Normally, I wouldnt have more than 4-5 open positions at any given point in time. However, the charts of all the Buys esp. are too compelling to ignore. Such strong charts normally do not reverse & break down easily. Hence, I am looking to trade them consistently for some time. So 1-2 stop losses here & there are irrelevant in the larger scheme of things. Also, sitting on 2 shorts so the extra longs are not risky.
Was looking to go long either between Kajaria Ceramics & Havell's last week & I chose the former. The latter's run quicker though (up 5% today) :lol: Money management means I cant take any more longs.
This is how a stock teases traders sometimes & tests your instincts to exit sooner than is warranted by your method. Ajanta Pharma bought at 436.45 on 13th March goes to a high of 492, SL is trailed to 433.9, stock drops to 439, you are almost resigned to the SL being triggered any day now & watch what happens. Stock is up 7.5% today & has taken out the previous high of 492
Kingfisher Airlines continues to drop (down 9% today) as if the company is shutting down tomorrow (well, that doesnt sound improbable :lol: ). How I wish it was still in the FnO segment. Lesson - Always trade what the charts are telling you & dont be fooled by the direction of the index. The stock might do the exact opposite.