COTs Timer Portfolio

2011-04-18T10:50:00.002-04:00

LONG

SHORT

- 30-year Treasury bond: -6.6% since entry March 14 (using 300% leveraged ETF)

- Natural gas: entry April 18

CLOSED TRADES

- S&P 500: -6.6% since entry April 11 (using 300% leveraged ETF)

Notes:
- Trade results are as of the close of trading on Friday, April 15. Any new and closed positions are as of the open on Monday, April 18, unless otherwise noted.

- Returns on trades are based on my own positions and costs, not the underlying market prices, unless otherwise noted. Returns from closed trades include trading fees. My own return may differ from the return of the underlying market because of variations in how the security I used tracks the market. In some cases, my return is based on a leveraged fund and may also include currency exchange into Canadian dollars.

2011-01-24T09:46:00.001-05:00

LONG

- 30-year Treasury bond: -8.1% since entry Dec. 20 (using 300% leveraged ETF)

- Gold: -4.8% since entry Jan. 10 (using 200% leveraged ETF)

- U.S. banks: entry Jan. 24

SHORT

CLOSED TRADES

Notes:
- Trade results are as of the close of trading on Friday, Jan. 14. Any new and closed positions are as of the open on Monday, Jan. 17, unless otherwise noted.

2011-01-17T09:41:00.002-05:00

LONG

- 30-year Treasury bond: -6.9% since entry Dec. 20 (using 300% leveraged ETF)

- Gold: -2.3% since entry Jan. 10 (using 200% leveraged ETF)

SHORT

CLOSED TRADES

- Natural gas (long): +10.2% between entry Dec. 29 and exit Jan. 17 (using 200% leveraged ETF)

- Crude oil (short): -20.8% between entry Oct. 18 and exit Jan. 17 (using 200% leveraged ETF)

Notes:
- Trade results are as of the close of trading on Friday, Jan. 14. Any new and closed positions are as of the open on Monday, Jan. 17, unless otherwise noted.

2011-01-10T09:35:00.002-05:00

LONG

- 30-year Treasury bond: -5.3% since entry Dec. 20 (using 300% leveraged ETF)

- Natural gas: +6.1% since entry Dec. 29 (using 200% leveraged ETF)

- Gold: entry Jan. 10

SHORT

- Crude oil: -15.2% since entry Oct. 18 (using 200% leveraged ETF)

CLOSED TRADES

- BKX U.S. Bank Index (short): +1.2% between entry Jan. 4 and exit Jan. 10 (using 300% leveraged ETF)

- Nikkei (short): -0.1% between entry Jan. 4 and exit Jan. 10 (using 200% leveraged ETF)

Notes:
- Trade results are as of the close of trading on Friday, Jan. 7. Any new and closed positions are as of the open on Monday, Jan. 10, unless otherwise noted.

2011-01-04T11:40:00.003-05:00

LONG

- 30-year Treasury bond: +0.4% since entry Dec. 20 (using 300% leveraged ETF)

- Natural gas: +5.8% since entry Dec. 29 (using 200% leveraged ETF)

SHORT

- Crude oil: -20.2% since entry Oct. 18 (using 200% leveraged ETF)

- BKX U.S. Bank Index: entry Jan. 4 (using 300% leveraged ETF)

- Nikkei: entry Jan. 4 (using 200% leveraged ETF)

CLOSED TRADES

- Gold: -3.4% between entry Dec. 13 and exit Jan. 4 (using 200% leveraged ETF)

Notes:
- Trade results are as of the close of trading on Monday, Jan. 3. Any new and closed positions are as of the open on Tuesday, Jan. 4, unless otherwise noted.
- Returns on trades are based on my own positions and costs, not the underlying market prices, unless otherwise noted. Returns from closed trades include trading fees. My own return may differ from the return of the underlying market because of variations in how the security I used tracks the market. In some cases, my return is based on a leveraged fund and may also include currency exchange into Canadian dollars.

2011-01-04T11:40:00.002-05:00

LONG

- 30-year Treasury bond: +0.4% since entry Dec. 20 (using 300% leveraged ETF)

- Natural gas: +5.8% since entry Dec. 27 (using 200% leveraged ETF)

SHORT

- Crude oil: -20.2% since entry Oct. 18 (using 200% leveraged ETF)

- BKX U.S. Bank Index: entry Jan. 4 (using 300% leveraged ETF)

- Nikkei: entry Jan. 4 (using 200% leveraged ETF)

CLOSED TRADES

- Gold: -3.4% between entry Dec. 13 and exit Jan. 4 (using 200% leveraged ETF)

2010-12-29T09:43:00.003-05:00

LONG

- Gold: -3.1% since entry Dec. 13 (using 200% leveraged ETF)

- 30-year Treasury bond: -4.4% since entry Dec. 20 (using 300% leveraged ETF)

SHORT

- Crude oil: -20.8% since entry Oct. 18 (using 200% leveraged ETF)

CLOSED TRADES

- Natural gas (short): +6.6% between entry Dec. 13 and exit Dec. 29 (using 200% leveraged ETF)
- Nikkei (short): -10.3% since entry Dec. 6 (using 200% leveraged ETF)

Notes:
- Trade results are as of the close of trading on Friday, Dec. 24. Any new and closed positions are as of the open on Wednesday, Dec. 29, unless otherwise noted.
- Returns on trades are based on my own positions and costs, not the underlying market prices, unless otherwise noted. Returns from closed trades include trading fees. My own return may differ from the return of the underlying market because of variations in how the security I used tracks the market. In some cases, my return is based on a leveraged fund and may also include currency exchange into Canadian dollars.

2010-12-29T09:43:00.002-05:00

LONG

- Gold: -3.1% since entry Dec. 13 (using 200% leveraged ETF)

- 30-year Treasury bond: -4.4% since entry Dec. 20 (using 300% leveraged ETF)

SHORT

- Crude oil: -20.8% since entry Oct. 18 (using 200% leveraged ETF)

CLOSED TRADES

- Natural gas (short): +6.6% between entry Dec. 13 and exit Dec. 29 (using 200% leveraged ETF)
- Nikkei (short): -10.3% since entry Dec. 6 (using 200% leveraged ETF)

2010-12-20T10:48:00.004-05:00

LONG

- Gold: -3.5% since entry Dec. 13 (using 200% leveraged ETF)

- 30-year Treasury bond (long): entry Dec. 20

SHORT

- Crude oil: -0.6% since entry Oct. 18 (using 200% leveraged ETF)

- Nikkei: -3.1% since entry Dec. 6 (using 200% leveraged ETF)

- Natural gas: +18.3% since entry Dec. 13 (using 200% leveraged ETF)

CLOSED TRADES

- 30-year Treasury bond (short): +9.4% between entry Nov. 8 and Dec. 20 (using 300% leveraged ETF)

Notes:
- Trade results are as of the close of trading on Friday, Dec. 17. Any new and closed positions are as of the open on Monday, Dec. 20, unless otherwise noted.
- Returns on trades are based on my own positions and costs, not the underlying market prices, unless otherwise noted. Returns from closed trades include trading fees. My own return may differ from the return of the underlying market because of variations in how the security I used tracks the market. In some cases, my return is based on a leveraged fund and may also include currency exchange into Canadian dollars.

2010-12-07T16:02:00.002-05:00

LONG

SHORT

- U.S. financials: -1.5% since entry Dec. 6 (using 300% leveraged ETF)

- Nikkei: -2.7% since entry Dec. 6 (using 200% leveraged ETF)

- S&P 500: -14.7% since entry Oct. 4 (using 200% leveraged ETF)

- Crude oil: -16.8% since entry Oct. 18 (using 200% leveraged ETF)

- 30-year Treasury bond: +3.2% since entry Nov. 8 (using 300% leveraged ETF)

CLOSED TRADES

Notes:
- Trade results are as of the close of trading on Monday, Dec. 6. Any new and closed positions are as of the open on Tuesday, Dec. 7, unless otherwise noted.
- Returns on trades are based on my own positions and costs, not the underlying market prices, unless otherwise noted. Returns from closed trades include trading fees. My own return may differ from the return of the underlying market because of variations in how the security I used tracks the market. In some cases, my return is based on a leveraged fund and may also include currency exchange into Canadian dollars.

2010-11-20T06:56:00.002-05:00

LONG

SHORT

- S&P 500: -10.4% since entry Oct. 4 (using 200% leveraged ETF)

- Crude oil: -0.6% since entry Oct. 18 (using 200% leveraged ETF)

- 30-year Treasury bond: +4.2% since entry Nov. 8 (using 300% leveraged ETF)

CLOSED TRADES

- Nikkei (long): -2.1% since between Nov. 8 and exit Nov. 15 (using 200% leveraged ETF)

Notes:
- Trade results are as of the close of trading on Friday, Nov. 19. Any new and closed positions are as of the open on Monday, Nov. 22, unless otherwise noted.
- Returns on trades are based on my own positions and costs, not the underlying market prices, unless otherwise noted. Returns from closed trades include trading fees. My own return may differ from the return of the underlying market because of variations in how the security I used tracks the market. In some cases, my return is based on a leveraged fund and may also include currency exchange into Canadian dollars.

2010-11-08T11:08:00.002-05:00

LONG

- Nikkei: entry Nov. 8

SHORT

- S&P 500: -13.9% since entry Oct. 4 (using 200% leveraged ETF)

- Crude oil: -12.4% since entry Oct. 18 (using 200% leveraged ETF)

- 30-year Treasury bond: entry Nov. 8

CLOSED TRADES

- Nikkei (short): -12.5% between entry Sept. 13 and exit Nov. 8 (using 200% leveraged ETF)

Notes:
- Trade results are as of the close of trading on Friday, Nov. 5. Any new and closed positions are as of the open on Monday, Nov. 8, unless otherwise noted.
- Returns on trades are based on my own positions and costs, not the underlying market prices, unless otherwise noted. Returns from closed trades include trading fees. My own return may differ from the return of the underlying market because of variations in how the security I used tracks the market. In some cases, my return is based on a leveraged fund and may also include currency exchange into Canadian dollars.

