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Post by cosmic on Aug 26, 2011 15:04:56 GMT -5
Not much to see here, nice day for the Dow but at the individual level not much going on. Junk continues to be junky which makes me suspicious of this move for now.  BAC calls still at breakeven but I suspect Monday they'll get the hammer. Buffett really did a number on this stock, it's no better off than it was before. Surely I nailed the bullshit game on it yesterday at 8+. Poor suckers. (I'm next but my calls cost .03 or $3/contract and I trust BAC so much I bought less than 10 contracts)  No other trades.  Hope everyone made some money today and will do so on Monday. Members please post your results along with your RDA of smileys!  |
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Post by Clinton SPX on Aug 26, 2011 15:07:21 GMT -5
Cashed my fin scalp for +2%+
holding my tech scalps for next week holiday rally
Account up .69% highlight SSN +3.5% thanks Cramer
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Post by timber on Aug 26, 2011 15:09:14 GMT -5
not one trade today just watchng cant give back my nice fas win yesterday
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Post by mihai on Aug 26, 2011 15:10:58 GMT -5
All in TZA at 47.78 (I know I know).
Was debating selling at 48.70 ~3:15 for an easy 2% but thought it was going to run lower EOD to make 4%. Oh well!
GLTA!
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Post by demanuel2001 on Aug 26, 2011 15:13:52 GMT -5
Today's gains undid my losses from yesterday. Rolled a hefty LVS call position into next week. Loaded up on the LVS $45s for next week in particular. Under 70 cents and only just over a buck out of the money. On the other side of the ledger I also bought September puts in VXX.
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Post by maxi on Aug 26, 2011 15:30:16 GMT -5
I guess I decided to go to cash after all today. Like I said my positions were soooooo small and this way I took the tiny gains and can use them as a buffer for the next time. Sold ACI at the HOD and HAL 40 cents off the high. I have not computed the percent gains but here is the thing I had 150 ACI and 50 shares of HAL! LOL so see it really made no dif what I did. I am still leary of the market. If the market really wants to run for a week I can always buy back in with real position sizes!
Oh I bought them both a couple days ago. so yeah I had "profits!" LOL....
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Post by maxi on Aug 26, 2011 16:45:23 GMT -5
By the way by my selling today I have virtually secured a week long rally for the longs!  |
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Post by rex on Aug 26, 2011 17:17:56 GMT -5
These 400 pt swing days are causing me a great deal of pain. This was the third day in a row my stops got taken out only to have a sizable rally ensue. Yesterday, I bought FAS at 13.37 for a day scalp, set a stop 50 cents lower 12.87(3.7% lower), and what was the LOD for FAS? You guessed it...12.87. Well a similar thing happened today...oh and Weds. too.
I swear, I think there is some bot or something that has my number/IP address/ TDA informing MM as to what I'm doing...or something. No one can make that exact of a poor decision 3 days in a row. It's like they don't mind me making a little money trading, but they have a problem with me making too much money. I'm discouraged, but that's what weekends are for. Maybe they'll mess with someone else for a few weeks starting Monday.
GL everyone and have a great weekend!!!
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Post by Rothschild on Aug 26, 2011 17:38:22 GMT -5
I made money on the short side today! Covered my shorts after Bernank and went drinking with a hottie! Next week, is holiday reversal and I am expecting a more bullish tone  Hope everyone made money today and will continue to do so ad infinitum. All the best gang! |
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Post by demanuel2001 on Aug 26, 2011 17:42:17 GMT -5
These 400 pt swing days are causing me a great deal of pain. This was the third day in a row my stops got taken out only to have a sizable rally ensue. Yesterday, I bought FAS at 13.37 for a day scalp, set a stop 50 cents lower 12.87(3.7% lower), and what was the LOD for FAS? You guessed it...12.87. Well a similar thing happened today...oh and Weds. too. I swear, I think there is some bot or something that has my number/IP address/ TDA informing MM as to what I'm doing...or something. No one can make that exact of a poor decision 3 days in a row. It's like they don't mind me making a little money trading, but they have a problem with me making too much money. I'm discouraged, but that's what weekends are for. Maybe they'll mess with someone else for a few weeks starting Monday. GL everyone and have a great weekend!!! Maybe you should quit using stops. |
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Post by rex on Aug 26, 2011 17:47:30 GMT -5
These 400 pt swing days are causing me a great deal of pain. This was the third day in a row my stops got taken out only to have a sizable rally ensue. Yesterday, I bought FAS at 13.37 for a day scalp, set a stop 50 cents lower 12.87(3.7% lower), and what was the LOD for FAS? You guessed it...12.87. Well a similar thing happened today...oh and Weds. too. I swear, I think there is some bot or something that has my number/IP address/ TDA informing MM as to what I'm doing...or something. No one can make that exact of a poor decision 3 days in a row. It's like they don't mind me making a little money trading, but they have a problem with me making too much money. I'm discouraged, but that's what weekends are for. Maybe they'll mess with someone else for a few weeks starting Monday. GL everyone and have a great weekend!!! Maybe you should quit using stops. I agree, sheeez. |
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Post by PoorHomey on Aug 26, 2011 18:15:13 GMT -5
What a week...  9 winning trades this week w/no losses, but missed out on a ton..  I've now unlost about ~80% of my 08/05/11  Short SOXL against the box over the weekend - planning on trying something new with conditional orders and see how it works out. |
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Post by exabi on Aug 26, 2011 18:20:57 GMT -5
No trades today...hurricane errands, and did not want to get in a trade today and possibly not be able to get out on Monday with no power or 3G.
