Wednesday, January 15, 2025

BETA Trading Action Review – January 15, 2025: Tactical Exit Amid Volatility

In today’s trading session (January 15, 2025), we executed a tactical exit in our Budget Ethical Trading Account (BETA) by selling 100 shares of URC at Php 70.00. This move represents nearly half of our total 210 URC shares, as part of our ongoing effort to refine our risk management approach in line with our Modified 10-Step Trading Plan. Here's a detailed review of today’s action, focusing on its alignment with our strategy and the lessons we learned.

Introducing BETA: Budget Ethical Trading Account for Live Strategy Testing

URC 5-minute chart on January 15, 2025, showing key tactical exit at Php 70.00, highlighting risk management and tactical position management strategies.

URC 5-Minute Chart (January 15, 2025): Tactical exit executed at Php 70.00 as part of disciplined risk management under the Modified 10-Step Trading Plan.

Overview of Today’s Action

Action Taken:
We sold 100 shares of URC at Php 70.00, close to a critical support level. This tactical exit was made to reduce exposure during a volatile session while retaining flexibility for potential re-entries or further exits based on upcoming price action.
Remaining Position:
After this tactical exit, we retain 110 shares of URC in the BETA account. This ensures we remain partially exposed to any upward movement while minimizing downside risk.

Why This Was a Tactical Move

The decision to sell 100 shares at Php 70.00 was guided by our tactical position management strategy, which emphasizes:

Reducing exposure near key support levels when uncertainty is high.
Locking in value while retaining some shares for potential gains if the price rebounds.

By executing this tactical exit, we:

Reduced our exposure without fully exiting the position, ensuring flexibility for future trades.
Preserved capital while remaining engaged in the market to potentially benefit from a reversal or upward trend.

Alignment with the Modified 10-Step Trading Plan

Step 5: Place and Monitor Stop Loss
Today’s action closely aligns with the updated Step 5 of our trading plan, which includes dynamic stop-loss monitoring. While we had a hard stop-loss set at Php 67.75, we opted for a tactical exit at Php 70.00—just above a critical support level—to minimize potential losses and maintain flexibility.
Step 9: Tactical Position Management
This tactical exit is a direct application of Step 9: Tactical Position Management, where partial exits are executed during periods of heightened volatility or when prices approach key levels. By selling part of our position, we adhered to our plan of staying agile and limiting downside exposure.

The Modified 10-Step Trading Plan: Enhancing Risk Management and Flexibility

Lessons from Today’s Trading Action

Discipline and Execution Matter
We strictly followed our predefined strategy and executed the tactical exit at a critical level. This discipline ensures we remain consistent in our approach, avoiding emotional trading decisions.
Managing Volatility with Tactical Exits
By executing a partial exit rather than a full exit, we retained exposure for potential future gains while managing the risk associated with a volatile session.
Balancing Risk and Reward
Selling 100 shares allowed us to lock in partial value while still holding 110 shares, striking a balance between reducing risk and staying engaged in the market.

Next Steps

Monitor Key Levels:
We will closely observe the price action near Php 70.50 (potential tactical re-entry level) and Php 67.75 (hard stop-loss level).
Be Ready for Tactical Re-Entries or Further Exits:
If the price stabilizes or shows signs of upward momentum, we may consider re-entering a small tactical position. If the price continues downward toward Php 67.75, we are prepared for another tactical exit to protect the remaining position.

Final Thoughts

Today’s trading action highlights the importance of tactical position management in real-time trading. By executing a partial exit at a critical support level, we adhered to our strategy, managed risk effectively, and retained flexibility for future trades. This disciplined approach is a key element in our ongoing effort to refine and test the Modified 10-Step Trading Plan through our BETA account.

Stay tuned as we continue documenting our progress, including key lessons learned from this trading journey!

Disclaimer: This post is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Always do your own research before making any trading decisions.