2010-11-01T12:55:00.003-04:00

LONG

SHORT

- Nikkei: -5.6% since entry Sept. 13 (using 200% leveraged ETF)

- S&P 500: -7.5% since entry Oct. 4 (using 200% leveraged ETF)

- Crude oil: +0.6% since entry Oct. 18 (using 200% leveraged ETF)

CLOSED TRADES

- Natural gas: +19.9% between entry Oct. 25 and exit Nov. 1 (using 200% leveraged ETF)
- 30-year Treasury bond: -14.7% between entry Oct. 12 and exit Oct. 27 (using 300% leveraged ETF)

Notes:
- Trade results are as of the close of trading on Friday, Oct. 29. Any new and closed positions are as of the open on Monday, Nov. 1, unless otherwise noted.
- Returns on trades are based on my own positions and costs, not the underlying market prices, unless otherwise noted. Returns from closed trades include trading fees. My own return may differ from the return of the underlying market because of variations in how the security I used tracks the market. In some cases, my return is based on a leveraged fund and may also include currency exchange into Canadian dollars.

2010-10-25T13:59:00.002-04:00

LONG

- 30-year Treasury bond: -8.8% since entry Oct. 12 (using 300% leveraged ETF)

- Natural gas: entry Oct. 25

SHORT

- Nikkei: -7.9% since entry Sept. 13 (using 200% leveraged ETF)

- S&P 500: -7.5% since entry Oct. 4 (using 200% leveraged ETF)

- Crude oil: -0.9% since entry Oct. 18 (using 200% leveraged ETF)

CLOSED TRADES

Notes:
- Trade results are as of the close of trading on Friday, Oct. 22. Any new and closed positions are as of the open on Monday, Oct. 25, unless otherwise noted.
- Returns on trades are based on my own positions and costs, not the underlying market prices, unless otherwise noted. Returns from closed trades include trading fees. My own return may differ from the return of the underlying market because of variations in how the security I used tracks the market. In some cases, my return is based on a leveraged fund and may also include currency exchange into Canadian dollars.

2010-10-18T10:42:00.001-04:00

LONG

- 30-year Treasury bond: -11.4% since entry Oct. 12 (using 300% leveraged ETF)

SHORT

- Nikkei: -7.9% since entry Sept. 13 (using 200% leveraged ETF)

- S&P 500: -6.2% since entry Oct. 4 (using 200% leveraged ETF)

- Crude oil: entry Oct. 18

CLOSED TRADES

Notes:
- Trade results are as of the close of trading on Friday, Oct. 15. Any new and closed positions are as of the open on Monday, Oct. 18, unless otherwise noted.
- Returns on trades are based on my own positions and costs, not the underlying market prices, unless otherwise noted. Returns from closed trades include trading fees. My own return may differ from the return of the underlying market because of variations in how the security I used tracks the market. In some cases, my return is based on a leveraged fund and may also include currency exchange into Canadian dollars.

2010-10-12T11:16:00.002-04:00

LONG

- 30-year Treasury bond: entry Oct. 12

SHORT

- Nikkei: -8.7% since entry Sept. 13 (using 200% leveraged ETF)

- S&P 500: -4.5% since entry Oct. 4 (using 200% leveraged ETF)

CLOSED TRADES

- Gold (long): +16.4% between entry Aug. 30 and exit Oct. 12 (using 200% leveraged ETF)

Notes:
- Trade results are as of the close of trading on Friday, Oct. 8. Any new and closed positions are as of the open on Tuesday, Oct. 12, unless otherwise noted.
- Returns on trades are based on my own positions and costs, not the underlying market prices, unless otherwise noted. Returns from closed trades include trading fees. My own return may differ from the return of the underlying market because of variations in how the security I used tracks the market. In some cases, my return is based on a leveraged fund and may also include currency exchange into Canadian dollars.

2010-10-04T14:07:00.003-04:00

LONG

- Gold: +12.6% since entry Aug. 30 (using 200% leveraged ETF)

SHORT

- Nikkei: -2.4% since entry Sept. 13 (using 200% leveraged ETF)

- S&P 500: entry Oct. 4

CLOSED TRADES

- 30-year Treasury bond (long): -0.1% between entry Sept. 27 and exit Oct. 4 (using 300% leveraged ETF)
- Natural gas (long): -30.5% between entry Aug. 23 and exit Oct. 4 (using 200% leveraged ETF)
- Crude oil (short): -17.3% between entry Aug. 30 and exit Oct. 4 (using 200% leveraged ETF)

Notes:
- Trade results are as of the close of trading on Friday, Oct. 1. Any new and closed positions are as of the open on Monday, Oct. 4, unless otherwise noted.
- Returns on trades are based on my own positions and costs, not the underlying market prices, unless otherwise noted. Returns from closed trades include trading fees. My own return may differ from the return of the underlying market because of variations in how the security I used tracks the market. In some cases, my return is based on a leveraged fund and may also include currency exchange into Canadian dollars.

2010-09-20T10:28:00.003-04:00

LONG

- Natural gas: -9.9% since entry Aug. 23 (using 200% leveraged ETF)

- Gold: +5.5% since entry Aug. 30 (using 200% leveraged ETF)

SHORT

- Crude oil: +0.1% since entry Aug. 30 (using 200% leveraged ETF)

- Nikkei: +1.0% since entry Sept. 13 (using 200% leveraged ETF)

CLOSED TRADES

- S&P 500: +19.8% between entry July 5 and exit Sept. 20 (using 200% leveraged ETF)

Notes:
- Trade results are as of the close of trading on Friday, Sept. 17. Any new and closed positions are as of the open on Monday, Sept. 20, unless otherwise noted.
- Returns on trades are based on my own positions, not the underlying market prices, unless otherwise noted. Returns from closed trades include trading fees. My own return may differ from the return of the underlying index, security or commodity because of variations in how the security I use tracks the market. In some cases, my return is based on a leveraged fund and may also include currency exchange into Canadian dollars.

2010-09-13T09:49:00.001-04:00

LONG

- S&P 500: +15.4% since entry July 5 (using 200% leveraged ETF)

- Natural gas: -15.0% since entry Aug. 23 (using 200% leveraged ETF)

- Gold: +0.8% since entry Aug. 30 (using 200% leveraged ETF)

SHORT

- Crude oil: -6.2% since entry Aug. 30 (using 200% leveraged ETF)

CLOSED TRADES

- 30-year Treasury bond (short): +11.0% between entry Aug. 30 and exit Sept. 13 (using 300% leveraged ETF)

Notes:
- Trade results are as of the close of trading on Friday, Sept. 10. Any new and closed positions are as of the open on Monday, Sept. 13, unless otherwise noted.
- Returns on trades are based on my own positions, not the underlying market prices, unless otherwise noted. Returns from closed trades include trading fees. My own return may differ from the return of the underlying index, security or commodity because of variations in how the security I use tracks the market. In some cases, my return is based on a leveraged fund and may also include currency exchange into Canadian dollars.

2010-09-07T21:24:00.002-04:00

LONG

- S&P 500: +15.0% since entry July 5 (using 200% leveraged ETF)

- Natural gas: -11.5% since entry Aug. 23 (using 200% leveraged ETF)

- Gold: +1.2% since entry Aug. 30 (using 200% leveraged ETF)

SHORT

- Crude oil: -2.2% since entry Aug. 30 (using 200% leveraged ETF)

- 30-year Treasury bond: +6.1% since entry Aug. 30 (using 300% leveraged ETF)

CLOSED TRADES

- U.S. financials: +1.0% between entry July 19 and exit Sept. 7 (using 300% leveraged ETF)

Notes:
- Trade results are as of the close of trading on Friday, Sept. 3. Any new and closed positions are as of the open on Tuesday, Sept. 7, unless otherwise noted.
- Returns on trades are based on my own positions, not the underlying market prices, unless otherwise noted. Returns from closed trades include trading fees. My own return may differ from the return of the underlying index, security or commodity because of variations in how the security I use tracks the market. In some cases, my return is based on a leveraged fund and may also include currency exchange into Canadian dollars.

2010-08-30T20:30:00.002-04:00

LONG

- S&P 500: +6.9% since entry July 5 (using 200% leveraged ETF)

- U.S. financials: -9.3% since entry July 19 (using 300% leveraged ETF)

- Natural gas: -19.4% since entry Aug. 23 (using 200% leveraged ETF)

SHORT

- Crude oil: entry Aug. 30

CLOSED TRADES

- Canadian financials: -14.5% since entry July 19 (using 200% leveraged ETF)

Notes:
- Trade results are as of the close of trading on Friday, August 27. Any new and closed positions are as of the open on Monday, August 30, unless otherwise noted.
- Returns on trades are based on my own positions, not the underlying market prices, unless otherwise noted. Returns from closed trades include trading fees. My own return may differ from the return of the underlying index, security or commodity because of variations in how the security I use tracks the market. In some cases, my return is based on a leveraged fund and may also include currency exchange into Canadian dollars.

2010-08-23T09:43:00.002-04:00

LONG

- S&P 500: +8.4% since entry July 5 (using 200% leveraged ETF)

- U.S. financials: -7.6% since entry July 19 (using 300% leveraged ETF)

- Canadian financials: -7.9% since entry July 19 (using 200% leveraged ETF)

SHORT

CLOSED TRADES

- Natural gas (short): +7.8% between entry Aug. 16 and exit Aug. 23 (using 200% leveraged ETF)
- 30-year Treasury bond (short): -4.2% between entry Aug. 16 and exit Aug. 23 (using 300% leveraged ETF)

Notes:
- Trade results are as of the close of trading on Friday, August 20. Any new and closed positions are as of the open on Monday, August 23, unless otherwise noted.
- Returns on trades are based on my own positions, not the underlying market prices, unless otherwise noted. Returns from closed trades include trading fees. My own return may differ from the return of the underlying index, security or commodity because of variations in how the security I use tracks the market. In some cases, my return is based on a leveraged fund and may also include currency exchange into Canadian dollars.

