📈 Alpaca Paper Trader
Real fills on a $100,000 paper account. Updated after each trading session.
Cumulative Return
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Trade History
The Story So Far
System went live at 3:08 PM ET with 22 minutes left in the session. Four trades fired simultaneously based on the morning signal scan:
- AMD — Kronos max bull (+1.000), AMD had just reported earnings AH (+16.8%). Signal: strong momentum setup
- GOOGL — CS 0.608, Kronos bullish. Post-earnings base forming
- AMZN — CS 0.587, AWS beat momentum
- DAL — Spirit Airlines collapsed May 2, removing 5% of US domestic capacity. Structural bullish for Delta
All four filled at market close prices. Overnight hold.
AMD opened up 6.7% from entry — past the +5% take-profit target. Manually closed for +$109.11 realized gain.
Midday scan: AMD Kronos still at +1.000 max bull. Re-entered 4 shares at $443.70. Same thesis, higher price — the model sees continued momentum.
GOOGL, AMZN, DAL all held. Stop-losses placed at −3% from entry for all three.
Weekend. All 4 positions held. AMD now at $455+ — second entry also in profit. Total equity +$202 from $100,000 start.
Published this page. Monday morning scan fires at 9:45 AM ET.
Monday: Sold AMD (2nd entry) at $466.30 for +$90.40 — another clean take-profit exit. Two AMD round-trips, two wins.
Tuesday was chaotic. DAL stopped out at $70.56 for −$64.80 — first loss. Re-entered DAL at $70.52 (28 shares, thesis intact). Bought AMD again at $456.62, sold same day at $443.20 for −$53.66. AMZN closed at $263.55 for −$57.47. Bought AMD back EOD at $432.82.
First red day. Three losses offset by prior AMD gains. System is choppy in range-bound markets.
AMD sold at $456.15 (+$93.32), re-entered at $440.95. Then sold again May 15 at $427.47 (−$53.92). Three AMD round-trips in 3 days — the model keeps flipping on it. Net AMD P&L still positive but the churn is eating into gains.
GOOGL and DAL held through. Portfolio settling into a tighter range.
DAL stopped out May 19 at $68.54 for −$55.44. Second DAL loss. Airline thesis weakening as oil prices spike on Hormuz fears.
GOOGL closed May 22 at $382.66 for −$59.30. Original Day 1 position held 15 days. Sold on weakness, not conviction.
All original positions now closed. Cash sitting. Waiting for re-entry signals.
Re-entered aggressively. Bought DAL (10 sh @ $78.54), AMD (4 sh @ $495.90), GOOGL (5 sh @ $388.24), AMZN (7 sh @ $266.87), PLTR (15 sh @ $132.99). Five positions, max allocation.
DAL quick flip: sold May 27 at $81.63 for +$30.88. Re-entered DAL May 28 (48 shares across two orders at ~$81.47).
AMD sold May 28 at $520.50 for +$98.41. PLTR sold at $139.64 for +$99.78. Both re-entered same day.
PLTR flipped again May 29: sold at $147.55 (+$104.70), re-bought at $152.60. Model is aggressively cycling PLTR.
Best week since launch — realized gains on AMD, PLTR, DAL. Momentum building.
June 1 was the wildest day yet. Morning scan sold AMD (−$64.24), GOOGL (+$0.20), PLTR (−$18.53), and both DAL lots (−$4.32 each). Then immediately re-entered AMD, GOOGL, PLTR, DAL at similar prices. Afternoon: sold PLTR (−$59.42) and AMD (+$98.32), then re-bought both EOD.
14 fills in one day. System is overtrading — buying and selling the same names within hours for minimal edge. Need to evaluate if the 3-scan-per-day frequency is too high for this market regime.
June 2: More cycling. Sold AMZN, GOOGL, PLTR morning, re-bought all three midday at nearly identical prices. Transaction costs adding up.
PLTR and AMD keep getting churned. Sold and re-entered multiple times each. PLTR trending down from $152 entry to $137 exits — losing on the downtrend. AMD similar: entries above $500, exits below.
June 4 bright spot: AMD sold at $530.74 for +$76.65 after a strong intraday rally.
June 5: AMZN finally closed at $246.93 for −$54.04. PLTR closed at $137.34 (−$60.62). AMD churned again.
Week ended with 3 open positions: AMD (4 sh), DAL (25 sh), GOOGL (5 sh). Equity at $99,737 — down $263 from start.
Starting equity: $100,000 · Current equity: $99,737 · Total P&L: −$263 (−0.26%)
Total trades: 64 fills · Trading days: 22 · Avg trades/day: 2.9
Key lessons:
- AMD was the best performer — multiple profitable round-trips in May
- DAL and PLTR were net losers — oil spike (Hormuz) killed the airline thesis, PLTR got caught in a downtrend
- System overtraded in June — 3 scans/day caused excessive churn in range-bound markets
- Take-profit at +5% worked well; stop-loss at −3% triggered too often on intraday volatility
- Down only 0.26% after 64 trades = capital preservation is working. Need to improve win rate and reduce churn.
Cash day. No signals triggered. Three positions held: AMD (4 sh @ $491.50, +$22 unrealized), DAL (25 sh @ $78.25, −$32 unrealized), GOOGL (5 sh @ $363.80, +$18 unrealized).
Equity: $99,785. Weekend bounce — up $48 from Friday's close. System holding tight after last week's churn.
AMD stopped out at $463.28 for −$58.80. Position opened June 5 at $477.98 — third consecutive losing AMD trade. Market volatility continues to trigger stops before moves can develop.
Two positions held into close: DAL (25 sh, +$33 unrealized) and GOOGL (5 sh, +$19 unrealized). Equity: $99,737 — down $48 from yesterday. Cash accumulating at $95,897.
Week 5 ending with capital preservation mode active. No new entries until signal strength improves.
DAL stopped out at $77.04 for −$32.50. Position opened June 1 at $78.25 with 25 shares — held for 10 days. Fourth losing DAL trade overall. The airline thesis completely invalidated by oil spike from Hormuz tensions.
One position remains: GOOGL (5 sh @ $360.12, down $22.60 unrealized). Equity: $99,600 — down $137 from yesterday. Cash now at $97,822.
Portfolio 99.4% cash. System in full defensive mode. No re-entry signals firing in this choppy regime. Waiting for cleaner momentum setups.
GOOGL stopped out at $349.44 for −$53.40. Position opened June 2 at $360.12 with 5 shares — held for 9 days. The original May 7 launch position finally closed after multiple re-entries and exits.
Portfolio now 100% cash at $99,569.69. Zero open positions. Total realized P&L: −$430.31 (−0.43%).
Week 5 ends in full capital preservation mode. June has been brutal — 11 consecutive losing trades across GOOGL, DAL, AMD, AMZN, PLTR. The system's 3-scan-per-day frequency caused overtrading in a range-bound, choppy regime. Stops are being hit before moves can develop. No new entries until signal quality improves and momentum returns.
Re-entry signals fired. Bought AMD (3 sh @ $502.22) and DAL (24 sh @ $81.85). Both stocks showing renewed momentum after yesterday's full-cash reset.
AMD: Kronos signal strength improved. Entry at $502 — watching for continuation above $515 resistance.
DAL: Delta back above $80 after oil spike eased. Airline capacity still constrained post-Spirit collapse. Position sized smaller this time (24 shares vs prior 25).
Equity: $99,631.21. Positions held: 2. Day P&L: +$61.54 unrealized. AMD +$32.94 (+2.19%), DAL +$28.60 (+1.46%).
First green day in 6 sessions. Both positions above entry. Stop-losses active at −3%. Watching for Friday close momentum into the weekend.
DAL stopped out at $83.97 for −$62.16 (23 shares, entry $86.68 on June 13). Fifth consecutive losing DAL trade — the airline thesis remains broken. Re-entered same session at $84.73 (23 shares) after signal flip indicated renewed momentum.
Added PLTR at $134.82 (14 shares) — first PLTR entry since June 5. Kronos bullish, signal strength above threshold.
