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Trade Analysis
Deep dives into high-probability setups, technical breakdowns, and the psychological discipline required to execute in real-time markets. Each post dissects the logic behind the entry and the lessons learned from the outcome.
FOMO Trade - Never Chase a Trade
ASTS was an example of a trade that I was chasing rather than letting it come to me. It started with not having enough conviction on my it due to its fundamentals although the setup was good early on. ASTS provided for a few good setups albeit with a large daily range/stop which wasn't conducive for risk taking. Refer to the red shaded cicle in the diagram below. Even if I planned to buy it, I should chosen the point where the stock broke out of the cup over its previous high
Feb 16
Understanding the 100 Percent Downside in Risk Management
Understanding the 100 Percent Downside in Risk Management. Being an eternal optimist, one of the things I found hard to fathom was the unlimited downside risk to any transaction.
When I make a 5000 $ investment, the assumption is that the downside risk is limited to 5000 $ only. This is especially compared to the unlimited potential that any increase has. While this might be true on face value, the reality is that a 5000 $ loss on a 5000 $ investment is a 100% loss and all
Feb 15
Be comfortable with doing nothing
Directionless or choppy markets are the most difficult to trade. The last month and a half has been a similar difficult, directionless market conditions.
In the past, I haven't managed these conditions very well; giving a lot away. Embracing patience and the inkling to keep doing something daily has been my bane.
"Embrace quiet and silence". "Be comfortable with doing nothing".
One of the pleasing things this time around has been the fact that I have given up only 5% d
Feb 15
USIC Journey
Quite often journeys are about the stories of success; my journey at USIC and trading in general, is of the struggle to find the success which has been elusive till now. The hunger remains to be the best as I love the world of stocks.
Trade Analysis - January 2026
As I mentioned in my previous article , this is my first month of joining the USIC for the 3rd time in a row. While I use consolidation of 2 of my personal accounts for reporting purposes, I perform analysis on all my trading accounts. This gives a better representation of where I am at with my trading journey. These accounts include my SMSF account, 401K account in US and smaller accounts created for the sake of my children. Over the course of the month, I closed 116 trades
Feb 162 min read
My Journey at USIC begins here
This is my third year at the United States Investing Championship. I have finally taken the plunge to documents my journey and thoughts along the way.
Quiet often journeys are about the stories of success; my journey is of the struggle to find the success which has been elusive till now. The hunger remains to be the best as I love the world of stocks.
Feb 162 min read
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Trade Insights
Highlights articles offering diverse perspectives and insights into trading strategies and market behaviors.
FOMO Trade - Never Chase a Trade
ASTS was an example of a trade that I was chasing rather than letting it come to me. It started with not having enough conviction on my it due to its fundamentals although the setup was good early on. ASTS provided for a few good setups albeit with a large daily range/stop which wasn't conducive for risk taking. Refer to the red shaded cicle in the diagram below. Even if I planned to buy it, I should chosen the point where the stock broke out of the cup over its previous high
Feb 161 min read
Understanding the 100 Percent Downside in Risk Management
Understanding the 100 Percent Downside in Risk Management. Being an eternal optimist, one of the things I found hard to fathom was the unlimited downside risk to any transaction.
When I make a 5000 $ investment, the assumption is that the downside risk is limited to 5000 $ only. This is especially compared to the unlimited potential that any increase has. While this might be true on face value, the reality is that a 5000 $ loss on a 5000 $ investment is a 100% loss and all
Feb 152 min read
Be comfortable with doing nothing
Directionless or choppy markets are the most difficult to trade. The last month and a half has been a similar difficult, directionless market conditions.
In the past, I haven't managed these conditions very well; giving a lot away. Embracing patience and the inkling to keep doing something daily has been my bane.
"Embrace quiet and silence". "Be comfortable with doing nothing".
One of the pleasing things this time around has been the fact that I have given up only 5% d
Feb 152 min read
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