Victoria's Box

Blog updates and Perfect Ass Monday (Tuesday)

2007-05-29T08:37:00.000-05:00

To my loyal readers - all 14 of you! I am going to take a week or two off to figure out how I can balance blogging with work and everything else I do. Right now, I am doing a poor job and only averaging a post or two a week. I like to blog, but it usually takes a lower priority on my list of things to do.

I don't plan to give up or shut down, just find a way to be more consistent. Check back over the next week and hopefully I will have my issues resolved. In the meantime, here is something to think about:

And here is something to check out if you are alone looking at these photos!

Perfect Ass Monday

2007-05-21T11:03:00.000-05:00

Poll results...

2007-05-21T10:54:00.000-05:00

I finally decided to close this poll - just shy of 300 votes.

More to come in the weeks ahead. Stay tuned!

How many times a week do you masterbate?

Geron Corp

2007-05-16T19:57:00.000-05:00

If you read my blog, you know my two chart analysis.

The first shows my entry as price consolidated for seven bars and closed above the 61.8% retracement of the morning's range. There was support from a rising 5MA, and I bought on a break of the 7th bar's high. The second shows my classic "Trader-X" exit at the 38.2% Fibonacci extension of the previous day's low to the OR high. I left some money on the table, but made .45 on an $8.00 stock. Not too bad!

Perfect Ass Monday

2007-05-14T08:42:00.000-05:00

Trying to trade...

2007-05-08T22:40:00.000-05:00

It has been hard to do lately.

But today I took a trade in UTHR as it crossed above the 50% retracement of the morning's range. I entered on a break of the 8th bar high. The 8th bar was a narrow-range, inside bar that closed strong. I sold at the 38.2% Fibonacci extension.

Perfect Ass Monday

2007-05-07T08:03:00.000-05:00

I love blogging, I just have no time to do it right now...but thanks to all of you who check back on a consistent basis. I promise a few charts this week, and maybe even a new poll!

In the blogosphere, I notice X is back. And I see Tom C. is using 10-minute charts again...where are my royalties? Also, I like OONR7's posts on Estocastica's blog - nice use of 5-minute charts!

Now for the photos:

At last, a trade!

2007-05-02T17:02:00.000-05:00

I bought NVTL as it crossed the 61.8% retracement of the morning's range. I bought on a break of the 13th bar high - the 13th bar was a hammer and had support from the 5MA.

I sold it as it hit the 38.2% Fibonacci extension.

Perfect Ass Monday

2007-04-30T07:20:00.000-05:00

I was not able to trade much last week due to work circumstances, and I will not be trading much today and Tuesday. But I hope to have more time mid to later week, so check back often!

Riverbed Technology

2007-04-25T13:47:00.000-05:00

If you read my blog, you know my two chart analysis.

The first shows my entry as price moved above the 61.8% retracement of the morning's range (I bought on a break of the 8th bar's high). The second shows my classic "Trader-X" exit at the 38.2% Fibonacci extension of the previous day's low to the OR high.

More intraday Fibonacci...

2007-04-23T22:41:00.000-05:00

My DE trade today was like many others I have posted - I plotted my Fibonacci lines over the morning's range (first 3 bars), and entered on a break of the 5th bar high. The target was the 38.2% Fibonacci extension, and I sold at that point.

Random thoughts...

2007-04-23T09:44:00.000-05:00

Here are some things going on in the blogosphere:

Trader-X is taking a hiatus. I hope he is back soon. Everyone knows he is my hero, and the person I pattern my trading after.

Tom C. made a great post on trading longer-term timeframes. Check it out.

Estocastica has completed his cross-country move. Check out his great blog.

I found this link on Trader Mike's blog. It is worth reading.

Perfect Ass Monday

2007-04-23T09:22:00.000-05:00

Perfect Ass #1:

Perfect Ass #2:

Textbook!

2007-04-19T18:08:00.000-05:00

My Fibonacci lines are plotted over the early morning range (first three bars). STJ pulled back from the high to the 50% retracement and the rising 5MA, and rallied from there to hit the 38.2% Fibonacci extension. I wish I could find one of these every day.

The entry was a break of the 7th bar high - a variation of Trader-X's "offsetting bars".

No trades today...

2007-04-18T13:37:00.000-05:00

I was too busy with work.

But I did stumble across this photo of Trader-X demonstrating how he picks up women.

I like this set-up...

2007-04-17T17:09:00.000-05:00

Sadly, my broker did not have shares to short.

But it goes into the library! My Fibonacci lines are plotted over the morning's range (which is the first bar), and you see price pulls back from the lows. It stalls out at the 61.8% Fibonacci retracement and falls back down, ultimately hitting the 38.2% Fibonacci extension (below the low).

Intraday Fibs...

2007-04-16T13:55:00.000-05:00

There were multiple chances to get into this stock as it moved up off the 50% retracement of the morning's range - I missed them all. But it is still a good chart to study and highlight.

I did not trade this chart today.

Perfect Ass Monday

2007-04-16T06:59:00.000-05:00

I noticed OONR7 made some comments about TRADEthemove.com on Estocastica's blog.