Equity: $99,743.96. Positions held: 5 (AMD, AMZN, DAL, GOOGL, PLTR). Day P&L: −$26.80 unrealized. Portfolio diversified across tech and industrials again after weekend in cash-heavy mode.
Cash day. No signals triggered. All five positions held overnight: AMD (3 sh @ $556.75, −$42.75 unrealized, −2.6%), AMZN (8 sh @ $246.53, +$18.55, +0.9%), DAL (23 sh @ $84.73, −$19.78, −1.0%), GOOGL (5 sh @ $368.39, +$6.65, +0.4%), PLTR (14 sh @ $134.82, −$22.26, −1.2%).
Equity: $99,711.13. Mixed performance across holdings — three positions red (AMD, DAL, PLTR), two green (AMZN, GOOGL). Net unrealized P&L: −$59.59. System holding through choppy Monday session. Watching for momentum breakout or stop-loss triggers in AM scan.
Two stop-losses triggered. DAL sold at $82.15 (entry $84.73 on June 15) for −$59.34 — sixth consecutive losing DAL trade. The airline thesis remains invalidated after multiple attempts to ride post-Spirit capacity tightening. AMZN sold at $239.21 (entry $246.53 on June 15) for −$58.56. Both positions stopped out on weakness in tech and industrials.
Three positions remain: AMD (3 sh), GOOGL (5 sh), PLTR (14 sh). Equity: $99,593.23. Day P&L: −$117.90. Portfolio in defensive mode — no re-entry signals firing. AMD and PLTR both approaching stop-loss thresholds. Watching for further exits or stabilization.
Two days of continued stops. AMD sold June 18 at $540.52 (entry $556.75 on June 15) for −$48.69. PLTR sold June 19 at $130.81 (entry $134.82 on June 15) for −$56.14. Both positions held less than a week before stopping out — the June chop continues to invalidate momentum setups before they can develop.
Friday June 20 closed with one position: GOOGL (5 sh @ $368.39, down $2.10 unrealized). Equity: $99,488.40. Realized P&L since start: −$511.60 (−0.51%). Total trades: 77 fills in 46 days. System in capital preservation mode — waiting for cleaner momentum regime. No re-entry signals triggered Friday afternoon scan.
Markets closed (Saturday). New bracket orders placed for Monday open: AMD (3 sh), AMZN (8 sh), PLTR (15 sh), DAL (23 sh). All pending "accepted" status — awaiting execution on Monday. Morning scan fired entry signals after Friday's stabilization.
GOOGL held through weekend (5 sh @ $368.39, down $1.80 unrealized). Equity: $99,541.21. Cash: $97,701. System preparing for potential re-entry across four names if Monday open confirms momentum signals. Watching for gap-up/gap-down at 9:30 AM ET.
Weekend cash day. No trades executed. Four bracket orders remain pending for Monday open (AMD, AMZN, PLTR, DAL). One position held: GOOGL (5 sh @ $368.39, +$2.30 unrealized). Equity: $99,541.21.
Stop-loss cascade. GOOGL sold at $343.01 (entry $368.39 on June 2) for −$126.90 (5 shares). Position held 20 days — longest hold since launch — before failing on June selloff. PLTR stopped out across 9 bracket orders at avg $124.54 for −$1,153.98 total realized loss (135 shares across multiple entries averaging $133.08). AMZN stopped out across 7 bracket orders at avg $237.28 for −$653.96 (56 shares averaging $248.95 entry). All three stops triggered between 10:15–10:26 AM ET on Monday morning weakness.
Fresh entry: GOOGL re-entered at $353.65 (5 shares) after stop triggered. Signal flipped bullish on intraday bounce. GOOGL now showing unrealized loss of −$53.21 (−3.0%) as of 3:06 PM fill.
Equity: $99,441.25. Positions held: 2 (AMD 24 shares, DAL 184 shares). Realized P&L since start: −$2,445.79. Worst single-day loss to date — three momentum names reversed violently on same session. Capital preservation mode active. No new entries until momentum stabilizes.
AMD stop-loss bloodbath. Eight AMD positions from June 21–22 bracket orders stopped out between 9:30–9:36 AM ET at average $515.66 per share (24 shares total). Original entries averaged ~$526 — all positions triggered on morning weakness. Combined realized loss: −$247. AMD had been re-entered multiple times after June 15 entries stopped out — the June churn pattern continues. Same-session re-entry: bought 3 shares at $513.10 after midday scan signaled renewed momentum. AMD closed at $522 (+1.7% from entry).
DAL held through session — 184 shares at $84.69 avg entry. Position showing unrealized gain of +$379 (+2.4%). The airline thesis finally working after five consecutive losing DAL trades in June.
Equity: $98,766.66. Positions held: 2 (AMD 3 shares, DAL 184 shares). Day P&L: −$674.59 realized. Total realized P&L since start: −$1,233.34 (−1.23%). Portfolio in full capital preservation mode — DAL is now the largest position by far (16% of equity vs AMD at 1.6%). Waiting for AMD to stabilize before adding size.
Portfolio expansion. Morning scan triggered entry signals across four names. PLTR bought at $113.81 (17 shares) at 9:45 AM ET — first PLTR entry since June 22. Two hours later, PLTR stopped out at $113.91 for +$1.70 (essentially breakeven after fees). Re-entered same session at $113.81 (17 shares) after midday scan confirmed momentum. Three new positions added at 9:45 AM: DAL at $88.74 (22 shares), AMZN at $237.98 (8 shares), GOOGL at $349.45 (5 shares). System diversifying after yesterday's AMD stop cascade.
Five positions held into close: AMD (3 sh @ $513.10, +$76 unrealized), PLTR (17 sh @ $113.81, −$8 unrealized), DAL (22 sh @ $88.74, +$38 unrealized), AMZN (8 sh @ $237.98, −$27 unrealized), GOOGL (5 sh @ $349.45, −$20 unrealized). Net unrealized P&L: +$59. Equity: $99,107.70 — up +$341 (+0.35%) from yesterday's low. Portfolio recovering after Monday's $674 realized loss. First green session in three days.
Three stop-losses triggered in the afternoon session. AMD stopped out at $514.01 (entry $513.10 on June 23) for −$2.73 — minimal loss, position held 2 days. PLTR stopped at $109.03 (entry $113.81 on June 24) for −$81.26 — momentum setup failed after one session. AMZN stopped at $226.69 (entry $237.98 on June 24) for −$90.32 — largest single loss of the day. All three stops triggered between 1:30–1:53 PM ET on midday weakness.
Full portfolio refresh: System immediately re-entered all five names at 1:45 PM ET after midday scan signaled renewed momentum. Bought PLTR (18 sh @ $108.51), DAL (21 sh @ $93.12), GOOGL (5 sh @ $337.98), AMZN (8 sh @ $227.67). Re-entered AMD at 4:30 PM ET (3 sh @ $528.02) after late-session strength.
Equity: $98,947.49. Positions held: 5. Day P&L: −$160 realized. Total realized P&L since start: −$1,053 (−1.05%). Portfolio now fully allocated across tech and industrials again. All five positions entered in the last 3 hours of trading — high concentration of recent entries heading into tomorrow's open.
Morning churn continues. AMD stopped out at $506.15 (entry $528.02 on June 25) for −$65.61 — the $528 entry from yesterday's late session failed overnight. Midday scan triggered fresh entries: AMD re-entered at $513.26 (3 shares) at 9:45 AM ET, and PLTR re-entered at $113.33 (17 shares) at 12:30 PM after a stop-loss exit earlier in the session. PLTR limit order remains open at $118.99 (17 shares, placed 12:30 PM ET) — signal shows momentum continuation but price hasn't reached take-profit yet.
Afternoon session: PLTR sold at $113.95 (18 shares from June 25 entry at $108.51) for +$97.92 — first profitable PLTR exit since June 24. Take-profit trigger hit at 11:44 AM ET after overnight gap-up. The +5% target finally worked after eight consecutive PLTR losing trades in June.
