Bragging Thread [Archive] - Mr. Market's Stock Picking Forum

billyjoe

11-30-2004, 03:38 PM

I propose a new "Bragging Thread" for those who have to tell someone about their good fortune. I'll go first. I picked BMHC for the Pre-Presidential stock picking contest and it proceeded to do nothing, but what the heck I didn't own it anyway. As soon as the contest ended it started to rise so I bought at 29.90 on 11/8 and again at 31.63 on 11/17 this baby was up 3.25 today when I sold for a 20.9% gain in 22 days and a 14.3% gain in 13 days. If it pulls back I'll buy again, it's a great company sending products especially to Florida as fast as can be produced. Let's see some more braggerts on this thread.

" Last week I felt so low my face was in a permanent frown
I'm feeling so much better now I think I'll cakewalk into town"

billyjoe

scifos

11-30-2004, 04:45 PM

11/15/2004 Bought 365 VDSI @ 4.05
11/29/2004 Stopped out @ 6.03 (only lost 1 cent off of the 11/28 close on a day it dropped 60 cents or 10%)

Websman

11-30-2004, 05:02 PM

I'm very good looking and can drink a lot of beer!

scifos

11-30-2004, 05:47 PM

I'm very good looking and can drink a lot of beer!
heh, well I'm pretty handsome myself, but I can't really hold my liquor very well.

jiesen

11-30-2004, 07:33 PM

Scifos,

i'm jealous. I bought VDSI for 3.1 a while back, and stopped myself out for a small loss.... damn stops- can't live with 'em, can't live without 'em!

scifos

11-30-2004, 07:50 PM

Scifos,

i'm jealous. I bought VDSI for 3.1 a while back, and stopped myself out for a small loss.... damn stops- can't live with 'em, can't live without 'em!

Had a bit of a pullback, could go long again but I think the explosive days are behind. Besides, I've got no spare change at the moment as I've moved on to TOPT.

Michaelk005

11-30-2004, 07:57 PM

I've picked TK, ORCL, SBUX and WHT all for my longs on my thread, I'm up huge on every one of them, and ELN wich I still hold wating for the longs to come..

Websman

11-30-2004, 08:03 PM

I've watched CLRK go up twice...I could have bragged if I would have bought it...it's going up again.

I do have 100% on SIRI and I'm watching it closely to keep that 100%.

New-born baby

11-30-2004, 09:50 PM

Webs wrote:

I do have 100% on SIRI and I'm watching it closely to keep that 100%.[/QUOTE]

Now THAT'S a great idea. One thing helping you--this thing trades so many shares per day, that it isn't going to drop like a rock in five minutes. It looks to me that it is going to sag over time. Of course, I could be wrong.

I have never made 100% on a stock before. You have done something that is very special, IMHO. May many more come your way.

IIC

11-30-2004, 10:40 PM

Webs wrote:

I do have 100% on SIRI and I'm watching it closely to keep that 100%.Now THAT'S a great idea. One thing helping you--this thing trades so many shares per day, that it isn't going to drop like a rock in five minutes. It looks to me that it is going to sag over time. Of course, I could be wrong.

I have never made 100% on a stock before. You have done something that is very special, IMHO. May many more come your way.[/QUOTE]

Oh...don't be so sure about that...I'm not saying its gonna happen...but one bad newscast and this thing could tank bigtime(SIRI)

jiesen

12-01-2004, 12:05 AM

Oh yeah, I got MRK at 26!

billyjoe

12-01-2004, 04:35 PM

My DWA went up 3.05 today and BMHC which I sold yesterday after a 3.25 gain went down 1.49 today. Have I sold my soul to the devil without knowing it?
billyjoe

phobophobia

12-04-2004, 03:55 PM

I bought AAPL at 23, was at 69 a few days ago. Still has a way to go, too. :)

scifos

12-06-2004, 02:46 PM

I wish I could brag about GNTA, was watching it but didn't buy.

Websman

12-06-2004, 03:06 PM

I forgot to mention that I have a great suntan...

Websman

12-06-2004, 03:53 PM

HOLY - - - - !!! SIRI just went over $8 per share!!!

I'll have a lot to brag about if I can get out unscathed!

Jaws57

12-07-2004, 02:53 AM

Up 151% now and looking for more today. Go SIRI!!!!!!!!!!!!

This will make up for my "lackluster trades".

