Monthly Archives: February 2025

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Sunday Retrospective for January 17

Posted on by Conor Browne

Adapting Strategies for Volatility and Improved Risk Control

• Review of High-Volatility Sessions: Analysis of market fluctuations that impacted trade consistency and execution.

• Refinements to the ‘big ass fly’ strategy: Focus on improving adaptability in rapidly changing market conditions.

• Lessons from Missed Opportunities: Examination of trades affected by delayed entries and strategies to improve reaction time.

• Risk Management Adjustments: Discussion on optimal stop-loss placements and scaling techniques to mitigate losses.

• Sector-Specific Insights: Identification of strong momentum in energy and financial sectors and how to leverage these trends.

• Goals for the Upcoming Week: Prioritizing trade discipline, focusing on confirmed setups, and refining technical analysis strategies.

Summary

the team reviewed challenges faced during periods of heightened market volatility and how it affected trade outcomes. Ernie led an evaluation of the ‘big ass fly’ strategy, suggesting refinements to enhance its adaptability to unpredictable price swings.

A key topic was missed trading opportunities caused by delayed entries, with a focus on improving reaction times and decision-making processes. Risk management strategies were revisited, emphasizing proper stop-loss placement and scaling techniques to manage risk exposure.

Sector-specific analysis highlighted strong momentum in the energy and financial markets, presenting potential opportunities for upcoming trades. Ernie concluded by setting clear goals for the week ahead—prioritizing disciplined execution, focusing on confirmed setups, and fine-tuning technical analysis to align with current market dynamics.

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Daily Meeting for Friday February 14

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Enhancing Strategy Execution for Volatile Market Conditions

• Handling Sharp Intraday Reversals: Discussion on the impact of sudden market flips and strategies for improved entry timing.

• Adjustments to the ‘big ass fly’ strategy: Tweaks to improve adaptability during periods of inconsistent momentum.

• Mitigating Risk During Volatile Sessions: Emphasis on scaling into positions gradually and managing stop-loss placements.

• Avoiding False Breakout Traps: Analysis of failed setups and techniques for confirming legitimate breakout strength.

• Sector Performance Breakdown: Insights into emerging trends in the tech and healthcare sectors for upcoming opportunities.

• Maintaining Patience in Trade Execution: Reminder to wait for fully confirmed setups and avoid emotionally driven trades.

Summary

the team analyzed recent sharp intraday reversals and discussed how they disrupted trade setups. Ernie emphasized refining the ‘big ass fly’ strategy to improve adaptability during periods of inconsistent market momentum.

The session focused on mitigating risk in volatile conditions, with discussions around scaling into positions gradually and optimizing stop-loss placements. The team reviewed several failed trades caught in false breakout traps and identified new techniques for confirming breakout strength.

Sector-specific analysis highlighted emerging trends in tech and healthcare, offering insights into potential trade opportunities. Ernie concluded by reminding the team to exercise patience, focusing on fully confirmed setups and avoiding emotionally driven trading decisions.

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Daily Meeting for Thursday February 13

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Adjusting Trade Execution for Shifting Market Conditions

• Navigating Early Market Uncertainty: Discussion on price fluctuations at open and how to better time entries.

• Refinement of the ‘big ass fly’ strategy: Adjustments to improve responsiveness to sudden momentum changes.

• Recognizing False Breakouts: Review of trades that failed due to weak follow-through and how to avoid similar setups.

• Adjusting Stop-Loss Strategy: Introduction of a dynamic stop approach to reduce risk while allowing room for trades to develop.

• Sector Rotation Analysis: Identifying capital flow into defensive sectors and potential trade opportunities.

• Maintaining Trade Discipline: Emphasis on avoiding revenge trades after a missed opportunity or early stop-out.

Summary

the team analyzed market fluctuations at open, discussing strategies to improve timing for better execution. Ernie provided refinements to the ‘big ass fly’ strategy, particularly to enhance its adaptability to sudden shifts in momentum.

