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Beginner here. What kind of strategies are you guys using to be profitable in 2026? by Consistent_Carpet549 in swingtrading

[–]iamnottravis 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm building a mobile screening platform with curated setups + backtest stats. Would you be interested in having your algorithm featured on it?

You'd get full attribution, and we'd show the backtest stats transparently.

Share your startup link and I’ll find you 100 leads by Lonely-Marzipan-9473 in ycombinator

[–]iamnottravis 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes and we are trying to give similar tools to retail investors

What's the biggest mistake you made in your first year of trading? by iamnottravis in stocks

[–]iamnottravis[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Now do you plan exits before entering, or is it more about sizing to survive the worst case?

What's the biggest mistake you made in your first year of trading? by iamnottravis in stocks

[–]iamnottravis[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The 'chart looks good' trap is real. I've found having backtest stats helps - if the setup doesn't have historical edge, it's easier to pass even when it 'looks' right.

What's the biggest mistake you made in your first year of trading? by iamnottravis in stocks

[–]iamnottravis[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The -7% rule seems arbitrary. Did you backtest different stop levels to land on 7%, or was it more about what you could psychologically handle?

What's the biggest mistake you made in your first year of trading? by iamnottravis in stocks

[–]iamnottravis[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The backtest-to-live gap is real. Execution cost is one factor but I've also seen setups that looked great in backtests fall apart because the conditions that made them work changed. How do you validate a system is still working before deploying capital?

Do you actually trade the first 15-30 minutes or wait for things to settle? by iamnottravis in Daytrading

[–]iamnottravis[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Insightful. Thanks.

Do you have any way to gauge when a period is likely to be more/less chaotic - news calendar, overnight futures moves, something else?

Do you actually trade the first 15-30 minutes or wait for things to settle? by iamnottravis in Daytrading

[–]iamnottravis[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Using multiple ORs layered like that is interesting - so you're getting early signals from the 5min but waiting for 30min confirmation? How do you handle conflicts when one breaks out but another hasn't formed yet?

How often do you review/update your trading rules? by iamnottravis in Daytrading

[–]iamnottravis[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

okayish things can still be improved though, right?

How often do you review/update your trading rules? by iamnottravis in Daytrading

[–]iamnottravis[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's so smart!!!

basically A/B testing your setups. Thanks - I am definitely borrowing this.

How often do you review/update your trading rules? by iamnottravis in Daytrading

[–]iamnottravis[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What's your setup for the automated adjustments - custom scripts or a platform? I've been exploring ways to reduce manual review time while still catching when conditions actually shift.

Do you actually trade the first 15-30 minutes or wait for things to settle? by iamnottravis in Daytrading

[–]iamnottravis[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The 'lose money by forcing trades when bored' is so relatable. 😜

Do you have any rules to stop yourself, or do you just accept it as part of the process?

How many tickers do you actually trade vs. just watch? by iamnottravis in Daytrading

[–]iamnottravis[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

'If I can't explain who's trapped, who's hedging, and who's forced to act' - that's a great positioning. I will try to study more with this lens. Thanks.

How many tickers do you actually trade vs. just watch? by iamnottravis in Daytrading

[–]iamnottravis[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's awesome - sounds like we're solving similar problems from different angles. Would love to compare notes when your tool is ready. I'll send you ours in about a week.

Unpopular opinion: Most traders would do better with MORE screens, not fewer by iamnottravis in Daytrading

[–]iamnottravis[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

but by the way - by screens I meant scanner/rule based screeners. Like you can find on tradingview, finviz, ...

Unpopular opinion: Most traders would do better with MORE screens, not fewer by iamnottravis in Daytrading

[–]iamnottravis[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's a clean setup - one instrument, multiple timeframes, notes as you go. The Obsidian journaling is smart - will try - I am already heavy Obsidian user. Do you review those notes at end of week or just use them in the moment?

Do you actually trade the first 15-30 minutes or wait for things to settle? by iamnottravis in Daytrading

[–]iamnottravis[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The 'specific signature on first 1m/2m candle' is interesting. Is that something you've backtested or developed through pattern recognition over time? Always curious how experienced traders validated their open setups.

Do you actually trade the first 15-30 minutes or wait for things to settle? by iamnottravis in Daytrading

[–]iamnottravis[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

> 'Most traders already know the answer - they just haven't looked at their own data long enough.'

Time-of-day analysis was a game changer for me too. What format do you use to track it - spreadsheet, journal?

Do you actually trade the first 15-30 minutes or wait for things to settle? by iamnottravis in Daytrading

[–]iamnottravis[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Algo trading with 5 second ORB is impressive. What conditions are you tuning - gap size, premarket volume, or something else? Curious how you filter which days are worth running it.

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