Jaws57

scifos

12-10-2004, 05:14 PM

Bought TERN on 12/6 @ 2.18. Today its at 2.87. Thats 31.7% in one week. Can you do that. YOU? I am huge!

Websman

12-10-2004, 05:35 PM

I made 111% on SIRI. I rock!

billyjoe

12-10-2004, 05:51 PM

scifos

12-10-2004, 06:09 PM

p.s. I still hold .875 of a share

How'd you get a fractional share? was it from a weird split or reverse split? because usually you'll just get cash in lieu of fractional shares.

jiesen

12-10-2004, 06:21 PM

I just found some shares of WSB that were misplaced. Sold at 52% gain . Can anybody else top that? Forgot to mention it was only 2 shares profit was $9.62. The joke's on me!
billyjoe
p.s. I still hold .875 of a share
Well, I still hold half of my WSB, so yeah, I think that tops it- as long as WSB keeps doing what it's been doing. (not do dis your $9 profit or anything... a profit's a profit.)

billyjoe

12-10-2004, 06:26 PM

Scifos, Somehow I mistakenly had an account that reinvested all dividends into stock. I'd made my goal on WSB and sold out shortly after dividend was paid. One account where dividends went to cash was ok, but I was worried about WSB's price dropping and I sold before the 2.875 shares were credited to my account. I called and was told they'd sell at no charge, but they didn't sell the fractional share. This will continue to compound and my great great great grandchild will become wealthy from this I'm sure.
billyjoe

billyjoe

07-27-2006, 11:59 AM

I'm re-establishing this thread for anyone that would like to mention any accomplishment they've made in investments or life in general.

This isn't really bragging, but I'd like to mention two trades made today with assistance from 3 esteemed investors : IIC , Park Twain , and Jim Cramer.
Today I sold 2 takeover stocks ATYT for a 10.75% gain and SGDE for a 15.75% gain. ATYT is being acquired by AMD for 20.46 in stock and cash . SGDE is being acquired by French company PPR for approx. 31.00 in cash.

See comments from IIC (Doug) reply #4972 IIC Winners Watchlist Thread and Park Twain reply #4974 same thread regarding merger arbitrage. Along with Cramer's response to a caller yesterday concerning a similar situation I decided there was limited upside and unlimited downside in holding these stocks until the buyouts were finalized. In the case of SGDE my proceeds were < 1% from the proposed settlement price of 31.00 . For ATYT about 3% less than the 20.46 buyout number. According to Cramer there are any number of things that can go wrong and since the stocks are close to the buyout figure , very little or nothing much better can happen.

Several years ago I held a stock CDO as it approached a date it said would be when it would spinoff a subsidiary. The day it was to happen, the spinoff was cancelled , earnings were restated , the stock tanked , lawsuits were initiated and it was a total disaster. My current thinking is if anything possible can go wrong it will ..... and then some, in ways you couldn't imagine.

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

Lyehopper

07-27-2006, 03:04 PM

I'm re-establishing this thread for anyone that would like to mention any accomplishment they've made in investments or life in general.
Yesterday (evening) Rockin'Rob bought my supper and it didn't cost me anything!

Why is it that Mexican Restaurants always have identical menus even when the ownership is different?

For example: I always order #29 which is two (2) Enchiladas, (1) Taco, Rice and Beans.... I swear I could travel from Virginia to California and #29 would always be the same. I think all Mexican Restaurants are linked much like OPEC controls Oil production.... Has anyone else noticed that?

IIC

07-27-2006, 06:39 PM

This isn't really bragging, but I'd like to mention two trades made today with assistance from 3 esteemed investors : IIC , Park Twain , and Jim Cramer. -----------billyjoe

What are we...the Fearsome Threesome?

Geez...Cramer won't even invite to be on his show...Hey, maybe Park will let me be on his show???...IIC

peanuts

07-27-2006, 06:56 PM

I'm re-establishing this thread for anyone that would like to mention any accomplishment they've made in investments or life in general.

I once drank a 12 pack of beer and ate a dozen doughnuts... and did NOT puke

I also fit 26 red seedless grapes in my mouth all at once.

I won $400 on a single hand of Blackjack when I split aces and the dealer busted. That was the biggest bet I've ever made while gambling, but I was scared putting up $400 when it could be taken away with a swipe of a hand. I never even saw the 2 cards dealt to me. They were face down. I don't don't gamble very much, anymore.

The closest I've come to a hole-in-one in golf was 3 inches. My longest drive (in the fairway) was 340 yards. I'm golfing more, lately, after a 4 year hiatus.

