Daily Trading Report — 2026-01-28

2026-01-28 · 4 min read

A qualitative run-through of every trade from 2026-01-28: setups, thought process, and outcomes.

Running P&L for 2026-01-28

Day P&L: $+1722.16 | Total R: +5.05R

Caught a solid move on CALC early in the day that reminded me of the power of patience. I entered at 1.48, targeting a bounce off a sub VWAP trap. The tape was clean, and I was able to ride it up to 1.61 for a nice gain. This setup worked because the stock had a low float and a high relative volume, making it a prime candidate for a quick move. The action felt concentrated, and I was glad to capitalize on it.

Following that, I tried to scale into SLGB, which was a mixed bag. I started with a few entries around the 3.87 to 4.17 range. I was looking for a reclaim after it dipped below VWAP, but it didn’t hold. The first two attempts ended in small losses, but I was able to recover with a solid entry at 3.55 that ran nicely to 3.69. It’s interesting how the stock had a lot of back-and-forth action; the initial fades were frustrating, but the eventual recovery showed the potential for a squeeze.

Then there was FEED, which turned out to be a bit of a battleground. I made several attempts here, largely on sub VWAP traps. I caught a couple of good moves, but I also got caught in the chop. My best entry was at 2.31, riding it up to 2.36. But I had a few trades where I was in and out too quickly, and that cost me. The volume was decent, but the stock didn’t have the same momentum I expected after a few runs.

Later in the day, I shifted my focus to META. I had a notable win, entering at 641.09 and exiting at 653.90. It felt like a classic washout long, and the tape confirmed my read as it pushed through resistance. However, I then overtraded a few positions, shorting META when I should have been looking for long setups. I lost some ground on those trades, and it was a reminder to stick to my plan rather than chase the action.

I also took a couple of scalp trades on NAMM, which didn’t pan out. The entries were all around the 6.34–6.41 range, and while I had a small win, the losses overshadowed it. I was trying to force trades in a name that didn’t have the volatility I needed.

Overall, I executed 36 trades with a balanced win rate of 50%. My average win was decent, but the average loss was tighter, which is a good sign. The focus on quick trades was clear, but I also felt the need to be more selective.

What I did well: I was patient with my entries on CALC and SLGB; I took my time and waited for the right setups to materialize. I also managed to cut losses quickly when trades weren’t working, which helped limit damage.

What I did poorly: I overtraded on FEED and META, chasing moves that weren’t there and ignoring the tape at times. This led to unnecessary losses that could have been avoided with a bit more discipline.

Trading grade: B+. My entries were mostly clean, and I had some solid winners, but I let a few revenge trades dictate my decision-making, which cost me.

Looking ahead, I need to focus on maintaining discipline and not forcing trades. The markets are dynamic, and sticking to my setups will be key.