2010-08-16T09:32:00.002-04:00

LONG

- S&P 500: +10.3% since entry July 5 (using 200% leveraged ETF)

- U.S. financials: -3.3% since entry July 19 (using 300% leveraged ETF)

- Canadian financials: -8.0% since entry July 19 (using 200% leveraged ETF)

SHORT

CLOSED TRADES

- Nikkei: +1.4% between entry June 7 and exit Aug. 16

Notes:
- Trade results are as of the close of trading on Friday, August 13. Any new and closed positions are as of the open on Monday, August 16, unless otherwise noted.
- Returns on trades are based on my own positions, not the underlying market prices, unless otherwise noted. Returns from closed trades include trading fees. My own return may differ from the return of the underlying index, security or commodity because of variations in how the security I use tracks the market. In some cases, my return is based on a leveraged fund and may also include currency exchange into Canadian dollars.

2010-08-09T11:19:00.000-04:00

LONG

- Nikkei: +6.0% since entry June 7

- S&P 500: +17.4% since entry July 5 (using 200% leveraged ETF)

- U.S. financials: +11.7% since entry July 19 (using 300% leveraged ETF)

- Canadian financials: -1.5% since entry July 19 (using 200% leveraged ETF)

SHORT

CLOSED TRADES

Notes:
- Trade results are as of the close of trading on Friday, August 6. Any new and closed positions are as of the open on Monday, August 9, unless otherwise noted.
- Returns on trades are based on my own positions, not the underlying market prices, unless otherwise noted. Returns from closed trades include trading fees. My own return may differ from the return of the underlying index, security or commodity because of variations in how the security I use tracks the market. In some cases, my return is based on a leveraged fund and may also include currency exchange into Canadian dollars.

2010-08-03T09:56:00.002-04:00

LONG

- Nikkei: +3.6% since entry June 7

- S&P 500: +13.7% since entry July 5 (using 200% leveraged ETF)

- U.S. financials: +10.0% since entry July 19 (using 300% leveraged ETF)

- Canadian financials: +2.5% since entry July 19 (using 200% leveraged ETF)

SHORT

CLOSED TRADES

- Gold bullion: -0.5% between entry July 19 and exit Aug. 3 (using 200% leveraged ETF)
- Natural gas: -5.3% between entry June 28 and exit Aug. 3 (using 200% leveraged fund)

Notes:
- Trade results are as of the close of trading on Friday, July 30. Any new and closed positions are as of the open on Tuesday, August 3, unless otherwise noted.
- Returns on trades are based on my own positions, not the underlying market prices, unless otherwise noted. Returns from closed trades include trading fees. My own return may differ from the return of the underlying index, security or commodity because of variations in how the security I use tracks the market. In some cases, my return is based on a leveraged fund and may also include currency exchange into Canadian dollars.

2010-07-26T10:57:00.002-04:00

LONG

- Nikkei: +3.0% since entry June 7

- S&P 500: +15.0% since entry July 5 (using 200% leveraged ETF)

- Gold bullion: +0.3% since entry July 19 (using 200% leveraged ETF)

- U.S. financials: +6.9% since entry July 19 (using 300% leveraged ETF)

- Canadian financials: -2.2% since entry July 19 (using 200% leveraged ETF)

SHORT

- Natural gas: +6.0% since entry June 28 (using 200% leveraged fund)

CLOSED TRADES

- 30-year Treasury bond: -2.8% between entry July 6 and exit July 26

Notes:
- Trade results are as of the close of trading on Friday, July 23. Any new and closed positions are as of the open on Monday, July 26, unless otherwise noted.
- Returns on trades are based on my own positions, not the underlying market prices, unless otherwise noted. Returns from closed trades include trading fees. My own return may differ from the return of the underlying index, security or commodity because of variations in how the security I use tracks the market. In some cases, my return is based on a leveraged fund and may also include currency exchange into Canadian dollars.

2010-07-19T20:33:00.003-04:00

LONG

- Nikkei: +0.5% since entry June 7

- S&P 500: +7.5% since entry July 5 (using 200% leveraged ETF)

- 30-year Treasury bond: -0.8% since entry July 6

- Gold bullion: entry July 19

- U.S. financials: entry July 19

- Canadian financials: entry July 19

SHORT

- Natural gas: +7.8% since entry June 28 (using 200% leveraged fund)

CLOSED TRADES

Notes:
- Trade results are as of the close of trading on Friday, July 16. Any new and closed positions are as of the open on Monday, July 19, unless otherwise noted.
- Returns on trades are based on my own positions, not the underlying market prices, unless otherwise noted. Returns from closed trades include trading fees. My own return may differ from the return of the underlying index, security or commodity because of variations in how the security I use tracks the market. In some cases, my return is based on a leveraged fund and may also include currency exchange into Canadian dollars.

2010-07-12T13:51:00.002-04:00

LONG

- Nikkei: +3.2% since entry June 7

- S&P 500: +10.3% since entry July 5 (using 200% leveraged ETF)

- 30-year Treasury bond: -2.4% since entry July 6

SHORT

- Natural gas: +14.2% since entry June 28 (using 200% leveraged fund)

CLOSED TRADES

Notes:
- Trade results are as of the close of trading on Friday, July 9. Any new and closed positions are as of the open on Monday, July 12, unless otherwise noted.
- Returns on trades are based on my own positions, not the underlying market prices, unless otherwise noted. Returns from closed trades include trading fees. My own return may differ from the return of the underlying index, security or commodity because of variations in how the security I use tracks the market. In some cases, my return is based on a leveraged fund and may also include currency exchange into Canadian dollars.

2010-07-06T09:02:00.004-04:00

LONG

- Nikkei: +0.1% since entry June 7

- S&P 500: entry July 5

- 30-year Treasury bond: entry July 6

SHORT

- Natural gas: +3.4% since entry June 28 (using 200% leveraged fund)

CLOSED TRADES

Notes:
- Trade results are as of the close of trading on Friday, July 2. Any new and closed positions are as of the open on Monday, July 5, unless otherwise noted.
- Returns on trades are based on my own positions, not the underlying market prices, unless otherwise noted. Returns from closed trades include trading fees. My own return may differ from the return of the underlying index, security or commodity because of variations in how the security I use tracks the market. In some cases, my return is based on a leveraged fund and may also include currency exchange into Canadian dollars.

2010-06-28T09:44:00.002-04:00

LONG

- Nikkei: +2.6% since entry June 7

SHORT

- Natural gas: entry June 28

CLOSED TRADES

- S&P 500: -9.2% between entry June 21 and exit June 28 (using 200% leveraged fund)

Notes:
- Trade results are as of the close of trading on Friday, June 25. Any new and closed positions are as of the open on Monday, June 28, unless otherwise noted.
- Returns on trades are based on my own positions, not the underlying market prices, unless otherwise noted. Returns from closed trades include trading fees. My own return may differ from the return of the underlying index, security or commodity because of variations in how the security I use tracks the market. In some cases, my return is based on a leveraged fund and may also include currency exchange into Canadian dollars.

2010-06-14T10:22:00.002-04:00

LONG

- Nikkei: +1.3% since entry June 7

SHORT

- Canadian financials: entry June 14

CLOSED TRADES

- S&P 500: -4.7% since entry Feb. 22 (using 200% leveraged fund)
- Crude oil: +28.0% between entry April 19 and exit June 14 (using 200% leveraged fund)

Notes:
- Trade results are as of the close of trading on Friday, June 11. Any new and closed positions are as of the open on Monday, June 14, unless otherwise noted.
- Returns on trades are based on my own positions, not the underlying market prices, unless otherwise noted. Returns from closed trades include trading fees. My own return may differ from the return of the underlying index, security or commodity because of variations in how the security I use tracks the market. In some cases, my return is based on a leveraged fund and may also include currency exchange into Canadian dollars.

2010-06-07T09:47:00.003-04:00

LONG

- S&P 500: -10.9% since entry Feb. 22 (using 200% leveraged fund)

- Nikkei: entry June 7

SHORT

- Crude oil: +43.5% since entry April 19 (using 200% leveraged fund)

CLOSED TRADES

Notes:
- Trade results are as of the close of trading on Friday, June 4. Any new and closed positions are as of the open on Monday, June 7, unless otherwise noted.
- Returns on trades are based on my own positions, not the underlying market prices, unless otherwise noted. Returns from closed trades include trading fees. My own return may differ from the return of the underlying index, security or commodity because of variations in how the security I use tracks the market. In some cases, my return is based on a leveraged fund and may also include currency exchange into Canadian dollars.

2010-06-07T09:47:00.002-04:00

MONDAY, MAY 31, 2010

LONG

- S&P 500: -10.9% since entry Feb. 22 (using 200% leveraged fund)

- Nikkei: entry June 7

SHORT

- Crude oil: +43.5% since entry April 19 (using 200% leveraged fund)

CLOSED TRADES

2010-05-31T10:30:00.001-04:00

LONG

- S&P 500: -6.6% since entry Feb. 22 (using 200% leveraged fund)

SHORT

- Crude oil: +32.8% since entry April 19 (using 200% leveraged fund)

CLOSED TRADES

Notes:
- Trade results are as of the close of trading on Friday, May 28. Any new and closed positions are as of the open on Monday, May 31, unless otherwise noted.
- Returns on trades are based on my own positions, not the underlying market prices, unless otherwise noted. Returns from closed trades include trading fees. My own return may differ from the return of the underlying index, security or commodity because of variations in how the security I use tracks the market. In some cases, my return is based on a leveraged fund and may also include currency exchange into Canadian dollars.

