2026-08-14 US Trading Journal — Maine
Key takeaways
- 210 closed trades, win rate 54.8%, expectancy +0.58% per trade.
- Profit factor 1.95 · avg win +2.16% vs avg loss -1.35% (R:R 1.60).
- Best +13.41% / worst -4.61% — every closed trade counted, losses included.
Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Closed trades | 210 (115W / 95L) |
| Win rate | 54.8% |
| Expectancy / trade | +0.58% |
| Profit factor | 1.95 |
| Avg win / avg loss | +2.16% / -1.35% |
| Best / worst | +13.41% / -4.61% |
Recap
The session saw a high volume of closed trades, totaling 210 executions. The overall performance metrics indicate a positive expectancy of +0.58% per trade and a profit factor of 1.95. The average winning trade realized a gain of 2.16%, which was more than double the average loss of -1.35%. Notable positive outcomes included significant gains in HPE (+13.41%), SNDK (+13.10%), and WDC (+8.83%), suggesting successful captures of momentum in specific hardware and component names. 
Observations from Outcomes
The dispersion in outcomes was notable, with the best single outcome at +13.41% contrasted by the worst loss of -4.61%. Reviewing the losing trades, particularly those involving COHR, EXE, and TRMB, suggests that while the average loss was contained, the magnitude of the drawdowns relative to the average win size warrants attention. 
Lessons from Underperformance
The trades that resulted in losses highlighted instances where initial directional conviction proved insufficient against underlying market resistance or mean reversion. Specifically, the losses suggest that while capturing large wins is achievable, the risk profile associated with the initial thesis for those specific names was not fully mitigated by the observed exit points. 
For Next Time
The data confirms the positive skew derived from the higher average win size relative to the average loss size. The execution volume suggests a robust testing environment for pattern recognition across various sectors. 
Notable trades (top 5 wins · top 5 losses)
| Result | Symbol | Buy | Sell | P&L | Held | Entry → Exit (KST) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| win | Hewlett Packard Enterprise Comp(HPE) | 54.75 | 62.09 | +13.41% | 46.4h | 08-12 01:30 → 08-13 23:55 |
| win | Sandisk Corporation(SNDK) | 1,351 | 1,528 | +13.10% | 20.4h | 08-13 04:05 → 08-14 00:30 |
| win | Western Digital Corporation(WDC) | 457.50 | 497.90 | +8.83% | 21.9h | 08-13 02:35 → 08-14 00:30 |
| win | GoDaddy Inc.(GDDY) | 92.33 | 100.10 | +8.42% | 4.9h | 08-14 00:05 → 08-14 05:00 |
| win | HP Inc.(HPQ) | 28.47 | 30.29 | +6.39% | 25.1h | 08-12 23:25 → 08-14 00:30 |
| loss | Coherent Corp.(COHR) | 360.00 | 343.40 | -4.61% | 19.8h | 08-13 04:15 → 08-14 00:00 |
| loss | Expand Energy Corporation(EXE) | 98.82 | 94.55 | -4.32% | 46.5h | 08-12 01:30 → 08-14 00:00 |
| loss | Trimble Inc.(TRMB) | 57.37 | 55.10 | -3.96% | 44.3h | 08-12 04:10 → 08-14 00:30 |
| loss | Lumentum Holdings Inc.(LITE) | 931.60 | 897.30 | -3.68% | 23.1h | 08-13 04:40 → 08-14 03:45 |
| loss | Freeport-McMoRan, Inc.(FCX) | 69.58 | 67.03 | -3.66% | 51.8h | 08-11 23:25 → 08-14 03:10 |
Full data — all 210 closed trades: CSV download · or query live via OneQAZ MCP.
Related
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As of 2026-08-14 (KST).
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