Daily Trading Report — 2025-11-20

2025-11-20 · 4 min read

A qualitative run-through of every trade from 2025-11-20: setups, thought process, and outcomes.

Running P&L for 2025-11-20

Day P&L: $+4104.78 | Total R: +8.70R

Caught a solid bounce off VWAP on SGBX early, but it quickly turned into a mixed bag of trades that had me navigating the tape more than I would’ve liked. SGBX was the main player today, and it had all the right elements: small float, decent short interest, and a sector that’s been buzzing. It gapped up nicely, but the intraday action was choppy. I took 12 trades on SGBX alone, which should tell you something about the volatility and my approach.

The first trade on SGBX didn’t go as planned. I entered at 7.30 with the idea of capturing a bounce after it dipped below VWAP. It felt like a decent setup, but I got shaken out as it faded further. Losing $634 on that trade stung, but I quickly recalibrated. The next trade at 7.77 was where I found my rhythm, riding the reclaim as it bounced back to 7.95 for an $882 win. I was feeling the momentum, and the tape showed buyers stepping in at those levels, pushing it higher.

The next few trades on SGBX were a mix of hits and misses. I caught another bounce around 7.72, exiting at 7.82 for a solid $1,481 gain. But then I overtraded shortly after, entering again at 8.25, thinking it would continue its ascent. That one didn’t pan out, and I lost $196. I remember watching the tape closely, and it felt like the buying pressure was fading. I should have respected that and cut my losses sooner.

After a string of trades that felt more reactive than strategic, I shifted gears and looked at LFS. The setup was similar; a small float and a sector that was trying to find its footing. I entered at 8.06 and exited at 8.15 for a small gain, but then it was back to SGBX for a few more rounds. I took a washout long at 5.80, but it didn’t hold, and I lost $752. It was frustrating, but I knew I had to stick to my plan.

The real highlight of the day came when I switched to LUD. I spotted a washout long setup that turned into a beautiful run from 17.68 to 20.57, netting me over $2,000. The volume was there, and the breakout was clean. It was like a breath of fresh air after the earlier struggles. Watching the tape on that one was a reminder that sometimes patience pays off.

As the day dragged on, I took a couple of late-day trades on MNDR. The first one was a washout long that netted me a modest gain, while the second was a bull flag setup that gave me a decent $444 win. Both trades had me feeling like I was closing out strong, but I still had to reflect on the earlier volatility.

What I did well today was my ability to adapt and recover after the initial losses. I didn’t let the early trades derail my focus. I also maintained solid entries on the winning trades, especially on LUD, where I capitalized on a clear breakout. However, I could have been more disciplined with my exits, particularly on SGBX, where I let a few trades linger too long, leading to unnecessary losses.

Trading grade: B+. I had some solid winners, but the early overtrading and a couple of poor reads kept me from fully capitalizing on the day’s potential.

Tomorrow is a new day, and I need to remember to stick to the setups that have proven successful while keeping a tighter leash on my trades. The tape can be a tricky beast, but I’m learning to read it better each day.