2026-09-02 US Trading Journal — Maine
Key takeaways
- 237 closed trades, win rate 22.4%, expectancy -1.33% per trade.
- Profit factor 0.25 · avg win +2.04% vs avg loss -2.30% (R:R 0.89).
- Best +8.29% / worst -6.51% — every closed trade counted, losses included.
Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Closed trades | 237 (53W / 184L) |
| Win rate | 22.4% |
| Expectancy / trade | -1.33% |
| Profit factor | 0.25 |
| Avg win / avg loss | +2.04% / -2.30% |
| Best / worst | +8.29% / -6.51% |
Recap
The day’s closed activity showed a mixed performance profile. Out of the 237 trades concluded, the win rate settled at 22.4%. The average realized profit was positive at +2.04% per winning trade, contrasting with an average loss of -2.30% on losing trades. The overall expectancy for the closed trades was negative at -1.33% per trade. Notable positive outcomes included gains in EIX (+8.29%) and SNDK (+6.15%), while significant detractors were observed in AXON (-6.51%) and INTC (-6.28%). 
Observations
The disparity between the average win size and the average loss size suggests that the magnitude of losses is currently outweighing the gains realized. The profit factor of 0.25 indicates that the total gross profit generated was less than a quarter of the total gross loss incurred across the closed set. The range of outcomes, from the best gain of +8.29% to the worst loss of -6.51%, suggests considerable volatility was absorbed during the trading period. 
Lessons from Outcomes
The losses incurred on names like AXON and INTC, which represented some of the largest single-day drawdowns, highlight the sensitivity of certain sectors to broader index weakness. These negative results underscore that even when specific names show strong relative performance, the overall market environment can dictate the net outcome. The negative expectancy across the board suggests that the aggregate directional bias was not favorable. 
(This research note reflects paper-trading analysis 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 | Edison International(EIX) | 54.03 | 58.51 | +8.29% | 28.3h | 08-31 23:45 → 09-02 04:05 |
| win | Sandisk Corporation(SNDK) | 1,496 | 1,588 | +6.15% | 23.7h | 09-01 01:40 → 09-02 01:20 |
| win | Moderna, Inc.(MRNA) | 136.80 | 144.40 | +5.56% | 19.6h | 09-01 04:25 → 09-02 00:00 |
| win | Dollar General Corporation(DG) | 123.40 | 129.90 | +5.27% | 97.1h | 08-28 22:45 → 09-01 23:50 |
| win | Howmet Aerospace Inc.(HWM) | 241.50 | 252.80 | +4.68% | 22.4h | 09-01 01:25 → 09-01 23:50 |
| loss | Axon Enterprise, Inc.(AXON) | 579.20 | 541.50 | -6.51% | 23.4h | 08-31 23:25 → 09-01 22:50 |
| loss | Intel Corporation(INTC) | 91.59 | 85.84 | -6.28% | 118.4h | 08-28 00:25 → 09-01 22:50 |
| loss | Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.(AMD) | 478.10 | 453.60 | -5.12% | 119.2h | 08-27 23:40 → 09-01 22:50 |
| loss | Microchip Technology Incorporat(MCHP) | 74.79 | 71.32 | -4.64% | 115.8h | 08-28 03:00 → 09-01 22:50 |
| loss | Applied Materials, Inc.(AMAT) | 463.20 | 441.90 | -4.60% | 93.2h | 08-29 01:40 → 09-01 22:50 |
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As of 2026-09-02 (KST).
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