How to place the orders
The 1–3 day exit window in practice - two order screens and the exact rule for when to sell.
ABuy at Open
Use a market order. It fills immediately at the open, no price to set, this is the signal itself.
BSell to exit
Use a limit order placed near the close, once you decide to exit.
ℹ️Screens above are from one broker, as an example - button layout, colors and labels will look different on yours. What matters is the order type (Market to buy, Limit to sell) and the timing below, which apply regardless of platform.
When to sell - the 1–3 day rule
- Day 1 or Day 2, near market close: if the position is in profit, sell.
- Day 3, near market close: sell regardless, in profit or in loss, the window is closed. No exceptions, no waiting for a better price.
This is a mechanical exit rule, not a suggestion to "let it run" or "wait it out." The edge is statistical across many signals, not on any single trade, discipline on the exit is what makes the win rate hold.