Trading Strategies: Positioning and Market Timing Insights

Trading strategies require flexibility and proactive management to adapt to market changes effectively.

### Trading Strategies: Insights on Market Positioning and Timing
* 📈 In a recent Q&A session, we discussed various strategies for taking positions at the market's open and closing times, emphasizing the **importance of timing in trading**.
* 💬 Many traders are eager to make **quick trades during busy market hours**, while others prefer a more measured approach during **calmer periods**, and both strategies have their merits.
* 📊 Using actual trading cases and buy-sell charts, we explored how stocks that open with a **2-3% gap** could present good opportunities, and how it might not matter whether you bought at the **closing price** or the **opening the next day**.
* 🤔 It's crucial to remain flexible and responsive in trading, as sometimes it may be advantageous to **buy in the morning** rather than waiting for the closing price, especially when **trends are favorable**.
* 💡 The discussion highlighted that successful trading isn't just about having good stocks; it requires a **well-rounded approach** and the ability to **manage trades effectively**, especially during **market fluctuations**.
* 📉 The importance of **quickly responding to potential losses** was emphasized, as proactive management can help **maintain a favorable position** and lead to **profits**.
* 🔍 We also touched on the concept of **end-of-day betting**, suggesting that it can be effective but requires a **keen understanding of market dynamics** to make informed decisions.
* 📚 Ultimately, the session encouraged traders to **engage actively** and consider joining our investment club for **practical learning and support** in refining their trading skills.

Hello everyone. Yesterday, we had a Q&A session where we shared various tips on how to take positions at the beginning of the market. During our discussion, we also talked about taking positions in the afternoon and briefly touched on betting on the closing price. Many people are interested in making quick trades during the busy early market hours, but some might also want to take their time when things are a bit calmer. Today, I want to elaborate on that topic, and we will look at actual trading cases using buy and sell charts. I believe this practical approach will be helpful for everyone. Now, let's dive into the conversation. Please listen carefully. In the past, I used to think that it was good to take positions at the closing price in the afternoon, but the next day, I often felt anxious due to uncertainty.

Rather than just looking at the stocks, let's pay attention to those that seem worth investing in and observe how they start the next day. If they open with too large a gap, we can just let them go. For example, stocks that start with a gap of around 2-3% might be a good opportunity. It seems like this might have been the case yesterday, with an opening price of 1.47%. For such stocks, it might not make a big difference whether we caught them at the closing price yesterday or at the opening today. So, let's focus on making a good entry at the opening and consider short-term trading as well. Is it really necessary to wait for the closing price in the afternoon? There are cases where we might see a smaller gap or even a decline at the start the next day. When the overall trend is good, if they start lower, it might be better to buy in the morning. This is a thought that could cross anyone's mind, and in fact, there are people who do this.

What do you think about these strategies? I would like to start today's discussion by asking you a question about them. Today, I will provide a lot of detailed information about trading, so please pay attention. To answer your question directly, I don't think one of these two options is right or wrong, or that one has an advantage over the other. Both are simply strategies, each with its own strengths and weaknesses. 

Now, let's consider the process of taking a position in a real trading scenario. You mentioned a good example earlier. If you take a position in LS Eco Energy early in the trading session, the opening price has increased by a certain percentage, which seems fine. If it can break its previous high, it could lead to a good trend, and the supply and demand situation looks favorable. This thought is firmly established in your mind. So, if you become overly eager to buy, what do you think the actual trading action will look like? Let's think about that.

It seems like it would be good to see this, but unknowingly, I have determined that I need to buy this and act on it. In my case, due to a significant drawback of reducing flexibility, I don't refrain from doing it; I do participate. However, as much as possible, I find that responding with what I've set in opposition allows me to be more flexible. In fact, I used to do the same in the past. If I've decided to do something, there is almost always a single correct answer: either place an order in advance during the pre-market session to ensure it gets filled or just grab a position right at the start. I'm looking to enter when there's a strong upward movement, but I often miss that opportunity. So, it tends to turn into a form of putting all my eggs in one basket and praying. Of course, I wouldn't be putting a huge amount of money into this. In my past experience, I diversified a lot.