At Micro Stock Trader, we continuously refine our strategies to improve our trading outcomes. One of the most significant steps in this process is updating our core strategy—now called the Modified 10-Step Trading Plan. This latest version incorporates new strategies for tactical position management and stop-loss monitoring, both of which were crucial lessons learned during our live testing period, particularly with our Budget Ethical Trading Account (BETA).

Introducing BETA: Budget Ethical Trading Account for Live Strategy Testing

This updated plan provides a structured approach to entering, managing, and exiting trades while ensuring flexibility during volatile market conditions.

Creating a focused trading environment is key to executing the Modified 10-Step Trading Plan, emphasizing discipline, strategy, and continuous learning.

The Modified 10-Step Trading Plan

Step 1: State
The first step involves identifying the current market phase (Up, Top, Down, or Bottom) and assessing whether the 20-MA and 200-MA are in a tight/narrow state or wide state.
Step 2: Position and Location
Evaluate whether the price is above or below the key moving averages and determine whether it’s near a critical support or resistance level.
Step 3: Assess Power Bars
Look for key price action signals such as green power bars or narrow-range bars, which could indicate potential breakouts or breakdowns.
Step 4: Entry
Enter a position when clear technical signals are present, such as breakouts above resistance or rebounds from support with strong volume confirmation.
Step 5: Place and Monitor Stop Loss
This step now includes dynamic stop-loss monitoring:
- Place an initial stop loss at a logical technical level (e.g., below recent swing lows).
- Adjust the stop loss dynamically as the price moves in your favor.
- Use a hard stop-loss limit to avoid endlessly lowering your stop loss during downturns.
  This approach ensures disciplined risk management while allowing flexibility to protect gains.
Step 6: Color Change
Watch for a color change (e.g., from red to green candles) near key support or resistance levels to identify potential trend reversals.
Step 7: Profit Take (with Tactical Exits)
Introduced under this step is the tactical position management strategy, which recommends partial exits near key resistance levels or profit targets:
- Sell part of your position to lock in gains and reduce exposure while keeping a core position to benefit from further potential upside.
Step 8: Re-entry
Re-enter positions when clear signals indicate a continuation of the trend or after a pullback to support.
Step 9: Tactical Position Management
This new step formalizes tactical position management, a strategy designed to balance short-term volatility with long-term positioning:
- Use tactical exits to reduce risk during periods of high uncertainty or as the price nears key levels.
- Re-enter with small tactical positions when opportunities arise at critical levels.
Step 10: Counter-Trend Entries
Execute counter-trend trades only when specific conditions are met, such as multiple gap-downs or significant drops below the 200-MA. Use smaller position sizes and tighter stop losses for these trades to limit risk.

Journal Keeping – A Strong Suggestion

While not a formal step in the plan, tracking all trades in a journal remains an essential practice for every trader. By keeping a detailed record of trades—including entry and exit points, reasons for the trade, and outcomes—traders can identify patterns, improve decision-making, and refine their strategy over time.

Why This Modified Plan Works

The Modified 10-Step Trading Plan introduces more flexibility and risk management tools, which are crucial in real-world trading where market conditions can change rapidly. By incorporating tactical position management and dynamic stop-loss monitoring, traders can stay engaged in the market while protecting their capital and maximizing opportunities.

Key benefits of this plan include:

Disciplined risk management through well-placed stop-losses and tactical exits.
Increased flexibility to handle both trending and volatile markets.
Improved adaptability by allowing tactical re-entries after partial exits.
Consistent learning through detailed trade tracking and review.

Final Thoughts

Our journey in refining this trading plan has been a valuable learning process. The addition of tactical position management and stop-loss monitoring ensures that we remain disciplined while adapting to ever-changing market conditions. As we continue testing and refining our strategies, we aim to build a robust approach that balances both risk and reward.

Stay tuned for more updates as we document our progress with the Budget Ethical Trading Account (BETA) and further improvements to the trading plan!

Disclaimer: This post is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Always do your own research before making any trading decisions.

