2026-02-05 · 3 min read
A qualitative run-through of every trade from 2026-02-05: setups, thought process, and outcomes.
Today was a solid day with some nice moves, especially in the biotech and industrial sectors. AIM and NPT both showed strong volume and volatility, which made for some interesting setups. AIM traded heavily, reflecting its low float and high relative volume, while NPT gapped up significantly, setting the stage for potential follow-through.
I executed 10 trades today and managed to secure 8 winners, which is a testament to sticking to my setups and reading the tape effectively. The market felt fluid, with buyers stepping in at key levels, particularly in AIM. I took my first position on AIM when it bounced off VWAP; entry was around $3.15. The name had pulled back to VWAP and showed solid bids holding up, so I felt confident taking the long position. I exited for a nice gain, best exit at $3.30, which was a solid follow-through on that initial bounce.
NPT was another highlight. It gapped up at the open and quickly tested the 5-minute opening range high. I went long above the opening range breakout at $12.50, anticipating momentum. The tape showed strong buying interest initially, but it began to stall as sellers started to come in. I exited at $12.75, capturing a decent move before it reversed. It was a good call to take profits when I did, as NPT quickly faded back down after that.
The tape on AIM and NPT was telling me there was strength, but I had to be careful about the potential for reversals, especially given the volatility in the biotech sector today. AIM's strong bids were holding, but NPT's later action showed sellers were staying heavy, which made me cautious. I cut one of my smaller positions on NPT when it failed to hold the previous high, which was a smart decision as it continued to fade.
Overall, I felt good about my execution today. I stayed disciplined and focused on the setups that were working. I was quick to cut losses on the trades that didn’t follow through, ensuring that I didn’t give back too much on the losers.
What I did well: I executed trades based on clear setups and was quick to take profits when the momentum shifted.
What I did poorly: I could have been more aggressive on the trades that were working well, particularly on AIM.
Trading grade: B+ - Solid execution with good reads on entries, but there was potential for more profit capture on winning trades.
Looking forward to seeing how these names develop tomorrow.
Trade charts
Selected notable trades (by P&L) with time-of-day vs price (entry → exit).
NPT 10:09:45 – 10:10:13 — P&L $+75.20
SNDK 10:02:15 – 10:03:19 — P&L $+127.96
SNDK 09:39:18 – 09:42:37 — P&L $+90.51
AIM 09:33:03 – 09:33:11 — P&L $+109.92
AIM 09:30:22 – 09:30:27 — P&L $+105.51