This is very clean example of my favorite way to nail the reversal when I suspect a bounce is about to get exhausted - break of the low of the Doji formed after the bounce. There was also interesting collision at the last minutes of the day where I lost a bet of beer vs carrot juice...
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Session Time: Fri Jul 29 00:00:01 2011
[08:43] {Threei} *(US) Q2 ADVANCED GDP Q/Q ANNUALIZED: 1.3% V 1.8%E; PERSONAL CONSUMPTION: 0.1% V 0.8%E- Prior GDP (Q1) Q/Q Annualized QoQ revised lower from 1.9% to 0.4%. - Prior Personal Consumption revised from lower from 2.2% to 2.1%
[08:44] {nemo} yeah, tza shot up a buck on the news
[08:44] {Threei} *(US) Q2 EMPLOYMENT COST INDEX: 0.7% V 0.5%E
[08:44] {Threei} this too
[08:44] {Threei} but didn't take mu cheffect
[08:44] {nemo} no GDP biggy...got Chicago pmi coming up
[08:44] {nemo} Frickin' rabbit...
[08:45] {nemo} I just put my computer in sleep mode at night
[08:45] {nemo} all you have to do is touch a key to start it up again...
[08:45] {nemo} Rabbit must be climbing around on the desk while I'm sleeping
[08:46] {nemo} 128.40 or so is 200ma on spy, watch that area
[09:17] {larisa} gm :)
[09:19] {Threei} larisa :)
[09:20] {larisa} vad :)
[09:24] {Threei} RIMM new 52 week lows
[09:31] {Threei} Short Setup: RIMM .20 break
[09:32] {Threei} invalidated
[09:32] {Threei} Short Setup: SLW .80 break
[09:33] {Threei} stop above .90, target 1:4
[09:34] {Threei} RIMMS reestablished
[09:34] {Threei} SLW 1:1
[09:34] {Threei} 1:2
[09:35] {Threei} 1:3
[09:35] {nemo} nice one
[09:35] {Threei} stop .61 for the last part
[09:35] {Threei} target hit
[09:36] {Threei} out .40
[09:37] {Threei} 1:6 lol
[09:38] {pragmatic} it's like a money pot
[09:38] {Threei} isn't it
[09:41] {larisa} did you take into consideration 6-7 cents spread and jumpiness ? how to manage risk with this one, half lot ?
[09:42] {Threei} more or less normal thing for listeds on first minutes, usual.ly corrects itself in a min or two
[09:43] {pragmatic} I noticed a spread too. I used LImit sell at .80 and waited, as the stock jumped to .76 first. Once you sold at ask, spread does not matter
[09:43] {Threei} can be a friend, can be a foe
[09:43] {Threei} in SLW short case, it's a friend with good enough odds
06[09:45] * pragmatic RIMM .20 was a good call
[09:46] {Threei} so obvious a play, I am sure you managed it without my guidance
[09:46] {patience} good morning
[09:46] {pragmatic} morning to you too
[09:48] {Threei} morning patience
[09:48] {ese} morning
[09:48] {Threei} ese :)
[09:48] {Threei} man... missed two big wins
[09:49] {ese} i'm hungover
[09:50] {ese} had guests who teach in Saudi Arabia visiting yesterday....not alot of alchohol there
[09:51] {Threei} while maret activity allows, experimenting with facebook:
[09:51] {Threei} http://www.facebook.com/pages/Reality-Trader/235739863127363?sk=wall
[09:55] {Threei} *(US) JULY FINAL UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN CONFIDENCE: 63.7 V 64.0E
06[09:58] * pragmatic As I understand, the trading day is over ?!
