Breaking Down a Natural Gas Trade: Risk-Reward in Action
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In my latest trade breakdown, I dive into a discretionary trade I took in the natural gas sector. While systematic setups form the backbone of my trading approach, I still take discretionary trades to refine ideas and remain active in the market.
This trade was centered around the natural gas ETF UNG, which showed a strong reaction to its 200-day moving average. After a pullback to this critical level, I entered the trade based on a simple risk-reward framework:
Entry: Around $17, anticipating a bounce off the 200-day moving average.
Stop Loss: Below $15, if the moving average failed to hold.
Target: A potential move back to the $27-$30 range, offering an 8:1 risk-reward ratio.
However, I adjusted for natural gas volatility, knowing gaps could skew the expected return. Even under conservative assumptions, the trade provided a favorable setup with a positive expected value.
This video highlights the importance of balancing systematic and discretionary approaches, especially in markets like natural gas, where volatility plays a key role.
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