Portfolio of the Week

[IIC]

Will VICL rally and deliver the Gold to Lyehopper? or will Doug's BOOM or Ray's JDSU hold the line.... 3 hrs left.... Go VICL!!!!

http://img135.imageshack.us/img135/720/vicl114053bq.png

Speaking of JDSU...their Senior VP of Sales quit today

[Lyehopper]

I'll post the final score later tonight.... Gotta roll.... Wife has made some complex dinner plans.... Sheesh!

[IIC]

I'll post the final score later tonight.... Gotta roll.... Wife has made some complex dinner plans.... Sheesh!

The nice thing about it is that I actually bought BOOM in the 21.90's on Tuesday..trimmed in the 22.90's Wednesday and then cashed out yesterday in the 25.60's...Feels good to do well on a long term hold ;)

[skiracer]

Doug,
Boy that was a long term hold. 3 days and +3.70. You should give up the daytrading and concentrate on the short term swing trades. Nice job.

[jiesen]

The nice thing about it is that I actually bought BOOM in the 21.90's on Tuesday..trimmed in the 22.90's Wednesday and then cashed out yesterday in the 25.60's...Feels good to do well on a long term hold ;)

Very nice pick with BOOM, Doug. Congrats on the win! And thanks for putting on a great contest this week, Lye!

[IIC]

Doug,
Boy that was a long term hold. 3 days and +3.70. You should give up the daytrading and concentrate on the short term swing trades. Nice job.


You mean..."Go back to my roots"??? Once a Canslimmer...Always a Canslimmer???

I'll admit...there is still a little CS in my blood...LOL

[Lyehopper]

20% gain for IIC!.... Doug wins gold with an impressive (real life) play!!!!

http://img490.imageshack.us/img490/7885/potw114053cd.png

[IIC]

20% gain for IIC!.... Doug wins gold with an impressive (real life) play!!!!

http://img490.imageshack.us/img490/7885/potw114053cd.png

Well...I'm not that huge...5'11" 165...Only gained 3 lbs since HS in '71...But since then I have ranged from 205 dn to 143...I wonder what my perfect weight is? Oh...165

[Lyehopper]

Well...I'm not that huge...5'11" 165...Only gained 3 lbs since HS in '71...But since then I have ranged from 205 dn to 143...I wonder what my perfect weight is? Oh...165
Well then maybe it's me that's HUGE.lol I graduated HS in "81".... back then I was solid as a rock.... weighed 200 @ 6'2".... I'm now tipping the scales @ 290.... That's a 3.75 pound per year average increase.... or 1.88% average annual growth. Now that's nothing compared to BOOM this week.... but that does put me weighing in at a "healthy" 440 pounds on my 82nd birthday! Hey after I hit 82 I'll throw a Lyehopper weighs 440 pounds party at my place! For those of you bad with math, I'll be specific.... thats November, 1st weekend 2045.... COME-ONE-COME-ALL!!!!.... We'll cook a..... uhhh.... Make that.... we'll cook TWO pigs!...No.... Scratch the pork.... We'll cook a fattened STEER!... drink some brandy, Ski bring some striper filets, NB bring a dumptruck load of cheese, Doug brings the beer, BillyJoe, dig that mason jar out of the garage and head on up here!

[skiracer]

Lye,
I snagged a keeper this morning at around 5am in the Lavallette, NJ surf. 32" and 12 1/2 lbs. on a black bomber swimming plug. Nothing like pulling one out of the surf when it's pitch black and you really can't tell what's on the other end of the line. Tomorrow's my birthday and he's going to be dinner. The action is picking up real good now with the cooler weather coming on. I have a buddy who free lines live eels from his center console on what we call the sod banks in the Barnegat Bay. He's caught about two dozen already but he fishes every morning and night.

[IIC]

Lye,
I snagged a keeper this morning at around 5am in the Lavallette, NJ surf. 32" and 12 1/2 lbs. on a black bomber swimming plug. Nothing like pulling one out of the surf when it's pitch black and you really can't tell what's on the other end of the line. Tomorrow's my birthday and he's going to be dinner. The action is picking up real good now with the cooler weather coming on. I have a buddy who free lines live eels from his center console on what we call the sod banks in the Barnegat Bay. He's caught about two dozen already but he fishes every morning and night.

http://bestsmileys.com/birthday1/6.gif

[skiracer]

Thanks for the thought Doug. 61 tomorrow. Where does the time go when you're having fun. By the way you guys. I'm still keeping the Skiracer tag but my name is Ed since everyone knows where I live now because of Doug.

[Lyehopper]

Thanks for the thought Doug. 61 tomorrow. Where does the time go when you're having fun. By the way you guys. I'm still keeping the Skiracer tag but my name is Ed since everyone knows where I live now because of Doug.
In Skiracers honor.... Who can name this famous Ed?.... Hint: He probably loved to fish too.lol

http://img210.imageshack.us/img210/8382/ed9fo.png

[skiracer]

Blackbeard the pirate.

[spikefader]

..Doug wins gold..Grats Doug. I'm ashamed of my pick this week. That one serves to reinforce why I love stops! hehe When I'm wrong I'm wrong big often enough.

Lye, thanks for running it dude. I like your new rule of no BB stocks! Thanks, you're saving me from myself hehe

[spikefader]

Lye,
I snagged a keeper this morning at around 5am in the Lavallette, NJ surf. 32" and 12 1/2 lbs. on a black bomber swimming plug. Nothing like pulling one out of the surf when it's pitch black and you really can't tell what's on the other end of the line. Nice catch ski.

http://img229.imageshack.us/img229/1630/stripedbass0gw.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
I can chart anything! haha

Happy B'day for tomorrow!

[spikefader]

http://bestsmileys.com/birthday1/6.gifGood one! lol

[Lyehopper]

Blackbeard the pirate.
AARRRRRRG! right you are!.... Edward Teach aka Blackbeard the pirate. Always good to put some kind of face with a name.lol

Ever get down to Ocracoke Island N.C. Ski? One awsome place in my book. I have many fond childhood memories of that little island (16 miles long). Great surf fishing on the point too. Caught my first shark there.
http://www.ocracoke-nc.com/

[IIC]

AARRRRRRG! right you are!.... Edward Teach aka Blackbeard the pirate. Always good to put some kind of face with a name.lol

Ever get down to Ocracoke Island N.C. Ski? One awsome place in my book. I have many fond childhood memories of that little island (16 miles long). Great surf fishing on the point too. Caught my first shark there.
http://www.ocracoke-nc.com/

Speaking of pirates...Did you see this:

http://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory?id=1285861

[IIC]

Grats Doug. I'm ashamed of my pick this week. That one serves to reinforce why I love stops! hehe When I'm wrong I'm wrong big often enough.

Lye, thanks for running it dude. I like your new rule of no BB stocks! Thanks, you're saving me from myself hehe

Thanks...Well, I came in last the week before...no in between for me...LOL

[Websman]

Well...I'm not that huge...5'11" 165...Only gained 3 lbs since HS in '71...But since then I have ranged from 205 dn to 143...I wonder what my perfect weight is? Oh...165

You should feel lucky. I'd feel tall if I were 5'11". lol

[IIC]

OK...I win...no one else entered...I'll go with URBN long...they should blowout estimates w/ eps on 11/10...IIC

[billyjoe]

IIC,
I want to claim a co-victory with my pick ENG long, can't remember now what I like about it. It's hell growing old.


billyjoe

[scifos]

Put me down for MBAYD. Yeah, I know it's already moved way up, but it's not done yet!

By the way: does my signature mess up anyone's browser? I had complaints in a different forum that it caused all the posts to be long 1-liners.

[RL]

Nice win Doug but we can't let you steal one this week thought we had until tomorrow to pick watching football at this time my pick later.

[skiracer]

Put me down with AOB long.

[RL]

Here Is my dart throw Q [LONG ] to many brewskis today watching football thats the only way I could have come up with rhis one.

[Lyehopper]

Rules this week:

(1) Pick one stock (long or short)
(2) No BB stocks allowed.
(3) Must hold the pick all week long.
(4) Can take your position anytime before the market closes Monday.
(5) Price is calculated at current price when you post.
(6) If you enter your pick pre market, it is entered at the opening price.

[jiesen]

I'll go short QDEL

(It's currently a 13.78 bid)

[spikefader]

Short TASR for me. Bidding 8.23 at the moment.

[Lyehopper]

NTES (long).... For the record: I'm really buying it too.

[jiesen]

Short TASR for me. Bidding 8.23 at the moment.

hey, no fair! my whole strategy was predicated on my being the only one short.

[spikefader]

hey, no fair! my whole strategy was predicated on my being the only one short.LOL, OK then. Listen, just cover my TASR short at current prices for +5.35% and I'll pick a long then! :D

But wait a minute, that would be breakin' the rules! And the rules is the rules! hehe Plus I think TASR is in trouble so why bail on a perfect entry! They are so few and far between dude!

[Lyehopper]

LOL, OK then. Listen, just cover my TASR short at current prices for +5.35% and I'll pick a long then! :D

But wait a minute, that would be breakin' the rules! And the rules is the rules! hehe Plus I think TASR is in trouble so why bail on a perfect entry! They are so few and far between dude!
Nice-yourself Spike! Another fine entry! That early morning gap-up gives it away dosen't it Spike? Same with ENER on Friday.

[jiesen]

LOL, OK then. Listen, just cover my TASR short at current prices for +5.35% and I'll pick a long then! :D

But wait a minute, that would be breakin' the rules! And the rules is the rules! hehe Plus I think TASR is in trouble so why bail on a perfect entry! They are so few and far between dude!

Actually, I must commend you on that nice entry. Wish I'd paid attention and shorted it for real instead of just whining about it!

[Lyehopper]

NTES (long).... For the record: I'm really buying it too.
For the POTW I'm in @ 82.80.

In real life my position's average cost is 80.40. Something tells me this thing might crash (the chart maybe?)lol.... But for some strange reason I feel lucky today!

[skiracer]

Lye,
What setup in the chart did you see in NTES that make you want to take it long this morning. The weekly doesn't look bad but the daily is pretty erratic. Just curious to get a better understanding of your logic and plan for the trade.

[Lyehopper]

Lye,
What setup in the chart did you see in NTES that make you want to take it long this morning. The weekly doesn't look bad but the daily is pretty erratic. Just curious to get a better understanding of your logic and plan for the trade.
I've watched the stock alot. I thought it would be a good POTW play.... And it still might be.... I thought it would move up sharply then correct this morning, thought I'd buy when it fell, Which I did.... But it kept on falling.lol

I'm sticking with the trade.... Didn't buy a whole lot either so I'm cool with the loss right now. Might add shares down here too when I think it's done retracing.... WATCH OUT if this thing closes that 60.50 gap!.... ROCKET S.H.I.P.... There's $$$ to be made (long) in this gap AH tonight or tomorrow (I do think).... CC @ 7:00pm tonight.

I need some Goji brandy.

[Lyehopper]

Ski comes out strong with a solid pick and early lead. Spike is in 2nd....Jiesen rounds out 3rd on this first day of the competition....

My "lucky" long pick has (so far) proven to be.... Just another good short.... The CC sucked! NTES should fill that gap tomorrow @ 60.50 with no problem.

http://img475.imageshack.us/img475/4286/potw117055un.png

[jiesen]

Alright, Ski! Nice pick there with the AOB.

[IIC]

NTES...sorry to hear about that...Maybe the Analysts raised estimates and then shorted the darn thing???...Who knows???

[skiracer]

Alright, Ski! Nice pick there with the AOB.
Jiesen,
Nice pick but wished I owned it. Missed the entry on Thursday when it was around $5.35 range. Then today waiting for it to pull back to $5.50 range but there I was wishing in one hand and shitting in the other an seeing which one fills up first. Same with VPHM. Saw the earnings report early in the pre-market but it was too late by the time the markets opened an it had gone off. We'll see how AOB holds up over the week. Maybe we'll get a pullback but I would be surprised. I think AOB will be a big one over the long run. VPHM has already proven itself to be a big one from the $5/6 range. Weren't you the first one to mention it here. Now that was a nice play from that initial price.