I read their updates last month, and their material is just getting better. Read my original thoughts here.

A bad week for trading and blogging...

2007-04-13T11:14:00.000-05:00

I have been very busy at work, and again the trading and blogging suffer the most.

I did make .50 this morning in JASO. I entered on a break of the 3rd bar hammer high; my Fibonacci lines were plotted over the morning high/low. It looks like it might have some steam left, but I have a busy afternoon.

Don't forget to vote in the poll, and hopefully I will be able to make more posts next week.

I traded this chart as described today.

Better late than never...

2007-04-10T16:50:00.000-05:00

Perfect Ass Monday...

Still learning from X...

2007-04-09T11:26:00.000-05:00

Last week X talked about candles that closed strong after crossing a key level. I entered NCTY on a break of the 3rd bar high based on that criteria, and took profits at the 1.382% Fibonacci extension (and it was a good thing, as it collapsed shortly thereafter).

Have a good day everyone. Perfect Ass Monday photos should be up later.

And vote in the poll!

I traded this chart as described today.

This week's poll...

2007-04-08T09:50:00.000-05:00

We all do it, even if we don't admit it.

Some of us do it alone. Some of us do it with others. Some of us do it with toys.

And for the men:

The question this week is how many times a week do you masterbate?

Take the poll

Free Poll by Blog Flux

Vote. Yeah, that's the spot.

I apologize

2007-04-07T23:43:00.000-05:00

I have been remiss in posting, but the blog has to take a back seat to the real job and the actual life.

Hopefully things will calm down next week, and I can get a few charts (and yes, photos) up for you guys.

Limited time to blog and trade...

2007-04-04T11:41:00.000-05:00

It is a busy week.

I shorted GBX this morning on a break of the 4th bar low. Here is the chart with my Fibonacci lines plotted over the morning high/low:

I covered with a Trader-X exit at the 1.382% Fibonacci extension:

More later this week, and a poll too!

I traded this chart as described today.

Take the money and run...

2007-04-02T12:11:00.000-05:00

Fibonacci lines plotted over the morning's high/low (first 2 bars).

I bought on a break of the 6th bar hammer's high. The 6th bar had just moved above the 61.8% Fibonacci retracement, and had support from the 5MA.

I closed the position for a .50 gain, and now I have to go work. Have a wonderful day.

I traded this chart as described today.

Perfect Ass Monday

2007-04-02T10:12:00.000-05:00

2007-04-02T08:13:00.000-05:00

To my fellow bloggers -

Trader’s Narrative, Babak's stock trading blog, is having its first trading blog contest. He’s giving away six months of access to SentimenTrader.com: Analysis Over Emotion in the Stock and Bond Markets! To enter, all you have to do is write about the contest...and, this is my entry.

Here is how you can enter his trading blog contest.

Poll results...

2007-04-01T07:33:00.000-05:00

Just a few shy of 300 unique votes...way to go!

I have a good poll next week, and hope we pass the 300 mark in votes.

The results of this week's poll are overwhelming - 44% of you are "Ass" men (or women, as the case may be).

Enjoy!

The above photo was provided by one of my readers - you know who you are!

3-bar set-up

2007-03-30T09:15:00.000-05:00

I like looking for set-ups that gap up or down, consolidate in the upper range with a few bars, and then take off. If it clears the 1.382% Fibonacci extension it stands a good chance of running. The stop is a fluid thing - in the case of TGEN, I was watching the 34EMA because it was rising at a steep angle. Price never got close to it, so I was looking for a blowoff candle - note the "doji" 5 bars from the close.

I don't find these every day, but they are fun when you find them.

I traded this chart as described today.

Random thoughts...

2007-03-29T09:10:00.000-05:00

Tom C. posted some charts and thoughts using the 10-minute timeframe. I am waiting for my royalty payment!

I hoped to hit 300 on the poll responses...if you have not voted please do so! I will close it tomorrow, and I already have a good one planned for next week (or this weekend).

And, summer is almost here!

Intraday Fibs...

2007-03-27T21:27:00.000-05:00

I entered on a break of the 4th bar high. The 11th bar was a wide, red bar and I sold on a break of its low.

I traded this chart as described today.

Perfect Ass Monday - on Tuesday!

2007-03-27T08:07:00.000-05:00

A quick trade...

2007-03-27T07:54:00.000-05:00

From Monday. I shorted BSX on a break of the 6th bar low, and did the Trader-X exit at the 1.382% Fibonacci extension.

Perfect Ass Monday - POSTPONED!

2007-03-26T08:17:00.000-05:00

I am behind on blogging, but will be back in action on Tuesday. So come back for this week's installment tomorrow.

My apologies, but life calls. If you have not voted in the poll, please do so. I will also have a new poll later this week.

Sexy Friday...

2007-03-23T07:51:00.000-05:00

I have not had time to post; I will put up a few charts in the near future.

In the meantime, if you have not voted in the poll PLEASE DO SO!!!

Missed this one today...

2007-03-21T22:09:00.000-05:00

A classic Trader-X set-up!

Don't forget to vote in the poll below...ass is the runaway winner so far.