2010-05-24T10:12:00.001-04:00

LONG

- S&P 500: -6.2% since entry Feb. 22 (using 200% leveraged fund)

SHORT

- Crude oil: +50.1% since entry April 19 (using 200% leveraged fund)

CLOSED TRADES

Notes:
- Trade results are as of the close of trading on Friday, May 21. Any new and closed positions are as of the open on Monday, May 24, unless otherwise noted.
- Returns on trades are based on my own positions, not the underlying market prices, unless otherwise noted. Returns from closed trades include trading fees. My own return may differ from the return of the underlying index, security or commodity because of variations in how the security I use tracks the market. In some cases, my return is based on a leveraged fund and may also include currency exchange into Canadian dollars.

2010-05-17T06:02:00.002-04:00

LONG

- S&P 500: +2.7% since entry Feb. 22 (using 200% leveraged fund)

SHORT

- Crude oil: +29.6% since entry April 19 (using 200% leveraged fund)

CLOSED TRADES

- 30-year Treasury bond: -14.3% between entry April 26 and being stopped out on May 5 (using 300% leveraged fund)
- Natural gas: +3.3% between entry April 26 and exit May 10 (using 200% leveraged fund)

Notes:
- Trade results are as of the close of trading on Friday, May 14. Any new and closed positions are as of the open on Monday, May 17, unless otherwise noted.
- Returns on trades are based on my own positions, not the underlying market prices, unless otherwise noted. Returns from closed trades include trading fees. My own return may differ from the return of the underlying index, security or commodity because of variations in how the security I use tracks the market. In some cases, my return is based on a leveraged fund and may also include currency exchange into Canadian dollars.

2010-05-03T09:41:00.002-04:00

LONG

- S&P 500: +12.6% since entry Feb. 22 (using 200% leveraged fund)

SHORT

- Crude oil: -8.6% since entry April 19 (using 200% leveraged fund)
- 30-year Treasury bond: -6.2% since entry April 26 (using 300% leveraged fund)

- Natural gas: +16.4% since entry April 26 (using 200% leveraged fund)

CLOSED TRADES

- Nikkei: -3.7% between entry April 26 and exit May 3

Notes:
- Trade results are as of the close of trading on Friday, April 30. Any new and closed positions are as of the open on Monday, May 3, unless otherwise noted.
- Returns on trades are based on my own positions, not the underlying market prices, unless otherwise noted. Returns from closed trades include trading fees. My own return may differ from the return of the underlying index, security or commodity because of variations in how the security I use tracks the market. In some cases, my return is based on a leveraged fund and may also include currency exchange into Canadian dollars.

2010-04-26T10:57:00.003-04:00

LONG

- S&P 500: +18.4% since entry Feb. 22 (using 200% leveraged fund)

- Nikkei: entry April 26

SHORT

- Crude oil: -6.4% since entry April 19 (using 200% leveraged fund)
- 30-year Treasury bond: entry April 26

CLOSED TRADES

- Gold: +9.2% between entry March 22 and exit April 26 (using 200% leveraged fund)
- Natural gas: -9.3% since entry March 22 (using 200% leveraged fund)

Notes:
- Trade results are as of the close of trading on Friday, April 23. Any new and closed positions are as of the open on Monday,April 26, unless otherwise noted.
- Returns on trades are based on my own positions, not the underlying market prices, unless otherwise noted. Returns from closed trades include trading fees. My own return may differ from the return of the underlying index, security or commodity because of variations in how the security I use tracks the market. In some cases, my return is based on a leveraged fund and may also include currency exchange into Canadian dollars.

2010-04-12T09:49:00.001-04:00

LONG

- S&P 500: +14.6% since entry Feb. 22 (using 200% leveraged fund)

- Gold: +8.8% since entry March 22 (using 200% leveraged fund)

- Natural gas: -5.6% since entry March 22 (using 200% leveraged fund)

SHORT
-

CLOSED TRADES

Notes:
- Trade results are as of the close of trading on Friday, April 9. Any new and closed positions are as of the open on Monday,April 12, unless otherwise noted.
- Returns on trades are based on my own positions, not the underlying market prices, unless otherwise noted. Returns from closed trades include trading fees. My own return may differ from the return of the underlying index, security or commodity because of variations in how the security I use tracks the market. In some cases, my return is based on a leveraged fund and may also include currency exchange into Canadian dollars.

2010-04-05T10:12:00.002-04:00

LONG

- S&P 500: +11.5% since entry Feb. 22 (using 200% leveraged fund)

- Gold: +3.4% since entry March 22 (using 200% leveraged fund)

- Natural gas: -4.3% since entry March 22 (using 200% leveraged fund)

SHORT
-

CLOSED TRADES

- Crude oil: +4.0% between entry March 8 and exit April 5 (using 200% leveraged fund)

Notes:
- Trade results are as of the close of trading on Friday, April 2. Any new and closed positions are as of the open on Monday,April 5, unless otherwise noted.
- Returns on trades are based on my own positions, not the underlying market prices, unless otherwise noted. Returns from closed trades include trading fees. My own return may differ from the return of the underlying index, security or commodity because of variations in how the security I use tracks the market. In some cases, my return is based on a leveraged fund and may also include currency exchange into Canadian dollars.

2010-03-22T11:22:00.000-04:00

LONG

- S&P 500: +8.1% since entry Feb. 22 (using 200% leveraged fund)

- Crude oil: -5.9% since entry March 8 (using 200% leveraged fund)

- Gold: entry March 22

- Natural gas: entry March 22

SHORT
-

CLOSED TRADES

Notes:
- Trade results are as of the close of trading on Friday, March 19. Any new and closed positions are as of the open on Monday, March 22, unless otherwise noted.
- Returns on trades are based on my own positions, not the underlying market prices, unless otherwise noted. Returns from closed trades include trading fees. My own return may differ from the return of the underlying index, security or commodity because of variations in how the security I use tracks the market. In some cases, my return is based on a leveraged fund and may also include currency exchange into Canadian dollars.

2010-03-15T10:36:00.001-04:00

LONG

- S&P 500: +5.1% since entry Feb. 22 (using 200% leveraged fund)

- Crude oil: -3.9% since entry March 8 (using 200% leveraged fund)

SHORT
-

CLOSED TRADES

- Nikkei: -2.5% between entry Jan. 25 and exit March 15 (using 200% leveraged fund)

Notes:
- Trade results are as of the close of trading on Friday, March 12. Any new and closed positions are as of the open on Monday, March 15, unless otherwise noted.
- Returns on trades are based on my own positions, not the underlying market prices, unless otherwise noted. Returns from closed trades include trading fees. My own return may differ from the return of the underlying index, security or commodity because of variations in how the security I use tracks the market. In some cases, my return is based on a leveraged fund and may also include currency exchange into Canadian dollars.

2010-03-08T10:28:00.001-05:00

LONG

- S&P 500: +4.2% since entry Feb. 22 (using 200% leveraged fund)

- Crude oil: entry March 8

SHORT
- Nikkei: +0.7% since entry Jan. 25 (using 200% leveraged fund)

CLOSED TRADES

- Gold bullion: +10.0% between entry Feb. 1 and exit March 8 (using 200% leveraged fund)

Notes:
- Trade results are as of the close of trading on Friday, March 5. Any new and closed positions are as of the open on Monday, March 8, unless otherwise noted.
- Returns on trades are based on my own positions, not the underlying market prices, unless otherwise noted. Returns from closed trades include trading fees. My own return may differ from the return of the underlying index, security or commodity because of variations in how the security I use tracks the market. In some cases, my return is based on a leveraged fund and may also include currency exchange into Canadian dollars.

2010-02-28T20:26:00.002-05:00

LONG

- Gold bullion: +4.7% since entry Feb. 1 (using 200% leveraged fund)

- S&P 500: -2.6% since entry Feb. 22 (using 200% leveraged fund)

SHORT
- Nikkei: +4.7% since entry Jan. 25 (using 200% leveraged fund)

CLOSED TRADES

Notes:
- Trade results are as of the close of trading on Friday, Feb. 26. Any new and closed positions are as of the open on Monday, March 1, unless otherwise noted.
- Returns on trades are based on my own positions, not the underlying market prices, unless otherwise noted. Returns from closed trades include trading fees. My own return may differ from the return of the underlying index, security or commodity because of variations in how the security I use tracks the market. In some cases, my return is based on a leveraged fund and may also include currency exchange into Canadian dollars.

2010-02-20T14:19:00.001-05:00

LONG

- Gold bullion: +4.9% since entry Feb. 1 (using 200% leveraged fund)

- S&P 500: entry Feb. 22

SHORT
- Nikkei: +8.2% since entry Jan. 25 (using 200% leveraged fund)

CLOSED TRADES

Notes:
- Trade results are as of the close of trading, Friday, Feb. 19. Any new and closed positions are as of the open on Monday, Feb. 22, unless otherwise noted.
- Returns on trades are based on my own positions, not the underlying market prices, unless otherwise noted. Returns from closed trades include trading fees. My own return may differ from the return of the underlying index, security or commodity because of variations in how the security I use tracks the market. In some cases, my return is based on a leveraged fund and may also include currency exchange into Canadian dollars.

2010-02-18T14:40:00.003-05:00

LONG

- Gold bullion: +4.3% since entry Feb. 1 (using 200% leveraged fund)

SHORT
- Nikkei: +5.7% since entry Jan. 25 (using 200% leveraged fund)

CLOSED TRADES

- U.S. financials: -5.3% between entry Feb. 1 and exit Feb. 16 (using 300% leveraged fund)
- Canadian financials: +5.3% between entry Feb. 1 and exit Feb. 16 (using 200% leveraged fund)
- Natural gas: +5.7% between entry Feb. 1 and exit Feb. 16 (using 200% leveraged fund)

Notes:
- Trade results are as of the close of trading, Wednesday, Feb. 17. Any new and closed positions are as of the open on Tuesday, Feb. 15, unless otherwise noted.
- Returns on trades are based on my own positions, not the underlying market prices, unless otherwise noted. Returns from closed trades include trading fees. My own return may differ from the return of the underlying index, security or commodity because of variations in how the security I use tracks the market. In some cases, my return is based on a leveraged fund and may also include currency exchange into Canadian dollars.