It was a strategy I used during a time when I was trading with small amounts and making quick trades. So, I would spread out multiple trades. However, the trading style tends to get fixed on buying all at once. The mindset that Mr. Honest mentioned is based on not wanting to do that. We always advise against it, so when thinking about how to do well without following that pattern, it likely leads to the logic of just catching the trend from the beginning. As a result, what I do is set up positions the day before, and the next day, during the opening, the market has very active exchanges. So, I focus purely on that phenomenon. I don't bring all the stocks from the previous day; they may have been candidates the day before, but...

In cases where I haven't chosen a particular stock, I sometimes make trades the next day after the market opens. Instead of buying at the opening price, I prefer to observe the stock a bit longer. If it looks good, I might even buy it at a higher price, starting with a delay. This way, I can strategize my trades. By the way, we brought up the stock LS Energy because there was actual trading done by Eunice, so we can discuss it while looking at the trading chart. It seems like Eunice had been holding onto this stock since the day before. After positioning it like this, trading was done today. If we look at it, the results are actually quite good. Although there were buy and sell actions, by establishing a position, Eunice might have increased her stake. When there’s a significant rise the next day, she could choose to take profits by selling some shares or decide to hold onto the position without completely liquidating it.

There are various advantages to this, but as you know, the reason we can't freely engage in these activities is due to concerns about what happens in cases where things don't go as planned. We hesitate because we're worried about the potential for failure. I feel like we need to approach this with a bit of caution and think carefully about it. It seems like we might need more know-how in this area. Are there elements in trading that we could learn from? 

Oh, there are so many! It's hard to say that just one thing is sufficient. I always emphasize that simply excelling in one part or one element doesn't lead to successful trading; you need to be well-rounded and competent across the board. This is fundamental, and I want to encourage you to strive for improvement in that direction. I also want to share what I consider important in trading.

If I talk about those key points, I can give you some helpful tips. When you look at the buy-and-sell chart for this stock, it seems like it has been a continuous trend, but there are definitely stopping points within it. There was a stopping point here, and if you look at it, it has ended. So, if we talk about starting again, it actually begins anew from this point. This is when I started to take positions, although it might be a bit early. I generally prefer to start buying in the latter half, but that’s just my preference; it’s not a strict rule. It changes depending on the situation. You could say it’s somewhat spontaneous, but I do have my own intuitive criteria. In the case of this stock, the overall trend was solid yesterday, so I thought it wouldn't be bad to start taking positions a bit earlier.

I started this, and after that, I was continuously creating positions. At this time, I was trading more heavily during the afternoon session. However, if you look at it, there are mixed buy and sell orders in such a short period, which might make you think that trading was done quite tightly. Some might wonder if it was really necessary to go to such lengths. For example, if we were to trade within this small box, if we were aiming for something, wouldn't it have been better to just keep buying and accumulating at this level? Especially since, at the end, when you see that there are sell orders, it feels like some volume was released. Of course, I don't know what percentage of the volume was sold, so I'm just saying this.

It feels a bit strange to wonder why you would go to such lengths. You mentioned that it all started from there. This was a question I asked earlier about why we do it this way. We need to establish the foundation here. At the beginning, during the introduction, we talked about imagining these scenarios. Finding an alternative to that is more cumbersome and bothersome. However, we endure the inconvenience and take the time to create a thoughtful position. The weight of the position is also quite decent, and it puts us in a better position compared to the initial buying point. This is a preparatory work to truly make this opportunity entirely ours. So, I would like you to think of it as putting in effort here. 

Next, regarding why we trade so tightly and frequently, there's just one reason. It answers the question that came up earlier: if things go wrong while holding this position...

What should we do? We need to continue taking actions regarding that matter. It's about responding in the quickest way possible and creating a position. If you think of it this way, I believe it will lead to a more accurate answer. Looking at this, it seems that these parts were not at a loss for selling, and you probably accumulated some profits here, even if just a little. The goal is not just to make small profits, but rather to manage your positions while controlling the situation. When you think about it, being proactive in responding to situations where you might incur losses is important. That's right, that’s where the loss selling comes in. But since it's only a small percentage, you might think about buying more here or just waiting. However, if you do that, then the question you had earlier about what to do if it falls won't have a response. This process of responding is what I am showing you here.

