Trading Report Card – May 10

by Alvin on May 31, 2010

Stocks

A loss in stocks for a consecutive month and this month was worse than the last. Even though I cut down on my trades, I did not cut down on the position size. In an uncertain market during the Apr-May period, I should trade with a much smaller size so that I err on the safe side. But I did not because I was unsatisfied of the potential profits if I win. My trades were driven by greed and this is dangerous and definitely a wrong mentality. I should approach it in 180 degrees change in perspective – Market is uncertain, the probability of win is not that high. I should sit out or if I want to try the best potential stock, I should play with a small amount.

Forex

This is the best forex trading month. This is also the first month that I used the new GMA system. I am happy that I capitalised on the weakening of EUR and AUD. I must remember this strong trending opportunities do not come very often. I should not go away with the idea that this profit is due to the change in the trading system. It is the market that provided the opportunity, not the system itself. I must continue to trade with a cautious approach.

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Zora May 31, 2010 at 8:33 am

Hi,

Which forex broker you are using?
What are the pro and cons?

Thank u.

Zora May 31, 2010 at 8:36 am

Hey,
I did a search and found it. :)

ryan May 31, 2010 at 3:55 pm

you are not a fund manager or a full time trader. you don’t have to be in the market all the time. small or big your position might be, when market migrates south, you would not want to argue with it. you can sell before your stop loss is triggered.

Alvin May 31, 2010 at 6:46 pm

Yes Ryan, maybe you are right

Forex educator June 1, 2010 at 4:26 pm

Yes EURUSD and AUDUSD are in downtrend now. Capitalise on it.
Well done on your FX trading.

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