I did not trade this chart today.

This week's poll...

2007-03-21T08:32:00.000-05:00

I often hear men say "I am a breast man", or "I am a leg man", or "I am an ass man".

My question is, what are you? Women can chime in too - I for one am an "ass (wo)man".

Take the poll

Free Poll by Blog Flux

To help you decide, here are a variety of breasts to look at.

And of course, I feature asses every week on "Perfect Ass Monday".

Finally - some sexy legs:

Intraday Fibs...

2007-03-20T12:31:00.000-05:00

VAL left a long upper-tail on the first bar, but the 2nd and 3rd bars stayed in the middle of the 1st bar's range, and the 3rd bar closed strong and above the 50% mark.

This was probably a riskier trade because of the long upper-tail, but I could not pass up the trade after the 2nd and 3rd bars stayed in the upper 1/2 of the 1st bar's range, and the 3rd bar closed at its high.

I sold at the 1.382% Fibonacci extension.

I traded this chart as described today.

Perfect Ass Monday

2007-03-19T07:50:00.000-05:00

And, fashion show ass:

Quick exit or breakout?

2007-03-18T09:41:00.000-05:00

HEPH gapped up and I entered on a break of the 3rd bar high. My Fibonacci lines were plotted over the first two bar's range, and the third bar was strong, closed at its high and just below the morning high.

On this trade, I was looking for resistance from the 1.382% Fibonacci extension of the first two bar's range. I figured it would either reverse at that point and I would exit for break-even, or it would break-out and run. Fortuneatly it broke out and didn't look back. I sold later in the day for a .50 gain when price broke below the 5MA.

I traded this chart as described today.

Sexy Friday...

2007-03-16T08:51:00.000-05:00

No trades yesterday as I was busy with the job.

On the cheap...part 2

2007-03-14T12:37:00.000-05:00

ASTI gapped up and declined, but made a u-turn and moved back towards the OR high. The 13th bar formed a narrow range hammer at the rising 5MA, and I entered when the next bar broke its high. It was a "Trader-X" exit - I sold at the 1.382% Fibonacci extension of the previous day's low to the OR high.

Speaking of Trader-X, he would call this a risky trade as the entry was BELOW the OR high.

I traded this chart as described today.

note - I see Tom C. traded this stock on the 15-minute chart.

2007-03-14T08:43:00.001-05:00

A little luck never hurts...

2007-03-13T13:16:00.000-05:00

CTSH provided a nice "Trader-X" set-up as it broke below the OR low - the 16th bar formed a bearish candle with an upper tail, closed at its low, and had overhead resistance from the 5MA. I entered on a break of the 16th bar low.

The bottom fell out fast, and I ended up holding through the initial target of the 1.382% Fibonacci extension. I covered when CTSH broke the 5MA in the afternoon - it actually reveresed and continued down but I was happy with my $1.00+ gain.

I traded this chart as described today.

On the cheap...

2007-03-12T16:55:00.000-05:00

in a hurry this afternoon...

CIMT formed a hammer at the 50% retracment of the morning's range. I entered on a break of the 4th bar's high and sold later in the day when price broke below the 5MA. This was a low price stock and a nice % gainer - 25%+. I only wish I had bought more.

: )

I traded this chart as described today.

Perfect Ass Monday

2007-03-12T08:51:00.000-05:00

The rumor is Patriots QB Tom Brady knocked up Gisele Bundchen - who knows if it is true, but she has quite the perfect ass!

Getting healthy

2007-03-09T08:47:00.000-05:00

Last month I talked about how I am trying to eat a healthy breakfast - we discussed the importance of starting your morning off the right way, with healthy food including OJ and milk!

Of equal importance is exercise. Few of us have the time to put in a full morning at the gym, but you can get a lot of benefit from 15-30 minutes of basic exercise 3-4 times a week. What does my routine look like?

Stretching:

Working out with dumbbells:

And a few exercises on the machines (always have a partner for fun and safety):

A healthy body has many benefits! And don't forget the more formal sports...baseball, football, wrestling:

The Trader-X exit...

2007-03-08T14:53:00.000-05:00

I entered KLAC on a break of the 7th bar high...the 7th bar was a hammer and had support from the 5MA. I plotted Fibonacci lines over the previous day's low to the opening range high, and closed the position at the 1.382% Fibonacci extension.

I traded this chart as described today.

Finally!

2007-03-07T14:13:00.000-05:00

I made a good trade in CHS today.

Do you think she also made a good trade, or is something else going on?

Back to the chart - I plotted my Fibonacci lines over the morning low to high, and CHS pulled back and formed a hammer on the 6th bar at solid support from the rising 5MA and the 50% retracement.

I closed the position at the 1.382% Fibonacci extension.

I traded this chart as described today.

No trades today...

2007-03-06T13:07:00.000-05:00

The last 7 days have been lean for me as trades go - technical problems, work issues, no set-ups. But I am confident that Wed-Fri will yield some great opportunities!

In the meantime, enjoy some photos...I am off to meetings!

Taking partial profits...