We are providing something here, and there is something significant to note. Look, I sold off my losses very quickly during the rebalancing. This is relatively fast, right? But shortly after, I ended up buying again. Then, I think to myself, wasn't selling off my losses a mistake? If I had just held on and bought, wouldn't it have been better? It's usually this kind of thought that makes people hesitate in their actions. However, I believe that acknowledging this inefficiency leads to improved trading effectiveness. And if I hadn't done this loss sell-off, I would have maintained an average price of around 37,500 won here. If I had just bought without selling, my position could have increased too much. But by doing it this way, I can maintain my position while keeping my average price steady.

There is an effect that allows you to lower it a bit more, so a profit zone is already being created here, and that's the difference, right? After that, what I clearly did here was that even though I executed a rebalancing sell, I bought here, which gave me strength. So, I didn't do a closing price purchase. Because I took decisive action here, I have secured enough weight without needing to do a closing price purchase, and I'm in a favorable situation. In fact, I can even sell a little to take some profits, so that’s how I visualize it. So, I actually sold here. If you look at it this way, it shows that there is room to sell. I can carry this over to the next day as well. But since I bought here again, it became a clearly favorable situation, allowing me to increase my position further.

I filled it in, and I gained confidence that the position I created was well made. Here, we immediately jump into the action. Now, there's another case to discuss. Yesterday, Mr. Honesty made another trade, and today we can look at the stock called Unitest. If you observe, the day before, it had a significant rise, and then during the formation of this wave, it started precisely in the afternoon, just after 1:30 PM. It feels quite different; there was a continuous sense of happiness. It seems like there is still a lot of supply and demand going on, but it feels like a very different kind of trading from our perspective. What could be the differences? First of all, I will share what I felt at that time. I couldn't see it; that's a big factor. I didn't see this stock. However, I discovered...

At that point, it was after the first major wave had occurred, and after a pullback, a transition was happening. I was contemplating how strong this transition could be and in what way it could move. I thought about it a lot during that time. If you look at the daily chart, it seems decent, and I noticed that the trading volume was significant, which gave a clear sense that a trend was forming. If it had been around 10 or 10:30, I think I would have watched it more closely, but I ended up monitoring it until the afternoon. So, I made a choice regarding my position. Looking back at my trades, I did the same thing: I bought and thought it would go up, but instead, I kept building my position using the five-minute chart. Earlier, when I mentioned LS, the trading strategy was somewhat different; here, I focused on selling with a well-established position. This is the difference.

And this was also done in the 종감. The reason for focusing on selling is that the trend was not visible in the Won Dynasty. If you look here, while trading yesterday, I was creating a position and feeling the supply and demand battles, support, and resistance of this stock. However, it was somewhat ambiguous, so I thought it would be better to wait and observe a bit more before buying. I didn't definitively say not to buy at all. Well, if you just draw a line here, you can clearly see that it hasn't surpassed this point, so I think you might have felt that way too. However, I think I will keep watching this until this afternoon. If there is some other buying opportunity or if it seems like the trend is being maintained, then you could enter. But I feel like I will be watching this quite a bit. The reason is that, anyway,

There are boxes in a similar price range. When we look at it like this, it just seems to be in a similar price range. The fact that we are closely watching this indicates something; I believe it is connected to the supply and demand aspect. I think what we are seeing here is a follow-up wave of the strong supply that came in earlier. However, if the box extends at this peak, the supply that came in could get diluted. To put it simply, it could be shaken off. In such cases, we need to watch carefully. Later on, new supply needs to emerge in this way for it to regain merit. This is something we explained metaphorically before; when you throw a ball hard against the ground, the force with which it bounces back gradually weakens. This situation could mean that the supply is drying up, so we need to keep an eye on it. Here, something that was previously absent...

Supply and demand don't fluctuate just because of this; such occurrences won't happen unless someone throws the ball again. We can just observe whether someone will throw it again or not. Now, another thing I'm curious about is that when we hear discussions like this, we tend to wonder about how to capture these moments well. When we look at two cases, we can see some commonalities. So, we start to identify a certain pattern. As you mentioned earlier, it seems like this is the case. LS Echo Energy may have a different shape, but ultimately, if we don't engage in reckless trading at the peaks after a significant volume spike, I feel like I could also do it. For those who will gain confidence and return, if I were to give advice, this is a very difficult topic. It's not easy.

