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Trade recaps

Every trade, journaled. Winners and losers.

Same template for every trade — thesis, risk, result, and what I'd do differently. Nothing curated.

  • OptionsJul 17, 2026

    SPY 550/540 Put Spread · Short

    Open
    Entry
    2.10 debit
    Exit
    Planned risk
    Max loss = 0.5% of account
    Result
    Working

    Thesis

    Defined-risk hedge against a long swing book while breadth deteriorates. Sized so max loss equals one book trade.

    Lessons learned

    Log outcome at expiration regardless of adjustment.

  • EquitiesJul 15, 2026

    AAPL · Long

    Closed — Winner
    Entry
    192.40
    Exit
    201.10
    Planned risk
    0.75R (0.6% of account)
    Result
    +1.9R

    Thesis

    Continuation from a tight base above the rising 20-day. Broad tape supportive, sector leadership intact.

    Lessons learned

    Partial at first resistance was correct. Trailing stop under the swing pivot avoided giving back the move.

  • FuturesJul 8, 2026

    NQ · Short

    Closed — Loser
    Entry
    19,845
    Exit
    19,905
    Planned risk
    1R (0.5% of account)
    Result
    -1R

    Thesis

    Fade into overnight high with declining delta. Setup was thin — no confirmation from breadth or the leaders.

    Lessons learned

    Countertrend without confluence is a coin flip. Wait for a lower high on the 5-minute before pressing.