Call The Nasdaq Contest

[IIC]

Think you know where the Naz Composite will close on the last trading day of the year?

Well...Even if you don't...You can take a guess at it.

Prizes will be awarded to the top 3 who come closest to the actual close courtesy of IIC.

Don't not enter because you will be embarrassed if you are way off...that's no excuse. It is more for fun than anything else.

RULES:

1) The close as indicated on Nasdaq.com will be used

2) Your entry must be at least 5 points away from any previous entries posted.

3) The deadline for entries is Tuesday September 19th at 10:00pm EDT...no exceptions.

4) Once you have posted your entry you cannot edit it. It is carved in stone once you click the SUBMIT button.

So join in...it's only for fun...And you just might win a FREE prize...Doug(IIC)

[IIC]

I'll be the first one to enter...I will stick with my prediction I made last January:

2631.05

Good Luck...IIC

[Rob]

Doug, I like your optimism, and I really hope you're right, but I think it will be more like 2,500.

[mimo_100]

Doug,

Thanks for starting this contest. I will predict 2454.10

Good luck to everyone!:)

Tim

[peanuts]

Think you know where the Naz Composite will close on the last trading day of the year?

Well...Even if you don't...You can take a guess at it..

Doug, Thanks for letting me use the crystal ball. It told me that you were close, but 2715 is more like it.
:D

[Rob]

To Doug & Mimo: What's with the pennies?

[New-born baby]

2715? 2613? Optimistic I think. But who's to say?

Let's see . . . somebody has to lose this contest; it might as well be me . . . .

Hey, Doug: what's the prize? Let me guess: a 15 passenger van? I could use one to haul church people around. Chevy or GMC, of course. I need something that will hold the road and not rollover. Those head massaging Fords and Dodges reduce church attendance.

In that case, I'd better win this thing. According to my calculations, the $COMP should be about 2100 even on January 1, 2007.

Blue is a very nice color.

[Rob]

2613?He said 2631.

[New-born baby]

He said 2631.

Sorry about that. And I can't edit it, either. :(

[mimo_100]

To Doug & Mimo: What's with the pennies?


Doug started the contest with a figure rounded to the hundredths. So
I figured it was fine to do the same -- the thread starter rules!:)

Tim

[IIC]

Rob...I was stuck between 2631.00 and 2631.10 so I split the difference

[spikefader]

2427.4 for me thanks! Excellent thread Doug, thanks for starting it. Good luck all.

[IIC]

OK...good start...To enter please read the first post in this thread...With 2,000 members I'd like to see at least 200 enter.

Here are the entries so far...The following have picked the Naz Composite to close on the last trading day of the year at:

Peanuts 2715.00
Doug(IIC) 2631.05
Rob: 2500.00
Mimo: 2454.10
Spike: 2427.40
Newborn Baby(NBB): 2100.00

[billyjoe]

Doug,

2400


----------billyjoe

[IIC]

OK...good start...To enter please read the first post in this thread...With 2,000 members I'd like to see at least 200 enter.

Here are the entries so far...The following have picked the Naz Composite to close on the last trading day of the year at:

Peanuts 2715.00
Doug(IIC) 2631.05
Rob: 2500.00
Mimo: 2454.10
Spike: 2427.40
Billyjoe: 2400.00
Newborn Baby(NBB): 2100.00

[Lyehopper]

I'll guess 2,726.63.... I scientifically calculated this by-the-way.... jejeje :p

[IIC]

OK...good start...To enter please read the first post in this thread...With 2,000 members I'd like to see at least 200 enter.

Here are the entries so far...The following have picked the Naz Composite to close on the last trading day of the year at:

Lye: 2726.63
Peanuts: 2715.00
Doug(IIC): 2631.05
Rob: 2500.00
Mimo: 2454.10
Spike: 2427.40
Billyjoe: 2400.00
Newborn Baby(NBB): 2100.00

[Gatorman]

Will go with 2679.59

[peanuts]

Lye: 2726.63
Peanuts: 2715.00
Doug(IIC): 2631.05
Rob: 2500.00
Mimo: 2454.10
Spike: 2427.40
Billyjoe: 2400.00
Newborn Baby(NBB): 2100.00

This is a great thread... reminds me of "The Price is Right" with Bob Barker, who just turned 327 years old 4 days ago

Someones needs to pick 1 dollar!!!!