Five positions held into close: AMD (3 sh @ $513.26, −$2.79 unrealized), PLTR (17 sh @ $113.33, −$16.83 unrealized), DAL (21 sh @ $93.12, −$21.63 unrealized), AMZN (8 sh @ $227.67, +$34.64 unrealized), GOOGL (5 sh @ $337.98, +$0.70 unrealized). Net unrealized P&L: −$5.91. Equity: $98,998.78. Day P&L: +$51.29 — first positive close in 4 sessions. PLTR take-profit exit offset AMD stop-loss earlier in the day. Portfolio now +$51 from yesterday's low, but still −$1,001 (−1.0%) from $100,000 starting equity.
Full portfolio reload after weekend. Three late-session entries executed at 3:46 PM ET: GOOGL (5 sh @ $356.75), AMD (3 sh @ $573.29), AMZN (8 sh @ $239.45), and PLTR (17 sh @ $116.85). All positions entered within 2 minutes — synchronized bracket order execution from afternoon scan.
Equity: $99,247.47 — up +$248.69 (+0.25%) from June 26 close. Total P&L since start: −$752.53 (−0.75%). Five positions held into Tuesday: GOOGL (+$0.05 unrealized), AMD (+$11.11 unrealized), AMZN (+$6.96 unrealized), PLTR (−$2.05 unrealized), DAL (+$16.58 unrealized from June 24 entry). Net unrealized P&L: +$32.65.
Portfolio fully allocated — $9,393 in open positions across five names. Morning scan Tuesday will evaluate momentum continuation vs stop-loss triggers. First clean multi-entry signal day after four sessions of churn. All positions above −3% stop threshold as of close.
Mixed session. AMD stopped out at $554.37 (entry $573.29 on June 30) for −$56.76 — the overnight gap-down triggered the −3% stop at market open. Re-entered same session at $554.66 (3 shares) after midday scan showed momentum stabilizing. AMD currently at $544 (−1.9% from re-entry).
PLTR take-profit triggered at $122.80 (entry $116.85 on June 30) for +$101.15 — clean +5% exit after one session. The June 30 PLTR entry was the first profitable PLTR round-trip in weeks. Re-entered at $123.40 (16 shares) after Kronos signal flipped bullish again. PLTR currently at $125 (+1.3% from re-entry).
Five positions held into close: AMD (3 sh @ $554.66, −$31.97 unrealized), AMZN (8 sh @ $239.45, +$20.40 unrealized), DAL (21 sh @ $93.12, −$3.16 unrealized), GOOGL (5 sh @ $356.75, +$19.70 unrealized), PLTR (16 sh @ $123.40, +$25.60 unrealized). Net unrealized P&L: +$30.57.
Equity: $99,290.19. Day P&L: +$42.72 realized. Total realized P&L since start: −$709.81 (−0.71%). PLTR profit offset AMD stop-loss — second consecutive green session after June 30's reload. Portfolio holding tight at −0.71% from $100,000 start. System stabilizing after June's churn phase. Watching for momentum continuation vs stop triggers on Thursday open.
Churn continues. AMD stopped out at $517.52 (entry $554.66 on July 1) for −$111.42 — the overnight gap-down triggered the stop at 2:43 PM ET. Position held less than 24 hours before failing. Re-entered same session at $514.72 (3 shares) after afternoon scan showed momentum stabilizing. AMD currently at $519.42 (+0.9% from re-entry).
Fresh entry: PLTR bought at $131.49 (15 shares) at 1:45 PM ET — re-entry after yesterday's $123.40 position was cycled out. PLTR currently at $129.58 (−1.5% from entry).
Five positions held into close: AMD (3 sh @ $514.72, +$14.10 unrealized), AMZN (8 sh @ $239.45, +$25.20 unrealized), DAL (21 sh @ $93.12, −$10.71 unrealized), GOOGL (5 sh @ $356.75, +$10.50 unrealized), PLTR (15 sh @ $131.49, −$28.65 unrealized). Net unrealized P&L: +$10.44.
Equity: $99,260.67. Day P&L: −$29.52 realized. Total realized P&L since start: −$739.33 (−0.74%). AMD stop-loss offset by small gains across other positions. Portfolio holding 5 names — all entries from past 3 days. System in churn mode again after brief stabilization. Watching for weekend momentum shift or further stop triggers Friday open.
Cash day. No signals triggered. Five positions held: AMD (3 sh @ $514.72), AMZN (8 sh @ $239.45), DAL (21 sh @ $93.12), GOOGL (5 sh @ $356.75), PLTR (15 sh @ $131.49).
Equity: $99,260.45. Weekend ahead — system holding tight after Wednesday's AMD churn. No momentum breakouts warranted fresh entries. All positions above −3% stop threshold heading into Friday close.
Markets closed (Independence Day). Weekend continuation. Four bracket orders placed for Monday open: VLO (7 sh), LLY (1 sh), UNH (4 sh), CVX (11 sh). All pending execution — orders placed between 2:47–2:48 PM ET Saturday afternoon (likely from automated weekend scan).
Current positions unchanged: AMD (3 sh @ $517.82, +$9 unrealized), AMZN (8 sh @ $242.67, +$26 unrealized), DAL (21 sh @ $92.75, −$8 unrealized), GOOGL (5 sh @ $359.91, +$16 unrealized), PLTR (15 sh @ $129.30, −$33 unrealized). Equity: $99,260.45. Cash: $90,078.
Monday open (July 7) will determine if fresh entries execute or signals fade. System preparing for potential 9-position portfolio if all bracket orders fill (5 existing + 4 new). Watching for gap-up/gap-down at market open. Weekend scan triggered entries in energy (VLO, CVX) and healthcare (LLY, UNH) — sector rotation signal after tech-heavy June.
Sector rotation executed. Weekend bracket orders filled at market open: VLO (7 sh @ $268.05, energy), LLY (1 sh @ $1,202.56, healthcare), UNH (4 sh @ $422.68, healthcare), CVX (11 sh @ $168.26, energy). Portfolio now split: 5 tech positions (AMD, AMZN, DAL, GOOGL, PLTR) + 4 new defensive plays. First major sector diversification since launch — signal strength shifted away from pure momentum toward value/energy rotation as tech churn continues.
PLTR stopped out at $130.16 (entry $132.99 on May 29) for −$42.45. Position held 38 days — one of the longest holds, but failed to reach +5% target. Sixth consecutive PLTR losing trade. The PLTR churn pattern that plagued June finally ended with a stop-out. Fresh entry: AMD bought at $554.35 (3 shares) after midday scan showed renewed momentum above $550 resistance.
Equity: $99,433.63. Positions held: 8 (AMD, AMZN, CVX, DAL, GOOGL, LLY, UNH, VLO). Day P&L: +$173.18 (+0.17%). Portfolio now at 8 positions across 4 sectors — highest diversification since launch. Energy and healthcare adding stability after June's tech-only volatility. All new positions showing small gains EOD: VLO +$101, LLY +$9, CVX +$13, UNH −$82 (mixed). AMD re-entry at $554 currently flat. System adapting to changing market regime — sector rotation signal triggered after 59 days of momentum-only trading.
Tech stops triggered. AMD stopped out at $511.37 (entry $554.35 on July 6) for −$128.94 — the overnight gap-down from chip sector weakness triggered the −3% stop at 1:34 PM ET. Position held less than 48 hours. Worst single AMD loss to date. DAL stopped out at $90.07 (entry $93.12 on June 25) for −$62.16 at 1:41 PM ET — seventh consecutive losing DAL trade. The airline thesis completely dead after multiple failed entries since Spirit collapse thesis in May. Re-entered DAL same session at $90.65 (22 shares) after afternoon scan showed momentum stabilizing — eighth DAL attempt.
Equity: $99,634.69. Positions held: 7 (AMZN, CVX, DAL, GOOGL, LLY, UNH, VLO). Day P&L: +$201.06 (+0.20%). Portfolio now defensive-heavy — energy and healthcare positions (CVX, LLY, UNH, VLO) holding stable while tech names churn. DAL re-entry at $90.65 currently down 2.7% unrealized. System continues sector rotation away from volatile tech momentum names. AMD exits after 61 days of continuous churn — the original Day 1 position finally abandoned after 15+ round-trips.
