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Tuesday, August 20, 2024

Stop Loss Order Triggered in EUR/USD short

The stoploss order was triggerd for my short EUR/USD position.  Details as follows:

August 20, 2024 (13:19)

EUR/USD

  • CLOSED $2000 EUR/USD @ 1.11080 and 1.10999 
  • Realized Gain: -$23.94

 

PORTFOLIO:

 USD/JPY

  • July 18, 2024, sold 1 unit ($1000) @ 157.437
  • Associated Orders:  TP=136.000, SL=160.000
  • Potential Gain: approx. $187
  • Risk: approx. $25
  • Estimated Time Line:  Jan/Feb 2025 

 USD/MXN

  • July 18, 2024, bought 1 unit ($1000)
  • Associated Orders:  TP=24.00000, SL=17.00000
  • Potential Gain: approx. $480
  • Risk: approx. $60
  • Estimated Time Line: Dec 2024

Open Orders:
NO OPEN ORDERS  

Performance Summary:
Today:  -$23.94
Year to Date (2024):  -$23.84 (-2.394%)
Cumulative (since July 18, 2024):  -$23.94
(-2.132%)
Record of profitable trades: 0/2, 0%
 
 
Disclaimer: 
Information posted on this site (BDI: Forex Insider) should not be considered investment advice. This is an informational website only.  The owner of this website is not a registered investment advisor. Under no circumstances should any content from this website or it's affiliates (including articles, videos, or seminars), be used or interpreted as a recommendation to buy or sell any type of security or commodity contract. This material is not a solicitation for a trading approach to financial markets. Any investment decisions must, in all cases, be made by the reader or by his or her registered investment advisor. This material is for record keeping purposes only, and is intended for my own personal use.

Wednesday, August 14, 2024

New EUR/USD Position Opened

I opened a short EUR/USD position.  Details as follows:

August 14, 2024 (13:19)

EUR/USD

  • SOLD $2000 EUR/USD @ 1.10172
  • Associated Orders: $1000, SL=1.11080, TP=1.0790
  • Associated Orders: $1000, SL=1.10999, TP=1.0700
  • Potential Gain:  $31.19,  $43.53 respectively
  • Risk: $12.49, $11.45 respectively
  • Estimated Time Line: September 2024

 

PORTFOLIO:

EUR/USD

  • August 14, 2024, sold 2 units ($2000) @ 1.10172
  • Associated Orders: $1000, SL=1.11080, TP=1.0790
  • Associated Orders: $1000, SL=1.10999, TP=1.0700
  • Potential Gain:  $31.19,  $43.53 respectively ($74.72 in total)
  • Risk: $12.49, $11.45 respectively ($23.94)
  • Estimated Time Line: September 2024

 USD/JPY

  • July 18, 2024, sold 1 unit ($1000) @ 157.437
  • Associated Orders:  TP=136.000, SL=160.000
  • Potential Gain: approx. $187
  • Risk: approx. $25
  • Estimated Time Line:  Jan/Feb 2025 

 USD/MXN

  • July 18, 2024, bought 1 unit ($1000)
  • Associated Orders:  TP=24.00000, SL=17.00000
  • Potential Gain: approx. $480
  • Risk: approx. $60
  • Estimated Time Line: Dec 2024

Open Orders:
NO OPEN ORDERS  

Performance Summary:
Today:  -$12.49
Year to Date (2024):  -$11.32 (-1.132%)
Cumulative (since July 18, 2024):  -$11.32
  (-1.132%)
Record of profitable trades: 0/1, 0%
 
 
Disclaimer: 
Information posted on this site (BDI: Forex Insider) should not be considered investment advice. This is an informational website only.  The owner of this website is not a registered investment advisor. Under no circumstances should any content from this website or it's affiliates (including articles, videos, or seminars), be used or interpreted as a recommendation to buy or sell any type of security or commodity contract. This material is not a solicitation for a trading approach to financial markets. Any investment decisions must, in all cases, be made by the reader or by his or her registered investment advisor. This material is for record keeping purposes only, and is intended for my own personal use.