As part of our ongoing refinement of the Modified 10-Step Trading Plan, we have launched the Budget Ethical Trading Account (BETA). This account is dedicated to live-testing our trading strategies with a smaller, focused position. For the time being, we will set aside our primary account holding 1,500 shares of URC and shift our focus entirely to BETA, which starts with a manageable 210 shares of URC.

The purpose of BETA is to concentrate on the active trading aspect of our strategy while keeping our risk exposure minimal. With this account, we aim to continue exploring small position sizes, tactical entries, and core positions in a real-world trading environment.

Micro Stock Trader Budget Ethical Trading Account (BETA).

Adjustments to Our Strategy for BETA

Given that BETA starts with 210 shares of URC, we have made the following adjustments to our position sizing and risk management strategy:

1. Position Sizing for BETA

Since the total number of shares in BETA is 210, we will scale our tactical and core positions accordingly:

Core Positions: 50% of trading shares → 100 shares
Core positions in BETA represent half of the total account and are used for medium-term trades when we have high confidence in a setup.
Tactical Entries: 10% of trading shares → 20 shares
Tactical entries are smaller, speculative trades used to test the market during uncertain periods or near potential reversal levels.

This scaling ensures that we maintain the same proportionate approach as in our main account, but with a smaller capital base.

Updated Trading Scenarios for BETA

Scenario 1: Testing Key Support Levels

If URC approaches a key support level, such as Php 70.50, we can:

Start with a tactical entry of 20 shares to test the market.
If the price holds and shows signs of upward momentum, we can add a core position of 100 shares, increasing our exposure as confidence in the setup grows.

Scenario 2: Profit-Taking at Resistance Levels

If URC reaches a significant resistance level, such as Php 73.50, we will:

Take partial profits by selling 50 shares, ensuring that we lock in gains while leaving some shares to ride further upside if momentum continues.
Use a trailing stop-loss for the remaining shares to protect profits while staying engaged in the trade.

Scenario 3: Stop-Loss Strategy

We will maintain a hard stop-loss at Php 67.75, similar to our primary account, to limit downside risk. If the price breaks below this level:

We will exit the entire position to preserve capital.
Tactical re-entry will only be considered if the price stabilizes and forms a new support level.

Why BETA Matters

BETA serves as a controlled environment where we can test real-time applications of our trading strategy with lower risk. This approach allows us to:

Focus on Execution:
With a smaller position, we can concentrate on fine-tuning our entry and exit strategies without the emotional burden of managing a large position.
Improve Tactical Decision-Making:
BETA helps us refine tactical entries and exits, especially during high-volatility sessions, ensuring that our strategy remains adaptable to different market conditions.
Document and Learn:
Every trade in BETA will be documented meticulously, allowing us to gather insights and lessons that can be applied to our primary account once the testing phase concludes.

Key Takeaways for BETA

Position sizing has been adjusted to fit the smaller scale of BETA, with 100 shares for core positions and 20 shares for tactical entries.
The hard stop-loss at Php 67.75 remains a critical part of our risk management strategy.
BETA allows us to stay committed to disciplined execution while reducing risk exposure.

Final Thought

By launching BETA, we reinforce our commitment to refining the Modified 10-Step Trading Plan through disciplined, real-world testing. This focused approach ensures that we continue learning and improving while keeping risk under control.

Stay tuned as we document our progress with BETA, sharing key trades, lessons learned, and further adjustments to our strategy!

Would you like to follow our BETA journey? Keep checking in for our latest updates as we put theory into practice!

Disclaimer: This post is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Always do your own research before making any trading decisions.

In active trading, managing position sizes is a critical element in controlling risk and navigating volatile market conditions. During our recent trades of URC, we refined our approach to position sizing, particularly focusing on tactical entries and core positions. Here's a breakdown of our recommendation for small position sizes, tailored to traders managing a 1,500-share position of URC.

URC 5-Minute Chart (January 14, 2025): Key levels for stop-loss adjustments, tactical entries, and partial profit-taking as part of refining our trading strategy.

