Or is it time to practice that "trading discipline" thing we hear so much about? Or does your dialog sound like " My plan says I do not have any qualified trades, but I'll jump on the bandwagon and go short!" How did that work out for you? Let's take a breath and take a long term look at the S&P 500 with emphasis on trend analysis and average true range analysis. This look at range and volume explains a great deal of the recent volatility of the S&P and shows why a disciplined trader sticks to the plan and avoids impulse trades.