[IIC]

Jiesen,
Nice pick but wished I owned it. Missed the entry on Thursday when it was around $5.35 range. Then today waiting for it to pull back to $5.50 range but there I was wishing in one hand and shitting in the other an seeing which one fills up first. Same with VPHM. Saw the earnings report early in the pre-market but it was too late by the time the markets opened an it had gone off. We'll see how AOB holds up over the week. Maybe we'll get a pullback but I would be surprised. I think AOB will be a big one over the long run. VPHM has already proven itself to be a big one from the $5/6 range. Weren't you the first one to mention it here. Now that was a nice play from that initial price.

Heck...I bot AOB on Friday for 6.05...sold before close at 5.98...So don't feel too bad...Doug

[jiesen]

Jiesen,
Nice pick but wished I owned it. Missed the entry on Thursday when it was around $5.35 range. Then today waiting for it to pull back to $5.50 range but there I was wishing in one hand and shitting in the other an seeing which one fills up first. Same with VPHM. Saw the earnings report early in the pre-market but it was too late by the time the markets opened an it had gone off. We'll see how AOB holds up over the week. Maybe we'll get a pullback but I would be surprised. I think AOB will be a big one over the long run. VPHM has already proven itself to be a big one from the $5/6 range. Weren't you the first one to mention it here. Now that was a nice play from that initial price.

Nope, I wish I could take credit for that one, but someone else (NBB or Webs?) brought VPHM to the table. I remember talking about it, and maybe giving a thumbs up around 12 or so but I never did buy it, since I never could get a good enough grasp of it to put my money in it... maybe because my attention span was too short. My latest pick was AMLN, which, while making me money, pales in comparison:

http://finance.yahoo.com/q/bc?t=1y&s=AMLN&l=on&z=m&q=l&c=vphm

[spikefader]

Nice-yourself Spike! Another fine entry! That early morning gap-up gives it away dosen't it Spike? Same with ENER on Friday.Thanks. Yes, morning gap and the intraday double top. A killer.

[spikefader]

Ski comes out strong with a solid pick and early lead. Spike is in 2nd....Jiesen rounds out 3rd on this first day of the competition....

My "lucky" long pick has (so far) proven to be.... Just another good short.... The CC sucked! NTES should fill that gap tomorrow @ 60.50 with no problem.

http://img475.imageshack.us/img475/4286/potw117055un.png
Doh! Don'tcha-hate-that?! Stops save lives....

http://img201.imageshack.us/img201/615/ntes3si.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[IIC]

Spike...OK...Stops...Are they in effect A/H? I rarely use them...Main reasons are because of the Naz bid thing...which I've been burned on and the morning gap on news which normally sees a stock pop up at least some???

[spikefader]

Nope, I wish I could take credit for that one, but someone else (NBB or Webs?) brought VPHM to the table. Actually, I just searched it and IIC brought it up as a momo in '94, and after a spell Drutz took it long in May this year in POTW.

[jiesen]

Actually, I just searched it and IIC brought it up as a momo in '94, and after a spell Drutz took it long in May this year in POTW.

that would be quite a spell! anyway, May this year was sure the right time to take it long...

IIC's momo list has turned up quite a number of gems, in fact it's where I just got my QDEL short.

[spikefader]

Spike...OK...Stops...Are they in effect A/H? I rarely use them...Main reasons are because of the Naz bid thing...which I've been burned on and the morning gap on news which normally sees a stock pop up at least some???You have to specifically instruct your broker to make them in effect. With IB there is a box you must check within TWS regarding stop orders that will make them active AH. Then they work normally and according to your instructions and price action, meaning if you use a market order you can suffer serious slippage if the volume is low, or if you use a limit order you may miss the exit completely if it drops fast. With NTES, there was up to 8 points (or 10%) of slippage with a market order, and it then got more volume bidding. 10% hurts, sure, but it's better than if you hold it and it opens at the gap fill -24% or worse.

http://img366.imageshack.us/img366/7847/ntesstops4st.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[IIC]

Actually, I just searched it and IIC brought it up as a momo in '94, and after a spell Drutz took it long in May this year in POTW.

Geez...I brought it up 11 years ago...seems like it was only yesterday...LOL

[Lyehopper]

Doh! Don'tcha-hate-that?! Stops save lives....

http://img201.imageshack.us/img201/615/ntes3si.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
LOL... Yeah Spike.... Had my home defibulator sitting right next to my glass of GoJi juice.

Sad thing about that trade is.... I FREAKIN KNEW BETTER!!!! even said the stupid thing might crash....

AARRGGGGGGGG!!!!!

[spikefader]

Geez...I brought it up 11 years ago...seems like it was only yesterday...LOLLOL surely that was a typo! I think I meant to say 2004!

[Lyehopper]

Updated TA on NTES.... This chart shows what happens when an earning play goes bad!

http://img226.imageshack.us/img226/1628/ntes1108053io.png

[spikefader]

LOL... Yeah Spike.... Had my home defibulator sitting right next to my glass of GoJi juice.

Sad thing about that trade is.... I FREAKIN KNEW BETTER!!!! even said the stupid thing might crash....

AARRGGGGGGGG!!!!!Yup, you did. Ahh well, rack it up to a learning experience and apply stricter discipline next time. Right now you're all about damage control, so whether you average in, take your pain, whatever, but make your plan and stick to it.

For all you stop-users, and the experienced traders should know this, but actually entering the stop into the system helps you follow your discipline, as opposed to using 'mental stops', which leaves you the option of compromising your mental stop.

It's MUCH harder to enter a stop during the pain than when you first make the plan. When you enter with order, that's when you put in your downside stop and upside target. Then if you're going to compromise a stop you have to actually delete the order, which is harder to do/more symbolic of breaking a rule than failing to enter a stop during a selloff.

[billyjoe]

Heck...I bot AOB on Friday for 6.05...sold before close at 5.98...So don't feel too bad...Doug


Doug,
I thought only I did stuff like that. This market is messin' with my mind, jukin' me like Barry Sanders on a 10 yard run. Go long and it shoulda been short, go short it shoulda been long, be conservative , wait a day to buy and the stock advances 19%* , hold and it tanks on good earnings and raised guidance , then I sell and it goes up 4 in 2 days. Nothing is making any sense anymore.

billyjoe

* update NWD now up 32% in 2 days waaaaaaaaaaaaa!

[billyjoe]

Updated TA on NTES.... This chart shows what happens when an earning play goes bad!

http://img226.imageshack.us/img226/1628/ntes1108053io.png


Lye,
The chart tells me you're either gonna break your ankle or get stomped on if you don't let go of that bull.


billyjoe

[scifos]

Lye,
The chart tells me you're either gonna break your ankle or get stomped on if you don't let go of that bull.


billyjoe

LOL, great picture billyjoe. I enjoy making risky pics for the POTW contest, never anything I'd actually buy (thank god because last week's pick gapped WAY down and this week is looking bad too).

[billyjoe]

Scifos,
Actually it's Lyehoppers picture , but it could be any one of us at one time or another.

billyjoe

[Lyehopper]

Jiesen takes the lead! Tight race between the top three....

Tight race between the bottom two as well.lol

http://img209.imageshack.us/img209/8118/potw118053nu.png

[jiesen]

Woohoo! I knew that short was the way to go.

[skiracer]

Here I am in the contest with AOB an instead of hoping for it to go up I'm praying for a pullback to at least under 6 or 5.50 range tomorrow. Then it can go off as much as it wants. To much to ask for?

[IIC]

Jiesen takes the lead! Tight race between the top three....

Tight race between the bottom two as well.lol

http://img209.imageshack.us/img209/8118/potw118053nu.png

This week's contest is just starting...I bot URBN in 2 accounts today...Avg 30.07...I'm gonna bet Web's life on it that they Blowout Estimates and raise guidance on Thursday...And if they don't...Well, nice knowing you Webs...IIC

[Lyehopper]

Ski takes a commanding lead as AOB pops!.... Damn you're good dude!

Spike moves up a notch to silver.... Will his TASR short hold in this new bull run?

Jiesen drops to 3rd.... Has HIS short play run out of steam?

Scifos challenges Lyehopper for The tinfoil.lol

I'm pulling for Doug's URBN to pop after earnings tomorrow, since I took a healthy long position myself today right before the close! Like the way URBN acted today, just wish it had closed that gap.

http://img235.imageshack.us/img235/2069/potw1109057ao.png

[IIC]

Geez...I was encouraged yesterday even though I wanted URBN to close it too...but today...so-so...Guess we'll see early...Good luck to us Lye.


Ski takes a commanding lead as AOB pops!.... Damn you're good dude!

Spike moves up a notch to silver.... Will his TASR short hold in this new bull run?

Jiesen drops to 3rd.... Has HIS short play run out of steam?

Scifos challenges Lyehopper for The tinfoil.lol

I'm pulling for Doug's URBN to pop after earnings tomorrow, since I took a healthy long position myself today right before the close! Like the way URBN acted today, just wish it had closed that gap.

http://img235.imageshack.us/img235/2069/potw1109057ao.png

[jiesen]

wow, I'm just barely holding onto green now. Aside from AOB though, (nice one, Ski!) it seems that this has been a bear's week across the board.

[Lyehopper]

Geez...I was encouraged yesterday even though I wanted URBN to close it too...but today...so-so...Guess we'll see early...Good luck to us Lye.
I thought this might happen this morning, knew "they" wanted that gap closed. You know how "they" are Doug. gotta have the chart lookin "just freakin so" before "They" will allow a rally.lol

Buying the gap down as I type.

[Lyehopper]

Score remains the same.

Doug's URBN bounced of it's low very nicely today. Hope it moves on up from here since I own it....hehehehe

http://img482.imageshack.us/img482/7633/potw1110057jo.png

[billyjoe]

Lye,
Don't forget old billyjoe. Change my color from red to green and I'm in 1st place. That's Goji red , isn't it?

billyjoe

[IIC]

URBN worked out...Must have an "Angel in my Pocket"... http://bestsmileys.com/angles/7.gif

BTW...I think the only reason Ski picked AOB is because I sold it last Friday at 5.98 for a 7 cent loss...'Ya know the old saying..."Buy what IIC sells"

[skiracer]

Doug,
You've uncovered the gem in my methodology. After all these years of thinking my secret was safe it's finally out of the closet. I knew the moment you sold was the signal to buy.
By the way who is in first place after today. Is it as Billyjoe claims or still me?

[IIC]

Doug,
You've uncovered the gem in my methodology. After all these years of thinking my secret was safe it's finally out of the closet. I knew the moment you sold was the signal to buy.
By the way who is in first place after today. Is it as Billyjoe claims or still me?


LOL

[Lyehopper]

Lye,
Don't forget old billyjoe. Change my color from red to green and I'm in 1st place. That's Goji red , isn't it?

billyjoe
Read the following using an Italian accent and big hand gestures.

My appologizes BillyJoe.... How coulda I overlook my Goji conciliari?.... WHO'S a better Goji Conciliari thana my BillyJoe eh?...

Sorry I just watched "The Godfather".lol.... Man I love that movie, has to be my favorite of all time!... Well it and "The Outlaw Josey Wells".... "To hell with them fellas! Buzzards gotta eat same as worms".

The following is to be read with cotton balls packed in your cheeks.... "Counciliari, soon we'll control all the GoJi Juice production on the East Coast.... Then we head west.... We'll make those Tibetans an offer they can't refuse"....

I justa edited the Leaderboard, BillyJoe you're in 6th....

[Lyehopper]

By the way who is in first place after today. Is it as Billyjoe claims or still me?
BillyJoe was just using GoJi doubletalk. He said; if I'd simply change the color of his score from "red to green" he'd (then) be in 1st place.... Ski you got the gold as of now....

Remember this: you've really gotta carefully read BillyJoe's "fine print" sometimes. He'll get you all confused and disoriented... That's why he's my GoJi Conciliari.

[IIC]

Read the following using an Italian accent and big hand gestures.

My appologizes BillyJoe.... How coulda I overlook my Goji conciliari?.... WHO'S a better Goji Conciliari thana my BillyJoe eh?...

Sorry I just watched "The Godfather".lol.... Man I love that movie, has to be my favorite of all time!... Well it and "The Outlaw Josey Wells".... "To hell with them fellas! Buzzards gotta eat same as worms".

The following is to be read with cotton balls packed in your cheeks.... "Counciliari, soon we'll control all the GoJi Juice production on the East Coast.... Then we head west.... We'll make those Tibetans an offer they can't refuse"....

I justa edited the Leaderboard, BillyJoe you're in 6th....