Our Trading Context

At Micro Stock Trader, we currently hold 1,500 shares of URC, divided into two categories:

Long-term position: 900 shares set aside for long-term investment, held regardless of short-term market fluctuations.
Trading position: 600 shares allocated for short-term trading activities, where we actively engage in buying and selling based on our Modified 10-Step Trading Plan.

This approach allows us to balance long-term growth with short-term opportunities, ensuring we preserve capital while staying agile in the market.

Position Sizing Strategy

Given that 600 shares are available for trading, we split them into smaller chunks to better manage risk and maximize flexibility. This ensures that we don’t overexpose ourselves to market volatility, especially during uncertain periods.

Core Positions

Size: 50% of trading shares (~300 shares)
Purpose:
Core positions are for medium-term trades where we have high conviction in the setup, such as a potential breakout or a confirmed reversal from a major support level.
When to Use:
Enter a core position near key technical levels where we expect a significant move. For example, if the price rebounds from a major support zone or breaks above a resistance level with strong volume, we commit to a larger core position.

Tactical Entries

Size: 10% of trading shares (~60 shares)
Purpose:
Tactical entries are smaller, speculative positions used when testing potential reversals or during volatile periods. They allow us to stay engaged in the market while minimizing risk.
When to Use:
Use tactical entries when the market is uncertain, such as near critical support or after multiple gap-downs, where a rebound may occur but hasn’t been confirmed.

Clarification: Managing an Existing Inventory of 600 Shares

Since we said that the 600 shares for trading are already owned and part of our portfolio, entering at a specific level like Php 70.50 becomes more about tactical position management rather than initiating new buys. Here’s how to handle this scenario:

Tactical Re-entry After Partial Selling
If the price approaches Php 70.50 during a downtrend, we shall consider selling a portion of our position ahead of that level (e.g., near Php 71.50 or Php 69.80) and re-entering at Php 70.50 if there’s a clear bounce or reversal. This approach allows us to reduce exposure during the downtrend and re-enter at a lower average cost.
Position Monitoring Without Additional Buying
If we decide to hold the full 600 shares, we shall treat Php 70.50 as a key monitoring level. If the price holds above this level, we maintain our position. If it breaks below Php 70.50, we adjust our stop-loss towards Php 67.75 to limit further downside risk.

Example Application of Small Position Sizes

Let’s illustrate how we would apply this strategy during a typical trading session:

Day 1:
URC’s price approaches a key support level near Php 70.50. Since we already own the 600 shares, we monitor this level closely. If the price holds, we maintain our position. On the other hand, if we haven't yet completed our 600-share allocation for URC, and the price approaches the key support level near Php 70.50, we can start with a tactical entry of 60 shares to test the market and stay engaged without significant risk. This approach involves actively trading around our core inventory by reducing our exposure during the downtrend and increasing it again once signs of a recovery emerge.
Day 2:
The price begins to stabilize and move upward. If we haven't yet completed our 600-share allocation for URC, we add a core position of 300 shares, increasing our exposure as the setup becomes more favorable. Otherwise, we treat Php 70.50 as a key monitoring level. If the price holds above this level, we maintain our position. However, if the price breaks below Php 70.50, we are prepared to implement our stop-loss strategy at Php 67.75 to limit potential losses.
Day 3:
If the price approaches our profit target (e.g., Php 73.50), we can either take partial profits or sell the entire core position while holding a small tactical position in case the uptrend continues.

Key Takeaways

Avoid Overexposure
By starting with smaller tactical entries, we limit risk during uncertain conditions. Only after the setup improves do we scale up with a larger core position.
Scale In Gradually
Instead of committing our entire trading position at once, we use a phased approach. Tactical entries allow us to manage uncertainty, and core positions help us capture larger moves once the trend is clearer.
Preserve Long-Term Holdings
Our 900-share long-term position remains untouched, ensuring that our short-term trading activities do not interfere with our broader investment goals.

Final Thought

Managing position sizes effectively is crucial for trading success, especially in a volatile market. By combining smaller tactical entries with larger core positions, we reduce risk, remain flexible, and position ourselves for potential gains without jeopardizing our portfolio.