I once finished the season leading the league in home runs while playing baseball as a kid

I can curl my toes under my feet and walk up and down stairs, with all my weight on the top of my toes. I can also do jumping jacks like this.

That's about all I can think of, for now.

Websman

07-27-2006, 07:51 PM

I am the founder of the VTP...

billyjoe

07-27-2006, 07:58 PM

Peanuts,
Excellent accomplishments! I once drank a six pack of beer, ate 6 bagels with cream cheese , and ate a pepperoni pizza at one sitting while in college. I've had indigestion ever since. Now known as acid reflux or GERD.

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

Lyehopper

07-27-2006, 09:52 PM

I can curl my toes under my feet and walk up and down stairs, with all my weight on the top of my toes.
HEY!.... My youngest sister could do that when we were kids.... Do you also dance Ballet?

IIC

07-27-2006, 11:28 PM

I used to drink BEER FLOATS in college...I tried one about 5 years ago and YUK http://bestsmileys.com/puking/1.gif

studentofthemarket

07-27-2006, 11:35 PM

back to back Blue ribbons for canning at the state fair.

first year was Habenero pepper jelly

and the next year was Hot Pepper Relish(no prize for guessing the common theme :) )

then kid 1 came along. no garden in 4 years.

student.

IIC

07-27-2006, 11:46 PM

back to back Blue ribbons for canning at the state fair.

first year was Habenero pepper jelly

student.

Well...I love HOT Stuff...I'd like to try that.

Here are some of my Claim To Fames:

I was "Athlete of the Year" at my Jr. Hi School in 1968

I was inducted into the "Culver City Athletic Hall of Fame" in 1975

I won a gold medal at the Jr. Olympics in Knoxville, TN in 1970

I won the National Jr. Championship in the 440 in Bowling Green, OH in 1971

I was voted "Wittiest Guy On The Net" in 2003

I was voted "Best Looking Member" at the Mr. Market Forum in 2005

I was on the "Bozo The Clown" TV show circa 1960

...Doug(IIC)

sisterwin2

07-28-2006, 07:30 AM

I sailed a 38 foot Morgan from Baltimore to S. Americia.

made a decent profit on PEIX.

Did not walk out on my Job yesterday,

Did well on survey from the State health department

Held back on buying any stocks the last three months

Thats all folks,

Websman

07-28-2006, 05:01 PM

I have an autographed photo of Mr Market hanging on my wall....my wife loves it.

gerihearne

09-18-2006, 04:20 PM

I have an autographed photo of Mr Market hanging on my wall....my wife loves it.

I've never been Athlete of the Year (Go, Doug!) and can't scuba dive or sail a boat (good work sistertwin2) but I do have a new website ..
check it out:

heavencantwait.org

it's in its infancy stage, so plenty of room for criticism ..
all welcome

p.s. ernie, can i have an autographed photo, too?

Rob

09-18-2006, 04:23 PM

Hey, Geri, we've been missing you over in POTW-land.

gerihearne

09-18-2006, 04:24 PM

Hey, Geri, we've been missing you over in POTW-land.

yeah, i thought u guys would be tired of me just going with
cash, cash, cash ...
can u get any more boring?

billyjoe

09-18-2006, 04:26 PM

I personally talked with Woody Hayes and was the only other person in the room in 1977. Was a chance meeting. Don't even know why he was there.

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

IIC

09-18-2006, 04:35 PM

Hi Geri...welcome back...Nice idea for a site...But I'll tell 'ya, I wouldn't be as forgiving as Immaculee is.

BTW...you can put a link to your site in your signature...Best, Doug(IIC)

gerihearne

09-18-2006, 05:42 PM

Hi Geri...welcome back...Nice idea for a site...But I'll tell 'ya, I wouldn't be as forgiving as Immaculee is.

BTW...you can put a link to your site in your signature...Best, Doug(IIC)

yeah, she;s one of a kind ... can't even imagine it

how do i put my website in my signature?

geri

IIC

09-18-2006, 06:27 PM

yeah, she;s one of a kind ... can't even imagine it

how do i put my website in my signature?

geri

Click USER CP above left

Click Edit Signature

Now, you can either put in your site addy using the http://.......... or you can use the html code.