Tuesday, August 6, 2024

Stop Loss Order Triggered in EUR/USD Trade

Yesterday, a stop loss order was triggered for a short EUR/USD position I was holding.  Details as follows:

August 5, 2024 (10:15)

  • CLOSED EUR/USD @ 1.10000 (stop loss trigger)
  • Realized Profit/Loss:  -$12.49

 

PORTFOLIO:

 USD/JPY

  • July 18, 2024, sold 1 unit ($1000) @ 157.437
  • Associated Orders:  TP=136.000, SL=160.000
  • Potential Gain: approx. $187
  • Risk: approx. $25
  • Estimated Time Line:  Jan/Feb 2025 

 USD/MXN

  • July 18, 2024, bought 1 unit ($1000)
  • Associated Orders:  TP=24.00000, SL=17.00000
  • Potential Gain: approx. $480
  • Risk: approx. $60
  • Estimated Time Line: Dec 2024

Open Orders:
NO OPEN ORDERS  

Performance Summary:
Today:  -$12.49
Year to Date (2024):  -$11.32 (-1.132%)
Cumulative (since July 18, 2024):  -$11.32
  (-1.132%)
Record of profitable trades: 0/1, 0%
 
 
Disclaimer: 
Information posted on this site (BDI: Forex Insider) should not be considered investment advice. This is an informational website only.  The owner of this website is not a registered investment advisor. Under no circumstances should any content from this website or it's affiliates (including articles, videos, or seminars), be used or interpreted as a recommendation to buy or sell any type of security or commodity contract. This material is not a solicitation for a trading approach to financial markets. Any investment decisions must, in all cases, be made by the reader or by his or her registered investment advisor. This material is for record keeping purposes only, and is intended for my own personal use.

Saturday, August 3, 2024

Update on New Investment Account

In late July, 2024 I opened up a new Forex account and deposited $1000.

Here are the actions I have taken on the account thus far:

July 18, 2024 (13:55)

  • Sold 1 unit ($1000) EUR/USD @1.09079
  • Associated Orders: none
  • Potential Gain:  N/A
  • Risk: N/A 

July 18, 2024 (19:07)

  • CLOSED EUR/USD @1.08993
  • Realized Gain:  +0.81 pips (+$1.17)

July 18, 2024 (22:41)

  • Sold 1 unit ($1000) USD/JPY @ 157.437
  • Associated Orders:  TP=136.000, SL=160.000
  • Potential Gain: approx. $187
  • Risk: approx. $25
  • Estimated Time Line:  Jan/Feb 2025

July 18, 2024 (23:16)

  • Sold 1 unit ($1000) USD/MXN @ 17.99825
  • Associated Orders:  TP=24.00000, SL=17.00000
  • Potential Gain: approx. $480
  • Risk: approx. $60
  • Estimated Time Line: Dec 2024

July 18, 2024

  • Order: Sell 1 unit ($1000) EUR/USD @ 1.09101 (good until cancelled)
  • Associated Orders:  SL: 1.10000, TP=1.06000
  • Potential Gain: approx. $30
  • Risk: $10
  • Estimated Time Line: initiated in July, target in September

August 2, 2024 (10:15)

  • Sell Order Initiated:  1 unit ($1000) EUR/USD @ 1.09101
  • Associated Orders:  SL: 1.10000, TP=1.06000
  • Potential Gain: approx. $30
  • Risk: $10
  • Estimated Time Line: September 2024

PORTFOLIO:

EUR/USD

  • Aug. 2, 2024, sold 1 unit ($1000) @ 1.09101
  • Associated Orders:  SL: 1.10000, TP=1.06000
  • Potential Gain: approx. $30
  • Risk: $10
  • Estimated Time Line: September 2024

