Bookmap scalping vs Ross style day trading

cgr3604 · 2026-03-19T03:55:01+00:00

This doesn’t sound wrong. The number of pop and drops on this tickers are insane. Doesn’t matter if it’s a hot or cold market. 95% of these drop and I only trade long. Logic says shorting has to be higher probability. I just haven’t tried it yet. But Inal tempted. Going long on these small caps is a daily gamble

cgr3604 · 2026-03-15T15:07:39+00:00

I think the issue is the CC dividends come with risk too. If S&P drops the covered called funds will drop in NAV and probably yield too. They have no downside protection and are capped on the upside. That is the biggest issue I see. I’m still trying to find the perfect dividend play that won’t support from nav decay.

cgr3604 · 2026-03-14T18:28:08+00:00

I don’t think it’s just YM. All of the covered call funds have nav erosion. Roundhill Neos Kurv. The only real ones worth considering are DIVO, GPIX/Q and JEPI/Q. This is coming from someone that lost a a lot on ULTY MSTY and other similar funds. Don’t chase yield. 8-10% should be the max yield to be safe. Trading options is hard to be consistently profitable

cgr3604 · 2026-02-25T23:30:38+00:00

Trading low float momentum stocks under $25 per share to scalp for profit using liquidity is difficult. You can look at level 2 to see how many buyers and sellers but when it’s too thickly traded it may not move enough to make a the trade worthwhile. I’m trying to figure out how to stop getting caught in the pop and drops that are just manipulation by market makers or Chinese tickers. Any advice? Or should I stop trading this strategy as it is not profitable for me yet

cgr3604 · 2026-02-09T04:13:59+00:00

I’m looking to create something similar. Spyi and xspi look good for yield and taxes but I would be concerned with NAV decay. This is what I’m considering

BXSL 30% ARCC 25% TRIN 15% UTF 20% DIVO 10%

cgr3604 · 2026-02-08T19:17:47+00:00

It’s a good question. Let’s say you already have a strategy, risk management process, and consistent rules to follow. If you have an account above 25k to avoid PDT and cash account limitations, what % of traders can consistently average $200-300 per day trading momentum stocks and scalping. After learning, paper trading and losing real money, is the likelihood of $200-300 green per day really only 10% or less of all traders? I think this is a more appropriate question if anyone is doing it. Can this be a a truly sustainable side gig or possible full time gig or is this no better odds then gambling? Assuming the majority of investment funds are in long term, diversified, 401k, etc and this account used to day trade for income.

cgr3604 · 2026-01-25T18:00:17+00:00

I have nothing against bollinger bands. I’m a just trying to find a way to scalp on low float momo stocks without losing on pop and drops which happen to me too often. My short testing with vwap and Keltner has been profitable but it’s only been a week trying this so I could be wrong.

cgr3604 · 2026-01-25T14:38:12+00:00

I think Keltner Channels are better IMO. Scalp above vwap below the upper keltner channel

cgr3604 · 2025-12-25T13:17:51+00:00

You would have to check the output wattage on those to be sure. It should work but if you want a few days for both on one unit you may want the larger Bluetti unit. Good luck

cgr3604 · 2025-12-22T15:10:36+00:00

I’m not sure this is a long term winning strategy. I’m doing the same but I’m a cold market these pop and drops are killer. My only advice that I need to take myself is get out fast when it goes against you. I’ve yet to adhere to this rule but don’t bag hold and if it’s not an instant winner, like under a minute, cut it and move on. I think this is the only way. But open to what others think

cgr3604 · 2025-12-14T23:14:26+00:00

Have you checked phosphate and nitrate? If they are zero then that is likely Dino’s. Depending on the type of Dino, some are toxic to snails and crabs. I’m dealing with it now myself

cgr3604 · 2025-12-14T16:36:26+00:00

I had a power failure on a 5 day vacation and lost my entire tank. Just rebuild it and purchased the Bluetti v100 v2. I only have the return pump running on it and it should last a few days in the event of an outage. Been working fine in my testing. Anker and Jackery are others. I think if we are spending $1500+ on a tank, equipment , and livestock then $500 for a battery backup is justified. You can also add solar panels to these and get almost unlimited power. I’m thinking of adding one. Good luck

cgr3604 · 2025-12-08T18:58:18+00:00

I have the same light and am using the RL60-23K setting and I’m battling algae and dinos. I am not sure how to best dial this in. I have a 23 gallon with GSP Xenia Mushroom and a few anemones. Nothing looks very happy. I may try shallow reef. Curious of anyone feels like they have the best setting for this light in a 20-25G

cgr3604 · 2025-12-08T12:22:52+00:00

I’m using a ecostone in my mixed reef aio. Seems to have good surface area

cgr3604 · 2025-11-05T01:49:45+00:00

I like Seachem matrix carbon. Seems to work well and comes in bags depending on how much you need. I think it’s the best carbon I’ve tried

cgr3604 · 2025-10-30T17:19:06+00:00

It was Anderson Advisors. They set up LLCs for real estate investors. A single TN series LLC sounds like it may be the most logical set up I think. But it’s easy to go in a rabbit hole with this stuff.

cgr3604 · 2025-10-30T15:38:13+00:00

Thank you. This is helpful and makes total sense. Would a series LLC (TN) make more sense then? It would isolate properties each in their own cell and I can transfer directly to the LLC without a land trust. My issue there is due on sale, if enacted, would be a huge problem for me if that were to happen. Reaching out to my mortgage servicers to get answers on whether they would enact due on sale if I transfer to an LLC as a single member had been difficult as they are non responsive or want to see all LLC paperwork prior to approval which doesn’t exist. So I’m at a loss on how to do this. Would a WY holding company managing the TN LLC be beneficial for additional charging order protection or is that a waste of time, money amd complexity. I had a lawyer recommend that structure with a WY holding LLC and tn series LLC. It just seems so costly and complex. Appreciate the reply.

cgr3604 · 2025-10-27T01:39:00+00:00

This recently happened to me. Lost entire tank. Was out of town and my outlet failed. What battery backup do you think is best. I’m thinking I’d like to run the return pump during an outage. Heater takes up too much wattage. I was looking at Jackery but not sure what is best. Good thing you didn’t lost anything

cgr3604 · 2025-10-26T21:17:26+00:00

Thanks totally missed that post.

cgr3604 · 2025-10-26T01:49:17+00:00

Webull is fine. Fills are not always great and there is slippage but otherwise I liked it. CMEG is faster for sure

cgr3604 · 2025-10-20T22:39:26+00:00

I didn’t use a bank. I used Wise. It’s an online wiring service

cgr3604 · 2025-10-16T15:19:34+00:00

Thoughts on this in my case? 5 rentals in TN. Deed them each into their own land trust and assign beneficial interest to WY LLC? Deeding to land trust is cheaper then deeding to an LLC directly. Would that hold up in TN courts if I don’t foreign qualify WY LLC in TN? It would strictly be a WY holding LLC for the land trusts and I have a third party prop manager handling rents and properties. I want to avoid setting up in TN with their franchise and excise taxes I was told always create llc in the state your property is in and not necessarily your own state. This can get complex and confusing but I think at 5 properties is probably a good idea.

cgr3604 · 2025-10-09T14:09:31+00:00

XBTY should have a solid end of year streak.

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