Here is an Example of the html code:

<a href="http://www.Mrbreakout.com (http://www.Mrbreakout.com)" target="_blank">Click Here To Visit Mr. Breakout /a>

Notice that I left off the < before the /a> after Visit MR. Breakout...that is so you can read it here on this post....But you need to type the < back in just before the slash.

So, you replace my site addy between " " with your's and you replace my BOLD Click Here...with what ever you want to say in your hyperlinked signature...Make sense???...Hope so...Best, Doug(IIC)

Rob

09-18-2006, 08:08 PM

. . . Example of the html code: . . .

How 'bout this? Just copy and paste this code in your signature:

<a href="http://heavencantwait.org/">Heaven Can't Wait</a>

:)

IIC

09-18-2006, 08:17 PM

How 'bout this? Just copy and paste this code in your signature:

<a href="http://heavencantwait.org/">Heaven Can't Wait</a>

:)

I thought it might convert it.

Also, notice how I added this to the code:

target="_blank"

That makes it open in a separate window...although it might be pre-set here at the Forum to open in a separate window anyway???...But it is handy for my sites so people don't click a link and never come back

gerihearne

09-22-2006, 01:18 PM

I thought it might convert it.

Also, notice how I added this to the code:

target="_blank"

That makes it open in a separate window...although it might be pre-set here at the Forum to open in a separate window anyway???...But it is handy for my sites so people don't click a link and never come back

I like the separate window idea, and trying to work on the signature ... thanks for your help Doug and Rob!

Best,
geri

<a href="http://heavencantwait.org/">Heaven Can't Wait</a>

mrmarket

09-22-2006, 02:22 PM

I like the separate window idea, and trying to work on the signature ... thanks for your help Doug and Rob!

Best,
geri

<a href="http://heavencantwait.org/">Heaven Can't Wait</a>

Geri..I love the website. Feel free to spam it all over this one.

gerihearne

09-22-2006, 03:40 PM

Geri..I love the website. Feel free to spam it all over this one.

Thanks, MrMarket .. u are too kind.
Best,
Geri

Rob

09-22-2006, 04:02 PM

. . . trying to work on the signature . . .

Oops! How silly of me to forget that you can't use regular HTML in these forums.

Okay, here's your solution: cut and paste this code into your signature, and this time it should work:

Heaven Can't Wait (http://heavencantwait.org/)

Websman

09-22-2006, 05:16 PM

Great site Geri!

Lyehopper

09-22-2006, 09:11 PM

IIC

09-22-2006, 11:14 PM

Geri...here are a couple of Beginner html sites that I used to learn some html...I advanced some by checking what others did and asked others some ???'s...By no means am I even an INTERMEDIATE when it comes to html...But I keep learning...I save the generic code in Word for things I may want to use later...Then I just insert my stuff...Best, Doug(IIC)

http://www.make-a-web-site.com/ (http://www.make-a-web-site.com/)

http://www.htmlgoodies.com/primers/html/ (http://www.htmlgoodies.com/primers/html/)

IIC

09-23-2006, 11:43 AM

Oops! How silly of me to forget that you can't use regular HTML in these forums.

Okay, here's your solution: cut and paste this code into your signature, and this time it should work:

Heaven Can't Wait (http://heavencantwait.org/)

I can't believe both Rob and I screwed up...Yes, these forums mostly use what I would call mini-html...Doug(IIC)

gerihearne

09-23-2006, 01:18 PM

Hey Geri! Long time no see.... Nice begining on the site, I like the moving clouds too. I think you are a pretty darned good writer Geri! http://www.mrmarketishuge.com/images/icons/icon14.gif.... Why not write a book? There might be a few good "characters" on this forum to borrow for the story line.... You could just call the book.... "HUGE!!!"...lol

Mr. Lyehopper ... it has crossed my mind several times to write a book on all the characters here ...
The Lye chapter opens up with you at 5am, lining up your trades at the computer, the beautfiul Mrs. Lye hands you a cup of coffee, you take a few sips and then you're out the door where you work the farm ...

yes, a chapter each for music man Rob and the sexy Mrs. Rob, the Renaissance man Doug, Steckler who's a stickler for detail, we look at Jim's life and compare it to the don's, the extremely logical, detached yet fun loving websman, the adventurous sisterwin who laughs in the face of underworld danger and Skiracer who I don't know that well but would like to, then there's those who you get to know because of their opennes like cosmic, and ny4ever

it would be HUGE. We'd have to uncover secrets, though: like how large are Ernie's biceps in the dead of winter?

o.k., Lye .. you got me goin' ... as u figured u would

:)

gerihearne

09-23-2006, 01:20 PM

I can't believe both Rob and I screwed up...Yes, these forums mostly use what I would call mini-html...Doug(IIC)

if u two smart guys are having trouble, i don't feel so bad, thanks for your guidance .. i'll continue to work on it ...

