Lecture Notes: Trading Examples and Analysis

E-mini S&P March Delivery Contract for 2022
- Date: Wednesday, January 26th
- Key Points:
  - Identify the low and high points on the chart.
  - Draw Fibonacci (Fib) from low to high to find the equilibrium price point (50% level).
  - Wait for market breakdown below the old high and check for a fair value gap.
  - Identify market structure shifts and their implications for trading.
  - Example of shorting and covering in hypothetical trades with specific price targets.
  - Importance of logging trades in the study journal.
  - Evaluate trade setups in hindsight to identify recurring patterns.
E-mini Nasdaq Futures for Thursday, January 27th 2022
- Timeframe: 5-minute chart
- Key Points:
  - Start analysis on a 5-minute chart and identify the high and low points.
  - Look for relative equal highs as potential objectives.
  - Criteria for a valid trade setup (market structure shift and fair value gaps).
  - Example trade: Sell after a market structure shift on an intraday basis with specific price targets.
  - Importance of waiting for the right setup rather than forcing a trade.

Annotate Charts: Use personal charts to go through examples and note important factors.
Timing: Pay attention to how long it takes from market structure shifts to fair value gaps and from entry to target.
Study Journal: Log all trade examples and insights in a study journal to track progress and identify patterns.
Weekend Practice: Use weekends to review more data and gather additional examples for study.
Iterative Learning: Compare setups in hindsight to train the eye to recognize patterns and setups.

Enjoy your weekend and be safe!

Trading Examples and Analysis Lecture