My favorite movie was the ADVENTURES OF FORD FAIRLANE

[spikefader]

Thursday's Score....
http://img497.imageshack.us/img497/444/potwmafia6tf.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
(http://imageshack.us)

[billyjoe]

Spike,
That golden bull is awesome. Hope God doesn't strike you down for it. With the futures up we might all be in for a full ride.

billyjoe

[Websman]

Spike,
That golden bull is awesome. Hope God doesn't strike you down for it. With the futures up we might all be in for a full ride.

billyjoe

YEEEEEEEEEEHAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!!

[Lyehopper]

http://img497.imageshack.us/img497/444/potwmafia6tf.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
(http://imageshack.us)
hehehe.... I like that Spike.... btw... 1911-45 (APC) is my preferred sidearm too.... Para Ordance P-13.

[Lyehopper]

Spike,
That golden bull is awesome. Hope God doesn't strike you down for it. With the futures up we might all be in for a full ride.

billyjoe
That was a golden "calf".... BULLS are exempt.

[jiesen]

again, Ski. Nice job with the AOB pick! I believe you take the gold with it this week.

[skiracer]

Thanks Jiesen but it wasn't the win I was looking for. I hated missing the boat on AOB at the lower end of $5. Thought for sure it would pullback for a respectable entry but no cigar and was left waiting on the dock while the ship sailed out. I usually like to own my picks for the contest. It makes it that much sweeter.

[Lyehopper]

Great pick Ski.... We look forward to a similar HUGE pick next week dude.... And don't even think about "holding out" on us man.... WE KNOW WHERE YOU LIVE NOW!.... "Ed"!!!!hehehehehe

Good job to all who stayed green this week!.... The rest of us just flat out SUCKED! lol

http://img490.imageshack.us/img490/9602/potw1111054od.png

[IIC]

Nice going SKI.

Well, anyway, even though my pick ended Red for the week...I bought it and am up 1.36sh...so I can't complain...although I expected more...IIC

[skiracer]

Nice going SKI.

Well, anyway, even though my pick ended Red for the week...I bought it and am up 1.36sh...so I can't complain...although I expected more...IIC
Doug,
You can have my first place finish an I'll take your 1.36sh. I missed the boat on AOB and didn't own it. Ya know cash rules.

[spikefader]

Pretty to watch Ski.

I remember AOB was a standout back when Webs took it long in POTW in September and won it!

Nice pick.

[skiracer]

Spike,
Thanks. Webs is where I got it from initially. Been watching it for awhile an after all that missed it anyway trying to be too right.

[RL]

Hay Hay Ski your the gui I really wanted to play your pick on that breakout but no mula to play with nice going, and by the way Lye thanks for the mention on a poor dart throw.

[IIC]

Hay Hay Ski your the gui I really wanted to play your pick on that breakout but no mula to play with nice going, and by the way Lye thanks for the mention on a poor dart throw.

What is a gui???

[IIC]

My pick for next week is OSUR...unless I change my mind...Doug(IIC)

[Lyehopper]

What is a gui???
LOL.... Doug, it's your posts like this that I really appreciate.lol

[billyjoe]

Ski,
Don't feel too bad about AOB. Maybe it's not going to correct for a long time. I suppose many of todays top stocks were at AOB level when they took off and never looked back. I'm considering buying it after my research showed it to be top notch in many categories.

billyjoe

[Gatorman]

Everything looks good with this stock except: 1) Cramer loves it and 2) IBD has it ranked as the top pick for stocks under $10. These should make one pause a bit and think!

[skiracer]

Doug,
You're not going to believe this but OSUR was 1 of 2 that I was leaning towards for next week. I'm actually looking for an entry Monday morning at the $11.00/11.35 range. Nice pick Doug. If you don't end up taking it in the game I probably will.

[Websman]

Spike,
Thanks. Webs is where I got it from initially. Been watching it for awhile an after all that missed it anyway trying to be too right.

Earnings is on Monday for AOB, plus it's looking like they may dilute the stock. I wouldn't want to buy again, just yet.

[IIC]

Doug,
You're not going to believe this but OSUR was 1 of 2 that I was leaning towards for next week. I'm actually looking for an entry Monday morning at the $11.00/11.35 range. Nice pick Doug. If you don't end up taking it in the game I probably will.

I'll take it...and depending on the action I may just buy it...Raised Guidance...Accum/Dist going up...Cup w/ Handle pattern...Most technicals look pretty good.

So what was the other one???

BTW...I'm watching WBSN on the CwH (weekly chart)...watch for possible handle to form. Also, CWTR on the CwH...Doug(IIC)

[skiracer]

I missed my entry an I won't be chasing it until I see what it is going to do after the earnings report and until it offers up some consolidation of these recent gains. I do think it will be a big winner over the long run. It's got that aurora about it now.

[IIC]

Earnings is on Monday for AOB, plus it's looking like they may dilute the stock. I wouldn't want to buy again, just yet.

I don't like AOB right here...but I wish I had known that HOM announces pre-m on Monday...I woulda put down some pocket change...IIC

[skiracer]

I'll take it...and depending on the action I may just buy it...Raised Guidance...Accum/Dist going up...Cup w/ Handle pattern...Most technicals look pretty good.

So what was the other one???

BTW...I'm watching WBSN on the CwH (weekly chart)...watch for possible handle to form. Also, CWTR on the CwH...Doug(IIC)
I'll be keeping the other one to myself at least until tomorrow night. If I don't end up using it I'll post on it. Probably looking to take a position in it regardless.

[RL]

Doug Ski will explain It to you maybe

[spikefader]

SYNC long for me. MM data dump candidate (thanks MM), and a Creme of the Crop selection, and very nice technically. Very nice daily too, with channel turn up as of close Friday.

I'll buy this one for real at 5.22 and add at pivot of 5.15 if it gets down there :D

http://img190.imageshack.us/img190/1855/syncweeklynov124wm.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Good luck folks!

[billyjoe]

Spike,
But where are the earnings ?

billyjoe

[spikefader]

Spike,
But where are the earnings ?
billyjoeOh goodie; fundamental discussion.....
Ain't it in here somewhere (http://www.snl.com/Interactive/IR/file.asp?IID=4094279&FID=1001126637&O=2&OSID=9)? Ernie; did you model spit out a dud? :D

[billyjoe]

Spike,
I don't want to doubt the huge one , but I don't see how it qualifies. Everything else looks good.

billyjoe

[sowersnc]

If we are doing a POTW this coming week. I would like to select SEB.

[Lyehopper]

If we are doing a POTW this coming week. I would like to select SEB.
VERY NICE.... See guys!.... Where did this dude come from? Look at that chart.... a winning pick... Welcome to the POTW Sowers!

[skiracer]

I'll take it...and depending on the action I may just buy it...Raised Guidance...Accum/Dist going up...Cup w/ Handle pattern...Most technicals look pretty good.

So what was the other one???

BTW...I'm watching WBSN on the CwH (weekly chart)...watch for possible handle to form. Also, CWTR on the CwH...Doug(IIC)

Doug,
The second one was MOT which I already own. I think that if the market stays as strong this week as last week we'll see new 52 wk. highs for MOT. It it breaks the $23.85/90 range it will clear resistance and could go off from there. Haven't decided yet but I think it will be my play this week. Ray, I know you're thinking that I was thinking of this one. I know you're still holding. $26 here we come.

[Runner]

I’ll post my pick for this drill latter after I run my Monday scans.

[IIC]

Here are some charts of my pick:

http://stockcharts.com/gallery/?osur

[Runner]

I’ll go with ARO trigger long @ 22.56 with protective stop @ 20.64. R/R 3.10 and meets my 2.0 min. TGT 28.52. If trigger does not happen by Wednesday drop ARO

[Lyehopper]

For all new players I'll post the rules again.... These rules are very simple. There is no need to post stops or limits. I'm keeping the score as simplified as I can for many reasons.

Rules for the POTW....
(1) Pick one great stock .... NO bb Picks!
(2) submit the pick any ol time before the market close on Monday.... SHORT or LONG!
(3) If you submit the pick pre-market you will be entered at the "open" price.
If you submit (during market hours) on Monday the "current pricing" will be used (as of your post time) Note: Ask price will be used for long trades.... bid price will be used for short trades.
(4) You must hold the same pick all week long.... So please pick responsibly.lol

Goal is to WIN.... But.... Win by picking good, solid movers that return 5%+ within the week they are played (long or short).... please DO NOT play volitile "Hail Mary" Gambles, they'll just screw up your longterm score.

Your score will be tallied and kept with a points system much like NASCAR. You don't need to win 1st place to be the "champ" but you must be CONSISTANT!

This exercise should help all here improve their skills.

[Lyehopper]

I’ll go with ARO trigger long @ 22.56 with protective stop @ 20.64. R/R 3.10 and meets my 2.0 min. TGT 28.52. If trigger does not happen by Wednesday drop ARO
Hey Runner this strategy is great when I'm (real time) buying it and I'm sure you and I will be sending private messages back and forth soon when that happens....

But as for the POTW.... please refer to my simple rules for entry.

[Lyehopper]

Here are some charts of my pick:

http://stockcharts.com/gallery/?osur
I like this pick Doug!... Runners is hot too! This is gonna be one good week dude.... I can already tell.hehehehe

My pick's on the way....

[sowersnc]

I like the simple rules I also hope SEB doesn't let me down. It is kind of a bird flu play(PORK) with a low PE. "I" found this one from an old MM data dump, so I can't claim credit for finding it. I just continued to follow it.

Thanks for running it Lye

[IIC]

I like the simple rules I also hope SEB doesn't let me down. It is kind of a bird flu play(PORK) with a low PE. "I" found this one from an old MM data dump, so I can't claim credit for finding it. I just continued to follow it.

Thanks for running it Lye

No offense...But how do you play a stock that trades under 3,000 shs a day?

They sell Dead Pigs...They own a ship...They get Bulgarians drunk...I fail to see any redeeming value here???

I do not want to discourage you from posting....But I don't get this one???...Doug(IIC)

[New-born baby]

No offense...But how do you play a stock that trades under 3,000 shs a day?

They sell Dead Pigs...They own a ship...They get Bulgarians drunk...I fail to see any redeeming value here???

I do not want to discourage you from posting....But I don't get this one???...Doug(IIC)

Doug,
I just read a Wall Street Journal Report that the market for Drunken Bulgarians is rising . . . .lol

[skiracer]

MOT - long

[Gatorman]

I like CMTL- long

[billyjoe]

Don't jump on me boys , but after hours of torment and the fact that a couple I was seriously considering announce earnings tomorrow , I've decided to go with............CIB long. It's just so good !

billyjoe

[Lyehopper]

No offense...But how do you play a stock that trades under 3,000 shs a day?

They sell Dead Pigs...They own a ship...They get Bulgarians drunk...I fail to see any redeeming value here???

I do not want to discourage you from posting....But I don't get this one???...Doug(IIC)
Doug.... What's wrong with dead pigs, ships and drunken Bulgarians. Sounds like a good party to me!

It trades for $1,527.00 per share... If were a $1.5 stock it would be trading 3.5 million shares per day.... You trade it like any other stock, you put in a bid and see if it fills.... I say it's a good pick.... let him play it. Let's see how his instincts pan out.

[Lyehopper]

Doug,
I just read a Wall Street Journal Report that the market for Drunken Bulgarians is rising . . . .lol
LOL!.... Hey New-Born! I really hope you play dude.... Got all day Monday to enter.

[New-born baby]

LOL!.... Hey New-Born! I really hope you play dude.... Got all day Monday to enter.
I plan to play, although there is just a small window of time I have to purchase a stock. I am quite busy, but will be able to post sometime between 8:30-9:30 am, but that's it.

[IIC]

Don't jump on me boys , but after hours of torment and the fact that a couple I was seriously considering announce earnings tomorrow , I've decided to go with............CIB long. It's just so good !

billyjoe

Yeah...I guess there's a lot of $$$ in Money Laundering Banks these Days...IIC

[Websman]

At the urging of Lyehopper, I have decided to enter my pick.

I'll take HW long. This is a fundamentally strong stock that has been beaten down lately and seems to have found a bottom. It is logical for me to assume that the odds are for a move up this week.

[billyjoe]

I used to be suspicious of South American banks . Mr.Market and his boys have convinced me that CIB is squeeky clean.

billyjoe

[sowersnc]

No offense...But how do you play a stock that trades under 3,000 shs a day?

They sell Dead Pigs...They own a ship...They get Bulgarians drunk...I fail to see any redeeming value here???