 USD/JPY

  • July 18, 2024, sold 1 unit ($1000) @ 157.437
  • Associated Orders:  TP=136.000, SL=160.000
  • Potential Gain: approx. $187
  • Risk: approx. $25
  • Estimated Time Line:  Jan/Feb 2025 

 USD/MXN

  • July 18, 2024, bought 1 unit ($1000)
  • Associated Orders:  TP=24.00000, SL=17.00000
  • Potential Gain: approx. $480
  • Risk: approx. $60
  • Estimated Time Line: Dec 2024

Open Orders:
NO OPEN ORDERS  

Performance Summary:
Today:  0
Year to Date (2024):  +$1.17
Cumulative (since July 18, 2024):  +$1.17

 
 
Disclaimer: 
Information posted on this site (BDI: Forex Insider) should not be considered investment advice. This is an informational website only.  The owner of this website is not a registered investment advisor. Under no circumstances should any content from this website or it's affiliates (including articles, videos, or seminars), be used or interpreted as a recommendation to buy or sell any type of security or commodity contract. This material is not a solicitation for a trading approach to financial markets. Any investment decisions must, in all cases, be made by the reader or by his or her registered investment advisor. This material is for record keeping purposes only, and is intended for my own personal use.

Friday, August 22, 2014

Long AUD/USD Position Taken

On August 21, I took a long AUD/USD position.  Detail of the position are detailed below:


August 21, 2014
  • Bought AUD/USD @ 92.824
  • Associated Orders:  TP=95.4, SL=93.0
  • Potential Gain:  256 pips
  • Risk:  84 pips



PORTFOLIO:

AUD/USD

  • August 21, bought 1 unit @ 92.824
  • Associated Orders:  TP=95.4, SL=93.0
  • Potential Gain:  256 pips
  • Risk:  84 pips

Performance Summary:
Today:  +90 pips
This month: -4 pips
Cumulative (since June 23, 2104):  +77 pips
 


Open Orders:
NO OPEN ORDERS


Disclaimer: 
Information posted on this site (BDI: Forex Insider) should not be considered investment advice. This is an informational website only.  The owner of this website is not a registered investment advisor. Under no circumstances should any content from this website or it's affiliates (including articles, videos, or seminars), be used or interpreted as a recommendation to buy or sell any type of security or commodity contract. This material is not a solicitation for a trading approach to financial markets. Any investment decisions must, in all cases, be made by the reader or by his or her registered investment advisor. This material is for record keeping purposes only, and is intended for my own personal use.

Long USD/CHF Position Reaps 90 pips

The position is now closed for a 90 pip gain.  Details on the trade are below:


August 18, 2014
  • Bought USD/CHF @ 0.90622
  • Associated Orders:  TP=0.91535, SL=0.8850
  • Potential Gain:  90 pips
  • Risk:  114 pips
  • CLOSED August 22 @ 0.9135, limit order triggered.
  • RESULT:  +90 pips

PORTFOLIO:

No Open Positions at this time.

Performance Summary:
Today:  +90 pips
This month: -4 pips
Cumulative (since June 23, 2104):  +77 pips



Open Orders:
NO OPEN ORDERS


Disclaimer: 
Information posted on this site (BDI: Forex Insider) should not be considered investment advice. This is an informational website only.  The owner of this website is not a registered investment advisor. Under no circumstances should any content from this website or it's affiliates (including articles, videos, or seminars), be used or interpreted as a recommendation to buy or sell any type of security or commodity contract. This material is not a solicitation for a trading approach to financial markets. Any investment decisions must, in all cases, be made by the reader or by his or her registered investment advisor. This material is for record keeping purposes only, and is intended for my own personal use.

Thursday, August 21, 2014

AUD/USD Stop Loss Triggered for 52 pip Loss



AUD/USD position was closed earlier this month for a 52 pip loss.




Aug 7, 2014 Shorted AUD/USD @ 0.92718
  • Associated Orders:  TP=092218, SL=0.9324
  • Potential Gain:  52 pips
  • Risk:  52 pips
  • CLOSED:  -52 pips, Stop loss triggered.

