Trade Logs

Scaled into EQR across four tranches with an average price of $0.166, driven by the structural tungsten supply crisis and Western geopolitical premiums. Cleared the entire position on Feb 13 at $0.210, netting +$14,458. Although I was ultimately shaken out too early, the trade validated the importance of scaling in and taking timely profits.

Entered NMG at $0.067 anticipating a trend reversal after a massive 20% volume surge in mid-January, but the follow-through completely failed to materialize. Executed a hard stop-loss a week later at $0.061, resulting in a -$2,389.50 (-9.2%) loss. A harsh but necessary lesson in avoiding entries based on a single volume spike without a confirmed structural uptrend.

Chased the secondary rally in AGE at $0.048, succumbing to FOMO after missing the initial volume breakout. The lack of fresh capital inflow led to a swift reversal. Exited the position completely at $0.044 when the price sliced through the 20-day moving average and approached my hard 10% stop-loss threshold. A $2,500+ lesson in why you must never buy an extended chart without new volume confirmation.

Built a position in WC8 across six tranches from late November 2025 through January 2026, targeting the lithium re-rating cycle. Closed the entire position in three tranches for a net gain of +$3,060.

Entered WWI with a well-timed initial tranche, then diluted the edge by chasing a secondary spike and lifting my average cost. Exited on a high-volume change in tape character, but the bigger lesson was capital allocation: focus on the undisputed sector leader (e.g., WC8) instead of splitting attention across laggards.

Initiated a $10,000 position in BMG purely as a speculative bet on future technological development. However, complete evaporation of trading volume and zero market attention caused the price to drift down to my hard stop-loss. Liquidated at $0.025 for a 12.8% loss. A stark reminder that long-term conviction plays require fractional scaling-in and much wider stop-loss margins than standard swing trades.

Entered LDX at $0.256 with a long-term investment mindset during a structural support retest. However, market sentiment rapidly shifted due to AI disruption fears in the diagnostic sector. Liquidated at $0.225 after a decisive break below the previous swing low, resulting in a -12.2% loss. A lesson in aligning position sizing with actual time horizon.

A defensive swing trade in CST that generated a solid +7.9% gain, but ultimately became a victim of excessive time decay. Exited the position at $0.130 upon reaching a key resistance level as buying volume proved too weak to sustain a breakout. A reminder that capital velocity and opportunity cost are just as important as the percentage return.

An exceptionally satisfying trade. Entered M7T on a clear technical breakout with strong volume conviction. Held through the primary trend and executed a near-perfect exit at $0.596 as exhaustion signals appeared just below the psychological $0.60 level. This +$4,050.99 (+26.6%) win is a textbook example of correctly assessing institutional positioning and not overstaying your welcome.

A micro-cap speculation in BLG that turned into a 'scratch trade' following a company share consolidation (reverse split). Exited the position with a negligible -$20 loss as post-consolidation liquidity completely dried up. This trade highlights the importance of recognizing structural changes in penny stocks and executing a defensive exit to free up capital.

A brutally honest review of an emotional, undisciplined trade. Bought into NAG without a clear thesis, only to realize I was trapped in an illiquid 'dead stock'. Forced to take a near 10% haircut the very next day simply to cross the bid-ask spread and escape. A $300 reminder to never touch micro-caps that have zero trading volume.

Bought RAD as a speculative tracker position based on strong volume and firm price action. The technical setup was abruptly derailed by a low-ball acquisition offer priced below the current market value. As liquidity instantly evaporated, I cut my losses at $0.019 (-13.0%). A clear reminder that when the fundamental narrative breaks, exit speed matters more than opinion.

Initiated a momentum breakout trade on VMC driven by massive volume and tape action at the $0.200 level. Exited five days later via a time stop for a minor -$249.90 (-3.1%) loss when the expected breakout failed to materialize due to an impending acquisition at a lower valuation, severely drying up liquidity.

A standard technical breakdown stop-loss on a mid-cap ASX stock in the Australian stock market. Bought the $1.85 breakout expectation, but the setup failed and broke crucial support near $1.65. Strictly executed a -13% rule-based stop. Entry timing was solid and early paper profits existed, but greed prevented me from locking gains. Lesson: respect structure, take profits when momentum stalls, and cut losses fast when the thesis is invalidated.

A classic defensive scratch trade on a mature tech stock. Exited after a month of sideways consolidation for a nominal +$87.52 (+1.5%) gain to free up capital. In hindsight, the trade lacked a clearly defined edge and reflected uncertainty about my own trading identity at the time.

A short-term momentum play on the gold sector that turned into a defensive rotation. Bought the initial volume expansion and upward trend, but exited after 8 days for a nominal +$110.90 (+1.8%) gain due to relative weakness versus the broader gold sector, freeing up capital for higher-velocity setups.

A parallel trade to EMR, expressing the same short-term bullish view on the gold sector. Split a $12k allocation across two quality producers, then exited both simultaneously when sector momentum failed to expand. Closed WGX for +$99.33 (+1.7%) as part of a full rejection of the short-term gold thesis.

A severe breakdown in discipline on a high-beta ASX momentum stock. Attempted to catch a falling knife in DRO during a sharp correction and failed to respect risk parameters. Exited at $3.280 for a -$1,134.70 (-22.6%) loss after hesitation and emotional override. A hard lesson in why high-volatility names demand mechanical execution.

A small-cap breakdown caught in a broader liquidity retreat. Entered KYP on the same day as my failed DRO trade, only to see technical support collapse. Exited at $0.300 for a -$689.54 (-13.7%) loss as part of a full defensive liquidation. In hindsight, this was another trade taken without a clearly defined edge.

A clean T+1 momentum scalp on Toubani Resources (TRE). Entered on a late-session volume surge and exited the following morning into strength for +$214.33 (+4.3%). A pure capital-velocity trade focused on execution rather than narrative.