Well had a small red day today mainly because I stayed in my morning $AAPL calls longer than I should have and lost around $70. Not huge percentage or dollar wise but the signs were there that this wasn't going anywhere, but I was trying to limit the loss by catching a bounce that didn't happen. I did get out even before my hard set risk level and then later in the day bought the puts about 20 minutes before the close and made most of that back while not holding anything overnight to be safe. Even though I didn't let my loss run, the lesson I need to take away from today is to get out earlier when I know the trade will not work, that would have saved me a few dollars but more important to me was the time waisted watching a bad trade. I am however very proud of my second trade even with a very small position. I had a plan and followed it without risking anything overnight. I'll probably be watching this for a potential morning play since I've decided to leave a little bit later to head home in the morning. Stay safe everyone and study up!
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