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Post by cashmandue on Aug 26, 2011 19:11:59 GMT -5
NO LOSSES..........Thats great Poorhomey. Good for you. Do it again.........Exalt !!! |
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Post by jack on Aug 26, 2011 19:29:21 GMT -5
No trades today...hurricane errands, and did not want to get in a trade today and possibly not be able to get out on Monday with no power or 3G. Almost bought a 2Kwh Honda power generator today for $1K...decided against it. Spent the day preparing for the (next to) worst. lol!!! |
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Post by exabi on Aug 26, 2011 19:59:17 GMT -5
No generators to be had in this area (bought 60 lbs ice).....if we lose power, will be eating damn good out of the freezer....got extra propane yesterday. Area gas stations running out today (got mine yesterday). ATM's outta cash (got mine yesterday).
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Post by Clinton SPX on Aug 26, 2011 20:01:44 GMT -5
I bought a converter during Gaston so I can get 110VAC from a car battery and Im charging the spare car battery now.
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Post by jack on Aug 26, 2011 20:08:15 GMT -5
No generators to be had in this area (bought 60 lbs ice).....if we lose power, will be eating damn good out of the freezer....got extra propane yesterday. Area gas stations running out today (got mine yesterday). ATM's outta cash (got mine yesterday). Yup...did the spare propane tank too today... Clint - so ya run the car's engine to produce juice and convert that to 110v? How many amps does that deliver? |
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Post by Rich on Aug 26, 2011 20:16:05 GMT -5
I filled my propane too, it was empty.
my grill has about had it. I'm going to start looking for another tomorrow.
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Post by Clinton SPX on Aug 26, 2011 20:17:53 GMT -5
750 w or 6.3A
a fully charged car battery can last 4-6 hours w/o the motor runnig
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Post by Clinton SPX on Aug 26, 2011 20:18:34 GMT -5
enough to run a cable box and TV and a light. lol
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Post by Clinton SPX on Aug 26, 2011 20:19:39 GMT -5
and piss all the neighbors off
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Post by dzech00 on Aug 26, 2011 20:23:39 GMT -5
You could let them watch through the window?
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Post by exabi on Aug 26, 2011 20:30:08 GMT -5
I filled my propane too, it was empty. my grill has about had it. I'm going to start looking for another tomorrow. Not sure of your budget, but take a strong look at the Weber Spirit E-310. Amazon has them for $519. I have the equivalent grill that is 13 years old, have spent about $100 for replacement burner, flavorizer bars, etc, and cooks like new. It will sear a steak at 650-700 degs, or slow cook a pork butt at 250 deg. I steered Jack to one of these, and he hasn't thrown rocks at me yet, so I think he likes it. |
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Post by cashmandue on Aug 26, 2011 20:35:54 GMT -5
Love to grill...........2 - 4 burner BBQ grills and 2 full backup propane at all times. Extra propane never an issue. Exabi............ As a restaurant/bar owner in my 13th year (UGHHH) , I've dealt with a few power outages and numerous, numerous equipment failures (mostly refrigeration). Throwing $500 to thousands in food in an instant SUCKS. Just a thought from experience......... If you live in the "Danger Zone". Plan your meals for the next 2 - 4 days, pull that food from the freezer and put it in an ice chest on 10 - 20 lbs of that ice. Save the remaining ice for cocktails or to start placing in the freezer in sealed bags after you have been out of power for 4-6 hours . Each time you open the freezer with power out raises the freezer temp thereby speeding up the thawing process and potentially costing you money. You want to minimize the # of times you open the freezer. Good luck to you. Awwwwww hell I'll shut up. You already knew this. |
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Post by Rich on Aug 26, 2011 20:45:58 GMT -5
distinct possibility, Dave no more sears specials, that's for sure |
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Post by cashmandue on Aug 26, 2011 20:46:17 GMT -5
My apologies Exabi........I forgot to mention. Get some dry ice If you can at this point. Once again , best of luck to you. Be well.  |
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Post by PoorHomey on Aug 26, 2011 20:47:48 GMT -5
my grill has about had it. I'm going to start looking for another tomorrow. If you (or anyone) is looking for a nice portable grill, the "O-Grill" is highly recommended. My parents are retired and spend a lot of time on the road (RV) - they use this theirs almost daily. My Dad likes it so much he bought an extra one to be given as a prize in Wounded Warrior raffle he's organizing @ one of their RV rallies. www.o-grill.com/ |
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Post by Rich on Aug 26, 2011 20:55:08 GMT -5
looks like a walkman |
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Hope everyone made money today and will continue to do so ad infinitum. All the best gang!
