Trade Review: AEP

Cut the Loss. Protect the Account.

Setup

Mark Minervini’s Trend Template Screener

Entry

$135.58 on July 13

Stop

Below the technical support level

Result

Sold 100% of shares at $130.67 on July 20 after the stop was triggered

Percentage Realized Loss

3.62%

Position Status

Closed

Lesson

Honor the stop when the setup fails. Small losses protect your capital and keep you ready for the next trade.