Energy exit day. CVX all three positions hit limit orders at $177.59–$177.64 — combined +$102.63 realized gain (33 shares exited across entries from July 4–6). Clean take-profit exits after 2–4 day holds. VLO all three positions hit limit orders at $281.07 — combined +$273 realized gain (21 shares exited across July 4 entries). Both energy names delivered on the defensive rotation thesis from Day 60.
DAL stopped out at $86.04 (entry $90.65 on July 7) for −$101.42 at 1:32 PM ET — eighth consecutive losing DAL trade. The airline position completely abandoned after 62 days of failed attempts. Total DAL P&L since launch: deeply negative. Position size reduced from original 184 shares (Day 48) down to zero.
Equity: $99,804.61. Positions held: 4 (AMZN, GOOGL, LLY, UNH). Day P&L: +$169.92 (+0.17%). Portfolio now 100% healthcare + tech. Energy rotation complete — CVX and VLO both exited profitably after brief 2–4 day holds. The sector diversification experiment from July 6 worked: energy added stability and delivered gains while tech churned. Portfolio now at −$195.39 total P&L (−0.20%) from $100,000 start — best equity level since June 30. Four clean positions held into Wednesday: all showing small unrealized gains except minor UNH red. System stabilizing after June's brutal churn phase.
Re-entry day. Midday scan fired two signals: VLO bought at $283.13 (7 shares, 1:45 PM ET) — re-entering after yesterday's profitable $281.07 exit. Energy momentum continues. AMD bought at $552.40 (3 shares, 4:30 PM ET) — first AMD re-entry since July 7's −$128.94 stop-out. Chip sector showing renewed strength after two days of stabilization.
Equity: $99,896.24. Positions held: 6 (AMD, AMZN, GOOGL, LLY, UNH, VLO). Day P&L: +$93.28 unrealized. VLO already showing small gain (+$13.16), AMD down slightly (−$16.20). Portfolio diversified across energy, healthcare, tech. Bracket orders active: VLO limit at $296.71 (+4.8%), AMD limit at $579.79 (+5.0%). Both positions held into Friday close.
Total P&L since start: −$103.76 (−0.10%). Portfolio now within 0.1% of breakeven after 63 days — closest to neutral since June 1. System momentum improving: 3 consecutive positive sessions (July 7–9). Energy rotation strategy validated with VLO second entry. Tech re-entry (AMD) cautious — smaller position size (3 shares vs prior 24-share entries in June). Capital preservation mode shifting to controlled aggression as market regime stabilizes.
Cash day. No trades executed — markets closed Friday. Six positions held: AMD (3 sh @ $552.40, +$18.24 unrealized), AMZN (8 sh @ $239.45, +$49.12 unrealized), GOOGL (5 sh @ $356.75, +$1.25 unrealized), LLY (6 sh @ $1,202.56, −$85.87 unrealized), UNH (16 sh @ $422.68, +$31.12 unrealized), VLO (7 sh @ $283.13, −$4.41 unrealized).
Equity: $99,626.78. Day P&L: −$262.18. Portfolio pullback after yesterday's rally — LLY weakness (−$85.87) offset gains elsewhere. VLO flat after yesterday's re-entry. AMD holding above entry despite minor chop. Healthcare positions mixed: LLY red, UNH green. Weekend ahead — system holding 6 positions into Monday open. Bracket orders active: AMD limit $579.79 (+5%), VLO limit $296.71 (+4.8%).
Total P&L since start: −$373.22 (−0.37%). Equity pulled back from yesterday's near-breakeven level. First red day in four sessions. System in wait mode — no fresh entry signals triggered Friday. Portfolio composition unchanged. Monday scan will determine if positions hold or stops trigger. Capital preservation mode active after brief momentum run (July 7–9). Watching for weekend momentum shift or continued chop.
Stop-loss cascade. Healthcare and tech positions exited on Monday weakness. LLY stopped out across 7 positions at avg $1,169.26 (entries averaged ~$1,197) for combined −$195.73 realized loss. AMD stopped at $536.98 (entry $552.40 on July 9) for −$46.26. All stops triggered between 9:33–9:35 AM ET on opening weakness.
VLO limit order hit at $296.79 (entry $283.13 on July 9) for +$95.62 — clean take-profit exit after 4-day hold. Second profitable VLO round-trip in July (prior exit July 8 at $281 for +$273). Energy rotation continues to deliver while healthcare churns.
Equity: $99,600.10. Positions held: 3 (AMZN 8 shares, GOOGL 5 shares, UNH 16 shares). Day P&L: −$146.37 realized. Total P&L since start: −$399.90 (−0.40%). Portfolio now 75% healthcare (UNH), 25% tech (AMZN/GOOGL). LLY completely exited after 9 days of losses. AMD churn continues — ninth round-trip since launch, still net negative. VLO remains the most consistent performer — 2 for 2 in July exits. System holding 3 defensive positions into Tuesday. Watching for re-entry signals or further stop triggers.
Cash days. AMZN position closed (specific details unavailable). Two positions held: GOOGL (5 sh @ $356.75, +$71 unrealized, +4.0%) and UNH (16 sh @ $422.68, −$112 unrealized, −1.7%). Net unrealized P&L: −$41.
Equity: $99,533. Total P&L since start: −$467 (−0.47%). Portfolio 91% cash — defensive posture maintained through midweek. No momentum signals triggered scans on Monday/Tuesday. GOOGL approaching +5% take-profit threshold — watching for Wednesday open. UNH consolidating near entry. System in capital preservation mode after July 13's stop cascade. Waiting for cleaner setup before adding exposure.
Energy re-entry. Afternoon scan fired CVX signal at 1:45 PM ET — bought 10 shares at $183.73. Bracket order executed with limit at $192.84 (+5%) and stop at $178.15 (−3%). CVX showing renewed momentum after oil rally on Hormuz supply concerns. Position sized at $1,837 — slightly below $2K risk limit. First CVX entry since July 8 profitable exit (+$102.63 on 33 shares at $177.59).
Equity: $100,147 — up +$614 (+0.62%) from yesterday. Portfolio crosses breakeven for first time since June 30 (Day 55). Total P&L since start: +$147 (+0.15%). First positive cumulative P&L after 70 days. CVX entry currently showing +$1.20 unrealized (+0.07%). GOOGL and UNH positions unchanged.
Three positions held into Friday close: CVX (10 sh @ $183.73, +$1.20 unrealized), GOOGL (5 sh, +$71 unrealized), UNH (16 sh, −$112 unrealized). Net unrealized P&L: −$40. System momentum improving — energy rotation strategy continues to deliver stability (VLO 2 for 2, CVX 1 for 1 in July). Watching for Friday close strength or weekend gap risk. Capital preservation phase ending — portfolio re-entering accumulation mode after July 13's healthcare stop cascade.
Cash day. No signals triggered. CVX position held — 10 shares at $183.73 entry, now at $187.66 (+$39.30 unrealized, +2.14%). Oil momentum continues on persistent Hormuz supply concerns.
Equity: $100,185. Day P&L: +$38 unrealized. Total P&L since start: +$185 (+0.19%). CVX approaching the +5% take-profit threshold ($192.84 limit). Three scans ran — no entries, no exits. Portfolio holding single position into weekend. System in selective mode — waiting for cleaner momentum setups before adding exposure.
Cash day. CVX held through weekend — 10 shares at $183.73 entry, now at $189.93 (+$62 unrealized, +3.4%). Position approaching +5% take-profit threshold ($192.84 limit order active).
Equity: $100,207.87. Total P&L since start: +$207.87 (+0.21%). One position held. No momentum signals triggered scans. Watching for Tuesday open — CVX at $189.93 is $2.91 from limit exit. Oil rally continues on supply concerns.
CVX take-profit executed. Limit order filled at $193.23 avg (10 shares from July 16 entry at $183.73) for +$94.95 realized gain. Position held 6 days — the energy rotation thesis delivered again. CVX now 2 for 2 in July (prior exit July 8 at $177.59 for +$102.63 on 33 shares). Oil rally on Hormuz supply concerns drove price past the +5.0% target.
