****Note: Since JNK came within ticks of 2 ATRs raise stop to breakeven 38.96
***NOTE on Sell Stops: From now on, will use a 2 minute time confirm on our sell stops. That means the instrument has to trade at or below the price for 2 consecutive minutes. If cannot use time confirms, subtract another 10% of the ATR then place your stop.
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Existing Position: GLPI: Long 33.35 ATR .60
Name of Instrument: Gaming and Leisure Properties Inc.
Current Price: 33.57
Sell Stop 31.97 or about 2 ATRs with a 2 minute time confirm
Reason for Trade: Reported on February 3rd which now gives trade time to mature. Cleared the 200 DMA the week prior and waited for the earnings to enter with a stop under the 200 DMA and recent daily lows.
First Profit Target ½ off: 35.07
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Exisiting Position: STT: Long: 76.50 ATR: 1.57
Name of Instrument: State Street Corp
Current Price: 76.17
Sell Stop: 74.17
Reason For Trade: First visit over the 50 DMA after a slingshot low confirmed on February 2nd. Gapped higher day of entry (February 10th) after an inside day. A 2015 pick. Initial stop wide enough to give it time to mature. Weekly and monthly charts look strong.
First Profit Target: 80.94 for ½
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Existing Position JNK: Long 38.96 ATR .23
Name of Instrument: SPDR Barclays Hi Yld Bd ETF
Sell Stop: 38.96
Current Price: 39..43
Reason For Trade: Holding the 50 DMA and clearing the January Calendar Range high. Good risk to under recent daily chart support. Also, if long treasury bonds come off, this is high yielding junk debt that could attract smart money.
First Profit Target: 39.54 for 1/2
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