let me introduce myself. My name is Jaime Valenzuela and I live in Southern California. I have been trading stocks since the late nineties with some success and a lot of luck!! I am not a great trader yet, but … Continue reading →

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