Short. Added to position yesterday at pretty good prices.
Profit stop is on.
My summation signal is neutral.
My composite trend signal is down.
Bears finally broke the bottom of the trading range, and this morning, NYMO broke below it's range too (not vigorously though).
I have tentatively marked the recent high on my chart as a cycle high but would like to see a new low close to confirm. I have also marked some possible target areas near and far.
As my position is in good shape and risk free stop wise, I should shut down the computer to avoid tick watching and go watch the Masters on TV.
The market will likely bounce at some point, and the trembling hand will sacrifice the shot at an asymmetric return to lock in a small one and avoid a round trip.
I admit my hand is twitching. With OPEX ahead, and the VIX still too low IMO, I am a paranoid bear. A round trip is a distinct possibility. I am not a great swing trader.
Put calls have been going bonkers.
My plan is to do nothing (my favorite plan) but if I get weak I may work an upswing (Friday afternoon rip?) if things start to move (probably a mistake).
I am keen to see whether we get a strong or weak close. Who's confident to hold over the weekend?
I think the opportunity for the bears for now may lie in the hands of the margin clerks, who are quietly tapping away on their calculators. (I know everything is done by computer now, but I like the image.)
If they start making some calls, we'll see it in the tape.