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October 2024
eleven months - thinking proposal seriously
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11 months living with A.
november 1 is anniversary.
marriage thought no longer hypothetical.
what changed this month # therapy (10/9):
week 2 october - first pullback, variance demonstrated
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week 2 october done.
first losing week since august.
variance reminder.
week 2 numbers # starting (oct 7): $443,580
adaptive position sizing - regime-based approach
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position sizing makes or breaks algo trading.
been refining adaptive approach last 6 months.
finally working consistently.
the problem with static sizing # most algo traders:
week 1 october - post-september momentum
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week 1 october done.
carrying september momentum.
week 1 numbers # starting (oct 1): $441,660
ending (oct 3): $443,580
September 2024
september wrap - modest month, volume restored, discipline maintained
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september done.
modest month as expected.
volume returned post-labor day.
september final numbers # starting (sep 1): $434,800
looking ahead - october expectations, realistic outcomes
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september wrapping up.
october preview.
realistic expectations.
september results # final numbers (projected):
starting (sep 1): $434,800
ending (sep 30): ~$441,660
mid-week 4 - profitable run building, 4 straight wins
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mid-week 4 update.
profitable run building.
4 straight wins.
wednesday wrap # trades this week: 6
wins: 5
losses: 1
current streak: 4 wins
week 4 september - finishing strong, consistent execution
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week 4 done.
finishing strong.
consistent execution maintained.
week 4 numbers # starting (sep 23): $441,260
ending (sep 27): $443,040
mid-september check - ytd pacing analysis, target exceeded
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mid-september check.
ytd pacing analysis.
target already crushed.
current status (sep 21) # account: $441,260
ytd gain: +$75,060 (+20.5%)