2007-03-05T14:19:00.000-05:00

One thing I am bad at is taking partial profits. I like how Trader-X takes at least partial profits after $1 gain or at certain technical levels. Had I closed 1/2 of my position in CE when it fell back through the morning high, I could have locked in a .40 gain. Instead I ended up selling my position when it broke the 34MA for a small gain.

CE was my classic intraday Fibonacci set-up, with lines plotted over the early morning's low to high (in this case, the 1st bar). The entry was a break of the 7th bar's high, and the target was the 1.382% Fibonacci extension; but (as noted above) CE stalled out and fell back through the morning's high. It could still rally from here, but I have other things to tend to this afternoon.

Have a good day!

I traded this chart as described today.

Perfect Ass Monday

2007-03-05T09:16:00.001-05:00

I am looking forward to no Real Tick problems and a great day of trading. Thanks to all of you who offered suggestions for trading software.

Real Tick problems...

2007-03-02T11:14:00.000-05:00

Trader-X has documented the problems with Real Tick yesterday and today. It is a disappointing end to the week. The only "direct access" software I have ever used is RT, so I am apprehensive about changing. I just don't want to put the time and effort into learning something new.

But please post any suggestions for other software that is reliable...I may be forced to look next week.

I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend. Here is a photo to put you in the right mood:

Poll results

2007-03-01T08:24:00.000-05:00

It was a close race, with over 225 people voting. But in the end (no pun intended) doggy-style was the victor. Here are a few doggy-style related items:

And here are the final results:

The missionary position is just not that exciting anymore!

Look for another poll next week! And see previous polls here.

Magic with the Fibonacci extension

2007-02-28T12:44:00.000-05:00

When I first started reading Trader-X, I was always amazed at how price would usually reverse at the Fibonacci extension (1.382%) when he plotted the lines over the previous day's low to what he called the opening range high (opposite for shorts).

ADBL provided a good example of that today - an entry off a hammer (3rd bar), exit at the 1.382% Fibonacci extension.

I did not trade this chart today.

Do you like honey?

2007-02-27T21:02:00.000-05:00

Not only is it sweet to eat, but apparently it is fun to wear too.

Due to work, I missed the action today...I am sure many of you made money on the short side. I am waiting to see what tomorrow holds!

Dow Down 400 Points, Worst Single-Day Slip Since 9/11

note - doggy-style is pulling ahead with 215+ votes; I will probably close the poll and post the final results tomorrow or Thursday!

A good start to the week...

2007-02-26T13:10:00.000-05:00

FRPT gapped down and the 2nd and 3rd bars were narrow-range, inside bars. The 3rd bar was also a hanging man that closed below the 50% retracement of the morning's range (the morning's range at that point was the first bar). I entered on a break of the 3rd bar low.

Once I entered, I switched to the Trader-X view, plotting my Fibonacci lines over the previous day's high to the opening range low. The target was the 1.382% Fibonacci extension, and it was hit three hours later.

I traded this chart as described today.

Perfect Ass Monday

2007-02-26T05:21:00.000-05:00

And as a bonus, here are a few perfect ass videos.

Trader-X sighting!

2007-02-25T18:52:00.000-05:00

X said he was traveling this weekend...thanks to Perez Hilton, I found him. He is at his new place in New Orleans, sitting on the balcony and taking in Mardi Gras festivities!

PS - only 13 more votes needed to reach 200. If you have not voted, do so now!!!

note - just surpassed 200 votes!

Vote!

2007-02-23T19:12:00.000-05:00

It would be great to get the number of votes to 200+, so if you have not voted please do so. It appears we have a tie for 1st place, and I will post the final results early next week.

A more "traditional" trade

2007-02-23T18:01:00.000-05:00

Most of you read Trader-X and know how he trades. My short in DLLR is much like a traditional "Trader-X" set-up - it was below the OR low and the entry was a break of the 11th bar which was narrow range, and an inside bar. The exit was the 1.382% Fibonacci extension of the previous day's high to the opening range (1st bar's) low. There was also overhead resistance from the declining 5MA.

The only real difference is this is a 10-minute chart, and he trades 15 and 30-minute charts.

I traded this chart as described today.

edit - I just noticed that Tom C. traded DLLR on the 30-minute chart. See his trade here.

Take the money and run...

2007-02-22T11:55:00.000-05:00

I have a busy afternoon but was fortunate to get a nice trade in this morning. It was an intraday Fibonacci play (I will go back and tag these "if" for the library) on PDCO.

I plotted my Fibonacci lines over the 2nd bar's high to the 4th bar's low. PDCO moved up to resistance (with bars 5-10) at the 38.2% Fibonacci retracement and the 5MA, and then broke a short-term trendline. I entered on a break of the 11th bar low, and covered at the 1.382% Fibonacci extension for a $1 gain.

I traded this chart as described today.

Thursday, Thursday...

2007-02-22T08:24:00.000-05:00

There is good participation in this week's poll, and doggy-style has edged out the lead! Here is what the map looks like so far:

I hope to trade this morning, so maybe I will have a chart later today!

Recapping the trading week thus far...

