The shorter hold times have served well the last few weeks. I didn't have time to update my position page yesterday, as I was in and out many times throughout the day. The only items traded are the same I've mentioned repeatedly...

New Technology Makes Natural Gas a Viable Replacement for Oil

Before I share an observation, I'll remind you that there is a huge difference between trading and investing. Furthermore, most economic analysis is useless for trading purposes. To prove the point, many predicted the global rate cut. If they are "all longed up" in stock, they will pat themselves on the back for being so brave and prescient...

The impending "deal" (some deal!) in Washington is providing decent day trade opportunities, without the overnight headline risk. I'll continue to trade the most liquid vehicles...

While the Feds engineer this "bailout", which it is not, we've been well served staying liquid. This "bailout" is in truth, much more like a margin call that cannot be met by banks. The government then exploits the fear...

The shorter hold times are serving well, and I'll continue to pull what I can from this strategy. Likewise, diving only in deeper pools is keeping fills reasonable. With quicker trading, one cannot afford much slippage, so keep that in mind before every trade...

It's possible I get some very short term setups, but I am careful of what I trade. I'm more likely to get long JPY (yen futures), rather than mess with the constantly evolving game in US equities. I know several traders that scored...

I think I was 5 years old when I learned that actions speak louder than words. The lawmakers are making it so that anybody with a brain should back away from financial markets. A second lesson learned was to never fight a battle you cannot win. I simply refuse to participate...

Too often traders not only have an opinion, but become inflexible. Direction is never a definite, but rather a probability. It's easy after a good day to convince yourself you "know something". Don't get off track...

Rather than add to the confusion and re-hash the same stories, I'm writing this brief post to share how I'll handle the turmoil. First, current positions are hanging tough, so no action necessary unless stopped out of PGH...

Stocks are getting smashed again this morning. After reviewing my recent trades, I am comfortable that I executed properly and according to my system. However, I do have one regret. The one theme I have believed in most (lower equities) has been working...

Trading has been very challenging. I wrote a week or two ago, that when long term trends start to change, my results are their worst. This time has been no different, as I'm experiencing the worst streak of 2008 for me. The bottom line is that stops...

Americans and their creditors should be irate once the "facts" come out on FNM and FRE. Just weeks ago the CEO's assured the markets they were adequately capitalized, now they are being forced against their wishes to hand over the keys...

After being one of the first websites/blogs to spot the FNM/FRE takeover by Uncle Sam here, I've decided to let others write about the bailout specifics. Suffice it to say, this is nothing more than an attempt to get investors...

Payroll figures will be released at 8:30 am. Although I don't trade on analysis of the data, I often find market moving numbers to provide a catalyst for entry. One must think of where the opportunity to surprise lies...