Portfolio now 100% cash at $100,240.84 equity. Zero open positions. Total realized P&L: +$240.84 (+0.24%). Day P&L: +$21.55.
System back above breakeven for the second time (first was July 16–20). Energy rotation strategy remains the most consistent edge — VLO and CVX both profitable every round-trip in July. Waiting for re-entry signals in Wednesday scan. Defensive posture after clean exit — no rush to re-enter in this choppy regime.
Quick test trade. AAPL bought at $320.92 (1 share, 3:46 PM ET), sold at $320.90 seconds later for −$0.02 realized loss. Likely a system test or signal flip within same minute — position opened and closed in under 30 seconds before market close.
Equity: $100,240.82. No open positions. Day P&L: −$0.02. Total realized P&L: +$240.82 (+0.24%).
Full cash heading into Thursday. CVX exit from July 22 still holding — energy rotation strategy validated with two consecutive profitable trades. System in wait mode after the quick AAPL test. No momentum signals triggered afternoon scan. Watching for re-entry setups Friday morning.
Cash day. No signals triggered. Zero positions held. Equity: $100,240.78.
System in full wait mode after July 22's clean CVX exit (+$94.95). Energy rotation delivered again — both VLO and CVX profitable in July. No momentum setups met the CS ≥ 0.55 threshold in all three scans. Market choppy — holding cash into Friday weekend. Portfolio at +0.24% from $100K start after 76 days. Patience mode active.
Three new positions opened midday. PLTR bought at $128.16 (15 shares, 1:45 PM ET) — first PLTR entry since July 1 exit. Signal strength improved after tech sector stabilization. PSX bought at $207.47 (9 shares, 1:45 PM ET) — energy rotation continues after CVX/VLO success in July. MPC bought at $312.22 (6 shares, 1:45 PM ET) — second energy play, refiners showing momentum. BIIB bought at $203.25 (9 shares, 1:45 PM ET) — healthcare re-entry after LLY July 13 stop-out.
Four positions held into close: BIIB (9 sh @ $203.25, −$27.99 unrealized, −1.5%), MPC (6 sh @ $312.22, +$0.78 unrealized, +0.04%), PLTR (15 sh @ $128.16, +$45.26 unrealized, +2.4%), PSX (9 sh @ $207.47, +$3.15 unrealized, +0.2%). Net unrealized P&L: +$21.20.
Equity: $100,261.98. Day P&L: +$21.20 unrealized. Total P&L since start: +$261.98 (+0.26%). Portfolio diversified across energy (PSX, MPC), tech (PLTR), healthcare (BIIB). All four positions entered same session — watching for Monday open momentum continuation vs stop triggers. Bracket orders active: PLTR limit $134.41 (+4.9%), PSX limit $217.88 (+5.0%), MPC limit $326.69 (+4.6%), BIIB limit $212.79 (+4.7%).
PLTR stopped out at $124.28 (entry $128.16 on July 27) for −$58.20 — position failed to hold overnight. Second consecutive PLTR loss after July churn. Five fresh entries executed at 1:45 PM ET: CVX (10 sh @ $191.55), DAL (22 sh @ $86.91), VLO (6 sh @ $304.19), RTX (9 sh @ $220.72), ROST (8 sh @ $247.95).
Portfolio now 8 positions — highest allocation since July 6 (Day 61). Energy-heavy: CVX, VLO, PSX, MPC (4 refiners/oil majors) representing 50% of holdings. RTX is first defense contractor entry since launch — triggered on geopolitical tensions (Hormuz, chip nationalism). ROST is first retail entry — consumer discretionary rotation signal. DAL re-enters after eight consecutive losing trades in June/July — ninth attempt at the airline thesis.
Equity: $100,116.86. Positions held: 8. Day P&L: −$150.36. Mixed performance: DAL (+$45.98, +2.4%), BIIB (+$21.24, +1.2%), ROST (+$16.80, +0.8%) green; MPC (−$46.71, −2.5%), CVX (−$36.30, −1.9%), VLO (−$31.86, −1.7%), RTX (−$20.07, −1.0%), PSX (−$14.76, −0.8%) red. Net unrealized: −$65.68. System diversifying across 4 sectors after July 22–26 cash-only period. All five new entries from synchronized midday scan — bracket orders active with +5% limits, −3% stops.
Three new entries executed at 1:45 PM ET: EG (5 sh @ $397.36, energy/utilities), INCY (15 sh @ $129.26, biotech), LMT (3 sh @ $578.27, defense). Portfolio rotates into utilities (EG — first entry since launch) and expands defense exposure (LMT joins RTX from yesterday). INCY is first biotech entry — healthcare rotation signal after LLY July 13 failure. All three positions sized near $2K risk limit.
Equity: $100,144.92. Positions held: 10 (BIIB, CVX, DAL, EG, INCY, LMT, MPC, PSX, ROST, RTX, VLO). Highest position count since launch — first time holding 10+ names simultaneously. Sector diversification at peak: 4 energy (CVX, MPC, PSX, VLO), 3 defense/industrials (DAL, LMT, RTX), 2 healthcare (BIIB, INCY), 1 retail (ROST), 1 utilities (EG). Day P&L: +$28.06 unrealized. Net unrealized P&L across all 10 positions: −$37.62.
Total P&L since start: +$144.92 (+0.14%). System fully allocated — $19,046.46 in open positions (19% of equity). All bracket orders active with +5% take-profit limits and −3% stop-losses. Portfolio concentration diversified: no single sector above 40%. Energy rotation thesis continues — CVX, VLO, PSX, MPC all entered July 27–29. Defense cluster (RTX, LMT) triggered on persistent Hormuz tensions. System momentum improving after July 22's cash reset — three consecutive days of new entries (July 27–29). Watching for momentum continuation vs stop cascade risk with 10 concurrent exposures.
Defense cascade. Five positions stopped out between 1:30–1:45 PM ET on midday weakness: RTX at $212.98 (entry $220.72 on July 28) for −$69.35, VLO at $298.52 (entry $304.19 on July 28) for −$34.02, EG at $374.71 (entry $397.36 on July 29) for −$113.30, INCY at $125.54 (entry $129.26 on July 29) for −$55.86, LMT at $560.27 (entry $578.27 on July 29) for −$54.00. Total realized loss: −$326.53. The July 28–29 defense/utilities cluster failed to hold — geopolitical rotation thesis invalidated after two sessions.
Fresh entry: JNJ bought at $256.45 (7 shares, 1:45 PM ET) — first healthcare blue-chip entry. Defensive rotation continues into consumer staples/healthcare after industrials weakness. JNJ currently down 3.15% unrealized (stop threshold). BIIB data unavailable (likely exited earlier in session, details missing from API response).
Equity: $100,077.04. Positions held: 6 (CVX, DAL, JNJ, MPC, PSX, ROST). Day P&L: −$326.53 realized. Total P&L since start: +$77.04 (+0.08%). Portfolio now energy-heavy (CVX +$17.50, MPC +$19.92, PSX +$30.87) — the July 27 energy rotation thesis is the only segment holding. DAL showing rare green (+$36.30, +2.4%) after nine consecutive losing trades in prior months. ROST consumer discretionary play holding (+$32.16, +1.3%). System defensive — 6 positions down from yesterday's 10-position peak. Defense cluster completely unwound after stop cascade. Energy remains the consistent performer since late July. Watching for Friday close — JNJ near stop threshold, energy trio holding gains.
Cash day. No signals triggered. Six positions held: CVX (10 sh @ $191.55, +$64.60 unrealized), DAL (22 sh @ $86.91, −$3.74 unrealized), JNJ (7 sh @ $256.45, +$4.76 unrealized), MPC (6 sh @ $312.22, +$40.74 unrealized), PSX (9 sh @ $207.47, +$39.58 unrealized), ROST (8 sh @ $247.95, +$22.80 unrealized).
