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Long 1 NQ 2714.75, +4.0
Short 1 YM 13332, -4
Short 2 TF 876.8, 876.8, +0.5, -0.3
Short 3 TF 876.8, 876.8, 876.9, -0.3, -0.0, +0.5
Short 2 NQ 2726.5, 2728.0, -0.0, -0.0
Short 1 TF 877.5, -0.1
Long 1 ES 1457.5, -0.0
Long 1 TF 876.3, +0.5
Total ES -0
Total YM -4
Total NQ +4.0
Total TF +0.8
It takes volatility to profit in futures, among other things. And if you have a method for recognizing turns, volatility can really work in your favor. The lack of volatility can affect the mental game too. You tend to give positions up too quickly when they don't respond, and you don't wait long enough for a setup to gel before getting in. Take the initial trades as the signals occur. Test the waters. Some days are better handled just keeping your powder dry for better markets. Stay disciplined. Better markets will always return.