2010-02-08T11:10:00.000-05:00

LONG

- Gold bullion: -4.3% since entry Feb. 1 (using 200% leveraged fund)

- U.S. financials: -8.1% since entry Feb. 1 (using 300% leveraged fund)

- Canadian financials: -1.4% since entry Feb. 1 (using 200% leveraged fund)

- Natural gas: +6.3% since entry Feb. 1 (using 200% leveraged fund)

SHORT
- Nikkei: +7.6% since entry Jan. 25 (using 200% leveraged fund)

CLOSED TRADES

Notes:
- Trade results are as of the close of trading, Friday, Feb. 5. Any new and closed positions are as of the open on Monday, Feb. 8, unless otherwise noted.
- Returns on trades are based on my own positions, not the underlying market prices, unless otherwise noted. Returns from closed trades include trading fees. My own return may differ from the return of the underlying index, security or commodity because of variations in how the security I use tracks the market. In some cases, my return is based on a leveraged fund and may also include currency exchange into Canadian dollars.

2010-02-01T09:58:00.003-05:00

LONG

- Gold bullion: entry Feb. 1 (using 200% leveraged fund)

- U.S. financials: entry Feb. 1 (using 300% leveraged fund)

- Canadian financials: entry Feb. 1 (using 200% leveraged fund)

- Natural gas: entry Feb. 1 (using 200% leveraged fund)

SHORT
- Nikkei: +7.2% since entry Jan. 25 (using 200% leveraged fund)

CLOSED TRADES

- 30-year Treasury bond (LONG): +7.9% between entry Jan. 11 and exit Feb. 1 (using 300% leveraged fund)
- Natural gas (SHORT): +2.9% between entry Jan. 11 and exit Feb. 1 (using 200% leveraged fund)

Notes:
- Trade results are as of the close of trading, Friday, Jan. 29. Any new and closed positions are as of the open on Monday, Feb. 1, unless otherwise noted.
- Returns on trades are based on my own positions, not the underlying market prices, unless otherwise noted. Returns from closed trades include trading fees. My own return may differ from the return of the underlying index, security or commodity because of variations in how the security I use tracks the market. In some cases, my return is based on a leveraged fund and may also include currency exchange into Canadian dollars.

2010-01-27T11:02:00.003-05:00

LONG

- 30-year Treasury bond: +7.8% since entry Jan. 11 (using 300% leveraged fund)

SHORT
- Nikkei: +1.2% since entry Jan. 25 (using 200% leveraged fund)

- Natural gas: +0.9% since entry Jan. 18 (using 200% leveraged fund)

CLOSED TRADES

- Crude oil (short): -3.1% between entry Oct. 19 and exit Jan. 18 (using 200% leveraged fund)
- Gold bullion (short): -10.7% between entry Dec. 29 and exit Jan. 11 (using 200% leveraged fund)
- U.S. financials (short): -8.2% between entry Dec. 29 and exit Jan. 19 (using 300% leveraged fund)
- Canadian financials (short): +1.1% between entry Dec. 29 and exit Jan. 18 (using 200% leveraged fund)

Notes:
- Trade results are as of the close of trading, Tuesday, Jan. 26. Any new and closed positions are as of the close of Jan. 26 as well, unless otherwise noted.
- Returns on trades are based on my own positions, not the underlying market prices, unless otherwise noted. Returns from closed trades include trading fees. My own return may differ from the return of the underlying index, security or commodity because of variations in how the security I use tracks the market. In some cases, my return is based on a leveraged fund and may also include currency exchange into Canadian dollars.

2009-12-29T09:59:00.002-05:00

LONG

SHORT
- Crude oil: +2.8% since entry Oct. 19 (using 200% leveraged fund)

- Gold bullion: entry Dec. 29

- U.S. financials: entry Dec. 29

- Canadian financials: entry Dec. 29

CLOSED TRADES

- 30-year U.S. Treasury bond (short): +9.0% between Dec. 21 and Dec. 28 (using 300% leveraged fund)
- S&P 500 (short): -16.0% between Nov. 2 and Dec. 23 (using 200% leveraged fund)
- Gold bullion (short): +8.5% between Dec. 1 and Dec. 21 (using 200% leveraged fund)
- Natural gas (short): -34.7% between Nov. 23 and Dec. 21 (using 200% leveraged fund)
- U.S. financials (long): -2.7% between Nov. 9 and Dec. 14 (using 300% leveraged fund)
- Canadian financials (long): -0.4% between Nov. 9 and Dec. 14 (using 200% leveraged fund)

Notes:
- Trade results are as of the open of trading, Tuesday, Dec. 29. Any new and closed positions are as of the open of Dec. 29 as well, unless otherwise noted.
- Returns on trades are based on my own positions, not the underlying market prices, unless otherwise noted. Returns from closed trades include trading fees. My own return may differ from the return of the underlying index, security or commodity because of variations in how the security I use tracks the market. In some cases, my return is based on a leveraged fund and may also include currency exchange into Canadian dollars.

2009-12-01T09:42:00.002-05:00

LONG

- U.S. financials: +1.4% entry Nov. 2 (using 300% leveraged fund)

- Canadian financials: +2.6% since entry Nov. 2 (using 200% leveraged fund)

SHORT
- Crude oil: -0.9% since entry Oct. 19 (using 200% leveraged fund)

- S&P 500: -11.1% since entry Nov. 2 (using 200% leveraged fund)

- Natural gas: -3.3% since entry Nov. 23 (using 200% leveraged fund)

CLOSED TRADES

- Nikkei: -2.5% since entry Oct. 26

Notes:
- Trade results are as of the close of Monday, Nov. 30. Any new and closed positions are as of the open of Dec. 1, unless otherwise noted.
- Returns on trades are based on my own positions, not the underlying market prices, unless otherwise noted. Returns from closed trades include trading fees. My own return may differ from the return of the underlying index, security or commodity because of variations in how the security I use tracks the market. In some cases, my return is based on a leveraged fund and may also include currency exchange into Canadian dollars.

2009-11-23T10:07:00.002-05:00

LONG

- Nikkei: -6.0% since entry Oct. 26

- U.S. financials: +0.9% entry Nov. 2 (using 300% leveraged fund)

- Canadian financials: +3.5% since entry Nov. 2 (using 200% leveraged fund)

SHORT
- Crude oil: -1.5% since entry Oct. 19 (using 200% leveraged fund)

- S&P 500: -10.2% since entry Nov. 2 (using 200% leveraged fund)

- Natural gas: entry Nov. 23

CLOSED TRADES

Notes:
- Trade results are as of the close of Friday, Nov. 20. Any new and closed positions are as of the open of the current week's trading, unless otherwise noted.
- Returns on trades are based on my own positions, not the underlying market prices, unless otherwise noted. Returns from closed trades include trading fees. My own return may differ from the return of the underlying index, security or commodity because of variations in how the security I use tracks the market. In some cases, my return is based on a leveraged fund and may also include currency exchange into Canadian dollars.

2009-11-16T09:55:00.003-05:00

LONG

- Nikkei: -2.3% since entry Oct. 26

- U.S. financials: +2.4% entry Nov. 2 (using 300% leveraged fund)

- Canadian financials: +2.1% since entry Nov. 2 (using 200% leveraged fund)

SHORT
- Crude oil: +0.01% since entry Oct. 19 (using 200% leveraged fund)

- S&P 500: -10.3% since entry Nov. 2 (using 200% leveraged fund)

CLOSED TRADES

- Gold bullion: -11.9% since entry Nov. 2 (using 200% leveraged fund)
- 30-Year Treasury bond: -5.4% since entry Nov. 9 (using 200% leveraged fund)

Notes:
- Trade results are as of the close of Friday, Nov. 13. Any new and closed positions are as of the open of the current week's trading, unless otherwise noted.
- Returns on trades are based on my own positions, not the underlying market prices, unless otherwise noted. Returns from closed trades include trading fees. My own return may differ from the return of the underlying index, security or commodity because of variations in how the security I use tracks the market. In some cases, my return is based on a leveraged fund and may also include currency exchange into Canadian dollars.

2009-11-02T11:38:00.003-05:00

LONG

- Nikkei: -2.6% since entry Oct. 26

SHORT
- Crude oil: +0.05% since entry Oct. 19 (using 200% leveraged fund)

- S&P 500: entry Nov. 2 (using 200% leveraged fund)

- U.S. financials: entry Nov. 2 (using 300% leveraged fund)

- Canadian financials: entry Nov. 2 (using 200% leveraged fund)

- Gold bullion: entry Nov. 2 (using 200% leveraged fund)

CLOSED TRADES

- S&P 500: -2.0% since entry August 24 (using 200% leveraged fund)

Notes:
- Trade results are as of the close of Friday, Oct. 30. Any new and closed positions are as of the open of the current week's trading, unless otherwise noted.
- Returns on trades are based on my own positions, not the underlying market prices, unless otherwise noted. Returns from closed trades include trading fees. My own return may differ from the return of the underlying index, security or commodity because of variations in how the security I use tracks the market. In some cases, my return is based on a leveraged fund and may also include currency exchange into Canadian dollars.

