2026-02-13 · 4 min read
A qualitative run-through of every trade from 2026-02-13: setups, thought process, and outcomes.
MLEC was the focus of my morning, and I started with a long setup after spotting what looked like a bull flag. My first entry was at 12.41. Unfortunately, it didn't hold, and I exited at 11.07, taking a loss of $1,056. The stock opened strong but quickly faded; it was a classic case of buyers not showing the strength I expected. The 1m9 was at 11.45, which felt extended, and despite the initial push, sellers were aggressive throughout that first 15-minute window.
Next, I tried to catch a bounce with another long on MLEC at 10.89, aiming for a sub VWAP trap. The entry was near the 1m9 at 10.76, but it didn't hold up either. I exited quickly at 10.65 for a loss of $357. The tape showed that the bids were weakening, and I should have recognized that the momentum wasn’t there.
I shifted gears with NCI, entering at 2.93 on another sub VWAP trap. This time, the setup worked in my favor; I got out at 3.07 for a gain of $344. The stock had gapped down and was showing some life. Bids were holding up, and I saw enough strength to make a decent profit. It was a nice contrast to my earlier trades.
I returned to MLEC for a washout long at 8.99. This one finally hit, and I exited at 9.20 for a gain of $426. After the sharp drop, the stock bounced nicely, and I was able to ride that momentum. The buyers were stepping in, and the tape showed a clear reversal, which felt good after the earlier losses.
As mid-morning rolled in, I took another stab at NCI, entering at 3.22. This trade worked out well; I exited at 3.32 for a $477 gain. The stock was showing strong bids, and I capitalized on the sub VWAP trap effectively. It was nice to see the follow-through on this one.
I went back to MLEC for a sub VWAP trap at 10.38, but it didn’t pan out. I exited at 10.12, taking a hit of $527. The 1m9 was extended above, and it became clear that sellers were heavy. I should have been more cautious given the earlier price action.
Another attempt on MLEC as a washout long at 9.82 also failed. I exited at 9.54 for a $502 loss. The stock just couldn’t find support, and it was tough to hold that position as sellers were aggressive again. I had entered near key levels, but the lack of buying interest was evident.
Finally, I tried one more long on MLEC at 10.30, but it dropped, and I exited at 9.81 for a loss of $508. This was another sub VWAP trap that failed to reclaim the VWAP level. The tape showed that sellers were relentless, and it was clear I wasn’t reading the market correctly.
What I did well: I identified good setups, particularly with NCI, which helped me recover some losses.
What I did poorly: I mismanaged my trades on MLEC, failing to recognize the strength of sellers.
Trading grade: C — I had a couple of solid setups but let the losing trades compound.
Tomorrow’s another day to refine my execution.
Trade charts
Selected notable trades (by P&L) with time-of-day vs price (entry → exit).
MLEC 11:02:16 – 11:07:17 — P&L $-508.50
MLEC 10:49:17 – 10:50:53 — P&L $-502.20
MLEC 10:41:42 – 10:41:55 — P&L $-527.30
NCI 10:05:05 – 10:05:37 — P&L $+476.57
MLEC 09:11:39 – 09:16:00 — P&L $-1056.07