A major focus was on recognizing false breakouts, with a review of trades that failed due to weak follow-through. Adjustments to the stop-loss strategy were introduced, including a dynamic stop approach that helps minimize risk while keeping trades open long enough to develop.

Sector rotation was also a key topic, as the team identified a shift of capital into defensive sectors, presenting potential trading opportunities. Ernie concluded by reinforcing the importance of maintaining discipline, particularly in avoiding revenge trades after missing a setup or being stopped out early.

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Daily Meeting for Wednesday February 12

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Managing Unpredictable Market Moves

• Impact of Market Choppiness: Discussion on dealing with inconsistent price action and adjusting trade expectations accordingly.

• Refining the ‘big ass fly’ strategy: Adjustments to account for unpredictable momentum shifts and sideways market conditions.

• Strengthening Entry Confirmation: Emphasis on using multiple confluence factors to validate trade setups before execution.

• Risk Management Adjustments: Review of stop-loss strategies to avoid unnecessary early exits while maintaining controlled exposure.

• Sector Analysis and Emerging Trends: Identifying key movements in financials and tech, with insights into potential setups.

• Maintaining a Disciplined Approach: Reinforcement of structured trading habits and the importance of avoiding reactionary trades.

Summary

the team discussed the challenges posed by choppy market conditions, which created inconsistencies in trade execution. Ernie emphasized necessary refinements to the ‘big ass fly’ strategy to better handle unpredictable momentum shifts and adapt to sideways price action.

The importance of strengthening entry confirmation was highlighted, with a focus on using multiple confluence factors before executing trades. Risk management strategies were also reviewed, particularly adjustments to stop-loss placements to prevent premature exits without increasing exposure unnecessarily.

The session included a sector analysis, with discussions on emerging trends in financials and tech, identifying potential trading opportunities. Ernie concluded by reinforcing the need for structured and disciplined trading habits, reminding the team to avoid reactionary trades and stay focused on well-defined setups.

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Daily Meeting for Tuesday February 11

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Optimizing Execution and Adapting to Market Shifts

• Unexpected Market Reversals: Discussion on how rapid trend changes affected trade setups and execution strategies.

• Refinements to the ‘big ass fly’ strategy: Adjustments to better capture short-term momentum in volatile trading conditions.

• Managing Risk Amid Increased Price Swings: Review of stop-loss placements and position sizing to reduce exposure.

• Sector-Specific Insights: Identification of trading opportunities in the financial and energy sectors based on recent economic data.

• Addressing Trade Entry Hesitations: Focus on improving decision-making speed to avoid missing high-probability setups.

• Reinforcement of Trade Discipline: Reminder to adhere to structured setups and avoid overtrading due to emotional reactions.

Summary

the team reviewed the impact of unexpected market reversals on active trade setups. Ernie led a discussion on refining the ‘big ass fly’ strategy to better capture short-term momentum and improve execution in rapidly changing conditions.

A major focus was placed on risk management, particularly in stop-loss placements and position sizing, to manage exposure during high-volatility periods. Sector-specific opportunities in the financial and energy markets were analyzed, with insights on leveraging these trends for upcoming trades.

The session also addressed the challenge of trade entry hesitations, proposing strategies to improve decision-making speed and ensure high-probability setups are executed efficiently. Ernie concluded by reinforcing the importance of trade discipline, urging the team to stay focused on structured setups and avoid overtrading due to emotional reactions.

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Daily Meeting for Tuesday February 4

Posted on by Conor Browne

Refining Trade Execution and Market Adaptability

• Market Reaction to Key Economic Data: Discussion on how recent data releases impacted volatility and trade setups.

• Adjustments to the ‘big ass fly’ strategy: Modifications made to improve trade entries in response to shifting market momentum.

• Enhancing Trade Timing: Focus on identifying optimal entry points using volume trends and momentum indicators.