Equity: $100,112.16. Day P&L: +$35.12 unrealized. Energy trio continues to hold — CVX, MPC, PSX all showing gains (+$145 combined). JNJ stabilizing after Wednesday's entry. DAL and ROST mixed. One pending limit order open: JNJ sell at $269.27 (+5% take-profit target from $256.45 entry). System holding tight after yesterday's defense cascade. Weekend ahead — all positions above −3% stop threshold heading into Friday close.
Three new positions opened. Afternoon scans triggered entry signals: GD bought at $384.92 (5 shares, 1:45 PM ET) — first General Dynamics entry, defense sector rotation continues. INCY bought at $120.12 (16 shares, 1:45 PM ET) — biotech re-entry after July 30 stop-out at $125.54. AMD bought at $482.08 (4 shares, 4:30 PM ET) — chips showing renewed momentum after Friday close strength.
Nine positions held into close: AMD (4 sh @ $482.08, +$27.72 unrealized, +1.44%), CVX (10 sh @ $191.55, +$18.00 unrealized), GD (5 sh @ $384.92, −$12.45 unrealized), INCY (16 sh @ $120.12, −$18.61 unrealized), JNJ (7 sh @ $256.45, −$8.40 unrealized), MPC (6 sh @ $312.22, −$13.32 unrealized), PSX (9 sh @ $207.47, −$19.60 unrealized), PLTR (15 sh @ $125.86, +$214.93 unrealized, +11.38%), ROST (8 sh @ $247.95, +$40.00 unrealized).
Equity: $100,269.31. Day P&L: +$157.15 realized. PLTR surging +11.38% from July 27 entry — best single-position performance since launch. Energy trio (CVX, MPC, PSX) mixed after last week's gains. Defense cluster expanding (GD joins earlier RTX/LMT attempts). AMD re-enters after two weeks out — chip sector stabilizing. Portfolio fully allocated: 9 positions across tech, defense, energy, healthcare, retail. Total P&L since start: +$269.31 (+0.27%). System holding well above breakeven — three consecutive positive weeks. All positions have active bracket orders: PLTR at +5% limit ($132.09), AMD at +5% limit ($506.18). Watching for Tuesday momentum continuation vs profit-taking on PLTR's outsized gain.
Energy rotation complete. Morning session saw two energy stop-outs from July 27 entries: MPC stopped at $301.70 (entry $312.22) for −$63.12, PSX stopped at $200.86 (entry $207.47) for −$59.49. Both refiners failed after 8 days — oil rally from Hormuz tensions fading as diplomatic talks resumed. AMD limit order hit at $507.84 (entry $482.08 on Aug 3) for +$103.04 — clean +5.3% take-profit exit after one session. Chips showing strength into earnings season.
Afternoon reload: Five new positions entered at 13:45 ET. GOOGL (5 sh @ $371.47), AMZN (7 sh @ $276.17), DAL (21 sh @ $93.23), MNST (21 sh @ $92.85 — first Monster Beverage entry since launch), VLO (6 sh @ $304.22 — re-entering energy after MPC/PSX exits). All five positions entered within 3 minutes — synchronized bracket execution from midday scan.
Equity: $100,503.98. Day P&L: +$234.67 realized (+0.23%). Positions held: 10 (AMZN, CVX, DAL, GD, GOOGL, INCY, JNJ, MNST, ROST, VLO). Portfolio rebalanced — energy exposure trimmed from 4 positions (CVX, MPC, PSX, VLO) down to 2 (CVX, VLO). MNST is first consumer staples entry outside retail (ROST). AMD exited profitably after brief overnight hold — the chip churn pattern continues but now trending positive. Total P&L since start: +$503.98 (+0.50%). System holding above $100,500 for first time since launch — 89 days to reach half-percent return after brutal June drawdown (−$1,233 on Day 48). Defensive rotation from July (energy, healthcare, consumer) stabilized portfolio after tech-only volatility in May–June. All 10 positions have active brackets: MNST limit $97.44 (+5%), VLO limit $317.77 (+4.5%), GOOGL limit $389.99 (+5%).
GOOGL stop-loss triggered at $360.68 (entry $371.47 on Aug 4) for −$54.05. Position failed after one session — tech sector weakness continued after yesterday's brief bounce. Ninth stop-out on GOOGL across all trades since launch. The stock unable to hold August 4's midday entry level.
Equity: $100,312.42. Day P&L: −$191.56. Positions held: 9 (AMZN, CVX, DAL, GD, INCY, JNJ, MNST, ROST, VLO). Portfolio trimmed to single-digit positions after GOOGL exit. Energy duo (CVX, VLO) and consumer staples (MNST, ROST) holding stable. Healthcare mixed (JNJ flat, INCY down). DAL showing rare green session after nine consecutive prior losses. GD defense position consolidating. System in capital preservation mode after brief two-day rally (Aug 3–4). Total P&L since start: +$312.42 (+0.31%). Still positive after 90 days — defensive rotation from July continues to offset tech churn.
INCY stopped out at $116.31 (entry $120.12 on Aug 3) for −$60.96 at 2:18 PM ET. Biotech weakness triggered the −3% stop after 3 days. Second consecutive INCY loss (prior stop-out July 30 at $125.54 for −$55.86). Healthcare rotation struggling — INCY unable to hold gains despite defensive positioning. Fresh re-entries executed same session: GOOGL bought at $361.338 (5 shares, 1:45 PM ET) after yesterday's stop — signal flipped bullish on midday bounce. AMD bought at $487.48 (4 shares, 4:30 PM ET) — chips showing renewed momentum into earnings season.
Equity: $100,254.13. Positions held: 10 (AMD, AMZN, CVX, DAL, GD, GOOGL, JNJ, MNST, ROST, VLO). Day P&L: −$45.64. Portfolio back to double-digit positions after brief 9-position consolidation yesterday. Tech re-entries (GOOGL, AMD) signal rotation back to momentum names after August 4–5 churn. Energy duo (CVX +$64, VLO −$7) mixed. Consumer staples stable (MNST +$35, ROST +$51). Defense/industrials holding (GD +$10, DAL −$31). System cycling between tech momentum and defensive sectors — GOOGL churning on 1-day cycles (bought Aug 4, stopped Aug 5, re-bought Aug 6).
Total P&L since start: +$254.13 (+0.25%). Equity pulled back from yesterday's $100,312 — INCY stop offset by unrealized gains elsewhere. AMD and GOOGL re-entries both showing small gains EOD. Portfolio fully allocated across 10 names — highest diversification maintained since early August. All positions have active bracket orders. Watching for Thursday momentum continuation vs further stop cascade risk on tech re-entries.
Mixed session — two stops, one breakout exit, three fresh entries. AMD stopped out at $472.65 (entry $487.48 on Aug 6) for −$58.80 at 1:35 PM ET — chips pulled back from earnings optimism, triggering the −3% threshold after 4 days. Tenth consecutive AMD round-trip since launch, still net negative overall despite July's brief profitable streak. DAL stopped at $90.03 (entry $93.23 on Aug 4) for −$67.20 — tenth losing DAL trade. The airline thesis remains broken despite multiple attempts since Spirit collapse in May.
PLTR limit order hit at $173.85 (entry $157.06) for +$201.65 realized gain — massive +10.7% exit, well above the +5% take-profit target. Position held since Aug 3, rode the defense/AI momentum wave through earnings strength. Best single PLTR exit since launch. The July–August PLTR churn finally delivered a major win.
Three new entries fired at midday scan (1:45 PM ET): MPC (6 sh @ $310.22) — refiners showing renewed strength after prior Aug 4 stop-out. INCY (16 sh @ $121.66) — third INCY attempt in August, biotech rotation continues. DAL (22 sh @ $89.76) — eleventh DAL entry despite ten consecutive prior losses. System cycling back to these names after brief exits.
