This was a tough day.  We took multiple losses today for the first time in months.  Four to be exact.  It was a very grim trading day for us to be honest.  But we ended the day up slightly and so at the end of the day it was not a disaster.  But the volatility was a real nightmare.  Shredded nerves for the first time in months. 

All our major trades worked though - the losing trades were all just snap reversals and we were stopped out for small losses, which is acceptable.  Nevertheless it was traumatic.  A massive up day yesterday and the exact reverse today.  Huge losses everywhere - but small percentages at this level.  And this is why we are trading micros at the moment - the NQ ended up 478 points down with some individual 5 minute candles being as volatile as 80 points - thats a $1600 candle. 

Dealing with smaller stops in those circumstances?  Impossible.

That's why micros are excellent to trade.  Trade with wider stops.  Trade in zones.  Trade like a professional.