Trade Review: AAPL

Share

Stopped Out. Position Closed.

Setup

Gut

Entry

Entry at $309.43 on May 26.

Initial Stop

$304.05

Target

Not recorded.

Result

The position was closed at $304.05 on July 31 after the stop was triggered.

Average Exit

$304.05

Percentage Realized Loss

1.74%

Position Status

Closed.

Lesson

The bigger mistake came before the stop. I should have exited the position yesterday, ahead of the earnings call, rather than carry an uncertain setup through a major catalyst.

The stop still did its job. It contained the loss and protected capital.