2026-02-27 · 3 min read
A qualitative run-through of every trade from 2026-02-27: setups, thought process, and outcomes.
XWEL was the standout trade of the day. I entered at 1.94 on a sub VWAP trap setup, looking to catch a bounce after it pulled back below VWAP. The tape showed strong bids holding up, and as it reclaimed the level, I felt it had the potential to run. The stock pushed up to 2.17 at one point, and I exited with an average exit of 2.08 for a solid profit of $980. It was a clean move, and the follow-through was nice to see, especially given the health of the buyers at that point.
Next up was ONMD, and this trade was a tough lesson. I entered at 1.11, thinking it might reclaim after a brief fade below VWAP. However, the stock didn’t show the strength I anticipated; it struggled to hold above the 1.05 level and quickly faded back. My exit was at 1.05, resulting in a loss of $301. The tape was heavy, with sellers aggressive at that level, making it clear that this wasn’t the right setup.
After that, I jumped into BATL at 5.78 on a 5-min opening range breakout. The entry was extended above key levels, but the stock caught momentum and pushed up quickly. I was able to exit at 5.97 for my best exit and averaged out at 5.88, netting a profit of $391. The buyers showed strength, and the breakout held well, giving me confidence in the trade.
Looking at the broader market context, healthcare stocks like ONMD and ENSC were heavily in focus today, with ENSC showing notable volatility and a significant gap up. XWEL, with its smaller float and strong relative volume, also caught my eye early on; that sector's activity was evident throughout the morning. Energy names like BATL were less prominent but still had their moments, especially with the ongoing shifts in oil prices.
The day overall felt choppy, with a lot of rotation happening across sectors. Despite the struggles with a few trades, I managed to navigate some solid setups. The win rate was lower than I’d like, but I was able to capitalize when the tape showed strength and the setups aligned.
What I did well: I executed the XWEL trade effectively and recognized the breakout on BATL.
What I did poorly: I misread ONMD's potential and entered without enough confirmation on the tape.
Trading grade: B — Solid execution on the winners, but need to improve on reading the tape for the losers.
Tomorrow is another chance to refine those reads and find the right setups.
Trade charts
Selected notable trades (by P&L) with time-of-day vs price (entry → exit).
ONMD 10:44:19 – 10:44:39 — P&L $-151.00
ONMD 10:27:28 – 10:28:04 — P&L $-250.99
BATL 09:42:17 – 09:43:53 — P&L $+390.66
ONMD 09:40:08 – 09:40:45 — P&L $-301.00
XWEL 09:36:22 – 09:38:53 — P&L $+979.93