2026-03-27 · 3 min read
A qualitative run-through of every trade from 2026-03-27: setups, thought process, and outcomes.
Schedule note (through 4/1): I'm writing from Japan. The US market opens around 10:30pm local, so I mostly trade premarket and roughly the first hour of the regular session before wrapping up — I generally miss whatever develops later in the day.
Today kicked off with ARTL showing strong momentum right at the open. I entered at 7.57, and it quickly pushed to 7.86. I sold at the highs because I saw buyers getting exhausted. It then moved into a halt up.
Next, I jumped into EEIQ at 7.98 because I thought it was about to break 8 and halt up. I was wrong. First prints out were 7.66, but most of my exit came much lower around 7.25 with fills near 7.01, and that made it my worst trade of the day.
I went back to ARTL at 8.80 and saw a solid move to 10.43. I sold into strength at the high because taking profit was the right idea there. It then moved into a halt up.
I then tried another entry on ARTL at 10.21 but had to exit at 9.83. The selling pressure was evident, and I couldn't hold through the pullback. It was a reasonable cut, especially considering I had a strong win earlier.
After that, I entered ARTL at 9.95, but it couldn't find support and rolled over. First prints out were higher, but most of the exit came lower around 9.76, so that was a meaningful red trade.
Later in the morning, I went back to ARTL at 12.27 and sold into strength at 13.35. This one worked out well as it pushed higher and showed follow through. Finally, I took another entry on ARTL at 12.62, and it ran to 14.82. I sold into extension, locking in gains as the stock was clearly in a strong upward move.
Overall, it was a mixed bag with more trades on ARTL than anything else. The action was heavy, and I was able to capitalize on that volatility.
What I did well:
I executed well on ARTL, capturing multiple wins and locking in profits when the momentum was strong.
What I did poorly:
Trading grade: B+ — Good reads on momentum but had a couple of missteps on timing and exits.
Week in review:
What I traded this week
This week saw a focus on ARTL and EEIQ, with healthcare and education sectors being active. There were several opportunities, especially in the biotech space, which provided good volatility.
What worked
I was able to capitalize on momentum in ARTL, executing trades effectively when the stock showed clear signs of strength. My exits were timely, especially on the larger moves.
What went poorly / what I'll tighten
I need to work on cutting losses sooner when I see signs of weakness, as I held onto a couple of positions longer than I should have. Being quicker to exit on fading momentum will help improve my overall performance.
Have a great weekend!