The Calm Candle

A disciplined approach to swing and positional trading using trend following. Buy high, sell higher. This journal documents the journey, the trades, and the lessons learned along the way.

Current Market Stance Updated: April 21, 2026

Moderate

Breadth is improving across sectors. Leading stocks breaking out of bases with volume. Maintaining full exposure to momentum names.

Current Position 20% Invested

Risk On

Performance Overview

Key metrics from the trading journal

Win Rate

of closed trades

Total Trades

since inception

Total R Gained

risk-adjusted return

Avg Win / Avg Loss

reward to risk

Open Positions

currently active

Expectancy

per trade