Welcome to Channellines!

Channel lines started as a pure technical analysis site based off traditional technical analysis of trendlines and their paired parallels. All technical analysis patterns and principals are based off channels (inclining and declining trading ranges) and their interaction with other channels of different slope or time frame.

I took it one step further. The "why" behind technical analysis! Why does it work, why does it not work? Is there a better way to play the markets and be more consistantly correct and profitable? There sure is. All based off the principal of providing liquidity, or taking the "other" side of the trade.

This site is now taking a different direction, we (my trading partner(s)) and I, are using this site more as a trading journal. We will list our positions, in part, and discuss various topics and thoughts throughout the trading day. I encourage the learning process, not relying on a crutch to help you with your trading. The primary purpose of the blog will be just a place for us to write down ideas and thoughts, not to educate (although we will, some), not to assist in your acquirment of monetary gain, but a place to interact with other market participants. My name is George Swanson, also know as Winace. My trading partners/account owners are present, I will allow them to present themselves and reveal whatever of their identity they are comfortable with. Enjoy the trading day, I wish you the best in your market journey.


Saturday, January 10, 2009

Took profits....

Friday I closed out all positions in one account, many of these positions were closed early, there is still more profit to be taken on them. I needed to raise capital for some expenses, that simple. I will re-open these positions on Monday, if the room for profit still exists barring any gaps.

I will be looking to re-enter WY long, DRI short, and NIHD short. I am still holding GWW short, I did not take profit on that position, for it is still pretty much flat. So, as of this weekend, I am about 99% cash in one account, and 75% cash in the other. The second account still holds DRI short, up about 20%, GWW short, in some draw-down, NIHD short, about even.

Last week, I played the follwoing securities, to re-cap the week:

ACM
QQQQ
GILD
CNQ
BUCY
HOT
NYX
DE
DRI
NIHD
WY

I got a 2% return on the account this week, the most capital utilized (actively in play) was approximately 10-15%.

Have a good weekend!

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