2007-02-21T13:05:00.000-05:00

Monday - holiday, markets closed
Tuesday - too busy with the other job
Wednesday - could not find any worthwhile set-ups

My apologies to those of you looking for charts - hopefully Thursday and Friday will yield better results.

In the meantime, vote in the poll! Woman on top is currently in the lead, with doggy-style a close second!

This week's poll

2007-02-20T12:35:00.000-05:00

What is your favorite sex position*?

Missionary:

Woman on top:

Doggy-style:

69:

Let your voice be heard!!!

Poll closed - see results here.

*illustrations from Wikipedia

Tuesday trading...

2007-02-20T10:25:00.000-05:00

None for me today - I am too busy with the other job. I will have a new poll up this afternoon, however. So please come back and vote!

Perfect Ass Monday

2007-02-19T07:49:00.000-05:00

The markets are closed today, but Perfect Ass Monday never stops!

Today with a bonus:

This looks like my box...

2007-02-16T08:01:00.000-05:00

I am of course referring to the iPod!

; )

Leaving money on the table...

2007-02-15T14:22:00.000-05:00

But I cannot complain as I made good money on this trade.

I bought on a break of the 3rd bar high, the 3rd bar being a perfect hammer in the upper half of the 1st bar's range.

I did the "Trader-X exit" at the Fibonacci extension (1.382% Fibonacci extension) of the previous day's low to the OR high.

SPAR is still going up, but I am happy with my dollar!

I traded this chart as described today.

Big boy...

2007-02-15T08:18:00.000-05:00

I remember an old wives' tale that said you can estimate the size of a man's penis by the size of a man's hand.

If that is true, Sun Ming Ming would have a difficult time finding a woman to have sex with!

7-foot-9, 370-pound Sun Ming Ming from China (yes, that is a regulation size basketball)

No trade Wednesday...

2007-02-14T14:28:00.000-05:00

But I saw a perfect set-up after the fact in DCX. Price moved above the OR high with two hammers on the 5MA, and took off for a multi-point gain.

I am still kicking myself!

I did not trade this chart today.

Happy Valentine's Day

2007-02-14T08:02:00.000-05:00

Isn't red the color of love?

Make sure you kiss someone special today.

Of course, I'll be thinking of Trader-X!

Trading Tuesday...

2007-02-13T14:45:00.000-05:00

Actually, I got lucky this morning...I got into a great set-up early, because I did not have time to pay close attention to the markets after the first hour and a half.

I entered on a break of the 7th bar low - it was not really a hanging man, though I convinced myself it was. For the entry, I plotted my Fibonacci lines over the early morning range, which happened to be the 1st bar. The 7th bar closed below the 50% retracement, and the 5MA was providing overhead resistance.

After my entry, I switched to the Trader-X view with Fibonacci lines plotted over the previous day's high to the OR low. LQDT bounced when it hit the 1.382% Fibonacci extension, but I held my position as it did not close above the 5MA. It continued to fall, and I eventually covered on a break of the 1:40 green bar's high.

I traded this chart as described today.

A new accessory for my iPod...

2007-02-13T08:42:00.001-05:00

Perfect Ass Monday

2007-02-12T08:22:00.000-05:00

A new feature here at Victoria's Box.

I thought about doing "Perfect Ass Friday", but I figured we all needed a jump-start on Monday instead.

Trading U.S. Steel

2007-02-09T15:01:00.000-05:00

I plotted Fibonacci lines based on the morning's range, and there were several opportunities to take a low-risk short in X. Both the 11th and 14th bars left upper tails and closed weak at resistance from the 5MA, and the 38.2% Fibonacci retracement.

I have a trailing stop (not triggered yet) on a close above the 5MA.

I traded this chart as described today.

A gift for my male readers...

2007-02-09T08:55:00.000-05:00

The insecure ones, that is!

Victoria's Interview Series

2007-02-08T08:14:00.000-05:00

Most of you read Dave's fantastic trader interviews on his StockTickr site. My idea is to supplement those by interviewing traders about non-trading related subjects. The concept is for me and you to get a better understanding of the trader as a person.

I think everyone can guess who my inaugural interview is with - yes, my hero Trader-X! This process took a few days as I asked several follow-up questions; in total there are over 40 questions in the interview. He only refused to answer one, although he was a bit cheeky with his answers on a few others.

If you have any follow-up questions for Trader-X, or ideas for questions I did not ask, post them in comments. If they are good, I will try to get him to answer and I will incorporate them into future interviews!

I hope to post an interview every few weeks. So, check back to see who is next...and if you are on my BlogRoll, expect an email!

INTERVIEW WITH TRADER-X

How old are you?
Over 35, under 40.

What celebrity do people say you most look like?
Everyone knows that answer!

Are you married?
No

Have you ever been married?
Yes, for 10 years. She is a great person but we realized we wanted different things in life.

Do you have any kids?
No - just two dogs who are like my kids.

Have you ever been arrested?
Arrested or convicted? I will say no.

Where did you go on your last vacation?
My last full vacation was England. Since then, I took mini-vacations to San Francisco and NYC.

Do you have a tattoo? How many? Where? (a throwback to my last poll)
Yes. One. On my upper right arm.