It may seem similar, but it feels very difficult. If we look at the current situation of just two stocks, it is true. Stocks that have a large bullish candle and strong supply are fundamentally good stocks. However, I don't think that having a good stock alone determines success or failure. Many people are under the misconception that just because they have a good stock, if they hold a position while walking, it will eventually rise, and they will make a profit. But let's think about this: if someone takes a position in a stock that has just been mentioned, which is at a high point with a large bullish candle and strong supply, they might think that holding it after buying is sufficient. However, those with less experience tend to panic and sell quickly. This lack of self-control leads to poor trading decisions. Ultimately, the most important factor is...

Ultimately, what’s important is that in such situations, practicing my trading skills—being able to control my trades—is much more crucial. If I can do that, then I can manage my trades accordingly in these situations. Right now, there are certain stocks that are quite strong, but market trends can change. Whether it’s a bottom reversal or a decline, various situations can arise, and I believe that we need to trade accordingly in those cases. 

These days, as you mentioned, we see many stocks like this. If we take on the challenge, the success rate is likely to be very high for certain sectors or stocks. However, just because a particular sector is performing well now, it doesn’t mean it will always be this way. In the beginning, there were instances where stocks kept declining, indicating some sort of weakness.

후강이라고 하죠. 장이 강해지는 그런 케이스도 나오고, 그래서 전형적으로 엇박자를 타게 하는 그런 일들도 되게 많이 발생하기 때문에, 아, 이거구나. 나도 해봐야지. 그렇게 천편일률적으로 적용하기는 어려워요. 그럼 이런 얘기를 들으면 또 한편으로는 그런 생각도 하죠. 아, 그러면 시장 분위기를 잘 봐서 요즘에는 이게 잘 나간다고 하니까 요즘에 이런 거 하고, 다음에 이런 저점 반응이 잘된다고 할 때는 그때는 그런 거 하면 되겠네라고, 또 한 차원 더 앞서서 생각을 하는 분들도 있거든요. 요런 분들은 뭐 괜찮을까요? 그게 맞는데, 그걸 어떻게 구현할 것인가. 본질은 거기에 있다는 거죠. 생각은 맞는데, 그냥 그런 거 해야지 한다고 해서 매매가 실전에서 잘 되면 너무 좋겠죠. 모두가 돈 벌겠죠. 그런데 나 이런 거 하려고 한다고 했는데 잘 안 되는 게...

I want to talk about the trading enthusiasts. As you know, we are running an investment club, and we are sharing stock information with you every day on YouTube. The stocks we are sharing seem to be those that are trending in the market lately. There are many stocks that are moving in a certain trend these days, so instead of just trying to catch them in other markets, we should maintain a balance and approach them flexibly. This way, we can adapt to any market, whether it's this one or another. It's impossible to predict everything perfectly, but if we assume that we are not making any predictions at all, then the only option left is to respond flexibly. So let's try that. If you come to us, you can learn how to do that. It's not just about learning that from us; it's really important.

I think this is an important point of differentiation. You need to establish a solid position from the beginning; only then can you decide whether to take profits or go on the offensive when the opportunity arises. If the upward trend you desire doesn't materialize, you need to consider how to adjust your position defensively. Conversely, if a downturn occurs, you'll need to strategize on how to reorganize within that situation. These fundamental aspects must be in place for any trading strategy, whether it involves breaking through highs, transitioning from lows, trading within a range, or engaging in short selling. Regardless of the strategy you choose, the process remains the same: first, you establish your position, and then you use that to make profits. When you think about it, it's not that difficult; it’s not that exercise or fitness is so hard that you can’t do it.

There is no time to spare. Most people are busy living their lives and working, so it's tough, and that's why they can't do it. It's not that they lack the willpower; rather, it's that life is so demanding that it becomes difficult. In a way, investing in stocks seems to be in a similar context. It's not so much that the knowledge is too complicated; rather, it's the execution that is challenging. However, we are providing a framework that makes this execution a bit easier through our club. Of course, on YouTube, we explain these knowledge-based aspects in a more accessible way, but that's not all. Many people wonder how to manage their positions while working during their shifts, and it's clear that most of them can't do it. For those individuals, we invite them to join the club.