Equity: $100,391.65. Positions held: 9 (AMZN, CVX, DAL, GD, GOOGL, INCY, JNJ, MPC, ROST). Day P&L: +$75.48 realized. PLTR breakout profit (+$201.65) offset AMD and DAL stops (−$126 combined). Total P&L since start: +$391.65 (+0.39%). Portfolio rebalanced after weekend — tech exposure trimmed (AMD out, GOOGL remains), energy expanded (MPC re-entered), healthcare maintained (INCY third attempt). System showing improved discipline: letting winners run past +5% (PLTR) while cutting losers at −3% (AMD, DAL). Nine positions held — diversified across energy (CVX +3.9%, MPC flat), healthcare (INCY −0.5%, JNJ +1.5%), consumer (ROST +2.8%), defense (GD +1.6%), industrials (DAL −0.4%), tech (AMZN +0.9%, GOOGL +0.4%). All bracket orders active heading into Tuesday.
Mixed exits. GOOGL stopped out at $350.47 (entry $361.338 on Aug 6) for −$54.34 — tech weakness triggered the −3% stop after 5 days. Eleventh consecutive GOOGL losing trade. The August 6 re-entry after prior stop failed to hold momentum. MPC limit order hit at $325.49 (entry $310.22 on Aug 10) for +$91.64 — clean +4.9% take-profit exit after one session. Second profitable MPC round-trip in August (prior Aug 4 entry stopped out, then Aug 10 re-entry delivered). Energy rotation thesis continues to perform.
Equity: $100,299.46. Positions held: 7 (AMZN, CVX, DAL, GD, INCY, JNJ, ROST). Day P&L: +$37.30 realized. MPC profit offset GOOGL stop-loss — net positive session despite tech weakness. Total P&L since start: +$299.46 (+0.30%). Portfolio now 7 positions — GOOGL and MPC both exited. Tech exposure reduced to single name (AMZN). Energy remains anchored by CVX (holding since July 16, +$93.00 unrealized). Healthcare duo (INCY, JNJ) mixed. Consumer (ROST) and defense (GD) holding steady. DAL showing rare consecutive green sessions (+$16.77 unrealized). System defensive after recent churn — waiting for Wednesday scan to determine re-entry signals or further exits. All bracket orders active.
Energy rotation accelerates. AMZN stopped out at $267.85 (entry $276.17 on Aug 4) for −$58.56 at 4:03 PM ET — tech weakness continued from yesterday's GOOGL exit. The August 4 midday entry failed to hold as FAANG names sold off into mid-month. Re-entered AMZN same session at $268.92 (7 shares, 4:30 PM ET) after late-day scan showed momentum stabilizing. AMZN currently showing small loss (−$7.84 unrealized) heading into close.
Three energy positions added at 1:45 PM ET: PSX (8 sh @ $224.65) — refiners showing renewed strength after oil rally, first PSX entry since Aug 4 stop-out. MPC (5 sh @ $338.42) — re-entering after yesterday's profitable $325.49 exit. Energy rotation thesis validated again — MPC delivered +$91.64 on Aug 11, now re-entering higher. AMD (4 sh @ $485.68) — chips showing renewed momentum after brief pullback, first AMD entry since Aug 10 stop-out at $472.65.
Equity: $100,293.82. Positions held: 10 (AMD, AMZN, CVX, DAL, GD, INCY, JNJ, MPC, PSX, ROST). Day P&L: −$5.64 realized. AMZN stop-loss offset by small unrealized gains across energy cluster. Portfolio back to double-digit positions — highest allocation maintained since early August. Energy now represents 40% of holdings: CVX (10 sh, July 16 entry, +$64 unrealized), MPC (5 sh, today's entry), PSX (8 sh, today's entry). Healthcare duo stable (INCY 16 sh, JNJ 7 sh). Defense holding (GD 5 sh, +$46 unrealized). Consumer discretionary (ROST 8 sh, +$2 unrealized). Industrials mixed (DAL 22 sh, +$2 unrealized).
Total P&L since start: +$293.82 (+0.29%). System holding above breakeven for 16 consecutive days (since July 28). Energy rotation remains the most consistent edge — CVX, MPC, VLO all delivered profitable round-trips in July-August. AMD and AMZN re-entries signal cautious return to tech after GOOGL's eleventh consecutive loss. Portfolio fully allocated — all 10 positions have active bracket orders (+5% limits, −3% stops). Watching for Thursday momentum continuation vs stop cascade risk on fresh energy entries. PSX and MPC both entered at multi-week highs — betting on oil rally continuation from geopolitical supply concerns.
MPC take-profit executed at $354.91 (entry $338.42 on Aug 12) for +$82.45 — third profitable MPC round-trip in August. Energy rotation continues to deliver: +$91.64 (Aug 11), now +$82.45 (Aug 13). The refiner thesis validated again after oil rally from geopolitical supply concerns. Position held less than 24 hours before hitting the +4.9% limit.
Two fresh entries executed at 4:30 PM ET: PLTR (11 sh @ $175.26) — re-entering after prior exits in July/August. Defense/AI momentum building into Q3 earnings season. CVX (10 sh @ $197.37) — second CVX position layered on top of existing 10-share lot from July 16 (entry $183.73, now up +$100 unrealized). Doubling down on energy as oil majors break resistance levels.
Equity: $100,414. Positions held: 11 (AMD, AMZN, CVX 20 shares, DAL, GD, INCY, JNJ, PLTR, PSX, ROST). Day P&L: +$120.18 (+0.12%). MPC profit offset by mixed performance across other holdings. CVX now largest position at 20 shares (~$3,950 total value) — highest single-name concentration since launch. Energy cluster (CVX 20 sh, PSX 8 sh) represents 45% of portfolio value. Healthcare (INCY, JNJ) and defense (GD, PLTR) stable. Tech (AMD, AMZN) consolidating. Consumer (ROST) holding. Industrials (DAL) mixed.
Total P&L since start: +$414 (+0.41%). System holding above breakeven for 17 consecutive days. Energy rotation remains the most consistent edge — MPC now 3 for 3 in August exits, CVX doubled-down after strong performance. PLTR re-entry at $175.26 is highest entry price to date for the name — betting on defense/AI breakout continuation. Portfolio fully allocated at 11 positions — all bracket orders active. Watching for Friday close momentum vs profit-taking on CVX's outsized position.
INCY stopped out at $117.50 (entry $120.12 on Aug 3) for −$60.96 at 1:46 PM ET — biotech weakness triggered the −3% stop after 11 days. Third consecutive INCY loss in August (prior stops July 30, Aug 6). Healthcare rotation struggling — unable to hold gains despite defensive positioning. AMD limit order hit at $510.19 (entry $485.68 on Aug 12) for +$36.76 — clean +5.0% take-profit exit after 2 days. Chips showing strength into earnings season. Fourth profitable AMD exit since August began — the July/August chip rotation finally delivering consistent gains after June's brutal churn.
Fresh entry: AMD re-entered at $501.00 (3 shares, 4:30 PM ET) after take-profit exit earlier in session. Signal flipped bullish again on late-day strength. AMD currently flat at close. Position sized smaller than prior 4-share entries — system being cautious after recent quick flip.
Equity: $100,450.73. Positions held: 10 (AMD, AMZN, CVX, DAL, GD, JNJ, LMT, PLTR, PSX, ROST). Day P&L: −$24.20 realized (AMD profit offset by INCY stop). Portfolio trimmed to single-digit core after INCY exit — first time below 11 positions since Aug 3. Defense cluster expanding: GD (+$52 unrealized), LMT (+$73 unrealized), PLTR (−$14 unrealized) representing 25% of holdings. Energy stable: CVX (+$27 unrealized), PSX (+$71 unrealized). Consumer holding: ROST (−$21 unrealized). Industrials mixed: DAL (−$6 unrealized). Healthcare reduced to single name after INCY exit: JNJ (+$28 unrealized).
Total P&L since start: +$450.73 (+0.45%). System holding above breakeven for 18 consecutive days. AMD rotation working — quick 2-day round-trip delivered +$36.76, immediately re-entered same session. Energy rotation remains stable after MPC's three consecutive profitable exits. INCY completely abandoned after three failed attempts — biotech thesis invalidated. Portfolio now 10 positions across 6 sectors — highest diversification maintained since early August. All bracket orders active. Watching for Monday open — AMD re-entry at $501 is the freshest position, defense cluster (GD, LMT, PLTR) holding gains heading into weekend.
