Day Trading Results 8-18-2008

August 18, 2008 by Al

Today I made a $16 bucks and I am proud of it. The market went flat the last 2 hours of the day, so I took a defensive trading approach and took what the market gave me. Check out the trading video below, where I review my trades.

Day Trades for 8-18-2008

NRG .16% +$10

BAC .14% +$6

Total Gains for the day: $16

Day Trading Lesson for the Day

When the market is in a tight trading range, take the money at your first target.

Good Luck Trading,

Al Hill

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