Daily Trading Report — 2026-01-27

2026-01-27 · 4 min read

A qualitative run-through of every trade from 2026-01-27: setups, thought process, and outcomes.

Running P&L for 2026-01-27

Day P&L: $-1862.35 | Total R: -5.17R

The day kicked off with IVF, where I was eyeing a washout long setup. I tried to catch the bounce at 2.06, but it barely moved before I got out with a small loss. The tape was choppy right from the start, and I should have recognized that the selling pressure was still strong. I took another stab at it at 2.0799, but again, it didn’t hold, and I ended up down $180. The stock just didn’t have the conviction I was looking for.

Moving through the morning, I kept pressing IVF. The next entries were around 2.09 and 2.0129, but the trend continued to be my enemy. I managed a small win on my fourth entry, but overall, I didn’t catch the right timing. Each attempt felt like I was chasing a dead cat bounce that simply wasn’t happening. The stock just kept fading, and I was too deep into the mindset of forcing a recovery.

Around 9:30, I switched gears to PHGE, which had an impressive gap of 43.7%. The volume was there, and I thought it might have a chance to reclaim some of its losses. I entered at 7.7799 and got immediately burned as it dropped to 7.36, which was a tough hit. The stock’s tape was chaotic, and I found myself getting caught in the sub VWAP trap multiple times. Each entry felt like a hope rather than a solid plan, and I paid for that with a series of losses.

GITS became my focus around mid-morning. I had a decent win trading it long after spotting a sub VWAP trap. I got in at 5.69 and managed to catch a nice move up to 6.00, which was refreshing after the earlier losses. However, I quickly gave back some of those gains on subsequent trades as I fell back into the trap of overtrading. I was trying to catch every little move, but the stock’s action was erratic, and I ended up taking small losses on several attempts.

The sector dynamics today were interesting. Healthcare stocks like IVF and PHGE were in focus early on, but they struggled under the weight of selling pressure. GITS, in contrast, showed more resilience and had a broader range of movement, which is why I should have prioritized it more. The rvol on PHGE was high, but it didn’t translate into sustainable buying. Instead, it was a day where low-float names were a minefield.

By midday, I switched to XHLD and found some success with a washout long entry around 2.58. It was a small win, but I was starting to feel a little more comfortable with my entries. I managed to catch a couple of quick scalps in the late day, including a nice move at 3.59, where I got out with a decent gain. This was a reminder that even on a rough day, there are opportunities if you’re patient and selective.

What I did well: I maintained discipline on my exits despite the losses. I didn’t let emotions dictate my trades, which can be a trap. I also identified some setups that worked, like the sub VWAP traps with GITS and the bounce on XHLD.

What I did poorly: I overtraded with too many entries on IVF and PHGE without waiting for clearer confirmations. My timing was off, leading to a series of losses that could have been avoided. I also should have paid more attention to the overall market sentiment instead of getting caught up in individual trades.

Trading grade: B. I had some good moments, particularly with GITS and XHLD, but I let earlier losses bleed into my decision-making, which hurt my overall performance.

Reflecting on today, the key takeaway is to focus on high-probability setups and avoid forcing trades in choppy markets. Tomorrow, I need to approach the open with a clear mind and a plan, looking for stocks that are actually moving with conviction.