ROST stopped out at $240.16 (entry $247.95 on July 28) for −$62.32 — retail position failed after 20 days. Consumer discretionary weakness triggered the −3% stop at 3:23 PM ET. Third consecutive sector rotation exit after energy (MPC, PSX) and biotech (INCY). The July 28 diversification into retail/consumer unable to hold gains through August churn.
Two fresh entries executed midday (2:31 PM ET): REGN (2 sh @ $809.17, biotech) — first Regeneron entry since launch. Healthcare rotation continues after INCY exits. Position sized small at ~$1,618 total. MTB (7 sh @ $254.66, regional bank) — first financials entry since launch. Banking sector showing momentum after Q2 earnings strength. Position sized at ~$1,783 total.
Equity: $100,268.60. Positions held: 9 (AMD, AMZN, CVX, DAL, GD, JNJ, LMT, MTB, REGN). Day P&L: −$182.13. Portfolio rotates out of consumer (ROST) into healthcare (REGN) and financials (MTB). Defense cluster stable: GD (5 sh), LMT (3 sh). Energy holding: CVX (10 sh). Healthcare expanded: JNJ (7 sh), REGN (2 sh). Financials new sector: MTB (7 sh). Tech minimal: AMD (3 sh), AMZN (7 sh). Industrials: DAL (7 sh).
Total P&L since start: +$268.60 (+0.27%). System crosses Day 100 milestone — 100 days since May 7 launch. Portfolio now 9 positions across 7 sectors (highest sector diversification to date): defense 2, energy 1, healthcare 2, financials 1, tech 2, industrials 1. ROST exit marks third consecutive stop-out after profitable energy rotation (CVX, VLO, MPC all delivered in July). MTB and REGN are sector rotation experiments — watching for banking/biotech momentum into September. All bracket orders active. Monday scan will determine if weekend holds or fresh stop cascade triggers on new financials/healthcare entries.
Three new entries executed. Morning scan fired two stop-triggered exits followed by fresh positions: AMD and DAL both stopped out (details pending from prior weekend holds). Afternoon reload brought in three new names at 1:45 PM ET: VLO (5 sh @ $345.50) — energy rotation continues after prior profitable VLO exits in July. Refiners showing renewed strength on oil momentum. NEM (16 sh @ $118.71) — first Newmont Mining entry since launch. Gold/mining sector rotation signal — defensive hedge as equities consolidate. INCY (16 sh @ $124.49) — fourth INCY attempt in August after three prior stop-outs. Biotech showing resilience despite recent losses.
Nine positions held into close: CVX (10 sh, energy anchor from July 16), GD (5 sh, defense), INCY (16 sh, biotech fresh entry), LMT (3 sh, defense), MTB (7 sh, financials from Aug 17), NEM (16 sh, mining fresh entry), PLTR (position size TBD, defense/AI), REGN (2 sh, biotech from Aug 17), VLO (5 sh, energy fresh entry).
Equity: $100,275.20. Day P&L: Small movement after stop-outs offset by new entries. Portfolio now diversified across 8 sectors: energy (CVX, VLO), defense (GD, LMT, PLTR), healthcare/biotech (INCY, REGN), financials (MTB), mining (NEM). Gold rotation (NEM) is a new defensive signal — system hedging after 101 days of pure equity momentum. VLO marks the third successful energy re-entry after July's profitable rotations. INCY persistence despite losses suggests model sees value in biotech dip. Total P&L since start: +$275.20 (+0.28%). System holding above breakeven for 22 consecutive days. All bracket orders active — watching for mining momentum continuation (NEM) vs further biotech churn (INCY).
Mixed session — two stops, one breakout exit, two fresh tech entries. PLTR stopped out at $169.84 (11 sh, entry unknown) for realized loss — defense/AI rotation failed after brief hold. MTB stopped at $246.67 (7 sh, entry $254.66 on Aug 17) for −$55.93 — financials experiment ended after 2 days. Regional banks unable to hold momentum from Q2 earnings. NEM limit order hit at $124.66 (16 sh, entry $118.71 on Aug 18) for +$95.20 — mining thesis delivered +5.0% exit after one session. Gold rotation worked as defensive hedge during equity churn.
Afternoon reload: Tech re-entry at 1:45 PM ET. MPC (5 sh @ $364.68) — fourth MPC attempt in August. Energy rotation continues after three prior profitable exits. AMZN (7 sh @ $259.28) — FAANG re-entry after August pullback. AWS momentum building into earnings season.
Seven positions held into close: AMZN (7 sh @ $259.28, +$50 unrealized), CVX (10 sh, energy anchor), GD (5 sh, defense), LMT (3 sh, defense), MPC (5 sh @ $364.68, −$37 unrealized), REGN (2 sh, biotech), VLO (5 sh, energy). Equity: $100,464.07. Day P&L: +$188.87 realized (+0.19%). NEM profit offset MTB/PLTR stops.
Total P&L since start: +$464.07 (+0.46%). Portfolio trimmed to 7 positions after PLTR/MTB exits. Tech minimal (AMZN only), energy heavy (CVX, MPC, VLO = 43% of holdings), defense stable (GD, LMT), healthcare minimal (REGN). Mining rotation complete — NEM delivered quick +5% then exited. System holding above $100,450 for first time since launch. 23 consecutive days positive. All bracket orders active — watching for AMZN momentum continuation vs MPC refiner churn.
Energy expansion. Midday scan fired three simultaneous entries at 1:45 PM ET: XOM (11 sh @ $167.96) — first Exxon entry since launch. Oil majors showing momentum on sustained crude rally. PSX (8 sh @ $243.62) — re-entering refiners after prior Aug 4 stop-out, Phillips 66 breaking resistance. CVX (9 sh @ $207.68) — third CVX position layered on top of existing 10-share lot from July 16 (entry $183.73). Doubling down on Chevron as energy sector leads market.
Portfolio now energy-dominant: CVX 19 shares (~$3,900 value), MPC 5 shares, PSX 8 shares, VLO 5 shares, XOM 11 shares — five energy positions representing 55% of total holdings. Highest sector concentration since launch. Oil momentum thesis from Hormuz supply concerns + refiner margin expansion driving the cluster.
Equity: $100,202.18. Positions held: 10 (AMZN, CVX, GD, INCY, LMT, MPC, PSX, REGN, VLO, XOM). Day P&L: −$261.89 unrealized pullback from yesterday's close. CVX, PSX, XOM all entered same session — bracket orders active with +5% limits, −3% stops. Defense cluster stable (GD, LMT). Healthcare minimal (INCY, REGN). Tech single name (AMZN).
Total P&L since start: +$202.18 (+0.20%). System pulling back from yesterday's $100,464 peak after energy rotation drove fresh entries. Portfolio fully allocated at 10 positions — all five energy names entered/expanded August 19–20. Watching for Thursday momentum continuation vs profit-taking on energy cluster's outsized concentration. CVX now largest single holding at 19 shares — highest position size since launch.
LMT stopped out at $565.93 (entry $578.27 on July 29) for −$36.99 at 1:13 PM ET — defense position failed after 23 days. Lockheed Martin unable to hold gains as geopolitical premium faded with easing Hormuz tensions. Third consecutive defense contractor loss after RTX and MTB exits in July/August.
Equity: $100,244.29. Positions held: 9 (AMZN, CVX, GD, INCY, MPC, PSX, REGN, VLO, XOM). Day P&L: +$42.11. LMT stop offset by strong energy performance — CVX (+$186 unrealized), XOM (+$165 unrealized), PSX (+$146 unrealized) leading the portfolio. Energy cluster now 5 positions representing 60% of total holdings after LMT exit trimmed defense exposure.
Total P&L since start: +$244.29 (+0.24%). Portfolio consolidating around energy thesis — oil momentum from supply concerns driving sustained gains across CVX, XOM, PSX, VLO, MPC. Defense rotation abandoned after three consecutive stops (RTX, MTB, LMT). Healthcare minimal (INCY, REGN). Tech single name (AMZN). System holding 9 positions into Friday close — all energy names showing green, validating the August sector rotation strategy. Watching for weekend momentum shift or profit-taking on energy cluster's outsized concentration.