february done.
target hit mid-range.
wedding 71 days out.
february final numbers #
starting (feb 1): $447,350
ending (feb 28): $456,270
february gain: +$8,920 (+1.99%)
trades: 29
wins: 21
losses: 8
win rate: 72%
Figure 1: February weekly performance showing consistent execution. Week 1 +$2,140 (71% wr, 7 trades), Week 2 +$2,680 (78% wr, 9 trades), Week 3 +$1,920 (67% wr, 6 trades - Valentine’s pause), Week 4 +$2,180 (71% wr, 7 trades). Month ended +$8,920 (+1.99%). Consistent $2k+ weekly avg. Valentine’s Day paused (spa day for A.). Win rate variance 67-78% around 72% monthly avg = sustainable.
weekly breakdown #
week 1 (feb 2-8): +$2,140, 71% wr, 7 trades
week 2 (feb 9-15): +$2,680, 78% wr, 9 trades
week 3 (feb 16-22): +$1,920, 67% wr, 6 trades (valentine’s pause)
week 4 (feb 23-28): +$2,180, 71% wr, 7 trades
consistent $2k+ weekly gains.
no impressive weeks needed.
comparing to target #
february target: +1.5% to +2.5%
february actual: +1.99%
result: mid-range hit exactly
ytd: +4.22% in 8 weeks
annual pace: +27.4%
vs target: 15-18%
comfortably ahead.
Figure 2: February market conditions summary. Average volume 3.7M contracts (stable). VIX averaged 16.5 (optimal range 13-22). Correlation 0.59 (good diversification). Regime stability 0.73 (very stable). Slippage 2.0 ticks average (improved from Jan 2.1). Chicago colo preventing 3.5+ tick disaster. Conditions: favorable entire month, no major earnings disruptions.
comparing january vs february #
january: +$9,550 (+2.18%)
february: +$8,920 (+1.99%)
pattern:
similar performance.
consistent monthly gains.
sustainable variance.
market conditions february #
avg volume: 3.7M contracts (stable)
avg VIX: 16.5 (optimal range)
avg correlation: 0.59 (good diversification)
avg regime stability: 0.73 (very stable)
no major earnings disruptions.
conditions favorable entire month.
slippage tracking february #
february avg: 2.0 ticks
january avg: 2.1 ticks
improvement: -0.1 ticks (-5%)
ytd avg: 2.05 ticks
chicago colo value proven.
stable execution quality.
circuit breaker 2025 ytd #
triggered: 0 times
close calls: 0 times
largest loss: -$340 (multiple dates)
preventive philosophy working.
never needed emergency brake.
risk management stats #
position sizing: $1,500 all trades (consistent)
max drawdown: -$340 (0.07%)
trades executed: 29
trades paused: valentine’s day (feb 14)
filters avg: 69% acceptance
regime confidence avg: 0.73
selective execution = capital preservation.
lessons from february #
1. valentine’s pause = relationship priority
full day spa for A.
cost $1,350 + $400 opportunity.
worth every dollar.
places list: 35 (massage room).
2. consistent weekly gains sustainable
$2,140 → $2,680 → $1,920 → $2,180.
no impressive weeks needed.
grind approach works.
3. 72% win rate demonstrates
january: 72%
february: 72%
long-term average validated.
4. wedding planning = time commitment
rehearsal dinner booked.
honeymoon flights confirmed.
73 days out = crunch time.
5. ytd cushion enables discipline
+4.22% allows selective execution.
protecting gains > forcing trades.
life update - wedding 71 days out #
wedding date: may 10, 2025
days remaining: 71 (2.5 months)
booked:
everything except wedding rings.
shopping next week.
honeymoon:
maui 7 days, may 11-18.
$8,040 total.
relationship:
engaged 4 months.
living together 16 months.
places list: 35.
sex life: incredible, kinky, open communication.
comparing february 2024 vs 2025 #
february 2024:
still learning sustainable pace.
+$1,400 (+0.36%) flat month.
testing strategies.
february 2025:
validated approach.
+$8,920 (+1.99%) modest month.
consistent execution.
transformation:
2024: testing phase.
2025: sustainable phase.
march preview #
expectations:
normal trading month (no major holidays).
earnings season light.
realistic outcomes:
modest month: +1.5% to +2.5% ($6,800 to $11,400)
flat month: +0.5% to +1.2% ($2,300 to $5,500)
target: +1.8% to +2.2%
sustainable pace.
upcoming:
wedding rings shopping.
bachelor party (friends planning).
countdown accelerating.
tonight (february 28, 11:52pm) #
february done.
+$8,920 (+1.99%).
72% win rate across 29 trades.
target +1.5% to +2.5% hit mid-range.
valentine’s spa day for A. worth $1,750 total.
wedding 71 days out.
honeymoon maui booked.
ytd +4.22%.
sustainable pace maintained.
execute system.
11:52pm friday. february wrap. +$8,920 (1.99%) across 29 trades. 72% win rate. target +1.5% to +2.5% hit mid-range. 4 consistent weeks ($2,140, $2,680, $1,920, $2,180). valentine’s paused (spa day A., places list #35 massage room). slippage 2.0 ticks (improved from jan 2.1). comparing: jan +2.18% vs feb +1.99% = consistent monthly gains. wedding 71 days, honeymoon maui booked $8,040. ytd +4.22%. circuit breaker zero triggers. sustainable pace.
-AK