Trade Review: AAPL
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.