Daily Trading Report — 2026-02-05

2026-02-05 · 4 min read

A qualitative run-through of every trade from 2026-02-05: setups, thought process, and outcomes.

Running P&L for 2026-02-05

Day P&L: $+544.86 | Total R: +1.35R

AIM showed some real volatility right out of the gate, and I capitalized on that with my first few trades. Jumping in on the sub VWAP trap was the right call. My first entry at 1.6686 came just minutes after the open, and I was able to ride it up to 1.6899 for a solid gain of $105.51. The tape was alive, and volume was strong—this name has a low float of just over 3 million shares, which always adds that extra push when momentum kicks in.

I followed up with another entry around 1.7092 and exited at 1.7213, netting another $48.21. The price was holding up well, and I felt good about this one. AIM’s rvol was off the charts at 710.46, which screamed volatility and opportunity. However, I got a bit too confident in the sub VWAP trap, and my next two trades around 1.785 were less fortunate. I took a couple of small losses when the stock failed to reclaim the VWAP, losing $16.99 and $21.26, respectively. The first loss was a quick move down, and I didn’t cut it fast enough; the second was a similar situation. I should have recognized that the momentum had shifted.

Switching gears, I turned to SNDK, which was also seeing a lot of action. My first scalp entry at 590 was barely a blip on the radar, just a $4 gain, but I quickly adjusted my strategy. I got back in short at 598.91 after seeing some weakness, and that trade paid off with a $90.51 win as the stock fell to 595.90. The tape was showing clear signs of a rejection, and I was able to read the price action well. I followed that with another scalp short at 611.29, but it wasn’t as effective, yielding just $21.80.

After a bit of chop, I flipped to the long side at 587.43, riding it up to 589.99 for a $127.96 gain. That trade felt good; I was able to catch a quick bounce and take advantage of the momentum. Finally, I wrapped up the day with NPT after it gapped up over 25%. I got in at 7.578 and exited at 7.703 for a tidy $75.20 profit. The action in NPT was driven by strong interest and a relatively low float of 3.62 million shares.

Reflecting on the day, I was pleased with my overall win rate of 80% and a solid P&L of $544.86. I made ten trades, winning eight, which shows that my reads were mostly on point. However, the two losses were a reminder to stay disciplined and not get too carried away in the moment.

What I did well: I was patient with my entries and took advantage of high-probability setups, especially in AIM and SNDK. My decision to pivot quickly from short to long in SNDK was also a strong move.

What I did poorly: I didn’t cut my losses quickly enough on those AIM trades, which cost me some profits. I also over-traded in a few spots, trying to force the action instead of waiting for clearer setups.

Trading grade: B+. My entries were mostly clean, and I managed my winners well, but I need to tighten up my risk management to avoid unnecessary losses.

Going into tomorrow, I’ll focus on sticking to my setups and not letting the excitement of the market push me into trades that aren’t clear. Keeping it simple is key.