• Managing Risk in High Volatility Conditions: Review of stop-loss strategies to prevent unnecessary early exits.

• Sector-Specific Analysis: Breakdown of market movements in tech and financials and their implications for trade setups.

• Avoiding Emotional Trading Decisions: Reinforcement of the importance of following structured setups rather than reacting impulsively.

Summary

the team analyzed the market’s reaction to key economic data releases and their influence on volatility. Ernie led discussions on refining the ‘big ass fly’ strategy, focusing on better trade entries to align with shifting market momentum.

The session highlighted strategies for enhancing trade timing, emphasizing the use of volume trends and momentum indicators to improve execution. Risk management was a primary focus, with adjustments to stop-loss placements to avoid premature exits during high-volatility conditions.

Sector-specific analysis covered notable movements in tech and financials, with insights on how to leverage these trends for upcoming trade setups. Ernie concluded by reinforcing the importance of avoiding emotional trading decisions and sticking to structured setups for consistent performance.

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Daily Meeting for Monday February 3

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Refining Trade Execution for Increased Market Volatility

• Market Open Reversals: Discussion on how sudden price swings at market open affected trade setups and execution plans.

• Adjustments to the ‘big ass fly’ strategy: Modifications made to improve performance in fast-moving, high-volatility conditions.

• Incorporating Additional Confirmation Indicators: Focus on using moving averages and volume analysis to filter out weak trade setups.

• Stop-Loss Placement Adjustments: Review of trades stopped out prematurely and strategies to allow for more trade flexibility.

• Avoiding Overreaction to News Events: Discussion on sticking to technical setups rather than impulsively reacting to market news.

• Reinforcing Trade Discipline: Reminder to execute setups only when all conditions align, avoiding unnecessary risk exposure.

Summary

the team addressed challenges posed by sudden market reversals at the open, which disrupted pre-planned trade executions. Ernie led discussions on refining the ‘big ass fly’ strategy to better adapt to fast-moving and volatile market conditions.

A focus was placed on incorporating additional confirmation indicators, such as moving averages and volume analysis, to filter out weak trade setups. The session also included a review of stop-loss placements, emphasizing the need to allow trades more flexibility while still managing risk effectively.

The importance of not overreacting to news-driven market movements was highlighted, reinforcing the need to rely on structured setups rather than impulsive trades. Ernie concluded by emphasizing trade discipline, reminding the team to execute only when all predefined conditions are met to ensure consistency in performance.

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Sunday Retrospective for February 2

Posted on by Conor Browne

Lessons from Volatile Trading and Execution Adjustments

• Review of Market Volatility Trends: Analysis of increased price swings and their impact on trade execution.

• Evaluation of the ‘big ass fly’ strategy: Insights on its effectiveness in high-volatility conditions and necessary refinements.

• Adjustments to Entry Timing: Identification of trades where hesitation led to missed opportunities, with strategies for improvement.

• Risk Management Review: Discussion on stop-loss placements that were either too tight or too wide, and how to adjust them.

• Sector-Specific Insights: Breakdown of key market movements in energy, financials, and tech, with takeaways for future trades.

• Goals for the Coming Week: Focus on better trade execution, risk adjustment, and improving discipline in following planned setups.

Summary

the team reflected on the challenges and successes encountered during a volatile trading week. Ernie led an evaluation of how market conditions affected trade outcomes and discussed adjustments to improve performance.

The effectiveness of the ‘big ass fly’ strategy was analyzed, highlighting necessary refinements to improve execution in rapidly moving markets. A key focus was on improving entry timing, as hesitation on several setups led to missed opportunities.

Risk management was reviewed, with a discussion on stop-loss placements that were either too restrictive or too wide. The session also included sector-specific insights, looking at key movements in energy, financials, and tech.

Goals for the coming week were set, emphasizing improved trade execution, more refined risk management, and stronger adherence to planned trade setups. Ernie concluded by reinforcing the importance of discipline and adaptability in navigating market fluctuations.