If you follow the official trading methods within the club that Mr. Ernest is trading in, you can naturally achieve a balance without putting in too much effort. This seems to be quite a significant value. We always encourage you to train through our club, and we say that you can learn when you come to our club. However, I've also thought about this: for most people, the ability to rely on something might be a better advantage than just training or practicing. If you are watching this video with the desire to improve your stock trading skills, it might be difficult to find the time to focus on maintaining that balance. In that case, it could be beneficial to seek indirect help while pursuing that path.

Alright, and now I have an important question to ask. One of the things we are really interested in is end-of-day betting. So, while observing these trends, if we just place a bet at the end of the day when the flow looks good, it seems like we might not need to do anything else. Although the results come out after a day, in terms of trading time, there are opportunities where you can gain 10% or 20% gaps at the opening of the next day, even within just a minute. It feels like you're getting something for free, and I think it's quite effective. That's why stock experts emphasize end-of-day betting a lot. However, today's discussion seems a bit distant from end-of-day betting, but in some ways, it might also feel like end-of-day betting. So, how should we think about end-of-day betting? That's a really good question, and here we...

I feel like I have something important to say. Looking at this, we placed a closing price bet. To put it simply, it seems like this: even if we disregard the previous outcomes, if we consider the conclusion, if we had placed a closing price bet here, wouldn't the profit be the same? We can approach it with this logic, right? And for some reason, this part looks somewhat similar. The way it is laid out here and the closing price bet seem to have a similar average price. Of course, there may be differences, but the first part is okay. I can give it a try. However, saying I can try means that it's not something I can't do. But I am closer to saying that I am not satisfied with just this. If I do this, I want to do it well. I need to do it well, so how can I do it well? If I think about doing it well, I can't ignore the weighting in the closing price bet. I want to heavily invest in stocks that seem likely to perform well.

When things are ambiguous, there's a tendency to minimize emphasis or avoid them altogether. This psychology is inherent in people; however, the issue arises in how to differentiate and discern these factors. To realistically address this challenge, I have found that a complementary method is to take a position. Here, you can feel the support and resistance of the stock, the state of supply and demand, and whether it is moving with enough strength to reach the point where I intended to sell. You can also assess whether I'm misstepping. By experiencing these factors, when I place end-of-day bets, I can determine whether this stock has enough strength to proceed or if it would be better to ease off or even avoid placing a bet. This is a practical trading assessment that allows me to make prior judgments and take positions accordingly. I think that's how it works.

What I was thinking is that while watching this and continuously checking the flow, when it comes to the closing price, it seems okay to jump in. Compared to what was mentioned in the Onis game, where I try trading here, take positions, and realize some profits, adjusting positions, and then finally making a judgment again at the closing price, it doesn't seem to differ much. Honestly, it doesn't look like there's much difference. The price-wise, there's fundamentally no difference, and whether I look back at this or just at the order book, it seems like a matter of degree. So, skipping all this and just entering at the closing price or skipping to enter at the opening price feels like a psychological attempt to jump in all at once, but the difference seems significant. No matter how much I try to deny it, the feeling I get from trading here and getting a sense of it is different.

While judging with those eyes may sound a bit strange in the end, I feel that there is a significant difference in intuition. Saying this might also sound a bit odd, because one could argue that such intuition is very abstract and should not dictate trading decisions. However, I believe it is somewhat accurate. Intuition is crucial in the stock market; we need to sense whether a particular stock is trending positively. Ultimately, we must be able to pick up on these nuances through our intuition. Thinking that we can simply observe and understand this without deeper insight seems a bit arrogant. I also have those thoughts. However, viewers can easily draw a parallel with something like a soccer match, where all the players are national representatives.

When you see professional athletes on TV, you might think, I could do that better. However, when you actually step onto the field, it feels completely different. I really want you to understand that there is something you can only feel by engaging in trading. That's why we talk about doing trading together in a real club setting. By trying out various trading strategies and receiving coaching on what each person has done, those who participate essentially become like athletes who have trained on the field, playing a soccer game. This is what we mean when we encourage you to become that kind of person. Even just a few months or a year of this practice can make a significant difference. It's not just about saying, I tried it, or I did it my way; it's something more profound.