Would you like to learn more about how we manage risk and position sizing as we refine our trading strategy? Stay tuned for more updates as we continue documenting our journey with the Modified 10-Step Trading Plan!

Disclaimer: This post is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Always do your own research before making any trading decisions.

At Micro Stock Trader, we believe in transparency when documenting our trading journey. We share not just our successes but also our setbacks and lessons learned. On January 14, 2025, we faced a highly volatile market session while trading URC, resulting in several stop-loss triggers and challenging conditions. Despite this, we managed to benefit from the session by innovating on our original strategy, demonstrating the importance of adaptability in real-time trading.

URC 5-Minute Chart (January 14, 2025): Visualizing four stop-loss levels triggered during high volatility, highlighting critical price breakdowns.

Here’s a detailed breakdown of our trading activity on January 14 and how we handled the situation:

Key Trading Actions (January 14, 2025)

Stop-Loss Triggers

During the trading session, we encountered four stop-loss levels being triggered at Php 75.85, Php 73.80, Php 71.50, and Php 69.80. This reflects the high volatility and bearish momentum of the market throughout the day.

Trading Activity

Initial Sells at Php 72.65:
We sold 340 shares and later 500 shares at Php 72.65, as the price broke below our stop-loss level of Php 73.80. This was a necessary defensive move to minimize further losses as the bearish trend intensified.
Re-entry at Php 71.75:
Seeing the price briefly stabilize, we re-entered the market with 500 shares at Php 71.75. However, as the price continued to decline, we exited the position at Php 70.65, adhering to our stop-loss rule at Php 71.50.
Final Re-entries Near Php 69.50–Php 69.95:
Toward the end of the session, we made multiple smaller buys near the Php 69.50–Php 69.95 range (a probable bottoming area) as the price showed signs of stabilizing. This move aligned with our counter-trend entry rule, allowing us to position ourselves for a potential rebound while minimizing risk with smaller position sizes.

Challenges Faced

High Volatility and Bearish Momentum
The market remained in a wide state throughout the session, with both the 20-MA and 200-MA on the 5-minute chart showing a clear downtrend. The persistent selling pressure made it difficult to hold long positions without triggering stop-losses.
Frequent Stop-Loss Triggers
While our stop-loss strategy helped control downside risk, the frequent triggers resulted in multiple exits and re-entries. This is a known challenge during highly volatile sessions but was necessary to protect our capital.

What We Did Right

Adhering to Stop-Loss Rules
We followed our pre-defined stop-loss levels, exiting positions promptly when key levels were breached. This disciplined approach prevented us from holding onto losing trades for too long, minimizing potential losses.
Counter-Trend Re-entries
Despite the bearish sentiment, we identified an opportunity for counter-trend entries near Php 69.50, following multiple gap-downs and high-volume sell-offs. This innovation to our original strategy allowed us to capitalize on a potential rebound while keeping risk low.
Smaller Position Sizes for Risk Management
We used smaller position sizes for re-entries near the session’s end. This reduced our overall exposure while still positioning us to benefit from a potential recovery.

Lessons Learned

Adaptability is Key
While we followed our original strategy closely, we also introduced a key innovation by applying counter-trend entries during extreme conditions. This flexibility allowed us to turn a challenging session into an opportunity for innovation to our original strategy, demonstrating the importance of adaptability in real-time trading.
Stick to the Plan, But Stay Open to Improvements
By sticking to our modified 10-step trading plan, we managed risk effectively. At the same time, we didn’t hesitate to deviate slightly when the market presented a unique opportunity—this balance of discipline and adaptability was crucial.
Transparency Builds Confidence
At Micro Stock Trader, we don’t hide our mistakes or significant deviations from our setup. Instead, we document them openly to improve our process and share valuable lessons with our readers. This session was a perfect example of how even difficult days can provide valuable insights.

