Daily Trading Report — 2026-02-12

2026-02-12 · 4 min read

A qualitative run-through of every trade from 2026-02-12: setups, thought process, and outcomes.

Running P&L for 2026-02-12

Day P&L: $+940.18 | Total R: +2.51R

CHOW was the name of the day, and it set the tone for my trading. I kicked off with a long position at 0.889, riding the sub VWAP trap as it pulled back below VWAP and then reclaimed it. The tape showed solid buying interest, and I managed to exit at 0.947 for a nice gain of about 0.77R. The early action felt right, but the momentum quickly shifted, and I let the next trade on CHOW slip through my fingers. I took the 5-min opening range breakout at 0.965, but the stock faded right after my entry, and I got stopped out for a loss of 0.41R. It’s a classic case of chasing momentum without confirming the strength.

After that, I tried to play the sub VWAP trap again on CHOW. I had a couple of small wins and losses, but the key moment was when I re-entered at 0.946 and saw it run to 0.993. That was my best trade of the day, netting me nearly 2R. The tape showed a lot of buying pressure, and I was able to ride that wave effectively. However, I got a bit greedy and tried to catch the top again, entering at 1.27, only to see it drop hard. I was too focused on the potential rather than the price action, which cost me.

Mid-morning was where things got messy. I kept trying to catch the washout long on CHOW without waiting for the right setup. I took a couple of stabs but ended up with losses instead. The stock was choppy, and I should have recognized that the momentum had shifted. The tape was telling me that buyers were hesitant, but I didn’t listen. I also took a few trades on HXHX during this time, but they were hit-or-miss. The float was low, and the rvol was high, which usually means volatility, but I let the noise affect my decision-making.

SLV was another name that caught my attention. I tried a few scalp trades, but the ETF was in a clear downtrend. I managed a small win but then gave it back on a few trades that turned against me. I should have respected the trend and not forced trades when the setup wasn’t there. I was trying to catch a reversal that just wasn’t happening.

As the day wore on, I found myself trading more out of frustration. I entered HXHX late in the day, playing a bull flag that didn’t materialize. I ended up with a few small losses that added up. The volume wasn’t there, and I could feel the momentum slipping away. I should have cut my losses sooner instead of trying to make back what I had lost earlier.

What I did well: I executed a couple of solid trades on CHOW, particularly the big win where I caught that run. I recognized the sub VWAP traps and played them well initially. I also managed to cut my losses on a few trades before they got too large.

What I did poorly: I overtraded, especially in the mid-morning slump. I should have taken a step back and reassessed instead of forcing trades. I let the frustration of losses lead to more aggressive entries that were not justified by the tape.

Trading grade: B+. I had some solid entries, especially on CHOW, but I gave back too much on revenge trading and didn’t respect the tape when it turned against me.

Moving forward, I need to focus on quality over quantity. The action will always be there; I just need to be patient and wait for setups that align with what the market is telling me.