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Post by cosmic on Feb 22, 2011 16:27:18 GMT -5
Such a beautiful day of red it brings tears to my eyes. Tears of Joy and Happiness that the machine has decided, at least temporarily, to not blow itself apart at the seams.  This is a bad day for sure depending on how you were positioned and how late you got into the game. But in the scheme of things - namely 5 months of pretty much up without a break, it's a token nod to the bears that indeed there may be a little over-reach. What the bears will do with it is a completely different movie.  No trades today. No BTFD for me yet.  Hope everyone made some money today and will do so tomorrow. Members, please post your results along with your RDA of smileys!  |
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Post by Clinton SPX on Feb 22, 2011 16:39:11 GMT -5
Im wearing the bag holder hat ATM. Tomorrows a new day.
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Post by kryptos2009 on Feb 22, 2011 16:43:13 GMT -5
3 trades today, building a long position in FAS, may have started too early, lets see how the week plays out..... Buy 200 FAS @ 32.00 Buy 200 FAS @ 31.60 Buy 200 FAS @ 31.45 Average: 31.75 (including fees)  |
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Post by jack on Feb 22, 2011 16:43:18 GMT -5
Im wearing the bag holder hat ATM. Tomorrows a new day. ...and if ya combine the last 2 10min candles on the SPY they constitute a bullish engulfing on the prior 2 reds (almost)! lol!!! |
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Post by Rich on Feb 22, 2011 16:52:26 GMT -5
no trades, still holding LVS calls.
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Post by Clinton SPX on Feb 22, 2011 16:53:41 GMT -5
O wait I did have a trade I bought NSU
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Post by benvestor on Feb 22, 2011 16:57:35 GMT -5
Drooled over VXX call action. Went to school. No trades.. Nice down day, profits being taken. might be a november type sell of, but we will know in 3 days
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Post by sp7015 on Feb 22, 2011 17:01:38 GMT -5
lost my butt on aapl $350 weekly call options. I bought them on friday as a day trade and ended up turning them into an investment that lost me alot of money.
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Post by brosin on Feb 22, 2011 17:05:15 GMT -5
FFR was level at .15% - at face value, I'd say that favors the bulls. If it does not deteriorate further, I'd say it even more favors the bulls. It is still in the "Deployment on risk" level, which by itself remains dangerous imo My FAZ unlost quite a bit as it sliced my unrealized losses in half (avg still $9.02).. MNKD was slightly red Going to look at some options tonight as to what -- if anything -- I'll be wanting to add in my IRA with all the cash I freed up last week monopoly world big cap - best day since 9/7/10 inception by far (>30% better than prev best day), acct +11.2%  a few moves Shorts: (new) SLW @ $40.30 (new) BIDU @ $122.70 (add) CLF @ $94.75 / avg now $87.30 unrealized -6.2% on 11x short position  (new) BKE $39.50 (add) CHK $31.85 / avg now $30.02 avg -6.6% on 3x short position (thank god I covered 80% of what was a 7 short position a few sessions ago @ $30... would've gotten crushed on it today) (new) ERX @ $80.50 Buys: (add) DRV @ $15.21 / avg now $18.39 unrealized -17.2% on 13x "long" position (to cover all) SLW @ $39 / +3.3% (day trade from earlier in the day) I remain 100% short (no need to do the "all in all, accounts were X%" anymore since I only have one monopoly account now) |
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Post by demanuel2001 on Feb 22, 2011 17:06:20 GMT -5
A brutal day of course. Losses across the board. I doubled down on BPZ. Sold off a net amount of 5k LVS shares to conserve cash and avoid margin calls. Did write some April $45 puts and then bought quite a few Friday $47 and $45 calls pretty darn cheaply to jack up my delta and gamma. I could be wrong and we could be in a tailspin but I'm thinking Qaddafy bites the bullet in a couple of days and we come back strong. Down about 4.5% on the day UP 1.3% MTD and 5.1% YTD. Not planning a panic sale of my Equus.