Best,
Geri

gerihearne

09-23-2006, 01:22 PM

Great site Geri!

means a lot to me, especially from a Vulcan ...

LL&P,
G

jiesen

09-23-2006, 03:17 PM

I like the separate window idea, and trying to work on the signature ... thanks for your help Doug and Rob!

Best,
geri

<a href="http://heavencantwait.org/">Heaven Can't Wait</a>

Fantastic website Geri! Everyone should check it out.

peanuts

09-23-2006, 04:49 PM

Fantastic website Geri! Everyone should check it out.

I'll agree with that. Nice site! :)

dmk112

09-23-2006, 10:58 PM

I'm not sure if this counts but I went to AC last weekend with $165 and came back with nearly 2k :D

Lyehopper

09-23-2006, 11:27 PM

skiracer

09-24-2006, 12:16 AM

Mr. Lyehopper ... it has crossed my mind several times to write a book on all the characters here ...
The Lye chapter opens up with you at 5am, lining up your trades at the computer, the beautfiul Mrs. Lye hands you a cup of coffee, you take a few sips and then you're out the door where you work the farm ...

yes, a chapter each for music man Rob and the sexy Mrs. Rob, the Renaissance man Doug, Steckler who's a stickler for detail, we look at Jim's life and compare it to the don's, the extremely logical, detached yet fun loving websman, the adventurous sisterwin who laughs in the face of underworld danger and Skiracer who I don't know that well but would like to, then there's those who you get to know because of their opennes like cosmic, and ny4ever

it would be HUGE. We'd have to uncover secrets, though: like how large are Ernie's biceps in the dead of winter?

o.k., Lye .. you got me goin' ... as u figured u would

:)
Geri,
I've tried to go to your site several times and have not been able to bring the site up. Don't know what the problem is but let me know if anyone else is having the same problem. I have been trying www.heavencantwait.com (http://www.heavencantwait.com). Am I doing something wrong. Am dying to see the site as per everyone's reaction to it.

IIC

09-24-2006, 01:59 AM

Geri,
I've tried to go to your site several times and have not been able to bring the site up. Don't know what the problem is but let me know if anyone else is having the same problem. I have been trying www.heavencantwait.com (http://www.heavencantwait.com). Am I doing something wrong. Am dying to see the site as per everyone's reaction to it.

Geri probably doesn't have the heart to tell you directly...But she told me that she blocked your isp Ski....Scroll down for the reason...
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WAKE UP SKI!!!!.... You have the wrong addy...It is .org ...not .com

http://heavencantwait.org

:p

gerihearne

09-24-2006, 09:00 AM

Geri,
I've tried to go to your site several times and have not been able to bring the site up. Don't know what the problem is but let me know if anyone else is having the same problem. I have been trying www.heavencantwait.com (http://www.heavencantwait.com). Am I doing something wrong. Am dying to see the site as per everyone's reaction to it.

Ski, it's .org .. .com was already bought and I didn't want to haggle with anyone over a domain name ...

thanks jiesen and peanuts for the kind thoughts ...
Best,
Geri
www.heavencantwait.org

peanuts

09-24-2006, 09:08 AM

I'm not sure if this counts but I went to AC last weekend with $165 and came back with nearly 2k :D

That counts to me. Dang, DMK, that's one heck of a return. AC was kind to you.

skiracer

09-24-2006, 10:18 AM

Geri probably doesn't have the heart to tell you directly...But she told me that she blocked your isp Ski....Scroll down for the reason...
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WAKE UP SKI!!!!.... You have the wrong addy...It is .org ...not .com

http://heavencantwait.org

:p
Now that you have enlightened and embarrassed me thank you Doug for straightening this little item out.

peanuts

12-04-2006, 10:42 AM

Yesterday sealed the deal. I came in first place in my fantasy football league. It was a group of old highschool friends that all played ball together, so the league was alot of fun. It was calculated that after the draft, I had picked the statistically worst team in the league. Everyone has hated me because I kept beating them with the worst team (and kept reminding them of it), but it's all just fun banter... no real feelings. I mean, sheesh , it is FANTASY football. Anyway, prior to the week, I was in second place behind someone else who had the same record, but more overall points than I did. I have LT and Reggie Bush on my team, not to mention a few other studs and Chicago Defense. LT, Bush, and Chicago alone scored enough points for me to win the match-up and to get enough points for me to be ahead of the old #1. I finished in the top spot by 10 measly points, less than a 1% difference!!!