I do not want to discourage you from posting....But I don't get this one???...Doug(IIC)

Dont worry you will not discourage me. You forgot the part about selling portable power off a barge to the Dominican Republic. I was unaware of the line of business to get the Bulgarians drunk but it may be a good one. Life seems to be improving in eastern europe, maybe they will have money to buy good booze now.

This is simply one I have followed that has behaved positively in the last week since they anounced their earnings last friday. At the least I can learning something from all of you watching your picks flourish.

[Lyehopper]

At the urging of Lyehopper, I have decided to enter my pick.

I'll take HW long. This is a fundamentally strong stock that has been beaten down lately and seems to have found a bottom. It is logical for me to assume that the odds are for a move up this week.
Thanks Webs.... Another solid pick.

[IIC]

I used to be suspicious of South American banks . Mr.Market and his boys have convinced me that CIB is squeeky clean.

billyjoe

I believe Mr M sold CIB before the DEA went down and raided the joint!!!...Oop's, Did I let the Cat outta the Bag???...LOL

[IIC]

Dont worry you will not discourage me. You forgot the part about selling portable power off a barge to the Dominican Republic. I was unaware of the line of business to get the Bulgarians drunk but it may be a good one. Life seems to be improving in eastern europe, maybe they will have money to buy good booze now.

This is simply one I have followed that has behaved positively in the last week since they anounced their earnings last friday. At the least I can learning something from all of you watching your picks flourish.

Good Answer :)

[dmk112]

I'm making a comeback with BABY - long.

[IIC]

I'm making a comeback with BABY - long.

Hopefully BABY won't take after her MAMA

[spikefader]

No offense...But how do you play a stock that trades under 3,000 shs a day?

They sell Dead Pigs...They own a ship...They get Bulgarians drunk...I fail to see any redeeming value here???

I do not want to discourage you from posting....But I don't get this one???...Doug(IIC)lol
you play it knowing that if you don't use a stop you risk it falling 30% in a couple days like it has in the past! I actually like the chart bullish, and if you use discount broker like IB at least commissions are gonna be low haha...

[Thomrich]

Greetings,

Ill jump in with a pick,XTO energy,38.95 close,buy at open on monday.

40+ by Friday


2nd choice if possible,PBT ,buy at 15 .50,over 17 by weeks end.

cordially tom

[Karel]

OK, I'll participate with a mechanical pick. The top pick for my new Marketocracy fund (http://www.mrmarketishuge.com/showthread.php?t=1033). And I plan to resuscitate my old Marketocracy fund, and the Following Mr. Market portfolio, and have a life besides. We'll see if I can keep this up.

My pick is SNDK.

Regards,

Karel

[mimo_100]

I'm in this week also.

They are announcing earnings today, so hopefully everyone
won't be selling the news. It is an old favorite, PARL.

Tim

[Lyehopper]

I'm in this week also.

They are announcing earnings today, so hopefully everyone
won't be selling the news. It is an old favorite, PARL.

Tim
LOL! You got my pick Mimo. Good one dude! No sweat, I've got a handfull.

[Lyehopper]

OK, I'll participate with a mechanical pick. The top pick for my new Marketocracy fund (http://www.mrmarketishuge.com/showthread.php?t=1033). And I plan to resuscitate my old Marketocracy fund, and the Following Mr. Market portfolio, and have a life besides. We'll see if I can keep this up.

My pick is SNDK.

Regards,

Karel
Thanks dude.... You're a real team player!

[mimo_100]

LOL! You got my pick Mimo. Good one dude! No sweat, I've got a handfull.

Oops, sorry. I guess I missed your pick. Best of luck to both of us.:)

[The Photon]

I will go with VPHM good luck to all -

[Lyehopper]

Oops, sorry. I guess I missed your pick. Best of luck to both of us.:)
Hey Mimo.... It was my "mental pick" didn't actually post my pick yet.

[RL]

This Is sure a tough group one guy wants me to go drink beer the other says my heads In a rut. Well here Is my pick If I'm allowed to play you all know how I pick them MPWR - LONG -STOP -13.73 lol

[Lyehopper]

I will go with VPHM good luck to all -
Good to hear from ya Photon! I like that Avitar dude.... That's perfectly describes me after a long night of GoJi brandy "sampling"....

[jiesen]

My pick today: XING (current ask is 6.96)

[jiesen]

and I mean to take it long, of course.

[jiesen]

http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/051114/cnm024.html?.v=1



Qiao Xing Universal Telephone Diversifies from the Activities of Research and Development, Marketing and Manufacturing of Communication Terminal Products into the Business of Telecommunication Operators, Starting with VoIP Telephony
Monday November 14, 9:48 am ET

HUIZHOU, Guangdong, China, Nov. 14 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- Qiao Xing Universal Telephone, Inc. (Nasdaq: XING (http://finance.yahoo.com/q?s=xing&d=t) - News (http://finance.yahoo.com/q/h?s=xing)) announced today that it recently obtained from a company qualified to operate VoIP telephony in China and abroad the exclusive agency rights for twelve years of research and development, production, sales and operation of VoIP telephony terminal products and other related products. Following the large-scale opening-up of the China market for the VoIP business, with its first-mover advantage, this operator is poised to become one of the main operators of VoIP telephony business in China.

Based on the agreement reached by XING and that operator, it is expected that for the year 2006, the gross profit from VoIP terminal products and the share of profit from activities relating to VoIP operations could reach US$1.5 million and US$15 million respectively. In view of the huge market potential of the VoIP business both in and out of China, it is expected that XING's VoIP business would grow 120% per year from 2006 to 2008.

Mr. Wu Rui Lin, Chairman of XING, said, ''This operator has been attracted by our strong research and development capabilities in the communication terminal field and our extensive distribution network. Relying on the investment on the research and development on communication terminal products and on the experience accumulated in all these years, we hope to be able to bring in more projects of value-added products and services to work jointly with that company, and to be able to attract more partners, both local and overseas, to work together.

''Securing this agency right from the VoIP telephony operator further signifies that XING is extending its business focus from traditional research and development, marketing and manufacturing of communication terminal products to internet-related industries and their operations. A few years from now, high value-added activities ranging from internet communication operations to internet games will become XING's main direction of business development.''

About Qiao Xing Universal Telephone, Inc.

Qiao Xing Universal Telephone, Inc. (Nasdaq: XING (http://finance.yahoo.com/q?s=xing&d=t) - News (http://finance.yahoo.com/q/h?s=xing)) is one of China's largest manufacturers and distributors of telecommunications products. The Company has grown its net sales from approximately $46.4 million in 1997 to more than $244 million in 2004. The Company's product portfolio includes telecommunications terminals and related products including fixed wireless phones, VoIP telephone and advanced mobile phones with the latest features, and on the consumer electronic side products include MP3 players, cash registers and set- top-box products. XING currently distributes over 260 models of corded and cordless telephones and is one of China's largest distributors of indoor phones. The Company has built a strong distribution network comprised of more than 5,000 retail stores throughout China and has established partnerships with major retailers in Europe, North America and Latin America, including Bellsouth and Wal-mart. For more details, please visit http://www.cosun-xing.com (http://www.cosun-xing.com/) .

[billyjoe]

XING went the strings of Jiesens heart

billyjoe

[New-born baby]

I'll take ACI long this morning at 9 a.m. at $71.00.

[mimo_100]

I almost picked BNT from MrMarket's latest dump. It is up
over 5% since he posted the raw dump. WOW.

Tim

[Lyehopper]

I'll take ACI long this morning at 9 a.m. at $71.00.
LOL thanks... NB-baby

[Lyehopper]

This Is sure a tough group one guy wants me to go drink beer the other says my heads In a rut. Well here Is my pick If I'm allowed to play you all know how I pick them MPWR - LONG -STOP -13.73 lol
Nice pick there! you ol "rut head"...hehehehe

[Lyehopper]

I'll play VRTX short....

[mimo_100]

I keep track of the picks that make the Top five. Below are the results from the last three dumps (August 26, September 9, September 30). I took this snapshot around 11:00 AM ET today.

Tim

http://img273.imageshack.us/img273/8932/mmtop5200511111se.png (http://imageshack.us/)

[spikefader]

mimo, I think you're lost dude...this is POTW lol

[mimo_100]

mimo, I think you're lost dude...this is POTW lol

You're right on (laughing).

I meant to shove this under your cream of the crop. mea culpa. my bad

Tim

[spikefader]

You're right on (laughing).

I meant to shove this under your cream of the crop. mea culpa. my bad

Timhehe, that's ok, you're not the first to have a brain fart in this thread, and you won't be the last! :D

[Lyehopper]

Hey fellas!.... Our good Netherlander friend Karel played the POTW today.... Showing great teamsmanship and fortitude!

Following Karels fine advice, I have sent the HUGE ONE a private message asking him to enter a HOT pick in the contest this week.... NOW!!!!.... If all $$$Mr. Market$$$ fans will laud his Stock picking superority, his HUGE biceps, his MANLY and very hairy good looks.... I'm sure he might bless us with a HUGE pick in the POTW today before 4:00 EST.

WHAT-DO-YOU-SAY guys?!!!! Let's sing out at the top of our lungs! WHO's the greatest stock picker in the UNIVERSE?!!! who? Who? WHO?!!!!

PS.... Might not hurt if he receives about 15 more private messages too.LOL

*also posted this on my thread....

[spikefader]

Well I know Mr. Market has ability to find good POTW candidates. I recall he posted months ago about some lower volume stocks he was holding options for, and some of them made some very impressive moves, and had really bullish charts.

How about it MM! Throw Lye a bone :D

P.S. You're as huge as the day is long.

[spikefader]

Lye, ask Kingofthehill to submit ELN for the POTW. It's acting very nicely bullish, into gap taking out resistances. haha does it count that I'm doin' the thinkin'? Where's the X factor in THAT? hehe

[Lyehopper]

Lye, ask Kingofthehill to submit ELN for the POTW. It's acting very nicely bullish, into gap taking out resistances. haha does it count that I'm doin' the thinkin'? Where's the X factor in THAT? hehe
Close enough Spike.LOL.... Hey when everyone gets totally addicted to the POTW we'll have us a fund! Record participation right now.... 17 picks entered! AWESOME!!!!

[Gary611]

XING is not for me. Why, you may ask, is it not for me. You gotta answer this riddle to get the answer.

Why do Verizon & the major phone companies not list Chinese names in their phone books??

Because with so many Wings & Wongs,,, someone might wing the wong number!!!!!!!

Don't mind me, I'm under the afflunce of inkahol!!! Whoop, Whoop!!

My pick is CHS, in at 43.88 at 3:23pm.

Eat More Beef.... and GoJi's!!!!
What is a GoJi & what does it taste like?...chicken??

[Lyehopper]

XING is not for me. Why, you may ask, is it not for me. You gotta answer this riddle to get the answer.

Why do Verizon & the major phone companies not list Chinese names in their phone books??

Because with so many Wings & Wongs,,, someone might wing the wong number!!!!!!!

Don't mind me, I'm under the afflunce of inlahol!!! Whoop, Whoop!!

My pick is CHS, in at 43.88 at 3:23pm.

Eat More Beef.... and GoJi's!!!!
What is a GoJi & what does it taste like?...chicken??
Where's this crazy cat been!? (LMBO!!!!)

thanks for the pick Gary! Good One Too!... BTW, Read the GoJi thread dude!

[Lyehopper]

I'm very impressed and PLEASED at the response to the contest today.... 18 players! think that's a record.... Right BillyJoe?

This simple game, played weekly can help make us all better stock pickers. That is.... Unless you just like to lose! hehehe

Lets have some fun this week and hopefully devise a method to make a lot more money in the future.

http://img11.imageshack.us/img11/4017/potw11140513po.png

[IIC]

So when is RL gonna post all the past results???...Heck, that 6 pack shoulda been polished off by now...Doug(IIC)

[Lyehopper]

So when is RL gonna post all the past results???...Heck, that 6 pack shoulda been polished off by now...Doug(IIC)

BillyJoe's got a list of 1st place winners he sent me... Too hard to go back and figure all that historical data out.... Going forward it's easy. I say we just collect the data going forward.

"catboys"... lol... you crack me up.