[09:58] {Threei} do you mind? people are trying to sleep here
[09:58] {pragmatic} :)
[09:58] {Threei} no, not over
[10:12] {Threei} (US) House Majority leader Cantor (R-VA): Still a few votes short of passing the Boehner plan in the House- Reminder: Senators claim the Boehner bill cannot pass the Senate
[10:23] {nemo} this is the beginning of a rally
[10:23] {nemo} there will be some kind of decision over the weekend and Monday will be a rocket ride
[10:23] {Threei} my feeling is though, rally will ve very short-lived
[10:30] {Threei} Prez on TV soon
[10:31] {Threei} (US) Republican Aides: Republicans are prepared to give in on the their demands for a second round of votes on debt limit before election, in return for concessions for Democrats to guarantee next round of cuts - CNBC
[10:41] {Threei} Long Setup: RIMM .95 break
[10:41] {Threei} stop under .85
[10:50] {Threei} (US) World Bank Chief Zoellick: Current preparing contingency plans in the event the US defaults, a default would cause a financial calamity
[10:51] {Threei} (US) Fed confirms it is preparing guidance for banks in the event that the Aug 2 debt ceiling deadline is missed - press
[10:52] {Threei} trailing to .89
[10:52] {Threei} 1:1
[11:01] {Threei} snyone is trading?
[11:10] {Threei} ok... see you Sept 6
[11:20] {larisa} why Sept 6 ?
[11:20] {Threei} after Labor day?
[11:20] {larisa} oh :)
[11:20] {Threei} when people are supposedly back from vacation
[11:20] {Threei} trading picks up
[11:20] {Threei} and someone starts answering me
[11:25] {ese} sorry vad.......i'm in bad shape today
[11:25] {ese} don't mean to ignore you
[11:25] {Threei} today?
[11:25] {Threei} you are lucky one
[11:25] {pragmatic} RIMM -.15 or +.20 ?Any setup here ?
[11:26] {Threei} ah well... no one means it, evceryone does it
[11:26] {Threei} I don't understand
[11:26] {Threei} -.15 or +.20?
[11:26] {ese} i'm watching a couple of things but its like watching paint dry
[11:26] {larisa} short .15 break, long .20 break :)
[11:26] {Threei} that's august for you
[11:27] {pragmatic} yes
[11:27] {Threei} shrug
[11:27] {Threei} if you want to speak language no one else speaks, be ready to accept that no one answers :)
[11:27] {ese} i recommend drinking like I did last night then everyone has an excuse at least
[11:27] {Threei} -.15 in traderspeak means 15 cents loss... +.20 means 20 cents profits
[11:27] {pragmatic} well, + or - what could be simpler ?
[11:28] {Threei} see above
[11:28] {Threei} simpler is what everyone else uses
[11:28] {Threei} instead of applying your own meaning and expecting everyone else to decode it
[11:28] {Threei} what you said to me means:
[11:29] {Threei} did we lose 15 cents or profited 20 cents on RIMM?
[11:30] {Threei} see my point?
[12:06] {Threei} (US) Boehner said to have called off the House vote due to possibility of defeat - financial press- NOTE: Unclear if this is a summary or fresh development; Cantor claimed to have the votes to pass new iteration of the legislation
06[12:10] * pragmatic coffee time
[12:13] {pragmatic} wasn't it a setup for RIMM to Short at .25 ?
[12:14] {Threei} more or less... chart is right, time of the day and character of action is not
[12:16] {pragmatic} what are the hot zones ?
[12:16] {pragmatic} first 2 hours in the morning ?
[12:17] {Threei} and last hour
[12:17] {Threei} it's less pronounced during more active seasons, very pornounced in the summer
[12:18] {pragmatic} btw, is Monday a trading day ?
[12:18] {Threei} yes
[12:18] {Threei} I htink
[12:19] {pragmatic} aha. Great chance to trade the whole day
[12:20] {pragmatic} is X forming a setup to break .10 ?