Now I have playoffs, so wish me luck. If I win, I'm throwing a party with the proceeds. Anyone coming to Pittsburgh?

Tatnic

12-21-2006, 10:36 PM

I once lit a fart that caught the couch on fire...I had a hard time explaining that one and can only brag about it now.

billyjoe

12-22-2006, 07:22 AM

Tatnic,
Not that I would know,but have been told that if you swallow air to induce farts , they aren't lightable.

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

billyjoe

12-07-2007, 08:11 PM

I bought BRKB at 3947 on Sept. 20th this year. Today it hit 4950. 1000 point gain! Top that (in a 2 1/2 month period)

--------billyjoe

skiracer

12-07-2007, 08:41 PM

I bought BRKB at 3947 on Sept. 20th this year. Today it hit 4950. 1000 point gain! Top that (in a 2 1/2 month period)

--------billyjoe

Billyjoe,
now that is something to brag about. nice pick and play.

IIC

12-07-2007, 10:29 PM

Only thing I have to brag about is that I'm in the semi-finals for the BEST LOOKING INVESTOR ON THE NET this year...AGAIN!!!

billyjoe

12-07-2007, 10:33 PM

Doug,
Where can we view the competition and place our votes? Me and Ski will vote for River unless you have a very impressive new photo.

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

IIC

12-07-2007, 10:41 PM

Doug,
Where can we view the competition and place our votes? Me and Ski will vote for River unless you have a very impressive new photo.

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

Sorry...It is a very exclusive group of judges...Doubt that you or Ski qualify...Here are a few of this year's judges:

http://www.bikini.com/images/bikinizine/bahamas/bahamas043_full.jpg

Karel

12-08-2007, 03:01 AM

I bought BRKB at 3947 on Sept. 20th this year. Today it hit 4950. 1000 point gain! Top that (in a 2 1/2 month period)

--------billyjoe
Point gains, yuk! That's a paltry 25.4%! On Sept 4th I bough MTL at 43.57, now 99.89 (129.3%); on Sept 10th I bought VIP at 24.75, now 38.91 (57.2%); on Sept. 17th I bought PCU at 111.19, now 117.68 (a disappointing 5.8%); on Nov. 5th I bought LXU at 26.76, now 23.07 (a grovellingly bad -13.8%); on Dec. 3rd I bought SID at 76.33, now 85.19 (11.6%). Those were my last real money buys starting with September. The gains average 32% over an average holding period of just under 2 months. Who needs Warren Buffet?

Regards,

Karel

billyjoe

12-08-2007, 02:28 PM

skiracer

12-08-2007, 02:55 PM

Geez Karel,
Thought 1003 point gain was good but now that you mention your MTL and VIP % I guess it's just so so. It's not fair though cause you get quotes about 5 hours ahead of us. Poor old Doug (IIC) has to wait 8 hours. Surprising that he can ever make any $$.

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

Billyjoe,
Don't ever let anyone tell you that your play on BRBK isn't a phenominal trade. 1003 in two+ months is pretty darn good in my book. Here's my latest: 6000 shares of ZIXI @ $3.80 on 11/28/07 and closed yesterday 12/08/07 at $5.65. That's a 1.85 gain for an $11,100 profit in 10 days. TASR has doubled since my entry on 6/07. I backed the truck up on that one. 3000 shares at $7.75 and am still holding at $15.66. That's 7.91 points for $23,730 gain and not done yet. I think it goes to $30 before the coming spring.
VIP was a big gainer on the short side this year. 8 or 9 point gain a few months back and I now own it on the long side. I'm in DO from $112.50 and it closed @ $125.30 Friday. Up 12.8 points since 10/16. I'm not going to list the losers but I have had my share just that on most of the stock plays I always cut the losses at 7% but a few I have let go farther than that. MSFT options was a big bust out and I let them go to 0 just to feel the pain and learn a lesson that I thought I had already learned. But caught it again on the rebound from the $28/30 levels and am still holding a few hundred shares. Bragging doesn't do it for me. I like winning and making the money much moreso.

Karel

12-08-2007, 03:23 PM