[IIC]

So far we have 9 entries...only 191 to go...To enter please read the first post in this thread...With 2,000 members I'd like to see at least 200 enter.

Here are the entries so far...The following have picked the Naz Composite to close on the last trading day of the year at:

Lye: 2726.63
Peanuts: 2715.00
Gatorman: 2679.59
Doug(IIC): 2631.05
Rob: 2500.00
Mimo: 2454.10
Spike: 2427.40
Billyjoe: 2400.00
Newborn Baby(NBB): 2100.00

[JohnHenry]

After using astrological calculation from the sun and moon coordinates, I came up with 2726. I didn’t even apply calculus, I don’t even know how to apply it to anything yet.

[IIC]

After using astrological calculation from the sun and moon coordinates, I came up with 2726. I didn’t even apply calculus, I don’t even know how to apply it to anything yet.


Sticky...READ THE RULES(RULE # 2) in the first post on this thread...YOU HAVE TO BE AT LEAST 5 POINTS AWAY FROM ANY PREVIOUS ENTRY...Guess again...IIC

[JohnHenry]

Sticky...READ THE RULES(RULE # 2) in the first post on this thread...YOU HAVE TO BE AT LEAST 5 POINTS AWAY FROM ANY PREVIOUS ENTRY...Guess again...IIC

Sorry....2726+5=2731...cool?

[Rob]

Sorry....2726+5=2731...cool?Sticky, Lye's entry is 2726.63.

2731 is only 4.37 above it.

True or false?: 4.37 >= 5.

[IIC]

Sorry....2726+5=2731...cool?

No...Lye entered 2726.63...so you would have to be at least 2731.63...Are you sure you take calculus???...;)

[JohnHenry]

No...Lye entered 2726.63...so you would have to be at least 2731.63...Are you sure you take calculus???...;)

Yeah Yeah...come on give me a break...I was trying to enter it before the bell brings.....as you notice I used whole numbers... 2732...there!

[IIC]

So far we have 10 entries...only 190 to go...To enter please read the first post in this thread...With 2,000 members I'd like to see at least 200 enter.

Here are the entries so far...The following have picked the Naz Composite to close on the last trading day of the year at:

Sticky: 2732.00
Lye: 2726.63
Peanuts: 2715.00
Gatorman: 2679.59
Doug(IIC): 2631.05
Rob: 2500.00
Mimo: 2454.10
Spike: 2427.40
Billyjoe: 2400.00
Newborn Baby(NBB): 2100.00

[IIC]

So far we have 10 entries...only 190 to go...To enter please read the first post in this thread...With 2,000 members I'd like to see at least 200 enter.

Here are the entries so far...The following have picked the Naz Composite to close on the last trading day of the year at:

Sticky: 2732.00
Lye: 2726.63
Peanuts: 2715.00
Gatorman: 2679.59
Doug(IIC): 2631.05
Rob: 2500.00
Mimo: 2454.10
Spike: 2427.40
Billyjoe: 2400.00
Newborn Baby(NBB): 2100.00


ONLY 2 more days to enter...Don't miss the boat!!!!

[IIC]

ONLY 2 more days to enter...Don't miss the boat!!!!


C'mon!!!...We should have more entrants...It's only for fun...Doesn't mean you're lousy if you miss by a lot...Plus you just might win a free prize...Only 1 more day to enter...IIC

[New-born baby]

That's right! DON'T ENTER THIS CONTEST!! Because if you don't enter, that gives me a 10% chance of winning!

[Louetta]

2371 plus filler so I can post

[jiesen]

That's right! DON'T ENTER THIS CONTEST!! Because if you don't enter, that gives me a 10% chance of winning!

heh, you crack me up, NBB.

[IIC]

OK...Ms Blue Eyes is in at 2371...I thought she'd be a little more optimistic...SEE SKI...I'm not ALWAYS right(BTW...Where's your guess SKI???)...But what does "Plus Filler" Mean???...'Ya Lost Me On That Comment???

So far we have 11 entries...only 189 to go...To enter please read the first post in this thread...With 2,000 members I'd like to see at least 200 enter.

Here are the entries so far...The following have picked the Naz Composite to close on the last trading day of the year at:

Sticky: 2732.00
Lye: 2726.63
Peanuts: 2715.00
Gatorman: 2679.59
Doug(IIC): 2631.05
Rob: 2500.00
Mimo: 2454.10
Spike: 2427.40
Billyjoe: 2400.00
Louetta: 2371.00
Newborn Baby(NBB): 2100.00

[eliaskane]

Using the best of analytical tools - a slightly crumpled dollar bill held up to the chart on-screen - factoring in the tilt of George Washington's wig, the results point to 2477.