What kind of car do you drive?
An SUV.

What is the last book you read?
The Plot Against America

What is your favorite movie?
Hard to say - there are so many. Heat, Saving Private Ryan, Back to the Future, Harold and Kumar Go To White Castle. There are probably 20 movies that could be classified as my favorite.

What is the last movie you saw?
Smokin' Aces

What is the one movie you watch again and again if you are flipping channels and come across it?
The 40-Year Old Virgin, Point Break, Heat.

What movie have you not seen that you are most looking forward to seeing?
The Departed, Spiderman 3

What is your favorite TV show?
Hard to say again - there are a lot. How I Met Your Mother, 24, Lost...

What is the most played song on you iPod (or stereo)?
Stereophonics - Just Looking

What is your favorite band?
Counting Crows

What is the last concert you attended?
Sheryl Crow

What band have you never seen that you most want to see live?
Van Halen with David Lee Roth (I saw them with Sammy), and Oasis

What is your favorite type of food?
Mexican, Tex-Mex!

Do you drink, and if so what is your favorite drink?
Yes - Margaritas, Beer (Heineken, Dos Equis, Hofbrau), Wine (I have spent a lot of time at Sonoma wineries).

If you could have any meal right now, what would it be?
Fajitas, Queso, Margarita and Dos Equis, Tres Leche for dessert.

Do you smoke?
No. Well, an occasional cigar.

Do you consider yourself physically fit, and if so what do you do to stay in shape?
Yes. I workout with weights, and I ride my mountain bike.

What are your hobbies - aside from the market?
No real hobby. I am not that talented.

Other than hobbies, what do you do for fun when you are not trading?
Exercise, play with my dogs, ride my mountain bike, hang out with friends, travel.

What have you not done that you would most like to do (hobby, activity)?
Skydive, scuba dive

What is your favorite city in the U.S.?
Again, it is hard to name one. NYC, Chicago, Portland, San Francisco.

Out of all your travels, what area have you enjoyed the most?
Munich, Germany (and surrounding area), and London. And the beaches in Mexico!

What is one place that you have not visited that you most want to visit?
Australia and New Zealand

When was the last time you had sex?
I take the 5th on that question.

What non-market Internet site do you visit most?
http://www.digg.com
http://icasualties.org/oif/

Why Iraq Coalition Casualties?
It is important to me to know how many people have died in this stupid war. It keeps my problems in perspective.

Democrat or Republican?
My views are more liberal than conservative.

Legalize marijuana?
See the answer to the last question. I don't personally use it, but I don't think it should be illegal.

Boxers or briefs?
Boxers

Newspaper or Internet?
What's a newspaper?

Religious - yes or no?
Spiritual

If you could go on a date with any (current) movie star or singer, who would it be?
Natalie Portman

If you could have dinner with any figure from history, who would it be?
John F. Kennedy

Who do you hope is the next President of the United States?
It is too early for me to say; I need to hear from all of the candidates, read, and watch debates first. Someone not named Bush is a great start.

If you had the power to change one thing in the world, what would it be?
No more war.

If you could have one super power, what would it be?
X-ray vision!

What do you want people to say about you after you are gone?
I miss him.

What is the one thing you want everyone to know about you?
I just care too damn much!

Thank you Trader-X. To show my appreciation, I had this done especially for you!

Seriously, you guys don't like tattoos?

2007-02-07T20:24:00.000-05:00

Watching the charts...

2007-02-07T14:28:00.000-05:00

Two great set-ups - both entries on narrow-range, inside bars that were in the top 1/3 of the morning's range.

One I did trade (APOL), with an exit at the Fibonacci extension of the previous day's low to the opening range high. But it just kept going after I got out...it happens sometimes, and I was too busy to keep an eye on it and trail a stop.

Here is one I did not trade (IFX). I thought it was too far from the 5MA, but it still worked out.

It is a busy day, so I will see everyone tomorrow!

Poll results

2007-02-07T09:19:00.000-05:00

The poll is closed, and I am surprised and a bit disappointed at the outcome. Tattoos are sexy when well done!

But the majority has spoken, so I accept the results.

Thanks to all who voted!

Last week's poll.

"State of the Box" address

2007-02-06T13:22:00.000-05:00

I just completed my first full month of blogging, and I wanted to post a few observations and thoughts.

1.) There are a lot of mean people out there.
Over the past few years I have read other bloggers talk about "not so nice" emails and comments they receive. I don't get many negative emails, but every day there is one or more ANONYMOUS commenters who leave a message for me. They fall into two categories - one, I should be ashamed for running a "porn site". Two, I am full of shit, a liar, and cannot trade.

I have been is sales for several years and have developed a thick skin. So the comments don't bother me so much as they baffle me. They baffle me because these people read my blog when they obviously have an issue with it, and they spend time dwelling on it...to the point that they decide to send me hateful comments. Moreover, they do so as ANONYMOUS. In my estimation, these are sad people caught in a world of negativity who try to tear others down in order to offset the pain of their own failures. I feel sorry for them, but I also despise them for not being stronger, better people. To be frank, they are the people that bring us down as a society.