Looking Ahead: Strategy for the Remaining Trading Days of Week 3

Given the current bearish trend and market conditions, our strategy for the remaining three trading days is as follows:

Monitor the Php 69.50 Level
This level will be crucial in determining whether the price has found a temporary bottom. If the price holds and shows signs of reversal, we may re-enter with tight stop losses.
Wait for a Clear Reversal Signal
We will be looking for a green power bar or a bullish candlestick pattern near support, accompanied by strong volume, before making significant entries.
Probability of Breakout
Based on the current consolidation pattern and volume behavior, we maintain a moderate probability (50-60%) of a breakout occurring within Week 3 (January 15 to 21, 2025). If no significant move occurs by the end of the week, we will revise our breakout expectation to Week 4.

Final Thoughts

January 14, 2025, was a tough but insightful trading day. While high volatility and frequent stop-loss triggers posed challenges, our disciplined approach and strategic adaptability helped us manage risk and end the session with the benefit of live testing the Modified 10-Step Trading Plan. This experience underscores the importance of sticking to the plan while staying flexible—a crucial balance in successful trading.

As we move forward, we’ll continue to test and refine our strategy, sharing both our wins and losses transparently. Stay tuned for more updates as we navigate the remaining trading days of Week 3!

Would you like to see how this strategy evolves in real-time? Follow along and join us in this journey!

Disclaimer: This post is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Always do your own research before making any trading decisions.

Tuesday, January 14, 2025

Refining the Micro Stock Trader Strategy: The Modified 10-Step Trading Plan

Testing and Refining Our Trading Strategy

Over the past few weeks, we have been testing and refining our trading strategy to better adapt to real-time market conditions. This modified 10-step trading plan builds on the foundational principles we originally adopted from Oliver Velez’s approach, while incorporating the lessons we’ve learned from actively trading in volatile markets.

Why We Revised Our Strategy

The stock market is a dynamic environment, and while a well-defined strategy is essential, flexibility is equally important. Our recent trades revealed the need for a more adaptive approach, especially during periods of sharp price movements, multiple gap-downs, and high volatility. The revised plan introduces specific rules for counter-trend entries, improved risk management, and clear criteria for re-entries and stop-loss adjustments.

URC Daily Chart (January 14, 2025): The price action shows a significant gap down with high volume, testing key support levels as part of our Week 3 analysis in refining the Micro Stock Trader Strategy.

The 10-Step Trading Plan

Step 1: State

Understanding the market’s current phase is the foundation of our strategy. Markets operate in a continuous cycle with four key phases:

Up: Rising prices, ideal for long trades.
Top: Slowing momentum, signaling potential reversals.
Down: Declining prices, suitable for short trades or waiting for a bottom.
Bottom: Stabilizing prices, indicating potential reversals.

We also observe the space between the 20-period and 200-period moving averages:

Tight/Narrow State: Indicates consolidation with breakout potential.
Wide State: Reflects a strong trend.

Current Phase: Consolidation, with potential for a breakout or breakdown.

Step 2: Position and Location

We focus on identifying trades during the Up and Bottom phases of the cycle.

Position: Determines whether the price is above or below key moving averages.
- Positive Position: Above both the 20-MA and 200-MA, favoring long trades.
- Negative Position: Below both moving averages, favoring caution or short trades.
Location: Refers to how close the stock price is to the moving averages.
- Near Location: Close to the moving averages, signaling potential breakouts.
- Far Location: Distant from the moving averages, signaling potential pullbacks or consolidations.

Step 3: Assess Power Bars

Look for green power bars or narrow range bars near resistance, which could signal a potential breakout.

Step 4: Entry

Enter long positions if the price breaks above a key resistance level with strong volume. Alternatively, enter near key support levels if bullish reversal signals appear.

Step 5: Place a Stop Loss

Set an initial stop loss at a logical technical level, such as below recent swing lows or a fixed percentage. Adjust the stop loss dynamically as the trade progresses.

Step 6: Color Change

Monitor for a color change from red to green near key support or resistance levels, signaling potential trend reversals.

