Thurs Sep 21 Trades & Journal

20170921
Short 2 NQ 5962.5, 5962.5, +2.0, +10.0
Short 2 RTY 1445.6, 1445.6, +0.7, +2.5
Long 1 NQ 5946.75, +5.0
Long 2 RTY 1442.2, 1442.2, +1.5, +3.0
Total NQ +17.0
Total RTY +7.7

In futures trading, volatility can be your best friend. But first, you must have the models that allow you to see where the best opportunities will appear--in advance of their arrival. Because if you are not already there at those particular junctures of structure, price and momentum with the buy-stop or sell-stop orders to fill them, they are impossible to chase. But if filled at those junctures, you'll be exiting your trade at their default dollar targets when other traders are just thinking about getting in. Stay focused.