Hey everyone, Ross Cameron here!
Today’s trading session was a little different than usual. I wasn’t home with my full setup, but trading from an airport lounge worked out pretty well. Even with a limited time window, I managed to pull in $5,322.52 in just 34 minutes. So let’s break down how it all happened.
Trading from the Airport
Yep, it turns out you can day trade from just about anywhere as long as you’ve got a stable internet connection. I was in the Delta Lounge at JFK Airport in New York before my flight to Mexico. With time running short, I sat down around 7:00 AM and traded until my flight was boarding at 7:45 AM.
I finished my 34 minutes of trading up just over $5,300 (results not typical). Not bad for a quick session before hopping on a plane!
The Technical Setup
I hadn’t used my laptop for trading since a trip back in August, and it showed. When I fired it up this morning, I realized my clock was out of sync by about 30 seconds. While 30 seconds might not sound like a big deal, in the world of day trading, it can mean the difference between catching a breakout or missing the move entirely.
Making sure your trading clock is synced down to the second is crucial. Even with this small hiccup, I was still able to recover and make some quick trades.
Float Size and No News?
The first stock on my radar was SGBX. I’d traded it before, and when I saw it had moved, I was somewhat intrigued by its small float—just 1.4 million shares. But there wasn’t any fresh news behind SGBX, which made me hesitate at first.
Stocks without news aren’t necessarily out of the game. I’ve seen stocks with no news make big moves before, so I didn’t dismiss it entirely. I watched the pre-market chart and almost jumped in at around $2.10. But, thanks to my out-of-sync clock, I missed the window, and it only went up about 10 cents before pulling back. Not a huge missed opportunity, but it could’ve easily been a $200-$300 trade.
A Second Chance for Profit
After missing the SGBX trade, I shifted my focus to MNPR. This stock had surged over 800% the day before, going from $2 to $34. I saw it had the potential for another move.
I waited for MNPR to break over the VWAP (Volume Weighted Average Price) and got in with 250 shares. It moved up about $2 a share, and I locked in $1,651 in profit. I was hoping it would move even higher, but I wasn’t going to complain about that solid gain.
Getting in Fast and Managing Risk
XPON was another stock that came up on the scanner. It’s a lower float stock with just 330,000 shares, which means any small uptick in volume could really move it.
It popped up to $4.50, and I jumped in, but it immediately pulled back, and I ended up taking a $60 loss. But I didn’t stop there. I saw it creating a micro pullback on the 10-second chart, so I re-entered for the break of $4.55. My patience paid off as it moved all the way up to $5.30. After several quick buys and sells, I finished with $3,600 of profit on XPON.
Missing the Action on UPXI
Trading was winding down for me as my flight time approached, but the market wasn’t done. By the time I boarded, UPXI made a huge move. It jumped from $3 to $8.50 after a piece of news about stock manipulation hit the wires.
I missed it entirely because I was already packed up and getting on the plane. I probably would’ve done well on it, but that’s part of trading—you can’t catch them all. Hindsight always makes it seem like the trade would’ve been a sure thing, but there’s no way to know for sure. I’m sure traders who jumped in too late probably ended up getting stuck.
Wrapping Up the Week
This week has been phenomenal. I made $20,000 on Monday, another $20,000 on Tuesday, $6,000 on Wednesday, $20,000 on Thursday, and $5,000 today. That brings me to $70,000 for the week and over $300,000 for the month of October (results not typical).
I’ve got to say, this is shaping up to be my best month of the year so far! I’m finishing off this week full of momentum and heading into next week with optimism, even though I’ll be trading from Mexico.
Looking Ahead
Momentum doesn’t seem to be slowing down. Big moves like MNPR and UPXI tell me that the market is still ripe for quick gains. I’ll be paying attention to the same factors next week, looking for low-float stocks that have the potential to make big breakouts.
Monday morning, I’ll be doing the same thing: scanning stocks for the right setups, keeping an eye out for those massive moves that can really make a trading day exciting.
Preparation, Momentum, and No FOMO
The key this week has been preparation and discipline. Even though I didn’t get in on every big move, like UPXI, and felt a little FOMO, I know it’s part of the game. Not every trade is guaranteed. The important thing is staying prepared for the next opportunity.
Next week, I’ll continue to watch for similar setups and keep focusing on stocks that meet the criteria from my Five Pillars of Stock Selection.
Wrapping It Up
Lastly, remember that day trading is risky. Just because I made $5k in half an hour doesn’t mean that’s typical. Most traders lose money, so be sure to manage your risk and take it slow when you’re just getting started. Never put money on the line until you’ve proven success in a simulator.
If you want more insight into how I pick stocks and make these trades, check out the links for my free trading class and Five Pillars of Stock Selection PDF. As always, do your homework, practice risk management, and trade smart. See you all Monday morning!
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Disclaimer: The results shared are based on my personal trading experiences and are not typical. Trading involves significant risk, and past performance is not indicative of future results. Always practice in a simulator before trading with real money.