[IIC]

Using the best of analytical tools - a slightly crumpled dollar bill held up to the chart on-screen - factoring in the tilt of George Washington's wig, the results point to 2477.

OK Elias...you are in...right in the middle...You could win...But at least you won't be the loser...C'mon everyone...Just 4 FUN...You really can't lose...BUT...You could win a nice prize...Less than 24 hrs. till the 10pm EDT deadline on Tuesday Night.

So far we have 12 entries...only 188 to go...To enter please read the first post in this thread...With 2,000 members I'd like to see at least 200 enter.

Here are the entries so far...The following have picked the Naz Composite to close on the last trading day of the year at:

Sticky: 2732.00
Lye: 2726.63
Peanuts: 2715.00
Gatorman: 2679.59
Doug(IIC): 2631.05
Rob: 2500.00
EliasKane: 2477.00
Mimo: 2454.10
Spike: 2427.40
Billyjoe: 2400.00
Louetta: 2371.00
Newborn Baby(NBB): 2100.00

[jiesen]

Doug,

put me down for 2235.8, please!

[IIC]

FINAL CALL!!!
The deadline to enter the "CALL THE NAZ CLOSE YEAREND" contest is at 10pm EDT TODAY.

There is no entry fee...But you could win a nice prize if you are one of the closest three at the end of the year.

Don't worry if you miss it by a lot...It is really just for fun...To enter...Read the first post in this thread and then post your guesstimate...Thx...Doug(IIC)

So far we have 13 entries...only 187 to go...To enter please read the first post in this thread...With 2,000 members I'd like to see at least 200 enter.

Here are the entries so far...The following have picked the Naz Composite to close on the last trading day of the year at:

Sticky: 2732.00
Lye: 2726.63
Peanuts: 2715.00
Gatorman: 2679.59
Doug(IIC): 2631.05
Rob: 2500.00
EliasKane: 2477.00
Mimo: 2454.10
Spike: 2427.40
Billyjoe: 2400.00
Louetta: 2371.00
Jiesen: 2235.80
Newborn Baby(NBB): 2100.00

[IIC]

FINAL CALL!!!

The deadline to enter the "CALL THE NAZ CLOSE YEAREND" contest is at 10pm EDT TODAY.

There is no entry fee...But you could win a nice prize if you are one of the closest three at the end of the year.

Don't worry if you miss it by a lot...It is really just for fun...To enter...Read the first post in this thread and then post your guesstimate...Thx...Doug(IIC)

So far we have 13 entries...only 187 to go...To enter please read the first post in this thread...With 2,000 members I'd like to see at least 200 enter.

Here are the entries so far...The following have picked the Naz Composite to close on the last trading day of the year at:

Sticky: 2732.00
Lye: 2726.63
Peanuts: 2715.00
Gatorman: 2679.59
Doug(IIC): 2631.05
Rob: 2500.00
EliasKane: 2477.00
Mimo: 2454.10
Spike: 2427.40
Billyjoe: 2400.00
Louetta: 2371.00
Jiesen: 2235.80
Newborn Baby(NBB): 2100.00

Well...if today was the last trading day of the year Louetta would win the Grand Prize...But it isn't so she doesn't...Although she might.

[jblaze71]

I'll call 2172

[jblaze71]

Sorry Doug I was thinking it was 10 CDT

[IIC]

Sorry Doug I was thinking it was 10 CDT


Sorry about that Blaze...The quote was from the day that the contest closed...Back in September...But watch for future contests. I'm already committed to giving away 6 prizes...3 for the Pick of the Year Contest and 3 for this one...Best...Doug(IIC)

[grebnet]

2397.78........... Send me the prize now :p

[IIC]

2397.78........... Send me the prize now :p


Not a bad guess...BUT it's too late...the entry deadline was September 19th...Maybe next year ;)

[Rob]

Doug, I like your optimism, and I really hope you're right, but I think it will be more like 2,500.Only 86.79 (3.6%) to go ... :)

[mimo_100]

December 12, 2006

2431.60

Here are the entries so far...The following have picked the Naz Composite to close on the last trading day of the year at:

