Template #2.1(B). Narrow intra day channel.
1. Brief situation description:
In the beginning of the day during the Asian session, the
market has formed a narrow (20-30-pip) “comb-like” horizontal
channel. It usually can be identified on 5-10 min charts.
2. Currency, recommended for
trade:
USD/CHF, USD/JPY, Cable, EUR/USD, EUR/JPY and other Euro
crosses.
3. Trade characteristics:
Optional (risky).
4. Trade (entry point) suggestions:
Take a position on the first break of either side in the direction
of the move.
5. Entry time:
Asian session.
6. Entry execution:
Entry-stop order.
7. Stop-loss placed:
At the opposite side of the channel.
8. Reverse if stops triggered:
Recommended (automatic entry-stops order).
9. Target( NO custom choice):
20-30 pips.
10. Potential profit estimation:
20-30 pips.
11. Profit probability evaluation:
“Average”
12. Risk evaluation:
“Average”
13. P/L Ratio:
“Negative”
14. Potential clues in favor of the
open position:
N/A
15. Possible complications,
disadvantages and risk warnings,
and advice to avoid them:
Such a trade requires a very precise execution that can be
achieved with a good dealer or broker company. It also can be
recommended for experienced traders only.
16. Additional notices,
recommendations and trading tips:
I recommend this particular trade only because the risk taken
is very small. Also, a trader usually has enough time to pocket
a small profit in this trade. The reverse (if the stops were
triggered) most likely will cover the initial loss soon enough.
However, in some relatively rare cases, an unexpected and fast
move may happen. It can provide a profit that is much bigger
than the projected target shown in this table. (Not a good
choice for a conservative trader, though).