The document summarizes a trading strategy called the ROCK. It is a complex strategy extracted from the Checkmate Trading System that utilizes multiple configurations and swaps between them based on market conditions and time. The ROCK requires knowledge of other strategies like the M3 and Bearish Butterfly. It is not for beginners. The summary provides planned capital of $50,000, a profit target of $10,000, and maximum loss of $10,000, noting these amounts may be adjusted.
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Steve Spencer discusses short-term breakout trading. he covers recent trades in NFLX, DD and WLT to help you gain a better understanding of which setups are more likely to work. To watch the recording of the webinar, please click below:
http://www.smbtraining.com/blog/webinar-recording-creating-a-system-to-trade-breakouts#
The Breakout in GS - The PlayBook Webinar Series smbcapital
The PlayBook is a valuable Webinar event held every Thursday at SMB. Throughout the week traders submit their analyses of a particular trade. They discuss the Big Picture, any news pertaining to the particular stock at hand, and then offer a detailed explanation on why and how the trader behaved as he or she did. This week Mike discussed the Breakout Trade in GS. For more information on The PlayBook Webinar Series, please go to www.smbtraining.com/blog
How does a professional trader spent the day? Here's how. Learn best practices that you can turn into habit to improve your trading performance. This PP was presented during SMB Premium, smbu.com/premium. We hope it helps. mbellafore@smbcap.com.
A trade to take right on the open. Rules: 1) See support 2) news catalyst behind you 3) technical analysis catalyst 4) clearly defined exit 5) record your PnL per this trade.
P Opening Drive and Pullback - Jan 7, 2014smbcapital
http://wp.me/p2BBgh-96R A trader from the SMBU Trading Community, but not our desk, presented a trade virtually. Trader James C is a recent graduate of SMB DNA 2013. Attendance is free for SMBU Tools subscribers, who can also ask questions during the event. See the power point of this archived trade: $P 2nd Day Opening Drive and Pullback.
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VWAP is an important technical indicator for the active trader. This is a real example of how VWAP was used on a professional trading desk to gain edge.
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3. Please note: Hypothetical computer simulated performance
results are believed to be accurately presented. However,
they are not guaranteed as to accuracy or completeness
and are subject to change without any notice. Hypothetical
or simulated performance results have certain inherent
limitations. Unlike an actual performance record,
simulated results do not represent actual trading. Since,
also, the trades have not actually been executed; the
results may have been under or over compensated for the
impact, if any, of certain market factors such as liquidity,
slippage and commissions. Simulated trading programs in
general are also subject to the fact that they are designed
with the benefit of hindsight. No representation is being
made that any portfolio will, or is likely to achieve profits
or losses similar to those shown. All investments and
trades carry risks.”
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8. The ROCK is a trading strategy that was extracted from the
Checkmate Trading System which, as you will come to find out,
utilizes the ROCK along with the M3, the Bearish Butterfly and
other techniques to give you the ability to adapt your trading to
anticipated market conditions.
The ROCK Trade is a standalone position that may be used as a
regularly traded 30 day, concept based, market neutral strategy.
The ROCK is considerably more complex than the M3 trade, and
it requires previous knowledge of both the M3 and Bearish
Butterfly Trades
It is NOT for beginners.
9. The most unique thing about the ROCK Trade is that
it utilizes multiple configurations and it swaps back
and forth between those configurations as market
conditions and DTE change.
We will do “tests” when the trade is entered and when
the trade needs to be adjusted in order to determine
the best configuration for the current market.
Based on the results of the test, the trade will be
entered in, or adjusted to, the configuration that is
most likely to give you the highest probability of a
successful outcome.
10. Planned Capital - $50,000
◦ Planned Capital may be exceeded
Profit Target - $10,000
◦ Profit Target may be adjusted up or down as trade progresses
Max Loss - $10,000
◦ Max Loss may be adjusted down but will not be increased