2026-01-28 · 3 min read
A qualitative run-through of every trade from 2026-01-28: setups, thought process, and outcomes.
SLGB caught my eye early on. I saw a potential sub VWAP trap forming after it pulled down below VWAP and began to bounce back. My first entry was at 3.54, and the stock showed solid support around the 5m9 at 3.50. It quickly pushed up to 3.75, where I took my best exit, with an average exit at 3.69. The tape was clean; buyers stepped in as it reclaimed VWAP, and I was able to ride that momentum for a nice gain of $597.
Next up was CALC, which also presented a sub VWAP trap setup. I entered at 1.48, and the stock was near the 1m9 at 1.45, providing a good reference point. It had a strong push, and I took my best exit at 1.69, with an average exit of 1.61. The volume was decent, and the tape showed buyers holding strong, which made it easier to stay with the trade until I hit my target. This one netted me $660, and it felt good to see the follow-through.
FEED was a similar story, entering at 2.15 after it pulled back to VWAP. This stock was also showing good support around the 1m9 at 2.10. It ran to 2.51 at my best exit, closing out with an average at 2.36 for a gain of $376. The buyers were persistent, pushing through resistance and keeping the momentum alive. The setup felt solid, and I capitalized on that.
Later in the day, I noticed META setting up for a washout long. I entered at 641.09, just as it was testing prior support levels. The entry was near several key moving averages, which added to my confidence. The stock rallied to 685.95 at its peak, and I exited with an average of 653.90, bringing in $641. The tape was a bit choppy initially, but once it found its footing, it pushed higher with strong bids holding up.
Overall, the market was focused on the healthcare sector today, with several names showing volatility and volume. The action in biotechnology stocks like CALC and META was particularly interesting given their rvols, and I noticed a bit of rotation into those names as the day progressed. Industrials like SLGB also had a moment, showing that there’s still some interest in freight and logistics.
What I did well: I executed my entries well on setups that had clear tape and levels.
What I did poorly: I could have been quicker to cut losses on the trades that didn’t work out.
Trading grade: B+ — Good execution on entries and exits, but need to tighten up on managing risk.
Tomorrow's another day to keep refining my approach.
Trade charts
Selected notable trades (by P&L) with time-of-day vs price (entry → exit).
META 16:03:53 – 16:08:55 — P&L $+640.50
FEED 11:09:03 – 11:10:04 — P&L $-225.85
FEED 11:00:44 – 11:08:15 — P&L $+375.75
CALC 10:49:28 – 10:49:58 — P&L $+660.18
SLGB 10:26:15 – 10:30:12 — P&L $+597.22