[Gary611]

Great chart, you must have a lotta time on your hands! I am recently retired & looking for something to pass some time during the day, am thinking of trying my hand with some day trading, using about 5G to start. Any suggestions out there for programs or methods besides the $$MM$$ moneymaking machine?? I almost always use IBD for final decisons when pulling the switch, it has been good for me in the long run. It would seem that in day trading, you would need quicker info to buy & sell something every day.
Good luck to all!!

[mimo_100]

I'm very impressed and PLEASED at the response to the contest today.... 18 players! think that's a record.... Right BillyJoe?

This simple game, played weekly can help make us all better stock pickers. That is.... Unless you just like to lose! hehehe

Lets have some fun this week and hopefully devise a method to make a lot more money in the future.

http://img11.imageshack.us/img11/4017/potw11140513po.png

Hey Lye,



Thanks for the update and all of your work on this thread.



For those who clicked on the link to see Monday’s results, Spike’s SCOTC is post number 5048 in the thread named “Spike’s Scientific Stock Analysis”.



Also, the rules for this thread can be found in post 2111.



Lye, you wrote: “Lets have some fun this week and hopefully devise a method to make a lot more money in the future.”



I am more of an intermediate term investor, so this short term stuff and the terminology are somewhat foreign to me. I love Spike and his picks, but I sometimes get lost in all of the technical jargon. It would be nice to understand the scientific definition of a double top or a triple bottom, or all of the different channel lingo. Hopefully this can be defined in terms of open-high-low-close versus just “looking” at a chart and guessing the direction. If we are going to devise a method to make money, I think we need a 1-2-3 etc …. set of rules. What do you think?



Here is a link to the McClellan Oscillator for anyone interested.



http://www.mcoscillator.com/Data.html (http://www.mcoscillator.com/Data.html)





Tim

[Lyehopper]

Great chart, you must have a lotta time on your hands! I am recently retired & looking for something to pass some time during the day, am thinking of trying my hand with some day trading, using about 5G to start. Any suggestions out there for programs or methods besides the $$MM$$ moneymaking machine?? I almost always use IBD for final decisons when pulling the switch, it has been good for me in the long run. It would seem that in day trading, you would need quicker info to buy & sell something every day.
Good luck to all!!
I suggest you follow ALL of the regular threads here. CLOSELY.... You're retired?... Good!.lol.... Then you should be reading every post dude!

What's your knowledge of TA?... You'll need that knowledge to daytrade (that is if ya want to keep the $5k).... Spikefader, Skiracer and Runner are all expert technical guys.... you'll want to read their posts and charts to find out why and HOW they do what they do.... Hey.... We even have a few alian's lurking here including an emotionless stock trading Vulcan.... Just discovered, only yesterday.... We have an even MORE emotionless stock trading Cyborg among us, follow his posts too.

http://img471.imageshack.us/img471/9099/cashmaker1dt.png

Follow my posts if you want to get-rich-quick farming GoJi berries.... Follow IIC's (Doug) posts if you've got a few extra "kitty cats" hanging around the neighborhood. We've all go an "angle" to make a profit....

[billyjoe]

Lye,
Yes 18 contestants is a record and a tribute to your recruiting abilities even if your methods are illegal in 22 states.
Spikes ability to pick the #1 stock out of the dump is amazing , but not without precedent in the history of the POTW. In the early days one contest contained 2 of the top 5 and 3 of the top 10 gainers by % and volume in the stocks tracked by a site we aren't permitted by threat of legal action to speak of. Although the same 100 or so stocks keep popping up on many investment sites again and again and these tend to produce some of the biggest gainers it's still impressive to pick the "superstock" as Spike would call it.

billyjoe

[IIC]

Great chart, you must have a lotta time on your hands! I am recently retired & looking for something to pass some time during the day, am thinking of trying my hand with some day trading, using about 5G to start. Any suggestions out there for programs or methods besides the $$MM$$ moneymaking machine?? I almost always use IBD for final decisons when pulling the switch, it has been good for me in the long run. It would seem that in day trading, you would need quicker info to buy & sell something every day.
Good luck to all!!

Depends on your goals...You could trade news, group action, technicals, simple price/vol. action...There are a lot of ways to daytrade...I suggest you download this free ebook:
http://scans.marketgauge.com/GetOReBook_step1.asp
Doug

[mimo_100]

Depends on your goals...You could trade news, group action, technicals, simple price/vol. action...There are a lot of ways to daytrade...I suggest you download this free ebook:
http://scans.marketgauge.com/GetOReBook_step1.asp
Doug

Doug,

Thanks for the link. I downloaded the ebook.

Tim

[Gary611]

Depends on your goals...You could trade news, group action, technicals, simple price/vol. action...There are a lot of ways to daytrade...I suggest you download this free ebook:
http://scans.marketgauge.com/GetOReBook_step1.asp
Doug
I will download & read today. Thank you. As far as my goals, basically. I want to kill some time & make some money!! Thats the plan, Stan!
I will read this, explore your site & others, read these interesting threads from the advice Lyehopper & all in this thread have given.

--Gary

[RL]

Cheers Doug still on a 6 pack don't think It's the same one though but I'll try Billy sent out the first place winners to Lye that would be Interesting. If It contains the dates that would sure help

[Lyehopper]

Ok Guys....

Bad news is.... Market is kickin our butts a little so far this week.

Good news is.... We're only down 1.5%!

Week ain't over yet either.... Still say we pull out a 5% gain by friday!

Here she is fellas....

http://img483.imageshack.us/img483/3545/potw1115057qv.png

[IIC]

Ok Guys....

Bad news is.... Market is kickin our butts a little so far this week.

Good news is.... We're only down 1.5%!

Week ain't over yet either.... Still say we pull out a 5% gain by friday!

Here she is fellas....

http://img483.imageshack.us/img483/3545/potw1115057qv.png

I pretty much think that +5% a week long term is "pie in the sky lye"...Nothing wrong w/ setting high goals...but I think I can live w/ 2% a week compounded...Although I have yet to find out over a year's period in my overall portfolio...IIC

[Lyehopper]

I pretty much think that +5% a week long term is "pie in the sky lye"...Nothing wrong w/ setting high goals...but I think I can live w/ 2% a week compounded...Although I have yet to find out over a year's period in my overall portfolio...IIC
Don't "tug on my rug Doug".... Settle for 2% and get 0.5%.... I want 5%!!!!

[IIC]

Don't "tug on my rug Doug".... Settle for 2% and get 0.5%.... I want 5%!!!!

0.5% a week compounded is 26% a yr...My realistic goals are higher than that and I've done much better...but over 20 yrs...I think many would be happy???

I also realize that most people have a life besides stocks...But for me...I've always loved the markets...so I think that I spend much more time than most on it...Sort of my hobby...which my wife doesn't mind as long as her accounts grow...Geez...If they don't...Does that mean I have to look for a new one?...Of course w/ an avatar like mine...I doubt that it would be much of a problem...;)

[spikefader]

Some laughter to ease the pain of a red day folks.

http://www.chumfm.com/MorningShow/bits/march24.swf

It's an audio recording (no video billyjoe hehe) of guy who is on the phone when he witnesses a car accident involving a carful of old ladies. Gave me a laff anyway!

[billyjoe]

Spike,
Thanks , that more than makes up for the other one.

billyjoe

[Lyehopper]

0.5% a week compounded is 26% a yr...My realistic goals are higher than that and I've done much better...but over 20 yrs...I think many would be happy???

I also realize that most people have a life besides stocks...But for me...I've always loved the markets...so I think that I spend much more time than most on it...Sort of my hobby...which my wife doesn't mind as long as her accounts grow...Geez...If they don't...Does that mean I have to look for a new one?...Of course w/ an avatar like mine...I doubt that it would be much of a problem...;)
LOL.... she's a lucky woman I'm sure.

[Lyehopper]

This exercise should really make all players here reflect on their past trading experiences.

We've all lost money in the market, RIGHT?.... And if you are like me those losses are all charged to, and written off as TUITION at the "Stock Market School of Hard Knocks".... Or SMSOHK-U....

Now just think if we were all SMART and savy enough to have played all those stocks we loved and lost on .... SHORT!!!! think about it fellas.... I don't want to hammer this too hard here guys.... BUT.... why NOT? WELL? Why aren't any of you cats short this week?!!!!

Look at this score.... LOOK AT MY PICK! Next week I want all players back here and I want even more to Join the contest. Now I Don't want the same-ol-same-ol either!... I want to see some NEW PICKS and I want to see 25-30% of the players (Minimum) Short selling next week!

GOAL next week.... 20 players total.... with 6-10 players selling short.... REGUARDLESS OF MARKET CONDITIONS!!!! ARE YOU WITH ME?!!!!

I posted a list of prospective shorts on Spikes thread yesterday review it. Webs has a thread just for short picks... Post there! Get some short ideas rolling here.

I want my freakin 5% fellas, I ain't playin here! don't make come after you!

http://img486.imageshack.us/img486/2926/potw1116053av.png

Good Job Ray! So far you and Sowers have earned your pay this week as both are over 5% Good Job! Take tomorrow off with pay. The rest of you are on MANDANTORY OVER TIME!.... AND YOU WILL BE WORKING BOTH SATURDAY AND SUNDAY....

Sorry got a little carried away there.... You see I worked today at my Machine shop, Helped quote a big project.... and as I'm no longer involved in DIRECT shop floor management of my company, I've had to bite my tounge HARD all day.... and the only thing I'm actually in charge of right now is this POTW.... WHEW! that felt good! thanks for listening....hehehehehe

[IIC]

LOL.... she's a lucky woman I'm sure.

Well, I don't necessarilly think she is...But what's my opinion against millions of others??? ;)

[spikefader]

Did I ever tell you why I love stops, Lye? :D haha Sheesh. I'll volunteer to short next week. I think it's easier!

[Karel]

[...] WHEW! that felt good! thanks for listening....heheheheheOne can always hope. We sure heard you, though ;)

[mimo_100]

Hey Lye,

I'll try to find a short candidate. We need some trading rules to follow to

unearth some good ones. Any suggestions? Or should I continue to use

my proprietary fractal indicator. LOL.

BTW, how is your new computer system?



Tim

[Lyehopper]

Hey Lye,

I'll try to find a short candidate. We need some trading rules to follow to
unearth some good ones. Any suggestions? Or should I continue to use
my proprietary fractal indicator. LOL.
BTW, how is your new computer system?

Tim
Hey Tim.... Check out Spike's thread, starting with post #5199.... These are negative growth stocks. I sorted them by RV (Relative Value) lowest listed first. Then I resorted them by GRT (growth rate) lowest listed first.... Removed the drug stocks and newer issues and came up with the top five.

Another good short search is to find highly over-hyped stocks that run fast and continue to run up as volume declines. As they start looking "toppy" short the crap out of them!

Here's some homework for you (and anyone else interested).... Find a handfull of stocks (not bb issues) that have run up lately, ones with horrible earnings but are "pounced on" by retail investors and day traders and run up with hype... LIST THEM HERE and we'll check them out.... Might make you a handsome return on the short side if you find the right ones and hit them at the right time!

An example of two I made out on recently are ENER and DSTI.... Both alternitive energy companies with poor earnings and low RV's. The fuel shortage hype drove them up too far too fast. They came onto my short radar and I watched them.... stalked them like ol Runner does.lol.... As they retraced off the highs their secondary run-up's fell short and they started forming SHS patterns I shorted them there. Used Fibonacci retracement lines (and lower gaps) as my short targets.

BTW my satellite internet and wireless router are working great! I bought my wireless ready laptop last year with the goal of going wireless.... Wish I had done this months ago!

My Satellite internet is from.... http://www.wildblue.com/

My router is a Linksys (Cisco Systems) Dual-Band 2.4 GHz Wireless A+G Broadband Wireless Router.... Got it at BBY.

[spikefader]

MPWR! Yowza!

http://img310.imageshack.us/img310/6116/mpwrnov175lb.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[RL]

MPWR In the toilet some mutual fund had to dump It at this time trying to come back however there will be a lot of holders bailing. So goes life playing the market FUN FUN FUN I'm going to crack open a cold one. Catch you later.Maybe someone shorted for fun

[spikefader]

POTW needs the fear of the

................___@@__
......_____//_____?._\________
.....o---STOP-LOSS POLICE----0)=
.....`---(@)==========(@)--

to keep the averages good!

[Lyehopper]

MPWR! Yowza!

http://img310.imageshack.us/img310/6116/mpwrnov175lb.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
Don't that just freakin SUCK! they're screwin around with the wrong portfolio manager here! lol
MAN!.... REALLY.... screwing up my POTW averages SHEESH!!!!