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Post by PoorHomey on Feb 22, 2011 19:55:27 GMT -5
My employer reported earnings today..  A few weeks ago, we got a memo letting us know that our cash balance retirement plan was being discontinued, and that the company would no longer be providing retiree health benefits. (On the bright side, I officially became 100% vested in the cash balance plan on the 20th of this month) I guess it's nice to see that 1st quarter 2011 guidance "includes a benefit of 4 cents per share from a change in it's employee benefit plans."   |
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Post by tajmahal9898 on Feb 22, 2011 20:06:18 GMT -5
no trades -- all cash for a nearly a week now.. only holding bullish CSCO options.. they were down today.. as long as pps stays above 18, my loss is limited to 4K..
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Post by exabi on Feb 22, 2011 20:08:18 GMT -5
Holding a couple of small bags...watching PCX for a potential buy around 22.18...resisted the urge to BTFD
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Post by kbk3ck on Feb 22, 2011 20:20:11 GMT -5
Watched my ERX go parabolic this morning. Could have sold at 9 oclock break for $1,000 profit. I sold all my ERX at noon today for $154 profit. LOL!!
Decided to buy back in AH. Snagged some TNA too. Just very small positions.
ERX
BOUGHT 40s @ $80.60 Total: $3,231.00
06:15:31
TNA
BOUGHT 40s @ $79.71 Total: $3,195.40
06:13:47
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Post by jack on Feb 22, 2011 20:21:45 GMT -5
My employer reported earnings today.. A few weeks ago, we got a memo letting us know that our cash balance retirement plan was being discontinued, and that the company would no longer be providing retiree health benefits. (On the bright side, I officially became 100% vested in the cash balance plan on the 20th of this month) I guess it's nice to see that 1st quarter 2011 guidance "includes a benefit of 4 cents per share from a change in it's employee benefit plans." You must work for Melco Crown in Hong Kong www.earnings.com/highlight.asp?client=cbNow I understand why yer having such a tough time getting American truck parts!!! lol! |
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Post by kbk3ck on Feb 22, 2011 20:22:19 GMT -5
I tried to tell yall about it as soon as I made these buys but the server was too busy and wouldnt let me post.  |
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Post by maxi on Feb 22, 2011 20:23:10 GMT -5
Server has been throwing me off all day.
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Post by jack on Feb 22, 2011 20:25:29 GMT -5
Can someone please put a bullet in Khaddafi's head?
Nuthin' fancy...a .50cal will do nicely
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Post by jack on Feb 22, 2011 20:27:47 GMT -5
Server has been throwing me off all day. I didn't know you played tennis Maxi!!! When I come out there we'll have to play a game!!! |
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Post by kbk3ck on Feb 22, 2011 20:28:25 GMT -5
If i could!!!!
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Post by demanuel2001 on Feb 22, 2011 20:35:08 GMT -5
Can someone please put a bullet in Khaddafi's head? Nuthin' fancy...a .50cal will do nicely A 22 hollowpoint would be just as effective and the weapon would be easier to carry and aim. |
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Post by natsalilfly on Feb 22, 2011 20:40:44 GMT -5
Can someone please put a bullet in Khaddafi's head? Nuthin' fancy...a .50cal will do nicely A 22 hollowpoint would be just as effective and the weapon would be easier to carry and aim. I'm good with a .22, its my specialty |
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Post by jack on Feb 22, 2011 20:41:56 GMT -5
Can someone please put a bullet in Khaddafi's head? Nuthin' fancy...a .50cal will do nicely A 22 hollowpoint would be just as effective and the weapon would be easier to carry and aim. Admittedly I have a certain flair for the theatric...esp. when it comes to his puffy mellon head and explosions. |
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Post by demanuel2001 on Feb 22, 2011 20:48:01 GMT -5
I just like the way a 22 bounces around inside
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Post by jack on Feb 22, 2011 21:03:44 GMT -5
I just like the way a 22 bounces around inside Well...I guess there's something to be said for that too. |
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