Recently there’s been more talk and trading of certain ultrashort ETF’s on our trading desk. It seems as the downside move in SRS from over 270 was missed and it cracked 100 that the popularity rose as maybe a trade-worthy stock. So, though I am not certain of this, the stock seems to be more heavily traded at these prices, … Read More
A Market Bottom Versus An Economic Foundation
One morning before work about a 2 weeks ago I switched from CNBC to Fox News to get a weather update. I was a little early, since Mike Woods usually comes on at about the 8th minute of every ten in an hour (6:18, 6:28, 6:38…) and I caught their quick daily business analysis. The lady reporting was ecstatic about … Read More
Risk: SO Not Just A Game
During a good film session today with a senior trader I got to get a clear look at how quickly I lose control of my risk and put my trading day in complete jeopardy. The film was from Thursday of last week when I was daytrading SRS (the real-estate ultrashort ETF) actively. To give you an idea of how the … Read More
“Rut” = Kick in the Butt, Swift Knee to the Gut
Dictionary.com defines a rut as, well the third definition at least, “a fixed or established mode of procedure or course of life, usually dull or unpromising: to fall into a rut“. And that is exactly the definition I was looking for. Like any human being I get into ruts. Which is fine, since that is human nature, no? But I … Read More
Hurricane Mutter
Gustav. Hanna. Ike. What’s next? Peter? Connor? Maybe Hurricane Gilbert? Definitely maybe a Hurricane Meghan. Whatever the name, let’s take a moment to welcome hurricane season. Such a time that if not before had garnered credibility definitely has after 2005. I mean even our President takes notice now, enough so to notify the FEMA head. For us in this lovely … Read More
The Yo-Yo Almost Always Finishes On the Ground
Did you ever notice that when you are playing with a yo-yo you never catch the little toy in your hand after a good run and walking away? Nah, it is more common for one to play that yo-yo to the end, stretching the string until it no longer rebounds and you have to roll it back up manually and … Read More
Is It Really That Bad?
Yesterday, ELN and WYE were massacred, by Wall Street standards, because of a drug that was being developed for Alzheimer’s disease and failed in phase II trials. The experimental drug was said to “only help half of patients and was linked with a brain-swelling side effect” by Bloomberg.com. (You can read more about it here: http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601103&refer=news&sid=aseKG.hyyRkw) In the aftermath, ELN … Read More
Hey, Just Relax and Trade
During the past few days we have seen noticeably increased volatility and movement in our markets. Days like this are what a day trader salivates for, because the money making opportunities are vast as money is pulled in and out of the market and stocks act somewhat erratically. During these times it is easy to get overly worked up because … Read More
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