There will be many differences. We have no choice but to keep talking about the club. I want to emphasize that there is a huge difference between simply making trades as you wish and putting in the effort, like working out with a personal trainer while paying for it. So, in this context, I wanted to point out that it makes a significant difference. Ultimately, we can just start from the beginning, but people might wonder why we set our positions starting from the afternoon before the trading day, or why we insist on doing this or that with certain stocks. However, I believe that's the main point of today's discussion. I also want to explain why this approach is advantageous. Yes, through the trades I made today, I shared various perspectives that I consider important while trading, and within that, there were many...

I hope you gain insights from this. Understanding this is not something only intelligent or exceptional people can do; anyone can understand it easily. I am just an ordinary person, so I can relate to that. The really important thing is to be able to implement what you understand into practice. That is the most crucial part. I hope all of you can apply this well to your own trading and become practitioners. If you find it difficult during the process of implementation, I encourage you to join our club and train with me. Through this training process, you can learn to handle these concepts smoothly and elegantly, and I believe you will receive a lot of help. So, let's stop here for now. I hope this has been helpful today. As we teach while trading, we are experiencing many insights, and we can discuss those aspects in a Q&A format.

I expressed it in a certain format. If you think about it, it sounds like a common story. However, since it's something that hasn't been done, it will feel quite new to you. So, the answer is simple: just try it out. I hope you don't miss that part. As I keep mentioning, the investment club is explained in the comments section at the bottom of the video, and I've provided a link there. You can check how to join. You can also search for Stock Bidder Sharing Cafe on Naver and join our operating cafe to check the announcements. We will meet again with another informative video next time. Thank you for watching until the end, and I appreciate your effort. Thank you!

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어니스트와 주식 빌드업

The discussion focused on different strategies for taking positions at the market's opening and closing times.

It emphasized the importance of observing stocks with a 2-3% gap at the opening as potential investment opportunities.

The speaker shared their personal experience with trading and highlighted the benefits of setting up positions the day before and focusing on active exchanges during the market's opening.

The speaker prefers to delay stock purchases after the market opens, observing the stock's performance before buying.

Eunice's trading of LS Energy is highlighted, with her strategy of increasing her stake and potentially taking profits from a significant rise.

The speaker emphasizes the importance of being well-rounded in trading skills and shares their intuitive approach to positioning and trading frequency.

Taking quick actions and creating a position is crucial in managing trades and responding to potential losses.

Selling off losses promptly can lead to a steady average price and create a profit zone.

Decisive actions, such as rebuying after a sell-off, can strengthen positions and increase confidence in trading effectiveness.

The speaker reflects on a significant transition in stock trading after a major wave and pullback, noting the importance of trading volume in forming a trend.

They discuss their trading strategy, focusing on selling with a well-established position, and emphasize the need to observe supply and demand battles before making a move.

The speaker highlights the importance of watching for new supply to emerge and identifies common patterns in trading, offering advice on avoiding reckless trading at peak volume spikes.

The Importance of Trading Skills in Stock Success

Having a good stock with a strong bullish candle and supply doesn't guarantee success; self-control and trading skills are crucial.

Many inexperienced traders panic and sell quickly, leading to poor decisions.

Adapting flexibly to changing market trends and maintaining a balanced approach is key to successful trading.

Establishing a solid position is crucial in trading, allowing for strategic decisions on taking profits or adjusting defensively.

The execution of a trading strategy remains consistent, regardless of the approach taken.

The club offers a framework to simplify the execution of trading methods, while end-of-day betting is highlighted as a potentially effective strategy for gaining quick profits.

The Importance of Intuition in Stock Trading

The speaker reflects on the significance of placing closing price bets and the similarities in average pricing.

They emphasize the need to invest heavily in stocks with potential and the challenge of differentiating ambiguous factors.

The speaker advocates for taking positions to assess stock strength and make informed trading decisions, highlighting the crucial role of intuition in sensing market trends.

Engaging in trading through a club setting is compared to training as an athlete, emphasizing the need for practice and coaching.

The speaker highlights the significance of putting in effort and implementing learned concepts into practice for successful trading.

They encourage joining the club for training and offer resources for participation, aiming to provide valuable insights and support in the trading journey.