Sticky: 2732.00
Lye: 2726.63
Peanuts: 2715.00
Gatorman: 2679.59
Doug(IIC): 2631.05
Rob: 2500.00
EliasKane: 2477.00
Mimo: 2454.10
Spike: 2427.40
Billyjoe: 2400.00
Louetta: 2371.00
Jiesen: 2235.80
Newborn Baby(NBB): 2100.00

[IIC]

Mimo is right on time...too bad there are still 2 more weeks left...My crystal ball says Rob will be the winner...Doug

[jiesen]

Mimo is right on time...too bad there are still 2 more weeks left...My crystal ball says Rob will be the winner...Doug

nah, 2 weeks is still plenty of time for a 10% correction... I think everyone still has about an equal chance of winning this, even NBB.

[mimo_100]

Doug,

Thanks for starting this contest. I will predict 2454.10

Good luck to everyone!:)

Tim

How I calculated 2454.10

I looked at the NASDAQ chart and it appeared that it was developing a reverse head and shoulders. (at least on September 13, 2006 it looked this way). The value for the low between December 2005 and mid-May was 2233.44. Then the head was a low at 2012.78 in mid July. This was a difference of 220.66 points. So I added this to 2233.44 and got 2454.10. Did anyone else any “logic” in calculating their guess?

[spikefader]

Did anyone else any “logic” in calculating their guess?

Yes I used logic.....but it's top secret SssSssSss.

[billyjoe]

Am I sliding towards victory or what?

----------billyjoe

[jiesen]

How I calculated 2454.10

I looked at the NASDAQ chart and it appeared that it was developing a reverse head and shoulders. (at least on September 13, 2006 it looked this way). The value for the low between December 2005 and mid-May was 2233.44. Then the head was a low at 2012.78 in mid July. This was a difference of 220.66 points. So I added this to 2233.44 and got 2454.10. Did anyone else any “logic” in calculating their guess?

My logic was a bit simpler. 2235.8 was the NASDAQ's value the day I picked it. I figured it was also the most likely place for it to be sometime in the near future (within a year or so). Also, it was in the least cluttered spot on the dartboard.

[billyjoe]

Doug,
I think we should stop this contest right now before we lose any more money.

--------billyjoe

[IIC]

Doug,
I think we should stop this contest right now before we lose any more money.

--------billyjoe

Savor the moment...my crystal ball says you won't win...It will be...Wait, I gotta run

[IIC]

Here's the entries:

Sticky: 2732.00
Lye: 2726.63
Peanuts: 2715.00
Gatorman: 2679.59
Doug(IIC): 2631.05
Rob: 2500.00
EliasKane: 2477.00
Mimo: 2454.10
Spike: 2427.40
Billyjoe: 2400.00
Louetta: 2371.00
Jiesen: 2235.80
Newborn Baby(NBB): 2100.00

If today was the final day of the year it would be Spike, Billy and Mimo in that order...But it's not the last day so we wait till tomorrow to find out who stole my Crystal Ball.

[peanuts]

Here's the entries:

Sticky: 2732.00
Lye: 2726.63
Peanuts: 2715.00
Gatorman: 2679.59
Doug(IIC): 2631.05
Rob: 2500.00
EliasKane: 2477.00
Mimo: 2454.10
Spike: 2427.40
Billyjoe: 2400.00
Louetta: 2371.00
Jiesen: 2235.80
Newborn Baby(NBB): 2100.00

If today was the final day of the year it would be Spike, Billy and Mimo in that order...But it's not the last day so we wait till tomorrow to find out who stole my Crystal Ball.

Don't be handing out awards just yet, an 11.9% gain tomorrow is still possible... :rolleyes:

[IIC]

Don't be handing out awards just yet, an 11.9% gain tomorrow is still possible... :rolleyes:

How 'bout a side bet Peanuts?...I bet my entry is closer to the close than your entry...I'll give 'ya 10 to 1

[IIC]

What a finish!!!...With 35 minutes to go Billy was in the lead by about 1/2 pt...But the Naz bounced a little and The Spikester took the GOLD as the Naz closed at 2415.29.

I will announce what you won tomorrow when I also post the winners of the Pick Of The Year contest.

