2026-08-05 US Trading Journal — Maine
Key takeaways
- 256 closed trades, win rate 48.4%, expectancy +0.80% per trade.
- Profit factor 2.20 · avg win +3.04% vs avg loss -1.30% (R:R 2.34).
- Best +25.81% / worst -12.20% — every closed trade counted, losses included.
Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Closed trades | 256 (124W / 132L) |
| Win rate | 48.4% |
| Expectancy / trade | +0.80% |
| Profit factor | 2.20 |
| Avg win / avg loss | +3.04% / -1.30% |
| Best / worst | +25.81% / -12.20% |
Recap
The day’s closed trading activity showed a positive expectancy of +0.80% per trade, supported by a profit factor of 2.20. The win rate settled at 48.4%, indicating that the average winning trade (+3.04%) more than offset the average losing trade (-1.30%). The notable gains, such as the performance seen in PLTR and ZBRA, provided some genuine lift to the overall metrics 
. Conversely, the losses recorded, particularly the -12.20% on FIS, highlight the sharp downside potential when certain sectors underperform.
Lessons from the Outcomes
The trades that concluded at a loss, such as those involving FIS and GWW, underscored the importance of relative strength confirmation. These instances suggest that when a sector experiences a pronounced downward move, the initial conviction on the trade setup can be insufficient to withstand the momentum shift. It is clear that the magnitude of the drawdowns, while manageable in aggregate, requires a more nuanced view of underlying market structure rather than just directional bias.
Observations
The positive outcomes, exemplified by the significant gains in PLTR and IT, suggest that when conviction aligns with sector rotation themes, the potential for outsized returns remains present. The spread between the best outcome (+25.81%) and the worst outcome (-12.20%) remains quite wide, confirming the inherent volatility profile observed across the US equity landscape 
.
This research note reflects a paper-trading simulation and does not constitute investment advice.
Notable trades (top 5 wins · top 5 losses)
| Result | Symbol | Buy | Sell | P&L | Held | Entry → Exit (KST) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| win | Palantir Technologies Inc.(PLTR) | 124.00 | 156.00 | +25.81% | 166.8h | 07-29 00:50 → 08-04 23:35 |
| win | Zebra Technologies Corporation(ZBRA) | 293.30 | 353.10 | +20.39% | 22.8h | 08-03 23:45 → 08-04 22:35 |
| win | Gartner, Inc.(IT) | 152.90 | 172.50 | +12.82% | 115.8h | 07-31 03:45 → 08-04 23:35 |
| win | Palo Alto Networks, Inc.(PANW) | 326.60 | 362.10 | +10.87% | 94.2h | 08-01 01:25 → 08-04 23:35 |
| win | Leidos Holdings, Inc.(LDOS) | 117.40 | 129.20 | +10.05% | 22.4h | 08-04 00:10 → 08-04 22:35 |
| loss | Fidelity National Information S(FIS) | 45.24 | 39.72 | -12.20% | 95.0h | 07-31 23:35 → 08-04 22:35 |
| loss | W.W. Grainger, Inc.(GWW) | 1,386 | 1,282 | -7.50% | 22.8h | 08-03 23:45 → 08-04 22:35 |
| loss | Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc.(CMG) | 37.25 | 34.78 | -6.63% | 2.3h | 08-05 00:10 → 08-05 02:30 |
| loss | Rockwell Automation, Inc.(ROK) | 473.60 | 442.90 | -6.48% | 19.9h | 08-04 02:40 → 08-04 22:35 |
| loss | McKesson Corporation(MCK) | 868.40 | 820.70 | -5.49% | 114.6h | 07-31 04:00 → 08-04 22:35 |
Full data — all 256 closed trades: CSV download · or query live via OneQAZ MCP.
Related
- All-time track record: /track-record/all-time/
As of 2026-08-05 (KST).
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