Step 7: Profit Take

Take partial profits at key resistance levels or predefined zones. Use trailing stops to lock in additional gains while allowing trades to run if momentum remains strong.

Step 8: Re-entry

Re-enter trades on pullbacks to support levels if the breakout sustains and the trend remains strong. Use tighter stop losses for re-entries and limit the number of consecutive re-entries to avoid overtrading.

Step 9: Counter-Trend Entries

Counter-trend entries are a new addition to the plan, designed to capitalize on potential reversals during extreme market conditions.

Allowed only after two consecutive gap-downs or a 5% or more drop below the 200-day MA.
Use smaller position sizes and tighter stop losses to manage risk effectively.

Step 10: Track All Trades in a Journal

Record every trade, including entry and exit prices, position size, and reasons for entry. Regularly review the journal to identify patterns and improve decision-making.

Additional Guidelines

Capital Allocation:
- Never risk more than 2% of total capital on a single trade.
- Avoid allocating more than 50% of total capital to a single stock during high volatility.
Gap-Up Strategy:
- If a stock gaps up after multiple gap-downs, wait for confirmation before entering.
Volatility Awareness:
- During high volatility, reduce position sizes and widen stop losses slightly.
Psychological Discipline

Stick to the plan and avoid emotional trading. Consistency is key, even if not every trade results in a profit.

Conclusion: Staying Adaptive While Remaining Disciplined

By following this revised 10-step plan, we aim to maintain a structured approach while staying flexible enough to handle unexpected market movements. The inclusion of counter-trend entries, tighter risk management, and clearer re-entry criteria ensures that we remain aligned with our core strategy while adapting to real-time conditions.

As we continue to test and refine this approach, we look forward to sharing more insights and results in the coming weeks. Stay tuned for updates on how this strategy performs in different market environments!

Would you like to try applying this trading plan? Share your experience with us—we’d love to hear how it works for you!

Disclaimer: This post is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Always do your own research before making any trading decisions.

Note: Some of Oliver Velez's videos that we examined to adapt his trading strategy include:

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Wednesday, January 15, 2025

Contents:

Overview of Today’s Action

Why This Was a Tactical Move

Alignment with the Modified 10-Step Trading Plan

Lessons from Today’s Trading Action

Next Steps

Final Thoughts

Related Readings

Contents:

The Modified 10-Step Trading Plan

Journal Keeping – A Strong Suggestion

Why This Modified Plan Works

Final Thoughts

Related Readings

Contents:

Adjustments to Our Strategy for BETA

1. Position Sizing for BETA

Updated Trading Scenarios for BETA

Scenario 1: Testing Key Support Levels

Scenario 2: Profit-Taking at Resistance Levels

Scenario 3: Stop-Loss Strategy

Why BETA Matters

Key Takeaways for BETA

Final Thought

Related Readings

Contents:

Our Trading Context

Position Sizing Strategy

Core Positions

Tactical Entries

Clarification: Managing an Existing Inventory of 600 Shares

Example Application of Small Position Sizes

Key Takeaways

Final Thought

Related Readings

Contents:

Key Trading Actions (January 14, 2025)

Stop-Loss Triggers

Trading Activity

Challenges Faced

What We Did Right

Lessons Learned

Looking Ahead: Strategy for the Remaining Trading Days of Week 3

Final Thoughts

Related Readings

Tuesday, January 14, 2025

Contents:

Testing and Refining Our Trading Strategy

Why We Revised Our Strategy

The 10-Step Trading Plan

Step 1: State

Step 2: Position and Location

Step 3: Assess Power Bars

Step 4: Entry

Step 5: Place a Stop Loss

Step 6: Color Change

Step 7: Profit Take

Step 8: Re-entry

Step 9: Counter-Trend Entries

Step 10: Track All Trades in a Journal

Additional Guidelines

Psychological Discipline

Conclusion: Staying Adaptive While Remaining Disciplined

Note: Some of Oliver Velez's videos that we examined to adapt his trading strategy include:

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