[billyjoe]

Lye,
I can see it now class action law suit POTW members et al* vs. MPWR and NAS . We'll get some $$ out of this yet.



* Lyehopper Hollow LLC

[Lyehopper]

Lye,
I can see it now class action law suit POTW members et al* vs. MPWR and NAS . We'll get some $$ out of this yet.

* Lyehopper Hollow LLC
LMBO!.... NO Doubt BillyJoe!

[sowersnc]

You know dead pigs are looking kind of good right now. I don't want to say to much because SEB has plenty of time to give me a good 10% dump too. As long as hog prices stay good SEB will do fine.

[Lyehopper]

You know dead pigs are looking kind of good right now.
Yes Sir they are!.... You are the STAR of the contest as of right now Sowers!

I thought it was a great pick when I first saw the thing dude! Good Job.... I look forward to your regular participation in this POTW contest!

[spikefader]

lol Lye. Now there's the X factor right there. SEB: One man's trash is another man's treasure.

[sowersnc]

I will do my best to pick another winner next week, although this week is not over. Most of my picks are long term ones and this one just happened to have good forward guidance on hogs that is pushing it higher. I would not be surprised if I am a one hit wonder.

[Lyehopper]

I will do my best to pick another winner next week, although this week is not over. Most of my picks are long term ones and this one just happened to have good forward guidance on hogs that is pushing it higher. I would not be surprised if I am a one hit wonder.
Who are you?.... Spike Jr. Here.lol....

Don't "Sell" yourself "short" dude! hehe....Get it sell...yourself...short? HAhahaha (I crack me up!)

Where would $$MM$$ be if HE the HUGE ONE were all timid like you? COME ON DUDE.... SNAP OUT OF IT! You are winning this thing.... 1st place out of a field of 18! the Biggest contest EVER to date!....and winning with a comodity PORK pick?.... And one that Doug, a highly experienced EXPERT.... said "SUCKED SWAMP WATER!!!!" (not his exact words but close enough) hehe

Sowers.... DUDE!!!!.... YOU ARE HUGE!!!! get used to it.

[jiesen]

Who are you?.... Spike Jr. Here.lol....

Don't "Sell" yourself "short" dude! hehe....Get it sell...yourself...short? HAhahaha (I crack me up!)

Where would $$MM$$ be if HE the HUGE ONE were all timid like you? COME ON DUDE.... SNAP OUT OF IT! You are winning this thing.... 1st place out of a field of 18! the Biggest contest EVER to date!....and winning with a comodity PORK pick?.... And one that Doug, a highly experienced EXPERT.... said "SUCKED SWAMP WATER!!!!" (not his exact words but close enough) hehe

Sowers.... DUDE!!!!.... YOU ARE HUGE!!!! get used to it.

LOL! That's the spirit... SOWERS IS HUGE !!!111!!1!

[Lyehopper]

Well, well, well.... The portfolio is POSITIVE, In the GREEN.... +0.15% nice going guys! "H" factor.... YEAH!

Some real big gainers today. A few losers too, Ray's hot pick sold off hard BUT bounced off it's bottom pretty good. Ain't over till it's over.... Right, Ray!?

Sowers Pork play still rules ..... Webs moves up STRONG today and holds a 7%+ gain right now! Nice pick Websman!... "Newby" Gary611 rounds out 3rd with CHS a solid retail play WTG!

http://img486.imageshack.us/img486/8062/potw1117053vb.png

[The Photon]

I'll be baaaak - The Photon

[sowersnc]

Who are you?.... Spike Jr. Here.lol....

Don't "Sell" yourself "short" dude! hehe....Get it sell...yourself...short? HAhahaha (I crack me up!)

Where would $$MM$$ be if HE the HUGE ONE were all timid like you? COME ON DUDE.... SNAP OUT OF IT! You are winning this thing.... 1st place out of a field of 18! the Biggest contest EVER to date!....and winning with a comodity PORK pick?.... And one that Doug, a highly experienced EXPERT.... said "SUCKED SWAMP WATER!!!!" (not his exact words but close enough) hehe

Sowers.... DUDE!!!!.... YOU ARE HUGE!!!! get used to it.


What made this pick best was Doug's comments. I just hope this weekend he can make fun of my pick too. Webs has some great momo coming on, not sure if I can hang on for the win. But either way it was a great week for dead pigs, drunken bulgarians and SEB's one ship.

The worst part is I still have about 50 points to go to break even on a real purchase a made several months ago.

[scifos]

I'll be baaaak - The Photon

Heh, I know how you feel. I'm usually in the basement on POTW because I just make a crazy swing for the fence.

[Lyehopper]

What made this pick best was Doug's comments. I just hope this weekend he can make fun of my pick too.
This weekend?!.... Doug already made fun of your pick dude!

NO, in reality Sowers, Doug really liked it. He just wanted to see how you'd react to his critical commentary.... just wanted to see if you were "POTW material".

It's a secret POTW screening method used here sometimes. As an X-CIA interrigator he has ALL kinds of tricks up his sleeve to screen for weakness in the players here. Good news is, you passed!!!!.... round ONE that is.... Don't let your guard down dude.... and get us a much better pick for next week!

[Lyehopper]

Heh, I know how you feel. I'm usually in the basement on POTW because I just make a crazy swing for the fence.
Base hits fellas... We need base hits! This is a points race now. BE CONSISTANT!

[sowersnc]

This weekend?!.... Doug already made fun of your pick dude!

NO, in reality Sowers, Doug really liked it. He just wanted to see how you'd react to his critical commentary.... just wanted to see if you were "POTW material".

It's a secret POTW screening method used here sometimes. As an X-CIA interrigator he has ALL kinds of tricks up his sleeve to screen for weakness in the players here. Good news is, you passed!!!!.... round ONE that is.... Don't let your guard down dude.... and get us a much better pick for next week!


Ahh CIA mind tricks no wonder I felt a bit weak about my pick. I was hoping he could make fun of my pick for next week to give it a blessing. I already have one picked out and it is not near as obscure as SEB. I think it has another 5% in it.

[scifos]

Base hits fellas... We need base hits! This is a points race now. BE CONSISTANT!

Thats why I'm not in it this week. Will be out of town with the fiancee next week on thanksgiving break, but will probably be able to put up a pick.

[IIC]

lol Lye. Now there's the X factor right there. SEB: One man's trash is another man's treasure.

LOL...How true

[IIC]

This weekend?!.... Doug already made fun of your pick dude!

NO, in reality Sowers, Doug really liked it. He just wanted to see how you'd react to his critical commentary.... just wanted to see if you were "POTW material".

It's a secret POTW screening method used here sometimes. As an X-CIA interrigator he has ALL kinds of tricks up his sleeve to screen for weakness in the players here. Good news is, you passed!!!!.... round ONE that is.... Don't let your guard down dude.... and get us a much better pick for next week!

Heck...I'm not right all the time...Just shooting for 65.98376%...Give or take a few thousandths ;)

[mimo_100]

Congrats Sowers on your pick.

I was curious, so I googled Seaboard Flour and here is the link I found.

http://wogan.org/docs/empireofthepigs.pdf



Man, this company is something

[Lyehopper]

Congrats Sowers on your pick.

I was curious, so I googled Seaboard Flour and here is the link I found.

http://wogan.org/docs/empireofthepigs.pdf

Man, this company is something
Call me crazy, but for SOME strange reason, I don't think this is an official SEB corp. news release.hehe

[Lyehopper]

Heck...I'm not right all the time...Just shooting for 65.98376%...Give or take a few thousandths ;)
Hey? Are you a tool & Die Maker too?! I knew We had something in common.

Here's a little known Lyehopper fact.... I can read a steel rule to within five thousandths of an inch (Note: a human hair measures about 0.004").... Have to wear my glasses nowadays though.

When I was a tool maker at IR (RockDrill Division), I made money betting the fellas on third shift that I could do just that. They would set a vernier or dial caliper on a specific dimension and hand the caliper to me backwards (so I couldn't see the face of the instrument) then I'd take out my trusty L.S. Starrett (SCX) six inch steel rule (tenths divisions) and measure the opening. I could CONSISTANTLY measure the opening with that scale to within 0.005" or less.... Once a dude bet me $20 bucks that I couldn't measure to within 0.002 (best two out of three).... I did it in two.... took his $20....

[sowersnc]

Congrats Sowers on your pick.

I was curious, so I googled Seaboard Flour and here is the link I found.

http://wogan.org/docs/empireofthepigs.pdf



Man, this company is something


Nice read on them. They sound much like many other companies here that
use goverment incentives to relocate.

The "Official Site" is http://www.seaboardcorp.com

[RL]

Lye I have just put a call Into the fat lady

[billyjoe]

Lye,
Sorry, I tried to get you 5%.

billyjoe

[sowersnc]

I think webs is the winner, congrats. My pigs got a little tired today.
Coal Wastes > Pigs.

[jiesen]

Yes, Webs appears to have won, but it sure was close!

http://finance.yahoo.com/q/bc?t=5d&s=HW&l=on&z=m&q=l&c=seb

Congrats Webs! your Vulcan powers have triumphed again.

[IIC]

Great Job Webs...But I have next week's winner in the bag...I'll wait till Sunday night to post it...Just so everybody has something to look forward to...You know "Anticipation" is always better than "Reality"...;)

[spikefader]

Webs!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!

Very controlled price movement all week. Sowers too! Good jobs dudes.

http://img512.imageshack.us/img512/8516/potwnov18webswins4ij.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[Lyehopper]

I'll be late posting the score, I'm having problems downloading my data. Check back in a few hours.

[IIC]

Heck...why wait...my pick is VCLK...although I may change my mind...but it will definitely be on my watchlist...IIC

[Lyehopper]

Sorry I'm late posting this guys....

Well As you already know our favorite Vulcan won the POTW in impressive fashion! Way to go WEBS!.... YOU ARE HUGE DUDE!!!! Several other strong picks finished green this week too.... Included in those were a couple of our new players!!!!.

This was a very tough weeks wasn't it fellas!.... I have no room to beat you guys up, as I finished red this week too. Guess I'll be working OT this weekend to come up with a real winner for the upcoming week.

I'll post the points standing on my thread pretty soon. NOW!.... You won't want to miss a single contest, because there WILL be a stiff points penality for non-participation!

http://img485.imageshack.us/img485/6711/potw1118053te.png

I REALLY hope to see all players back next week and then some!

[RL]

ATTA WAY WEBS sorry my pick turned out to be a bust. What po me off Is I'll never know why It dumped the way It did

[Websman]

I won? Excellent!

I'll work on a new pick.

[billyjoe]

Spock was 50% Vulcan and Webs must be more than that. As his Vulcanization increases so does his stock picking ability. Talking about him , to praise or criticize his picks will have no effect . Vulcans observe ,but show no visible reaction. Good job , Webs, even if you don't give a sh%$.
Sowers, awesome, we'll all be researching your next one.


billyjoe

[Karel]

Hmm, worst pick but one, not stellar. SNDK cost the portfolio average almost 0.5%. Stupid downgrade! Oh well. It was a bad POTW week, as SPY rose 1%. I am not complaining (but not jubilant either): my (virtual) mechanical fund rose 0.25%; I'll make up a report. So I beat the POTW with something dumb and mechanical. Now for beating the market...

How is this for a challenge: My mechanical fund against the sharpest minds on this board. I'll lean back and let you do all the work. It might be best in that case for me not to enter a POTW pick, because of a conflict of interest. My picks are not meant to score in one week anyway, so they're just fluff as far as the POTW is concerned. How's that, Lye?

Regards,

Karel

[Runner]

http://www.mrmarketishuge.com/showpost.php?p=30796&postcount=2110

I see my ARO was a stellar performer this week. Lucky it never triggered

[scifos]

I'll take amwd long for next week. If it breaks 32.29 its got no resistance until about 37.

[spikefader]

Lye,

Not to be a complainer, but honestly dude, I think anyone that takes a hit on a stock that moves +10% needs their head read - which is what happened to my pick. Let's make this thing a little more realistic and allow for targeting and/or trailing stops. Anyone that can pick something that moves that far deserves it. Sheesh, even a "stop to even" rule would have had me finish a no loss 8th instead of in the red 13th.