[12:20] {ese} hmmmmmm......it's not a holiday dn south.....forgot about that
[12:20] {Threei} (US) Senate Majority Leader Reid (D-NV): Democrats will not accept short term debt ceiling increase, House bill is right wing leaning, they have placed new items in the legislation- Reiterates his bill is a true compromise, achieves major points Republicans were seeking; Democratic caucus fully supports opposition to such a short term deal - Claims republicans have come to him, thanking him for the legislation
[12:21] {Threei} same comment as rimm
[12:21] {pragmatic} ok
[12:22] {ese} I guess you'll be maning the fort here vad......I have a show for BC Day at St Anns Academy monday.....
[12:22] {ese} 11:00am
[12:22] {pragmatic} are you local ese ?
[12:23] {pragmatic} in Victoria ?
[12:23] {Threei} nice place ese
[12:23] {Threei} neat grounds
[12:23] {ese} very
[12:23] {Threei} he is one of those you missed a chance to meet at shihskebab
[12:23] {ese} chapel inside is historic
[12:24] {ese} yes in victoria
[12:24] {ese} where are you
[12:24] {pragmatic} same, next to UVIC
[12:25] {ese} fancy that........i live accros the street from you
[12:25] {ese} just kiddking
[12:25] {ese} kidding
[12:26] {ese} not far though........i live just off of willows beach
[12:27] {Threei} and takes a swim every morning
[12:27] {pragmatic} 7 mins drive
[12:27] {Threei} when polar bears are not around
[12:27] {pragmatic} :):)
06[12:28] * pragmatic choked from laughing
[12:28] {ese} ya but theres seals
[12:29] {Threei} well, seals are busy fleeing orcas
[12:29] {Threei} and orcas are not of much danger to you since there are many seals to eat
[12:29] {Threei} so it comes down to you and polar bears
[13:04] {Threei} Short Setup: X 40 break
[13:10] {Threei} nah
[13:38] {ese} invalid
[15:21] {ese} cya next week
[15:21] {Threei} take care ese
[15:38] {Threei} so, does market get scared or hopeful for the weekend?
[15:41] {larisa} scared of course/ beer ?
[15:43] {Threei} hmm?
[15:44] {larisa} I thougt you want a bet ?
[15:44] {Threei} oh
[15:44] {Threei} misread your line
[15:44] {Threei} sure
[15:44] {Threei} beer
[15:44] {Threei} not scared
[15:44] {Threei} goes up from here
[15:45] {larisa} but I do not want a beer
[15:45] {Threei} not going green of course but still
[15:45] {Threei} so you can request a substitute drink of equal value
[15:45] {larisa} carrot juice
[15:45] {Threei} deal
[15:46] {Threei} Dow is -89
[15:46] {Threei} ends at 75 - 80, my bet
[15:47] {larisa} -130 or worse :)
[15:47] {larisa} in between - I win too
[15:50] {Threei} hmmm
[15:50] {Threei} why
[15:53] {larisa} -80 is not hopeful also. So basically you've already lost
[15:54] {Threei} hmmm?
[15:54] {Threei} we just strted moving up
[15:54] {Threei} and got 6 minutes
[15:55] {Threei} how about that
[15:55] {Threei} -75
[15:55] {Threei} ring the bell!
[15:55] {larisa} 5 more min
[15:56] {Threei} i need bell now!
[15:56] {Threei} 71
[15:56] {Threei} 66
[15:56] {Threei} beer!
[15:56] {larisa} figu vam
[15:57] {Threei} why?? i hionestly won the bet
[15:57] {Threei} or will in 3 min
[15:57] {Threei} bell bell bell
[15:58] {nemo} vwap .50
[15:58] {nemo} on spy
[15:59] {Threei} 1 min
[15:59] {Threei} grrr
[15:59] {Threei} come on
[15:59] {Threei} crap
[15:59] {Threei} lol
[16:00] {Threei} can't belive this
[16:00] {Threei} carrot juice... no beer... :(
[16:00] {Threei} have a great weekend guys
[16:00] {Threei} see you on monday
[16:00] {larisa} bye :)