And to those of you that are angry over the fact that I make money trading - my apologies. I am sorry that you have not achieved success, and feel the need to attack those who have.

Actually, to all of you described above I say:

To the people who chastise me for running a porn site - you do not get out often. Spend 10-minutes searching for porn on the Internet, and you will quickly realize my blog is nothing close to a porn site. I have revealed that I am a sexual person, and that I like tasteful nude photographs. I will continue to post them and if they offend you, stop visiting my blog. There is no shortage of trading blogs on the Internet - you can find plenty to occupy your time.

note - if you have issues with nude photos or sexually suggestive content, I respect (but disagree) with your viewpoint. Don't torture yourself by reading my blog.

2.) I need to "tighten up" the library concept.
My manager uses the phrase "tighten up" to mean narrow your focus and make sure all of your bases are covered. In relation to my library, I want to make sure the charts that go into it meet my definition of high-probability set-ups, and I want to do a better job of labeling them - not just "library", but a descriptive label like "hammer", "50% move", "trendline break". I will work on this in the upcoming week and post about the details.

3.) People want me to go into more detail on my trades.
I struggle with this because I want people to get value from my work, but at the same time I am not here to re-invent the wheel. I have made it clear that I learned most of my trading skills from Trader-X, and he goes into a lot of detail on trades and why this bar means this or that. I don't feel the need to go into that detail, because if you are looking for "how to trade" you need to be over at his blog (or one of the other blogs on my BlogRoll, or TRADEthemove.com).

My blog is for people who already understand those concepts and want to see some additional charts, and ultimately want to reference the library of set-ups I am building. So for now I will stay with limited descriptions.

Overall I have enjoyed my first full month of blogging. In addition to some upcoming polls, I have a few other ideas that I think you will really like. So the future looks bright!

Thanks to all of you who have sent supportive emails and posted great comments.

Eat a healthy breakfast - part 2

2007-02-06T08:15:00.000-05:00

Last week I talked about the importance of fresh squeezed orange juice as part of a healthy breakfast.

This week, I wanted to mention the benefits of milk and how it helps one develop a strong body:

And here is a bonus photo.

Watching the charts...

2007-02-05T17:15:00.000-05:00

Here is one I did trade (HC):

And one I did not trade, but wished I had (UCO):

Both set-ups were based on Fibonacci lines plotted over the morning's range. I sold HC at the end of the day. And, I am not sure if either go into the library.

Work is busy, so I have limited time to post today. Have a good evening, and vote in the poll!

Tattoos...

2007-02-05T08:50:00.000-05:00

There is a lot of green on the map. I am really suprised at the results thus far in the tattoo poll...I thought more people would find tattoos sexy.

I will leave it up for a few more days. If you have not voted, please do so!

Here are a few more photos to help you with your decision:

Tattoos and watermelon?
Tattoos and watermelon - part 2...
Front tattoo
Back tattoo

Prince at the Super Bowl

2007-02-04T06:14:00.000-05:00

Something tells me he will not be singing my favorite song, "Darling Nikki":

I knew a girl named Nikki
I guess you could say she was a sex fiend
I met her in a hotel lobby
Masturbating with a magazine
She said how'd you like to waste some time
And I could not resist when I saw little Nikki grind

She took me to her castle
And I just couldn't believe my eyes
She had so many devices
Everything that money could buy
She said sign your name on the dotted line
The lights went out
And Nikki started to grind

Download the song for the rest!

GO COLTS!!!

ZRAN - multiple hammers...

2007-02-02T14:31:00.000-05:00

6th bar or 8th bar - take your pick.

I sold at the 1.382% Fibonacci extension of the previous day's low to the opening range high (2nd chart).

See this post for an explanation of the two chart views.

I traded this chart as described today.

My first advertiser...

2007-02-02T07:04:00.000-05:00

In my Q and A, I said I did not know if I was going to have advertisers on my blog. But I was made an offer for the upper-right spot, and I decided to take it.

Full disclosure - I am being paid $300.00 by the advertiser to rent that spot for a month.

$300 is less than my profit on a good trade, so why bother with advertisers? Two reasons:

1.) $300 is $300 - I can buy some shoes with it, or I can put it away. Most likely I will put it away, as I am a saver. I own my own house and drive a nice car (and dress nice), but for the most part I save my money. I want to have the freedom to do what I want in life, and I realize that only happens if I am financially secure. I am still relatively young, but well on my way.
2.) More important, I know the product and I think it is great. It is "The T.A.D. Principle", and I read it in 2006. As a salesperson I enjoy motivational and positive thinking books, and "The T.A.D. Principle" is very good. But it is not just for salespeople, it is for anyone who is trying to be successful in life. If you actually apply what you read, it can make a huge difference to your future.

So there you have it - check out "The T.A.D. Principle". For those of you who scoff at spending the money, I ask how much money do you spend on a losing trade? If improving your mind will help you reduce losing trades, wouldn't it be worth it? Not to mention all of the other benefits to your life.

Plus if you don't like it, I will give you free access to my blog for three months*.

*disclaimer - access to my blog is actually free.

Are tattoos sexy?