2009-10-26T10:47:00.003-04:00

LONG

- S&P 500: +6.8% since entry August 24 (using 200% leveraged fund)

SHORT
- Crude oil: -6.7% since entry Oct. 19 (using 200% leveraged fund)

CLOSED TRADES

- Natural gas: +4.5% since entry Oct. 19 (using 200% leveraged fund)

Notes:
- Trade results are as of the close of Friday, Oct. 23. Any new and closed positions are as of the open of the current week's trading, unless otherwise noted.
- Returns on trades are based on my own positions, not the underlying market prices, unless otherwise noted. Returns from closed trades include trading fees. My own return may differ from the return of the underlying index, security or commodity because of variations in how the security I use tracks the market. In some cases, my return is based on a leveraged fund and may also include currency exchange into Canadian dollars.

2009-10-19T10:16:00.001-04:00

LONG

- S&P 500: +8.7% since entry August 24 (using 200% leveraged fund)

SHORT
- Crude oil: entry Oct. 19

- Natural gas: entry Oct. 19

CLOSED TRADES

Notes:
- Trade results are as of the close of Friday, Oct. 16. Any new and closed positions are as of the open of the current week's trading, unless otherwise noted.
- Returns on trades are based on my own positions, not the underlying market prices, unless otherwise noted. Returns from closed trades include trading fees. My own return may differ from the return of the underlying index, security or commodity because of variations in how the security I use tracks the market. In some cases, my return is based on a leveraged fund and may also include currency exchange into Canadian dollars.

2009-10-12T16:22:00.007-04:00

LONG

- S&P 500: +5.5% since entry August 24 (using 200% leveraged fund)

SHORT
-

CLOSED TRADES

- Natural gas: +2.3% between entry on Oct. 5 and exit on Oct. 13 (using 200% leveraged fund)
- Gold bullion: -12.4% between entry on Sept. 14 and exit on Oct. 8 (using 200% leveraged fund)

Notes:
- Trade results are as of the close of Friday, Oct. 9. Any new and closed positions are as of the open of the current week's trading, unless otherwise noted.
- Returns on trades are based on my own positions, not the underlying market prices, unless otherwise noted. Returns from closed trades include trading fees. My own return may differ from the return of the underlying index, security or commodity because of variations in how the security I use tracks the market. In some cases, my return is based on a leveraged fund and may also include currency exchange into Canadian dollars.

2009-10-06T09:24:00.002-04:00

LONG

- S&P 500: -0.5% since entry August 24 (using 200% leveraged fund)

SHORT
- Natural gas: entry Oct. 5

- Gold bullion: -4.5% since entry Sept. 14 (using 200% leveraged fund)

CLOSED TRADES

- 30-Year Treasury Bond: -6.1% since entry Sept. 14 (using 200% leveraged fund)

Notes:
- Trade results are as of the close of Monday, Oct. 5. Any new positions are as of the open of the week's trading.
- Unless otherwise noted, returns on trades are based on my own positions, not the underlying market prices. Returns from closed trades include trading fees. My own return may differ from the return of the underlying index, security or commodity because of variations in how the security I use tracks the market. In some cases, my return is based on a leveraged fund and may also include currency exchange into Canadian dollars.

2009-09-29T10:37:00.002-04:00

LONG

- S&P 500: +4.1% since entry August 24 (using 200% leveraged fund)

SHORT
- Gold bullion: +1.1% since entry Sept. 14 (using 200% leveraged fund)

- 30-Year Treasury Bond: -3.0% since entry Sept. 14 (using 200% leveraged fund)

CLOSED TRADES

Notes:
- Trade results are as of the close of Monday, Sept. 28. Any new positions are as of the open of the week's trading.
- Unless otherwise noted, returns on trades are based on my own positions, not the underlying market prices. Returns from closed trades include trading fees. My own return may differ from the return of the underlying index, security or commodity because of variations in how the security I use tracks the market. In some cases, my return is based on a leveraged fund and may also include currency exchange into Canadian dollars.

2009-09-21T09:34:00.002-04:00

LONG

- S&P 500: +5.0% since entry August 24 (using 200% leveraged fund)

SHORT
- Gold bullion: -2.1% since entry Sept. 14 (using 200% leveraged fund)

- 30-Year Treasury Bond: +0.9% since entry Sept. 14 (using 200% leveraged fund)

CLOSED TRADES

Notes:
- Trade results are as of the close of Friday, Sept. 11. Any new positions are as of the open of the following week's trading.
- Unless otherwise noted, returns on trades are based on my own positions, not the underlying market prices. Returns from closed trades include trading fees. My own return may differ from the return of the underlying index, security or commodity because of variations in how the security I use tracks the market. In some cases, my return is based on a leveraged fund and may also include currency exchange into Canadian dollars.

2009-09-14T09:53:00.002-04:00

LONG

- S&P 500: +4.8% since entry August 24 (using 200% leveraged fund)

SHORT
- Gold bullion: entry Sept. 14

- 30-Year Treasury Bond: entry Sept. 14

CLOSED TRADES (on the open of Sept. 14)

- Nikkei: -8.1% since entry August 17

Notes:
- New positions as of the open on Monday, Sept. 14. (Trade results as of the close of Friday, Sept. 11.)
- Unless otherwise noted, returns on trades are based on my own positions, not the underlying market prices. Returns from closed trades include trading fees. My own return may differ from the return of the underlying index, security or commodity because of variations in how the security I use tracks the market. In some cases, my return is based on a leveraged fund and may also include currency exchange into Canadian dollars.

2009-09-08T15:44:00.003-04:00

LONG

- Nikkei: -4.6% since entry August 17

- S&P 500: -4.8% since entry August 24 (using 200% leveraged fund)

SHORT
-

CLOSED TRADES (on the open of Sept. 8)

- Crude oil: -11.3% since entry August 10 (using 200% leveraged fund)
- 30-Year U.S. Treasury Bond: +1.2% since entry August 17 (using 300% leveraged fund)
- Natural gas: +30.2% since entry August 24 (using 200% leveraged fund)

Notes:
- Positions as of the open on Tuesday, Sept. 8.
- Unless otherwise noted, returns on trades are based on my own positions, not the underlying market prices. Returns from closed trades include trading fees. My own return may differ from the return of the underlying index, security or commodity because of variations in how the security I use tracks the market. In some cases, my return is based on a leveraged fund and may also include currency exchange into Canadian dollars.

2009-08-31T10:13:00.002-04:00

LONG

- Crude oil: -4.0% since entry August 10 (using 200% leveraged fund)

- 30-Year U.S. Treasury Bond: +6.6% since entry August 17 (using 300% leveraged fund)

- Nikkei: -0.9% since entry August 17

- S&P 500: -2.2% since entry August 24 (using 200% leveraged fund)

SHORT
- Natural gas: +12.7% since entry August 24 (using 200% leveraged fund)

CLOSED TRADES

Notes:
- Positions as of the close on Friday, August 28.
- Unless otherwise noted, returns on trades are based on my own positions, not the underlying market prices. Returns from closed trades include trading fees. My own return may differ from the return of the underlying index, security or commodity because of variations in how the security I use tracks the market. In some cases, my return is based on a leveraged fund and may also include currency exchange into Canadian dollars.

2009-08-25T14:04:00.004-04:00

LONG

- Crude oil: -0.4% since entry August 10 (using 200% leveraged fund)

- 30-Year U.S. Treasury Bond: -2.0% since entry August 17 (using 200% leveraged fund)

- Nikkei: +1.2% since entry August 17

- S&P 500: entry August 24

SHORT
- Natural gas: entry August 24

CLOSED TRADES

Notes:
- Positions as of the open on Monday, Aug. 24.
- Unless otherwise noted, returns on trades are based on my own positions, not the underlying market prices. Returns from closed trades include trading fees. My own return may differ from the return of the underlying index, security or commodity because of variations in how the security I use tracks the market. In some cases, my return is based on a leveraged fund and may also include currency exchange into Canadian dollars.

2009-08-15T07:33:00.001-04:00

LONG

- Crude oil: -9.4% since entry August 10

- 30-Year U.S. Treasury Bond: entry August 17

- Nikkei: entry August 17

SHORT
-

CLOSED TRADES

Notes:
- Positions as of the open on Monday, Aug. 17.
- Unless otherwise noted, returns on trades are based on my own positions, not the underlying market prices. Returns from closed trades include trading fees. My own return may differ from the return of the underlying index, security or commodity because of variations in how the security I use tracks the market. In some cases, my return is based on a leveraged fund and may also include currency exchange into Canadian dollars.

2009-08-10T21:49:00.002-04:00

LONG

- Crude oil: entry August 10

SHORT
-

CLOSED TRADES

- Nikkei: -0.1% since entry June 8 (using EWJ in a Canadian-dollar-denominated account; EWJ itself gained 6.7% during the same timeframe)
- U.S. financials: +54.7% since entry July 13 (using 200% leveraged fund)
- Canadian financials: +28.0% since entry July 13 (using 200% leveraged fund)

Notes:
- Positions are as of the open on Monday, Aug. 10.
- Unless otherwise noted, returns on trades are based on my own positions, not the underlying market prices. Returns from closed trades include trading fees. My own return may differ from the return of the underlying index, security or commodity because of variations in how the security I use tracks the market. In some cases, my return is based on a leveraged fund and may also include currency exchange into Canadian dollars.

2009-08-03T11:08:00.007-04:00

LONG

- Nikkei: +2.9% since entry June 8 (using EWJ in a Canadian-dollar-denominated account; EWJ itself gained 8.4% during the same timeframe)

- U.S. financials: +33.5% since entry July 13 (using 200% leveraged fund)
- Canadian financials: +35.1% since entry July 13 (using 200% leveraged fund)

SHORT
-

CLOSED TRADES

- Natural gas: +9.0% since entry July 13 (using unleveraged fund)

- Natural gas: +19.5% since entry July 13 (using 200% leveraged fund)

Notes:
- Positions are as of the open on Monday, Aug. 3.
- Unless otherwise noted, returns on trades are based on my own positions, not the underlying market prices. Returns from closed trades include trading fees. My own return may differ from the return of the underlying index, security or commodity because of variations in how the security I use tracks the market. In some cases, my return is based on a leveraged fund and may also include currency exchange into Canadian dollars.