PORTFOLIO:

No Open Positions at this time.

Performance Summary:
Today:  -52 pips
This month: -94 pips
Cumulative (since June 23, 2104):  -13 pips
Open Orders:
NO OPEN ORDERS


Disclaimer: 
Information posted on this site (BDI: Forex Insider) should not be considered investment advice. This is an informational website only.  The owner of this website is not a registered investment advisor. Under no circumstances should any content from this website or it's affiliates (including articles, videos, or seminars), be used or interpreted as a recommendation to buy or sell any type of security or commodity contract. This material is not a solicitation for a trading approach to financial markets. Any investment decisions must, in all cases, be made by the reader or by his or her registered investment advisor. This material is for record keeping purposes only, and is intended for my own personal use.
  • NZD/USD Short Hits Profit Level, 45 pips

    NZD/USD hit the target profit and triggered the closing of the position.  Details:



    Aug 6, 2014, Shorted NZD/USD, 2014 @ 0.8449

      • Associated Orders:  TP=0.841, SL= 0.84999
      • Potential Gain:  45 pips
      • Risk:  44 pips
      • CLOSED:  + 45 pips, limit order triggered @ 0.841



      • PORTFOLIO:


        Aug 7, 2014 @ 12:53pm
        • Shorted AUD/USD @ 0.92718
        • Associated Orders:  TP=092218, SL=0.9324
        • Potential Gain:  52 pips
        • Risk:  52 pips
        For more information on this trade see Jarratt at the Forex Peace Army


        Performance Summary:
        Today:  +45 pips
        This month: -42 pips
        Cumulative (since June 23, 2104):  +39 pips

        Portfolio: 


        Aug 7, 2014 Shorted AUD/USD @ 0.92718
        • Associated Orders:  TP=092218, SL=0.9324
        • Potential Gain:  52 pips
        • Risk:  52 pips


        Aug 6, 2014, Shorted NZD/USD, 2014 @ 0.8449

          • Associated Orders:  TP=0.841, SL= 0.84999
          • Potential Gain:  45 pips
          • Risk:  44 pips

          • Aug 6, 2014, Shorted EUR/USD July 28 @ 1.33689
          • Associated Orders:  TP=1.33148, SL= 1.34
          • Potential Gain:  
          • Risk:  

            Open Orders:

          • NO OPEN ORDERS


            Disclaimer: 
            Information posted on this site (BDI: Forex Insider) should not be considered investment advice. This is an informational website only.  The owner of this website is not a registered investment advisor. Under no circumstances should any content from this website or it's affiliates (including articles, videos, or seminars), be used or interpreted as a recommendation to buy or sell any type of security or commodity contract. This material is not a solicitation for a trading approach to financial markets. Any investment decisions must, in all cases, be made by the reader or by his or her registered investment advisor. This material is for record keeping purposes only, and is intended for my own

            Update on EUR/USD Short

            Stop loss was triggered.  Details below:




            Aug 12, 2014, Shorted 2 units of EUR/USD @ 1.3360
          • Associated Orders:  TP=1.330, SL= 1.339
          • Potential Gain:  66 pips (2 units, 33 pips each)
          • Risk:  48 pips (2 units, 24 pips each)
          • CLOSED: @ 1.339, Stop Loss Triggered, 66 pip loss, (33 pips X 2 units)
          • Notes:  price fell away at just over 1.34, heading to long-term support.
          • Source:  Solo, corroborated by Daily and Weekly FX Focus


          • Aug 7, 2014 @ 12:53pm
            • Shorted AUD/USD @ 0.92718
            • Associated Orders:  TP=092218, SL=0.9324
            • Potential Gain:  52 pips
            • Risk:  52 pips
            For more information on this trade see Jarratt at the Forex Peace Army


            Performance Summary:
            Today:  -66 pips
            This month: -86 pips
            Cumulative (since June 23, 2104):  -6 pips