2007-02-01T08:24:00.000-05:00

I think tattoos that are well done are very sexy. This week's poll deals with tattoos - do you think they are sexy on women?

The trend over the past few years is for women to get a tattoo on the small of their back, just above the ass.

But there are other examples too - some conservative and some extreme!

and some scary...

Poll closed - see results here.

A trade a day keeps the Dr. away...

2007-01-31T15:28:00.000-05:00

I am not sure if this is an entry into the library, but it was a good trade (CHRW). I entered on a break of the 13th bar high, and sold it at the 1.382% Fibonacci extension of the morning's range. There was good support from the 5MA and s short-term trendline break at the entry.

I will post a new poll on Thursday, so come back and vote!

I traded this chart as described today.

Looking at charts naked...

2007-01-30T17:10:00.000-05:00

Sorry - no, not that way. I mean taking away my Fibonacci and trendlines.

Every now and then I like to do so just to admire the simplicity of a narrow-range hammer at a rising moving average (IPSU).

I traded this chart today.

Eat a healthy breakfast...

2007-01-30T08:00:00.000-05:00

I am notorious for skipping breakfast, but seeing as we are told it is the most important meal of the day I have been trying to change my ways in 2007.

So far, so good - I have only missed a few times in January. And one of my favorite things about breakfast is the fresh squeezed orange juice...

Another hammer...

2007-01-29T17:56:00.000-05:00

It is a hectic day and I still have much to do, so I will keep this short and sweet.

FLML caught my eye because of the hammer - similar to WFR Friday. Here are two charts - refer back to my CAL post to see how I am using them (of course that was short, this is long).

I closed the position at the 1.382% Fibonacci extension of the previous day's low to the opening range high.

I traded this chart as described today.

If at first you don't succeed...

2007-01-28T10:20:00.000-05:00

I entered WFR on a break of the 3rd bar hammer which formed on the 50% retracement of the morning's range. I was stopped out 4 bars later. The same bar that stopped me out formed another hammer, so I entered WFR a second time.

The second hammer was much better than the first, and it was bouncing off the 5MA as well (the 5MA was still far away from the first hammer - another X tip I need to be more aware of...).

I traded this chart as described today.

Poll results

2007-01-28T09:55:00.000-05:00

It is official - the readers of Victoria's Box preferred a shaved pussy.

Here are the results:

I have another good poll for next week, so get ready!

Last week's poll.

Random thoughts...

2007-01-26T13:40:00.000-05:00

I think we crashed the poll at 110. I am not sure, but it appears it is not taking any new votes. If that is the case, I will have to look to another provider for next week's poll.

note - someone emailed to say the poll is working and still taking votes...if you have not voted, please do so!

Either way, I will close it and post the results over the weekend.

I did some trading this morning, and will post some additions to the library on Saturday or Sunday.

Also, Trader-X made a post about TRADEthemove.com and a new update to their manual. I have not had a chance to look at it, but hope to do so next week. I read it about a year ago, and that manual combined with Trader-X's methods are the two things responsible for my success. I suggest taking Trader-X's advice:

"I took what they taught and made it my own. And that is one thing I always tell people - MAKE IT YOUR OWN. Whether it is TRADEthemove.com, my methods, or anything else - take it in, think about how to make it work for you, and make it yours!"

Hopefully the charts I post can add something to what you do. Of course, many of you only visit for the photographs!

Have a wonderful weekend!

TGIF...

2007-01-26T09:01:00.000-05:00

I did not have time to trade yesterday, but hope to get some market time in today.

In the meantime, don't forget to vote in the poll!

Narrow range, inside bar...

2007-01-25T08:28:00.000-05:00

I have not had much blogging time over the past few days. But I wanted to post this chart (ABC) for my library.

It does not get any more beautiful - a narrow range, inside bar at support from the 50 and 38.2% retracements, and the rising 5MA.

Close the position at the 1.382% Fibonacci extension.

Have a wonderful day, and vote in the poll below!

I traded this chart as described today.

To shave, or not to shave...

2007-01-24T08:42:00.000-05:00

My first two polls dealt with orgasms and fake breasts.

Now it is time to tackle a subject sure to elicit strong opinions - do you prefer women shave their vagina, or let it grow wild?

I also tossed in a third choice - neatly trimmed.

POLL CLOSED - SEE RESULTS HERE!

Many of you complained about the hairy photo (something about killing the mood), so I removed it...you can see it here.

Shorting CAL...

2007-01-23T16:47:00.000-05:00

Here are two views of CAL - the 1st is what I always look at to decide on whether I will take a trade. It is Fibonacci lines drawn over the morning's early range. The sixth bar is about as perfect as a signal comes - it leaves a long upper tail at the 5MA and Fibonacci retracement, and closes weak and red.

Once I enter a trade and it breaks out of my original Fibonacci numbers, I go to the 2nd view which is the classic Trader-X - Fibonacci lines drawn over the previous day's high to the OR low. This points me to a profit target - the 1.382% Fibonacci extension. Note the bounce at that level.

I will have a new poll tomorrow, and I think it will be the best yet. Check back as I am sure you will love it.

I traded this chart as described today.