AND THE WINNERS ARE:

Sticky: 2732.00...13th
Lye: 2726.63...11th
Peanuts: 2715.00...10th
Gatorman: 2679.59...9th
Doug(IIC): 2631.05...8th
Rob: 2500.00...6th
EliasKane: 2477.00...5th
Mimo: 2454.10...3rd
Spike: 2427.40...1st
Billyjoe: 2400.00...2nd
Louetta: 2371.00...4th
Jiesen: 2235.80...7th
Newborn Baby(NBB): 2100.00...12th

[billyjoe]

Doug,
I'm the bridesmaid again? Wonder how the POTW turned out.

----------billyjoe

[IIC]

Doug,
I'm the bridesmaid again? Wonder how the POTW turned out.

----------billyjoe

Maybe you grabbed the silver there too Billy...But then again...MAYBE NOT!

[peanuts]

Sticky: 2732.00...13th
Lye: 2726.63...11th
Peanuts: 2715.00...10th
Gatorman: 2679.59...9th
Doug(IIC): 2631.05...8th
Rob: 2500.00...6th
EliasKane: 2477.00...5th
Mimo: 2454.10...3rd
Spike: 2427.40...1st
Billyjoe: 2400.00...2nd
Louetta: 2371.00...4th
Jiesen: 2235.80...7th
Newborn Baby(NBB): 2100.00...12th

I knew Spike would win. He's smarter than Doug. :p

Spike, congrats, dude! I wonder what you've won. I hope it's not a cap with a propeller on top. I'll be jealous...

[Tatnic]

[QUOTE=IIC;75201]What a finish!!!...With 35 minutes to go Billy was in the lead by about 1/2 pt...But the Naz bounced a little and The Spikester took the GOLD as the Naz closed at 2415.29.

I will announce what you won tomorrow when I also post the winners of the Pick Of The Year contest.

AND THE WINNERS ARE:

Nicely done Spike and Billyjoe...to call something like that so closely is pretty tough.

[IIC]

I knew Spike would win. He's smarter than Doug. :p

Actually I screwed up...I thought we were calling next year's close

[IIC]

What a finish!!!...With 35 minutes to go Billy was in the lead by about 1/2 pt...But the Naz bounced a little and The Spikester took the GOLD as the Naz closed at 2415.29.


I will announce what you won tomorrow when I also post the winners of the Pick Of The Year contest.

AND THE WINNERS ARE:

Sticky: 2732.00...13th
Lye: 2726.63...11th
Peanuts: 2715.00...10th
Gatorman: 2679.59...9th
Doug(IIC): 2631.05...8th
Rob: 2500.00...6th
EliasKane: 2477.00...5th
Mimo: 2454.10...3rd
Spike: 2427.40...1st
Billyjoe: 2400.00...2nd
Louetta: 2371.00...4th
Jiesen: 2235.80...7th
Newborn Baby(NBB): 2100.00...12th

I promised prizes for the Winners:

Spike…$75 Gift Card

BillyJoe…$50 Gift Card

Mimo…$25 Gift Card

PS: You will be able to use them online in case you don’t live near the store.

[billyjoe]

Thank you Doug. Even though I give you a hard time, you're an all right guy and you know I'm just kidding, right? And we have at least one enemy in common.

---------------billyjoe

[IIC]

Thank you Doug. Even though I give you a hard time, you're an all right guy and you know I'm just kidding, right? And we have at least one enemy in common.

---------------billyjoe


Kidding about what???...lol

I don't believe I have any enemies...It's just that some don't make my "FAVORITE ONE MILLION PEOPLE" list...there's only so much room on it.

[spikefader]

I hereby donate my prize to the Princeton High School Football Booster Club (http://www.golittletigers.com/donate.html) so please mail it to either our gracious host, Ernie, or to the PHS Football Booster Club
c/o Princeton High School
151 Moore Street
Princeton, NJ 08540

:-D:-DDoug, thanks much for the prize and running the contest.

[IIC]

I hereby donate my prize to the Princeton High School Football Booster Club (http://www.golittletigers.com/donate.html) so please mail it to either our gracious host, Ernie, or to the PHS Football Booster Club
c/o Princeton High School
151 Moore Street
Princeton, NJ 08540

:-D:-DDoug, thanks much for the prize and running the contest.


That is very generous of you Spike...Instead of the gift card I will mail a check for $75 in your name to the booster club...That way they can spend it as they see fit.

Congrats Again on CALLING THE MARKET...Best, Doug(IIC)

[mimo_100]

wrong thread

[mimo_100]

wrong thread