2009-07-27T10:51:00.002-04:00

LONG

- Nikkei: -0.4% since entry June 8

- U.S. financials: +19.0% since entry July 13 (using 200% leveraged fund)
- Canadian financials: +27.3% since entry July 13 (using 200% leveraged fund)

- Natural gas: +21.9% since entry July 13 (using 200% leveraged fund)

SHORT
-

CLOSED TRADES

- S&P 500: + 6.1% since entry July 20 (using 200% leveraged fund)

Notes:
- Positions are as of the open on Monday, July 27.
- Unless otherwise noted, returns on trades are based on my own positions, not the underlying market prices. Returns from closed trades include trading fees. My own return may differ from the return of the underlying index, security or commodity because of variations in how the security I use tracks the market. In some cases, my return is based on a leveraged fund and may also include currency exchange into Canadian dollars.

2009-07-20T09:48:00.001-04:00

LONG

- Nikkei: -0.8% since entry June 8

- U.S. financials: +15.5% since entry July 13 (using 200% leveraged fund)
- Canadian financials: +16.9% since entry July 13 (using 200% leveraged fund)

- Natural gas: +17.7% since entry July 13 (using 200% leveraged fund)

- S&P 500: entry July 20

SHORT
-

CLOSED TRADES

Notes:
- Positions are as of the open on Monday, July 20.
- Unless otherwise noted, returns on trades are based on my own positions, not the underlying market prices. Returns from closed trades include trading fees. My own return may differ from the return of the underlying index, security or commodity because of variations in how the security I use tracks the market. In some cases, my return is based on a leveraged fund and may also include currency exchange into Canadian dollars.

2009-07-13T10:22:00.002-04:00

LONG

- Nikkei: +2.3% since entry June 8

- U.S. financials: entry July 13
- Canadian financials: entry July 13

- Natural gas: entry July 13

SHORT
-

CLOSED TRADES

Notes:
- Positions are as of the open on Monday, July 13.
- Unless otherwise noted, returns on trades are based on my own positions, not the underlying market prices. Returns from closed trades include trading fees. My own return may differ from the return of the underlying index, security or commodity because of variations in how the security I use tracks the market. In some cases, my return is based on a leveraged fund and may also include currency exchange into Canadian dollars.

2009-07-06T11:07:00.001-04:00

LONG

- Nikkei: +2.6% since entry June 8

SHORT
-

CLOSED TRADES

Notes:
- Positions are as of the close on Friday, July 3.
- Unless otherwise noted, returns on trades are based on my own positions, not the underlying market prices. Returns from closed trades include trading fees. My own return may differ from the return of the underlying index, security or commodity because of variations in how the security I use tracks the market. In some cases, my return is based on a leveraged fund and may also include currency exchange into Canadian dollars.

2009-06-29T09:47:00.001-04:00

LONG

- Nikkei: +4.6% since entry June 8

SHORT
-

CLOSED TRADES

Notes:
- Positions are as of the close on Friday, June 26.
- Unless otherwise noted, returns on trades are based on my own positions, not the underlying market prices. Returns from closed trades include trading fees. My own return may differ from the return of the underlying index, security or commodity because of variations in how the security I use tracks the market. In some cases, my return is based on a leveraged fund and may also include currency exchange into Canadian dollars.

2009-06-22T11:18:00.001-04:00

LONG

- Nikkei: +2.3% since entry June 8

SHORT
-

CLOSED TRADES

- Crude oil: +18.9% since entry May 25 (using 200% leveraged fund)

- Natural gas: -1.3% since entry June 15 (using 200% leveraged fund)

Notes:
- Positions are as of the open on Monday, June 22.
- Unless otherwise noted, returns on trades are based on my own positions, not the underlying market prices. Returns from closed trades include trading fees. My own return may differ from the return of the underlying index, security or commodity because of variations in how the security I use tracks the market. In some cases, my return is based on a leveraged fund and may also include currency exchange into Canadian dollars.

2009-06-15T13:19:00.003-04:00

LONG
- Crude oil: +31.8% since entry May 25 (using 200% leveraged fund)

- Nikkei: +0.5% since entry June 8

- Natural gas: entry June 15

SHORT
-

CLOSED TRADES
- BKX U.S. Bank Index: +19.7% since entry May 25 (using 200% leveraged Canadian financials ETF)

- Gold: -12.0% since entry June 1 (using 200% leveraged fund). Stopped out June 15.

Notes:
- Positions are as of Monday morning, June 15.
- Unless otherwise noted, returns on trades are based on my own positions, not the underlying market prices. Returns from closed trades include trading fees. My own return may differ from the return of the underlying index, security or commodity because of variations in how the security I use tracks the market. In some cases, my return is based on a leveraged fund and may also include currency exchange into Canadian dollars.

2009-06-15T09:44:00.002-04:00

LONG
- Crude oil: +31.8% since entry May 25 (using 200% leveraged fund)

- Gold: -11.0% since entry May 25 (using 200% leveraged fund)

- Nikkei: +0.5% since entry June 8

- Natural gas: entry June 15

SHORT
-

CLOSED TRADES
- BKX U.S. Bank Index: +19.7% since entry May 25 (using 200% leveraged Canadian financials ETF)

Notes:
- Positions are as of the open of Monday, June 15.
- Unless otherwise noted, returns on trades are based on my own positions, not the underlying market prices. Returns from closed trades include trading fees. My own return may differ from the return of the underlying index, security or commodity because of variations in how the security I use tracks the market. In some cases, my return is based on a leveraged fund and may also include currency exchange into Canadian dollars.

2009-06-08T09:43:00.001-04:00

LONG
- Crude oil: +23.1% since entry May 25 (using 200% leveraged fund)

- BKX U.S. Bank Index: +7.8% since entry May 25 (using 200% leveraged Canadian financials ETF)

- Gold: -6.6% since entry May 25 (using 200% leveraged fund)

- Nikkei: entry June 8

SHORT
-

CLOSED TRADES
-

Notes:
- Positions are as of the open of Monday, June 8.
- Unless otherwise noted, returns on trades are based on my own positions, not the underlying market prices. Returns from closed trades include trading fees. My own return may differ from the return of the underlying index, security or commodity because of variations in how the security I use tracks the market. In some cases, my return is based on a leveraged fund and may also include currency exchange into Canadian dollars.

2009-06-01T09:36:00.000-04:00

LONG
- Crude oil: +21.1% since entry May 25 (using 200% leveraged fund)

- BKX U.S. Bank Index: +14.4% since entry May 25 (using 200% leveraged Canadian financials ETF)

- Gold: entry June 1

SHORT
-

CLOSED TRADES
-

Notes:
- Positions are as of the open of Monday, June 1.
- Unless otherwise noted, returns on trades are based on my own positions, not the underlying market prices. Returns from closed trades include trading fees. My own return may differ from the return of the underlying index, security or commodity because of variations in how the security I use tracks the market. In some cases, my return is based on a leveraged fund and may also include currency exchange into Canadian dollars.

2009-05-25T10:17:00.004-04:00

LONG
- Crude oil: entry May 25 (using 200% leveraged fund)

- BKX U.S. Bank Index: entry May 25 (using 200% leveraged Canadian financials ETF)

SHORT
-

CLOSED TRADES
- Gold bullion: +8.7% from entry April 27 to exit May 25 (using 200% leveraged fund)

Notes:
- Positions are as of the open of Monday, May 25.
- Unless otherwise noted, returns on trades are based on my own positions, not the underlying market prices. Returns from closed trades include trading fees. My own return may differ from the return of the underlying index, security or commodity because of variations in how the security I use tracks the market. In some cases, my return is based on a leveraged fund and may also include currency exchange into Canadian dollars.

2009-05-19T10:03:00.001-04:00

LONG
- Gold bullion: +2.2% since entry April 27 (using a 200% leveraged fund)

SHORT
-

CLOSED TRADES
- Crude oil: +18.8% between entry May 4 and exit May 19 (using a 200% leveraged fund)

Notes:
- Positions are as of the open of Tuesday, May 19.
- Unless otherwise noted, returns on trades are based on my own positions, not the underlying market prices. Returns from closed trades include trading fees. My own return may differ from the return of the underlying index, security or commodity because of variations in how the security I use tracks the market. In some cases, my return is based on a leveraged fund and may also include currency exchange into Canadian dollars.

2009-05-18T15:59:00.001-04:00

LONG
- Gold bullion: +3.8% since entry April 27 (using a 200% leveraged fund)
- Crude oil: +9.2% since entry May 4 (using a 200% leveraged fund)

SHORT
-

CLOSED TRADES
-

Notes:
- Positions are as of the close of Friday, May 15.
- Unless otherwise noted, returns on trades are based on my own positions, not the underlying market prices. Returns from closed trades include trading fees. My own return may differ from the return of the underlying index, security or commodity because of variations in how the security I use tracks the market. In some cases, my return is based on a leveraged fund and may also include currency exchange into Canadian dollars.

2009-05-11T10:08:00.001-04:00

LONG
- Gold bullion: +0.4% since entry April 27 (using a 200% leveraged fund)
- Crude oil: +18.3% since entry May 4 (using a 200% leveraged fund)

SHORT
-

CLOSED TRADES
-

Notes:
- Positions are as of the open of Monday, May 11.
- Unless otherwise noted, returns on trades are based on my own positions, not the underlying market prices. Returns from closed trades include trading fees. My own return may differ from the return of the underlying index, security or commodity because of variations in how the security I use tracks the market. In some cases, my return is based on a leveraged fund and may also include currency exchange into Canadian dollars.