            Portfolio: 


            Aug 7, 2014 Shorted AUD/USD @ 0.92718
            • Associated Orders:  TP=092218, SL=0.9324
            • Potential Gain:  52 pips
            • Risk:  52 pips


            Aug 6, 2014, Shorted NZD/USD, 2014 @ 0.8449

              • Associated Orders:  TP=0.841, SL= 0.84999
              • Potential Gain:  45 pips
              • Risk:  44 pips

              • Aug 6, 2014, Shorted EUR/USD July 28 @ 1.33689
              • Associated Orders:  TP=1.33148, SL= 1.34
              • Potential Gain:  
              • Risk:  

                Open Orders:

              • NO OPEN ORDERS


                Disclaimer: 
                Information posted on this site (BDI: Forex Insider) should not be considered investment advice. This is an informational website only.  The owner of this website is not a registered investment advisor. Under no circumstances should any content from this website or it's affiliates (including articles, videos, or seminars), be used or interpreted as a recommendation to buy or sell any type of security or commodity contract. This material is not a solicitation for a trading approach to financial markets. Any investment decisions must, in all cases, be made by the reader or by his or her registered investment advisor. This material is for record keeping purposes only, and is intended for my own

                Thursday, August 7, 2014

                Update with EUR/USD, and New AUD/USD Short


                Several things to update:


                1. Yesterday my EUR/USD position stopped out for a 20 pip loss 
                2. I re-shorted and the trade is currently at a profit. 
                3. Finally, I just shorted the AUD/USD
                4. Closing my open order on the USD/CHF
                Details of all of this is outlined below:

                Aug 6 2014  (@11:30am)
                  • Shorted eur/usd Aug. 6, 2014 @ 1.33156
                  • Associated Orders:  TP=133.156, SL= 1.3385
                  • Potential Gain:  40 pips
                  • Risk:  20 pips
                  • Result:  Closed @ 1.3385 for 20 pip loss
                  • POSITION NOW CLOSED


                  Aug 6, 2014,
                  • Shorted EUR/USD July 28 @ 1.33689
                  • Associated Orders:  TP=1.33148, SL= 1.134
                  • Potential Gain:  
                  • Risk:

                    For more information about this trade, see FX Weekly.


                    Aug 7, 2014 @ 12:53pm
                    • Shorted AUD/USD @ 0.92718
                    • Associated Orders:  TP=092218, SL=0.9324
                    • Potential Gain:  52 pips
                    • Risk:  52 pips
                    For more information on this trade see Jarratt at the Forex Peace Army


                    Performance Summary:
                    Today:  -20 pips
                    This month: -20 pips
                    Cumulative (since June 23, 2104):  +60 pips

                    Portfolio: 


                    Aug 7, 2014 Shorted AUD/USD @ 0.92718
                    • Associated Orders:  TP=092218, SL=0.9324
                    • Potential Gain:  52 pips
                    • Risk:  52 pips


                    Aug 6, 2014, Shorted NZD/USD, 2014 @ 0.8449
                      • Associated Orders:  TP=0.841, SL= 0.84999
                      • Potential Gain:  45 pips
                      • Risk:  44 pips

                      • Aug 6, 2014, Shorted EUR/USD July 28 @ 1.33689
                      • Associated Orders:  TP=1.33148, SL= 1.34
                      • Potential Gain:  
                      • Risk:  

                        Open Orders:

                      • NO OPEN ORDERS


                        Disclaimer: 
                        Information posted on this site (BDI: Forex Insider) should not be considered investment advice. This is an informational website only.  The owner of this website is not a registered investment advisor. Under no circumstances should any content from this website or it's affiliates (including articles, videos, or seminars), be used or interpreted as a recommendation to buy or sell any type of security or commodity contract. This material is not a solicitation for a trading approach to financial markets. Any investment decisions must, in all cases, be made by the reader or by his or her registered investment advisor. This material is for record keeping purposes only, and is intended for my own personal use.