Monthly Archives: May 2011

What does good Risk / Reward mean?

Posted on May 31, 2011 by Stock Trade Journal

A friend of mine asked me recently how I determine if a trade offers a good Risk / Reward? What does that term mean? Continue reading →

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GM building a base

Posted on May 27, 2011 by Stock Trade Journal

So far, the mean reversion trade from oversold conditions has been working like a charm this week. Continue reading →

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Looking for more oversold bounces

Posted on May 26, 2011 by Stock Trade Journal

I continue to look for opportunities where stocks have been perhaps punished a bit too much. Continue reading →

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Sell in May and go away

Posted on May 25, 2011 by Stock Trade Journal

The S&P 500 continues its descent within a well defined channel. So far, if you sold the very first trading day of May you would be very happy. Continue reading →

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Some Oversold Bounces

Posted on May 24, 2011 by Stock Trade Journal

The market continues to sell off and with that come oversold bounces. Continue reading →

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Some Observations

Posted on May 23, 2011 by Stock Trade Journal

Japan moved lower close to the $9.70 price level that served as strong support on April 7th. It seems like the “Sell in May and Go Away” play is on. Continue reading →

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