[Lyehopper]

Lye,

Not to be a complainer, but honestly dude, I think anyone that takes a hit on a stock that moves +10% needs their head read - which is what happened to my pick. Let's make this thing a little more realistic and allow for targeting and/or trailing stops. Anyone that can pick something that moves that far deserves it. Sheesh, even a "stop to even" rule would have had me finish a no loss 8th instead of in the red 13th.
I hear ya Spike, I was in 3rd and up nearly 5% at one time with my VRTX short too, remember?.... I agree with your reasoning on the score keeping....

As for ACTUAL (real life) profit taking.... When I play these picks for real I'll be taking profits as the stocks hit my targets. So even though you finished 13th and red.... You'd still be a hero because of your contribution to the portfolio's profits last week. Ray would have been a hero too. Here's the thing that Karel and some others fail to realize.... I won't be trading the portfolio in "lock step" with the POTW contest results, I'll use simple old fasioned common sense and experience to nail down the profits. I'll also be leveraging the buying power with margin to accelerate the profits.

Back to the contest rules.... The only reason the rules stand where they do right now is because it's easy for me to keep score this way. If I have players trading in and out of positions it'll take too much time for me to keep up with the score. If we change the rules we'll still need "simple" rules that discourage daytrading. Post your proposal for revised rules Spike. Need to decide and post them soon so the fellas will know.

Tell ya what Spike.... I'll make you a deal, I'll gladly change the rules to your liking if you'll help me keep up with the score!.... Now if we had played your way last week the POTW would have been green and it would be more representative of the profit potential in our picks. Cool? Help me out dude?

[Lyehopper]

Hmm, worst pick but one, not stellar. SNDK cost the portfolio average almost 0.5%. Stupid downgrade! Oh well. It was a bad POTW week, as SPY rose 1%. I am not complaining (but not jubilant either): my (virtual) mechanical fund rose 0.25%; I'll make up a report. So I beat the POTW with something dumb and mechanical. Now for beating the market...

How is this for a challenge: My mechanical fund against the sharpest minds on this board. I'll lean back and let you do all the work. It might be best in that case for me not to enter a POTW pick, because of a conflict of interest. My picks are not meant to score in one week anyway, so they're just fluff as far as the POTW is concerned. How's that, Lye?

Regards,

Karel
Wish you'd play Karel.... I don't see any "conflict" of interest here. Afterall It's just a game. We've all finished red before, dosen't reflect on your stock picking abilities just the market. Two weeks back Spike finished over -20%! in the red the week before tht Scifos and me were BOTH down over -25%. BUT.... Scifos, Spike and me have all won this contest too. Sometimes ya win... sometimes ya lose.... All here are traders all here know.... "that's just the way it is".... All here know the market is ruthless.

Give us another pick Karel, you're a cool guy, It's fun having you play dude.

What-do-ya-say fellas? Should our Netherlander bud Karel skip out on the POTW? or keep pitching a pick into the hat?

[Lyehopper]

ATTA WAY WEBS sorry my pick turned out to be a bust. What po me off Is I'll never know why It dumped the way It did
In the real life portfolio, we'd have nailed down that 7% gain last week dude!.... You'd still be a winner!

[spikefader]

I'm all for the concept of 'ease of keepin' score. I agree that rules to discourage day trading are good unless someone can commit to the time to run it that way. I'll do it again in the New Year some time for a few weeks, but now's not good for me. I say keep the buy and hold rule, with the one additional rule of stop to even if it gets say +5 or 6% unless the trader specifically states otherwise. That way it's fair to all. And if you stop out based on that rule, that's it, you don't get another pick and you take the b/e result. I'd be happy with that. That one extra rule isn't much difference to the scorekeeper. And if you do need help keepin' score, I can do that and post daily results for a couple weeks, but I can't run the Spike daytradin' version til next year.

[Karel]

Wish you'd play Karel.... I don't see any "conflict" of interest here. Afterall It's just a game. We've all finished red before, dosen't reflect on your stock picking abilities just the market. Two weeks back Spike finished over -20%! in the red the week before tht Scifos and me were BOTH down over -25%. BUT.... Scifos, Spike and me have all won this contest too. Sometimes ya win... sometimes ya lose.... All here are traders all here know.... "that's just the way it is".... All here know the market is ruthless.

Give us another pick Karel, you're a cool guy, It's fun having you play dude.

What-do-ya-say fellas? Should our Netherlander bud Karel skip out on the POTW? or keep pitching a pick into the hat?OK, I'll pitch one in, you can always pitch it out again. The possible conflict of interest is that I want to pit my Mechanical Fund against your POTW (you seem to have hijacked it neatly). If it's no problem for you, I'll just play, and hope for the occasional winner. This week I'll pick GES. I'll stop picking the first one of the screen, that might be courting the danger of silly downgrades too much, and once bitten twice shy. I'll take position nr.8 for my lucky number. And no, I don't mind losing with a single pick. That is why I diversify with my real money.

And 5% per week just seems overambitious, whichever way you want to play it. Just my opinion, of course.

Regards,

Karel

(Before I forget: Mechanical Fund - POTW: 1 - 0)

[Lyehopper]

I'm all for the concept of 'ease of keepin' score. I agree that rules to discourage day trading are good unless someone can commit to the time to run it that way. I'll do it again in the New Year some time for a few weeks, but now's not good for me. I say keep the buy and hold rule, with the one additional rule of stop to even if it gets say +5 or 6% unless the trader specifically states otherwise. That way it's fair to all. And if you stop out based on that rule, that's it, you don't get another pick and you take the b/e result. I'd be happy with that. That one extra rule isn't much difference to the scorekeeper. And if you do need help keepin' score, I can do that and post daily results for a couple weeks, but I can't run the Spike daytradin' version til next year.

If your stock has a gain and you want to keep the gain and sell (or cover) the position. Either set (and post) a stop target or post to sell (or cover) at "market" price and I'll use the post time to nail down your price and gain....

After you sell (or cover) the position you ARE allowed another pick.... but ONLY one more for the duration of the week. Again you can sell it for a gain, sell it to avoid further loss, etc..... Using stops for closing the position only.

So basically NOW we get two trades per week for each player.

How's that sound Spike? Now this is more realistic!

I want some real gains now fellas! Remember 4-6% is a nice gain target, but each trader must decide what's enough priofit and/or loss.

[Websman]

It doesn't matter what rules are used. With my superior, Vulcan stock picking skills, I'm sure to win.

[IIC]

Geez!!!!...How many times are the rules gonna change? Glad I'm not scorekeeper!

I will just make one pick for the week do or die...This week there are too many good one's...But I'm going w/ VCLK long...although, I think TFSM might do better...But I picked that one in another contest...So now I have 2 chances...Actually, I'm in a third contest that let's you pick 3 stocks...So I have those 2 in that one and ____Have not decided yet____...Doug(IIC)

[spikefader]

Lye, I like the new rule - thanks for the being a sport and so accommodating dude! :D With 6 wins under his belt you'd think IIC would be too.

Webs, that's what I love about Vulcans.........their modesty :D

[Websman]

Last week I took HW long. This week I'll short the piece of $#!+.

HW short. I'll even enter at whatever price the market gives me at the open.

[IIC]

Lye, I like the new rule - thanks for the being a sport and so accommodating dude! :D With 6 wins under his belt you'd think IIC would be too.

Webs, that's what I love about Vulcans.........their modesty :D

BTW...Where are the annual standings??? I thought RL was in charge of posting them...Did I miss them???

[scifos]

But I'm going w/ VCLK long...although, I think TFSM might do better

Doug(IIC)

Hey, nice picks. I see VLCK as a possible long for my actual port. TFSM's been a buy for me on 11/2 @ 6.25

[New-born baby]

Somebody has to finish in last place, and so, I humbly submit my pick:

SJT.

I think SCHN is also going to be a winner this week. I'll take it long. If you limit me to just one pick, give me SCHN.

[Websman]

Last week I took HW long. This week I'll short the piece of $#!+.

HW short. I'll even enter at whatever price the market gives me at the open.


Scratch HW...

I've found a real dog that needs to be shorted.

CNY - This is a real loser. What even keeps them in business? They suck!

I'll take CNY short.

[Gatorman]

Will take WFMI long

[IIC]

Scratch HW...

I've found a real dog that needs to be shorted.

CNY - This is a real loser. What even keeps them in business? They suck!

I'll take CNY short.

How the heck did you ever find that one??? But actually...it could be a flat base b/o...But you won't find it on any of my watchlists...Reminds me of Crazy Woman Creek BanCorp(CRZY.PK)...Yikes!!!...We could probably manipulate the price on these dogs with our pocket change...LOL

Here is Crazie's Profile on Yahoo:

Schizophrenia, depression, and other mental disorders afflict millions every year. For their ailments, there is professional psychiatry. For their banking needs, there is Crazy Woman Creek Bancorp, holding company for Buffalo Federal Savings Bank, which also operates as The Bank of Gillette, The Bank of Sheridan, and First Bank. Through four branches in northeastern Wyoming, the bank serves individuals and business customers of various mental states. Lending activities consist mostly of residential mortgages (about 45% of the bank's loan portfolio) and commercial real estate and agricultural loans (nearly 30%). Online banking is also offered.

[sowersnc]

I want to go with GME this week. X-Box 360, retail, gaming and Cramer hype. That should be enough to give me some gain.

[The Photon]

I will try RTSX long, hope this turkey can trott-

[jiesen]

I'll go short L this week.

[mimo_100]

Still trying to make up my mind, Lye.

I figure why fight the tape, if PARL wants to head south, I’ll calculate an entry point and short it during the day.

Or, possibly BNT, which was in MrMarket’s Vet dump. It was 14.25 when I looked a couple of days ago.

http://www.mrmarketishuge.com/showthread.php?t=1029&page=1&pp=10 (http://www.mrmarketishuge.com/showthread.php?t=1029&page=1&pp=10)

http://img378.imageshack.us/img378/1059/bnt200511183ru.png (http://img378.imageshack.us/img378/1059/bnt200511183ru.png)

The NYSE will close at 1:00 pm ET Friday.

Here is the NYSE Holiday Schedule from NYSE.com

The New York Stock Exchange is open from Monday through Friday 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. ET and will observe the holidays below:

Thanksgiving Day (see note below) November 24

Christmas December 26 (observed)



The Exchange’s auction trading session on Friday, November 25, 2005, will close at 1:00 p.m. Crossing Session I order entry will begin at 1:15 p.m. with order executions at 1:30, and Crossing Sessions II, III and IV orders will be accepted beginning at 1:00 p.m. for continuous executions until 1:30 p.m.


Tim

[billyjoe]

Lye,
HOM long

billyjoe

[RL]

Here It Is LYE ANPI LONG must have thrown 15 darts before one would stick.So I hope It works.

[mimo_100]

OK Lye, BNT long.

Also, I tried to PM you but your box is full, plus you have email turned off.

Thanks.

Tim

[dmk112]

If I can still get in. VPHM long ask=17.65

[Lyehopper]

If I can still get in. VPHM long ask=17.65
REMEMBER: You are allowed to enter your pick anytime before the Market closes on Monday's....

[Lyehopper]

OK Lye, BNT long.

Also, I tried to PM you but your box is full, plus you have email turned off.

Thanks.

Tim
Sorry tim.... Lyehopper@yahoo.com

I gotta work on dumping out old personal messages... Had trouble figuring out how.

[Lyehopper]

CNVR short....

[spikefader]

Short MSO thanks.

[Lyehopper]

Scratch HW...

I've found a real dog that needs to be shorted.

CNY - This is a real loser. What even keeps them in business? They suck!

I'll take CNY short.
I agree that they "suck" but the light volume on this one might have it difficult to trade in real life... Average volume is only around 1,000 shares dude. Please keep the volume in mind with future picks.

[ParkTwain]

My pick for this week: OXPS

[New-born baby]

Hey, I got skunked last week. Am I winning this week?

[dmk112]

REMEMBER: You are allowed to enter your pick anytime before the Market closes on Monday's....


OH ok. Forget the VPHM pick (its at 17.67 bid). Go with GM - Short.

[New-born baby]

OH ok. Forget the VPHM pick (its at 17.67 bid). Go with GM - Short.


DMK: GM SHORT! That's too easy! That's cheating! Why don't you just buy ELN instead??:D

[Gary611]

ORBT long,,,,,in at 13.83 Happy Thanksgiving to all, I gotta fight Moe for the drumsticks!!