2009-05-04T15:14:00.004-04:00

LONG
- Gold bullion: -2.4% since entry April 27 (using a 200% leveraged fund)
- Crude oil: entry May 4

SHORT
-

CLOSED TRADES
-

Notes:
- Positions are as of the afternoon of Monday, May 4.
- Unless otherwise noted, returns on trades are based on my own positions, not the underlying market prices. Returns from closed trades include trading fees. My own return may differ from the return of the underlying index, security or commodity because of variations in how the security I use tracks the market. In some cases, my return is based on a leveraged fund and may also include currency exchange into Canadian dollars.

2009-05-04T15:11:00.002-04:00

LONG
- Gold bullion: -2.4% since entry April 27

SHORT
-

CLOSED TRADES
-

Notes:
- Positions are as of the afternoon of Monday, May 4.
- Unless otherwise noted, returns on trades are based on my own positions, not the underlying market prices. Returns from closed trades include trading fees. My own return may differ from the return of the underlying index, security or commodity because of variations in how the security I use tracks the market. In some cases, my return is based on a leveraged fund and may also include currency exchange into Canadian dollars.

2009-04-27T13:23:00.001-04:00

LONG
- Gold bullion: entry April 27

SHORT
-

CLOSED TRADES
-

Notes:
- Positions are as of Monday, April 27.
- Unless otherwise noted, returns on trades are based on my own positions, not the underlying market prices. Returns from closed trades include trading fees. My own return may differ from the return of the underlying index, security or commodity because of variations in how the security I use tracks the market. In some cases, my return is based on a leveraged fund and may also include currency exchange into Canadian dollars.

2009-04-02T22:42:00.002-04:00

LONG
-

SHORT
-

CLOSED TRADES
- S&P 500: -18.4% since entry March 16, exit March 26 (using 200% leveraged fund, SDS)
- S&P 500: -18.6% since entry March 16, exit March 26 (using 200% leveraged fund, HSD.TO)

Notes:
- Positions are as of Thursday, March 26.
- Returns on trades are based on my own positions, not the underlying market prices. Returns from closed trades include trading fees. My own return may differ from the return of the underlying index, security or commodity because of variations in how the security I use tracks the market. In some cases, my return is based on a leveraged fund and may also include currency exchange into Canadian dollars.

2009-03-20T17:02:00.004-04:00

LONG
-

SHORT
S&P 500: -1.5% since entry March 16 (using 200% leveraged fund, SDS)

S&P 500: -1.8% since entry March 16 (using 200% leveraged fund, HSD.TO)

CLOSED TRADES
-

Notes:
- Positions are as of the close Friday, March 20.
- Returns on trades are based on my own positions, not the underlying market prices. Returns from closed trades include trading fees. My own return may differ from the return of the underlying index, security or commodity because of variations in how the security I use tracks the market. In some cases, my return is based on a leveraged fund and may also include currency exchange into Canadian dollars.

2009-03-09T10:57:00.004-04:00

LONG
-

SHORT
-

CLOSED TRADES
S&P 500: +34.9% since entry Feb. 17, exited on open March 9 (using a 200% leveraged ETF)

Notes:
- Positions are as of the open, Monday, Mar. 9.
- Returns on trades are based on my own positions, not the underlying market prices. Closed trade returns include trading fees. My own return may differ from the return of the underlying index, security or commodity because of variations in how the security I use tracks the market. In some cases, my return is based on a leveraged fund and may also include currency exchange into Canadian dollars.

2009-02-27T17:13:00.000-05:00

LONG
-

SHORT
S&P 500: +15.2% since entry Feb. 17 (using a 200% leveraged ETF)

Closed trades
-

Notes:
- Positions are as of the close, Friday, Feb. 27.
- Returns on trades are based on my own positions, not the underlying market prices. My own return may differ from the return of the underlying index, security or commodity because of variations in how the security I use tracks the market. In some cases, my return is based on a leveraged fund and may also include currency exchange into Canadian dollars.

2009-02-23T10:44:00.002-05:00

LONG
-

SHORT
S&P 500: +6.7% since entry Feb. 17 (using a 200% leveraged ETF)

Closed trades
-

Notes:
- Positions are as of the close, Friday, Feb. 20.
- Returns on trades are based on my own positions, not the underlying market prices. My own return may differ from the return of the underlying index, security or commodity because of variations in how the security I use tracks the market. In some cases, my return is based on a leveraged fund and may also include currency exchange into Canadian dollars.

2009-02-18T16:25:00.001-05:00

LONG
-

SHORT
S&P 500: +1.5% since entry Feb. 17 (using a 200% leveraged ETF)

Closed trades
-

Notes:
- Positions are as of the close, Wednesday, Feb. 18.
- Returns on trades are based on my own positions, not the underlying market prices. My own return may differ from the return of the underlying index, security or commodity because of variations in how the security I use tracks the market. In some cases, my return is based on a leveraged fund and may also include currency exchange into Canadian dollars.

2009-02-09T09:37:00.001-05:00

LONG
-

SHORT
-

Closed trades (on the open, Monday, Feb. 9)
S&P 500: +1.1% since entry Jan. 12 (using a 200% leveraged ETF)
Gold bullion: +12.9% since entry Jan. 19 (using a 200% leveraged ETF)

Notes:
- Positions are as of the open, Monday, Feb. 9.
- Returns on trades are based on my own positions, not the underlying market prices. My own return may differ from the return of the underlying index, security or commodity because of variations in how the security I use tracks the market. In some cases, my return is based on a leveraged fund and may also include currency exchange into Canadian dollars.

2009-01-31T13:36:00.001-05:00

LONG
Gold bullion: +20.7% since entry Jan. 19 (using a 200% leveraged ETF)

SHORT
S&P 500: +11.1% since entry Jan. 12 (using a 200% leveraged ETF)

Closed trades (within past week)
-

Notes:
- Positions are as of the close Friday, Jan. 30.
- Returns on trades are based on my own positions, not the underlying market prices. My own return may differ from the return of the underlying index, security or commodity because of variations in how the security I use tracks the market. In some cases, my return is based on a leveraged fund and may also include currency exchange into Canadian dollars.

2009-01-24T19:42:00.002-05:00

LONG
Gold bullion: +13.4% since entry Jan. 19 (using a 200% leveraged ETF)

SHORT
S&P 500: +10.8% since entry Jan. 12 (using a 200% leveraged ETF)

Closed trades (within past week)
-

Notes:
- Positions are as of the close Friday, Jan. 23.
- Returns on trades are based on my own positions, not the underlying market prices. My own return may differ from the return of the underlying index, security or commodity because of variations in how the security I use tracks the market. In some cases, my return is based on a leveraged fund and may also include currency exchange into Canadian dollars.

2009-01-19T10:29:00.002-05:00

LONG
Gold bullion: entry Jan. 19

SHORT
S&P 500: +8.9% since entry Jan. 12

Closed trades (within past week)
-

Notes:
- Positions are as of the open Monday, Jan. 19.
- Returns on ongoing and closed trades are based on my own positions, not the underlying market prices. My own return may differ from the market return because of how the security I use tracks the market. In some cases, my return is based on a leveraged fund and may also include currency exchange into Canadian dollars.

2009-01-14T13:37:00.000-05:00

LONG
-

SHORT
S&P 500: +10.4% since entry Jan. 12

Closed trades (within past week)
-

Notes:
- Positions are as of Wednesday, Jan. 14.
- Returns on ongoing and closed trades are based on my own positions, not the underlying market prices. My own return may differ from the market return because of how the security I use tracks the market. In some cases, my return is based on a leveraged fund and may also include currency exchange into Canadian dollars.

2009-01-06T09:53:00.000-05:00

LONG
-

SHORT
-

Closed trades (within past week)
SPX: -10.4% since entry Dec. 15

Notes:
- Positions are as of Tuesday, Jan. 6.
- Returns on ongoing and closed trades are based on my own positions, not the underlying market prices. My own return may differ from the market return because of how the security I use tracks the market. In some cases, my return is based on a leveraged fund and may also include currency exchange into Canadian dollars.

2008-12-29T10:39:00.001-05:00

LONG
-

SHORT
SPX: +3.6% since entry Dec. 15

Closed trades (within past week)
-

Notes:
- Positions are as of 10:30 a.m. Monday, Dec. 29.
- Returns on ongoing and closed trades are based on my own positions, not the underlying market prices. My own return may differ from the market return because of how the security I use tracks the market. In some cases, my return is based on a leveraged fund and may also include currency exchange into Canadian dollars.

2008-12-23T11:09:00.001-05:00

LONG
-

SHORT
SPX: +0.55% since entry Dec. 15

Closed trades
Nikkei: +6.2% (entry Nov. 17, exit Dec. 18)

Notes:
- Positions are as of the morning of Tuesday, Dec. 23.
- Returns on ongoing and closed trades are based on my own positions, not the underlying market prices. My own return may differ from the market return because of how the security I use tracks the market. In some cases, my return is based on a leveraged fund and may also include currency exchange into Canadian dollars.

2008-12-15T10:07:00.003-05:00

LONG
Nikkei: +6.1% since entry Nov. 17

SHORT
SPX: entry Dec. 15

Closed trades
Dow Jones industrials: -13% (entry Dec. 8, exit Dec. 12)

Notes:
- Positions are as of 10 a.m., Dec. 15.
- Returns on ongoing and closed trades are based on my own positions, not the underlying market prices. My own return may differ from the market return because of how the security I use tracks the market. In some cases, my return is based on a leveraged fund and may also include currency exchange into Canadian dollars.

2008-12-08T13:55:00.001-05:00

LONG
Nikkei: +3.5% since entry Nov. 17
Dow Jones industrials: +0.9% since entry Dec. 8

SHORT
-

Notes:
- Positions are as of 1:30 p.m., Dec. 8.
- Returns on ongoing and closed trades are based on my own positions, not the underlying market prices. My own return may differ from the market return because of how well the fund I use tracks the market. In some cases, my return is based on a leveraged fund and may also include currency exchange into Canadian dollars.