AGG, EWT
AGG moved higher yesterday. We will wait for our exit signals to trigger.
EWT moved lower yesterday, but only by a penny. Per the direction of High Probability ETF Trading, you should have taken your second long position.
But since the price of EWT declined only by a penny, on future stock trades, I think I might modify the rules by buying additional positions only on a price decline (or increase on a short sale) of x % (add your own criteria, here). For me, that might be 2.5%. Of course, I would miss the additional profits should the etf move higher today or tomorrow. Conversely, my limited investment is protected should the etf move lower over the next several days – and I would be able to buy-in at even lower prices.
Let me know your thoughts…


These trades are based on the strategies found in the book by Larry Connors: High Probability ETF Trading.
Disclaimer:The content on this site is provided as general information only and should not be taken as investment advice. All site content, including advertisements, shall not be construed as a recommendation to buy or sell any security or financial instrument, or to participate in any particular trading or investment strategy. The ideas expressed on this site are solely the opinions of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the opinions of sponsors or firms affiliated with the author(s). The author may or may not have a position in any company or advertiser referenced above. Any action that you take as a result of information, analysis, or advertisement on this site is ultimately your responsibility. Consult your investment adviser before making any investment decisions.
Related Posts
- 9/16 - ETF Trading - EWJ Put EWJ on your watch list today, and take an initial position should it close lower. iShares MSCI Japan Index Fund (EWJ) seeks to provide investment results that correspond to the price and yield performance, before fees and expenses, of publicly traded securities in the aggregate in the Japanese market,......
- 05/11 - ETF Trading - Loss on FXI, XPP Our etf exit signal finally triggered for our trade in FXI. Unfortunately we took a loss of 1.17% in the trade. Our leveraged trade in XPP produced a loss of 2.53%. And though the loss is disappointing, recognize that our etf trading is "high probability" trading - not "guaranteed results"......
- 07/09 - ETF Trading - XLU, SDP, SPY, SDS XLU closed higher yesterday, enough to trigger taking a second short position. Take a third and final short trading position only if the closing price of XLU moves higher from here. Follow the signals for XLU to make the third and final etf trade for SDP, as well. SPY closed......
Related Websites
- Tips For Trading Stocks Online Imagine you are trying to do car repairs, and the only tool you have is a hammer. Sure, you’ll be able to get some jobs done, but they won’t be done properly and you’ll most likely break something else in the process. Trading stocks online is much like that.......
- Mutual Funds 101 One way that investors can pool their money is mutual funds, which allows them to invest together in a variety of different stocks. Each of the participating investors is charged a percentage fee based on what they invest so that the professional fund manager can receive payment for his work......
- Understanding and Avoiding Mutual Fund Fees Every now and again, I wonder if I'm writing at either a level that is too personal. One one hand, I believe that some of the reason people ready Lazy Man and Money is because of the personal focus. On the other hand, even I have to admit that my......









Seth, you are wise to be thoughtful and cautious about adding volume. Especially new layers that are not sufficiently “spaced” apart from the previous leg.
IMO, it is the size of positions – rather than the degree of a particular move – that usually causes serious hits to the accounts of most traders.
Some cautious traders develop rules or indicators that require the new leg to be moving in the right direction before adding on. This hopefully eliminates mindlessly trying to catch a falling knife or mindlessly trying to short the Space Shuttle.
RBB
Yes, I would agree that the size of the position is most important. Good advice!