The major indices closed relatively flat for this four-day week. RUT is the only one down quite a bite. It usually is a leading indicator. I will keep it in mind. Friday's NFP was in line. But the regular session is closed for Good Friday. Seasonally April is a good month for the bulls. My main goal is to manage my risk levels.
The IBQ Netliq is 1.8% from 278K to 283K for this holiday-shortened week. The leverage is down 5 pts to 128 with the lower VIX. The realized P/L is -$3.1K. I made too many small RRs. The collected premiums are $6.9K with 4 open positions. I followed the -1+1 rules mostly. I tried to make 1K on each side. It was too aggressive since I had open positions.
The two personal accounts are still in the mud. I may have only a couple hundred dollars gain for each account. I am in DC to visit the museums this weekend. I don't have exact numbers. I need better trade management for these two accounts.
Lessons Learned:
It's similar to the previous weeks. It takes time and effort to change a habit.
1. Watch for the price levels and time of the day to engage my trade.
2. Notice and recognize my thoughts and emotions.
3. I should set up requirements for RR. It may be 10 point minimum, 2X for the premiums received.
4. I shall continue to convert my RUT positions to SPX. It's easier to manage the risk in SPX with much longer trading hours and notation value.
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