week 2 november wrapping.
post-election momentum building.
conditions optimal.
week 2 performance #
mon nov 11: +$180, 1 trade, 100% wr (veterans day light volume)
current balance: $445,620
week 2 total so far: +$180
november month-to-date: +$840 (+0.19%)
market conditions week 2 #
volume: 3.8M contracts avg (slightly lower - veterans day)
VIX: 15.4 avg (optimal range 14-19)
correlation: 0.61 (acceptable, down from election spike)
regime confidence: 0.73 (high - stable conditions)
filters: 64% acceptance (healthy)
slippage: 2.0 ticks (chicago colo working)
post-election settling in.
comparing to election week #
week 1 (election):
- paused 2 days
- 2 trades total
- cautious positioning
week 2 (post):
- normal trading rhythm
- conditions stabilized
- confidence building
markets move on quickly.
veterans day observations #
mon nov 11:
light volume as expected.
took 1 trade only.
didn’t force more.
holiday patterns real:
lower participation.
wider spreads.
reduced edge.
1 trade = discipline.
thanksgiving week preview #
nov 25-29 likely slow.
historical pattern:
wed before thanksgiving: half day, dead volume.
thu-fri: markets closed/early close.
planning:
similar to veterans day approach.
trade only if conditions perfect.
likely pause wed-fri.
not forcing anything.
ytd context #
nov 1 starting: $444,780
nov 10 current: $445,620
november gain: +$840 (+0.19%)
ytd total: +$79,040 (+21.6%)
still comfortably above 15-18% target.
remaining weeks (3 weeks):
can be flat or small negative.
still finish 19-21% annual.
zero pressure.
circuit breaker status #
november so far:
not triggered.
not close.
all trades profitable:
nov 1: +$420
nov 6: +$240
nov 11: +$180
3 for 3.
max drawdown november: $0
filters preventing bad setups.
slippage tracking #
november avg so far: 2.0 ticks
october avg: 2.2 ticks
improvement: -0.2 ticks
weekly detail:
week 1 (2 trades): 1.9 ticks avg
week 2 (1 trade): 2.0 ticks
chicago colo essential.
post-election volume strong = better execution.
risk management week 2 #
position sizing: $1,500 standard (consistent)
trades executed: 1 (veterans day)
filters: 64% acceptance (rejected 3 setups - correct)
regime confidence: 0.73 (stable)
discipline:
didn’t force trades on light volume day.
waited for quality setup.
executed 1, done.
personal - venue booked #
saturday (nov 9):
booked beach venue for may 2025.
small ceremony space (40 capacity).
sunset timing perfect.
deposit: $2,500 (from trading account, NGL)
total venue cost: $8,000
A’s reaction:
cried when we signed.
she’s super excited.
planning momentum building.
next: invitations list (her family handling mostly).
tonight (nov 10, 2:31am) #
week 2 building.
veterans day +$180 light volume.
november +$840 (+0.19%) month-to-date.
ytd +21.6%.
post-election conditions stable.
thanksgiving week next slow period.
venue booked may 2025.
2:31am sunday. week 2 november +$180 veterans day light volume. month-to-date +$840 (0.19%). ytd +21.6% above target. post-election conditions optimal: VIX 15.4, volume 3.8M, regime confidence 0.73. thanksgiving week next slow period. venue booked saturday for may 2025 wedding.
-AK