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Trading System Signals on 08-20-2025

Sometimes the bulls are in control, sometimes the bears are in control, and sometimes the market makers are in control. There were two gap down and continue days in a row on Tuesday and Wednesday.


Hypothetical Portfolio Performance:

Stock Index Portfolio 18 = +$1,020

Two System Portfolio NQ = -$900


Some very nice short gains were taken back by the rapid reversal. Markets oftentimes bounce back and reverse. We did capture the nice gains on Tuesday on the short side.


The highlight and top short for both days was AT 2022 NQ. The hypothetical performance summary as well as the last two days of trades is below.


AT 2022 Short Trade Signals on 8/19/2025 and 8/20/2025


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Hypothetical Performance Summary

7 Years, 1 Contract

$25 round turn slippage and commission

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This strategy hit equity peaks yesterday. It is profitable only 33% of the time. This is typical of a trend strategy that cuts losses quickly and rides winners.


AT 2022 is included in the Stock Index Portfolio 18.


It can also be lease individually below.


AT 2022 E-mini Nasdaq
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