I only made 3 transactions for the last two weeks, as one of my projects is coming alive, and had to work some extra hours to get it done.
Well, overall, going against the trend made me take a loss of $2700, and bring my trading profits down to a little over $2000 for this year.
Transactions this week,
S&P/TSX Capped Energy Bear Plus ETF, HED
Mar 30, Buy, 1000 shares @ $15.28 + $9.95 commission
Total Cost: $15,289.95
Apr 8, Sell, 1000 shares @ $12.60 - $9.95 commission
Total Cost: $12,590.05
Realized Loss: $12,590.05 - $15,289.95 = -2699.90 (-17.66%)
S&P 500 Bull Plus ETF, HSU
Apr 8, Buy, 2200 shares @ $5.76 + $9.95 commission
Total Cost: $12,681.95
Trading Gain/Loss from the last 2 weeks: -$2699.90
Year-to-date Trading Profit: $2018.15