[mimo_100]

I think that with the new rules, we need to add a 2% transaction fee on
any transaction. I.e., if you are up 5%, you are really up only 4.9 % and if you closeout you deduct another 2% of the gain. And if you go back in it is another 2% etc.

[skiracer]

SIRF - long

[mimo_100]

I think that with the new rules, we need to add a 2% transaction fee on
any transaction. I.e., if you are up 5%, you are really up only 4.9 % and if you closeout you deduct another 2% of the gain. And if you go back in it is another 2% etc.

After rethinking this, most of us are under 1% transaction cost for a round trip, so this is insignificant -- too much paperwork -- forget it.

Tim

[mimo_100]

Im closing my position in BNT. Bid is now 17.87 at 15:46:36

[Lyehopper]

Im closing my position in BNT. Bid is now 17.87 at 15:46:36
SWEET! That's how the game is played....

[skiracer]

When someone posts their pick after the open is the position figured from the time of post and what the price is at that specific time?

[Lyehopper]

I think that with the new rules, we need to add a 2% transaction fee on
any transaction. I.e., if you are up 5%, you are really up only 4.9 % and if you closeout you deduct another 2% of the gain. And if you go back in it is another 2% etc.
When spike ran a the daytrading contest we had a 0.05% penality (Right Spike?).... This week we'll let it slide... no penality.... Everyone has the same opertunity to make two trades.

This is an EOC.... Equal Opertunity contest.

[Lyehopper]

When someone posts their pick after the open is the position figured from the time of post and what the price is at that specific time?
Time of the post.....

Ski.... I just ignore the price you fellas "say" you entered the trade at.hehe

[skiracer]

Do you have the time and sales data to cross reference against the time of the post or does everyone just get the opening price regardless of the time they posted their play. It would make a big difference wouldn't it?

[scifos]

Do you have the time and sales data to cross reference against the time of the post or does everyone just get the opening price regardless of the time they posted their play. It would make a big difference wouldn't it?

sure would. If I'd get the open regardless of the time of day, I'd wait until about 30 minutes before the close and just pick one of the big gainers of the day, then immediatly close that position and take another position for the rest of the week.

[Lyehopper]

Do you have the time and sales data to cross reference against the time of the post or does everyone just get the opening price regardless of the time they posted their play. It would make a big difference wouldn't it?
I have one minute intravals.... So for example: When Mimo100 actually posted he was selling BNT it was 3:47pm..... My data shows the low transaction at 15:47pm (3:47pm) was $17.81 so he's entered as selling BNT @ 17.81 (using my Ameritrade intraday streamer).... Do you show different data?

If you post premarket the "opening" price is used.

[Lyehopper]

SIRF - long
I've got you Long SURF @ 27.35.... Right?

[skiracer]

I had it at 27.33 but 27.35 is close enough for me. I was just wondering if you had all the later entries in at the prices at the time of their posting. Good work.

[Websman]

I agree that they "suck" but the light volume on this one might have it difficult to trade in real life... Average volume is only around 1,000 shares dude. Please keep the volume in mind with future picks.

I hereby disqualify myself from this weeks contest.

I'll post a new winning pick next week. :)

[Lyehopper]

SWEET! That's how the game is played....
Mimo, you are now allowed a second pick.... can be entered anytime this week.

[Lyehopper]

I hereby disqualify myself from this weeks contest.

I'll post a new winning pick next week. :)
I'm the only one that can disqualify you webs. You must stay in the contest.... it's kinda like joining the military dude.

I think it's a fine short pick webs. Just a friendly reminder about the volume.... that's all.

Remember.... soon I'll be trading these picks with real dollars... YOU ARE THE FREAKIN points leader DUDE!
Your pick will get the largest percentage of the portfolio funds over ALLLL the other players.... and you give me a 800 share per day pick?.... See why I questioned it?....

If you decide you don't like it.... you are allowed another pick this week. TWO PICKS (one at a time) are now allowed!

[dmk112]

DMK: GM SHORT! That's too easy! That's cheating! Why don't you just buy ELN instead??:D

HEHE...I just saw it was up today so it's a good day to short :D

[Lyehopper]

OH ok. Forget the VPHM pick (its at 17.67 bid). Go with GM - Short.
Hey DMK.... I'm calling your VPHM play a "wash" dude. 7 cents ain't worth worrying about.

Now you are on your 2nd and final pick this week. You are still allowed to close the trade at any time.... then you'd be sitting in cash.

[Websman]

I'm the only one that can disqualify you webs. You must stay in the contest.... it's kinda like joining the military dude.

I think it's a fine short pick webs. Just a friendly reminder about the volume.... that's all.

Remember.... soon I'll be trading these picks with real dollars... YOU ARE THE FREAKIN points leader DUDE!
Your pick will get the largest percentage of the portfolio funds over ALLLL the other players.... and you give me a 800 share per day pick?.... See why I questioned it?....

If you decide you don't like it.... you are allowed another pick this week. TWO PICKS (one at a time) are now allowed!

Alright, alright...you talked into staying in. lol
I still think it's a dog of a stock. I'll stick with it. She'll drop for sure tomorrow.

[Websman]

I'd like to close my short psition on CNY tomorrow morning and go long on TRLG. Do the rules allow this?

[Lyehopper]

18 Players again this Week!.... Welcome all new players! Hope You guys have fun and will play often.

Market is still in FULL Bull Mode as 11 of our players are Green and the Portfolio is up 0.77%. Drop my sad-a$$ score and it improves dramatically! Sorry.... Hope my short pick crashes and burns tomorrow.lol

Mimo played the new rules skillfully today as he nailed down a sweet 7.9% gain! He still has another pick to make any time this week too! Nice job MIMO!

NB-Baby and Karel round out 2nd and 3rd. Both players are above the 5% goal!.... Rock ON Fellas!

http://img503.imageshack.us/img503/822/potw1121053ox.png

[IIC]

ORBT long,,,,,in at 13.83 Happy Thanksgiving to all, I gotta fight Moe for the drumsticks!!

Ya know...I really met the original Moe in 1972...At a summer job...He was w/ some young thing and he was smashed to the gills...I declined the autographed photo he tried to give me...Doug

http://www.threestooges.com/bios/bios.asp?intStoogeID=1

[Lyehopper]

Ya know...I really met the original Moe in 1972...At a summer job...He was w/ some young thing and he was smashed to the gills...I declined the autographed photo he tried to give me...Doug

http://www.threestooges.com/bios/bios.asp?intStoogeID=1
I love the three stooges.... Why would you "Diss" ol Moe and turn down his picture Doug? Were you just waaaay too cool in "72" for the Three Stooges dude?....

Speaking of "cool".... That would be a very cool thing to have!.... Wonder what it would bring today on Ebay?

[IIC]

I love the three stooges.... Why would you "Diss" ol Moe and turn down his picture Doug? Were you just waaaay too cool in "72" for the Three Stooges dude?....

Speaking of "cool".... That would be a very cool thing to have!.... Wonder what it would bring today on Ebay?

Maybe...maybe not...but it was about 2pm and the guy couldn't stop talking about how famous he was...could hardly even stand up...IIC

[Karel]

...

NB-Baby and Karel round out 2nd and 3rd. Both players are above the 5% goal!.... Rock ON Fellas!Will do. Until the next silly downgrade, of course. BTW, the guy with the SNDK downgrade must have seen something coming. SNDK struck a hole in the ground yesterday, on news of a deal between competitors Intel and Micron. It is still in the Mechanical Fund, but the fund actually GAINED yesterday almost .5% (read diversification).

Qué será, será

[Lyehopper]

I'd like to close my short psition on CNY tomorrow morning and go long on TRLG. Do the rules allow this?
Yes Webs, thats a legal play.... Consider it done dude.

[mimo_100]

Mimo, you are now allowed a second pick.... can be entered anytime this week.

OK Lye, thanks.

We are shooting for 5%, right?. I figured I would get out at 7.5% or better to
help the team score out. If I go back in I risk taking some money out of the bank. What is your strategy?

By the way, to repeat, BNT was in MrMarket’s Vet dump. It was 14.25 when I looked a week ago. It is up over 3.5 points since then (25%). I think there are a lot of strong issues in the general MM dump. The trick is determining the general market direction. Thanks MrMarket, you are huge.

Tim

[Lyehopper]

OK Lye, thanks.

We are shooting for 5%, right?. I figured I would get out at 7.5% or better to
help the team score out. If I go back in I risk taking some money out of the bank. What is your strategy?

Tim
It's just a game dude. As I've already stated, when I'm trading your (the fellas) picks with real cash I'll be using my own criteria to enter and exit (won't trade exactly in lockstep with the contest anyway)....

I guess the question is: How much return can you nail down this week? You have plenty of time to stalk a perfect entry (long or short)....

It's kinda like deer hunting I guess Mimo.... Just because you bag a nice doe for the freezer on opening day dosen't mean you put your rifle back in the closet my friend.... That big HUGE (non typical) 18+ point "wall hanger" you spotted back in late summer.... just MIGHT wonder accross your path with his nose to the ground.... Like saaaay.... in about 30 minutes or so, about daybreak.... while your feeding your cows or something like that.lol

Just "keep an eye out" for the oprtunity that's all.... Keep the rifle in the truck dude!

[Lyehopper]

And why did I short this thing again!? SHEESH!!!!

[Lyehopper]

And why did I short this thing again!? SHEESH!!!!
CNVR.... That Stupid thing was just up 25%!!!! What is going on! I'm stickin with my short.... It could just as easily crash 25% now.lol

[scifos]

close amwd and buy ANF

[mimo_100]

enter day order to Buy BNT at 17.71 :o

[Websman]

Look at TRLG run. My Vulcan logic is prevailing.

[Lyehopper]

Love this Bull!!!! How bout you fellas?

Here's the score....

http://img490.imageshack.us/img490/5285/potw1122053rz.png

[spikefader]

My pick is going as planned :D haha ya right. Last week my silly pick started so strong it gave itself a heart attack and died....this week my pick is starting in the red so does this mean it will finish strong by Friday! Gawd I hope so. I think I'll sign up for Vulcan classes if the pointy-eared legend ever runs one :D hehe Webs, how bout it dude.....run a public lesson on how to pick a winner for POTW! Me and Lye will be first on the sign up sheet! I think rule No.1 for me is don't short when you're a screaming bubble-lovin' bull!

[IIC]

Love this Bull!!!! How bout you fellas?

Here's the score....

http://img490.imageshack.us/img490/5285/potw1122053rz.png

The bull is fine...until it crashes...be prpared for a big pullback by the end of the month...If it happens, then watch for a nice run the last 3 weeks of the year...and watch retail ...especially women's apparel...that's what my chrystal ball says anyway:
http://www.imagi-nation.com/moonstruck/question.html

[Karel]

CNVR.... That Stupid thing was just up 25%!!!! What is going on! I'm stickin with my short.... It could just as easily crash 25% now.lolI am not so sure about that Lye: this stock is owned for 40% by insiders and for 50% by institutions. Institutions and Mutual Funds hold 83% of the float. The Allen family seems to control about 55% of the shares. No institution, fund or insider seems to be really selling. The low free float may give you quite unexpected results, though, so you might get lucky (or the opposite). But what do I know?

Regards,

Karel

[skiracer]

Love this Bull!!!! How bout you fellas?

Here's the score....

http://img490.imageshack.us/img490/5285/potw1122053rz.png

Lye,
You changed the rules just so that you could avert situations like this with our picks. Down over 13% in 2 days! Regardless of how well and fat you're doing in your personal portfolio it's not indicative an has nothing to do with what we're trying to accompolish here. If you were swing trading this stock in your personal portfolio would you still be holding on in hope of it changing direction? You really should consider exiting any loss over 7% and pick something new to try an recoup some of the loss to try and make the overall % of the POTW portfolio stronger. It's really bringing the rest of the portfolio down an isn't a fair indication of what we can do an how good we are. Spike and BJ, in their test portfolio's, would have exited their positions by now an added to their stronger positions. Still 1 1/2 days left to make some move to try and strengthen the POTW results. Lets treat it like it's our own money. Isn't that what you've been trying to get across to the rest of us?

[Karel]

[...] It's really bringing the rest of the portfolio down an isn't a fair indication of what we can do an how good we are. [...]
No it isn't, but as far as I understand Lye, the POTW doesn't count... which makes things a bit complicated. Lye seems to want to use the POTW as a kind of short list for a 'real' portfolio, real money he says, I would be a bit more careful. So on the one hand we have the players, who would like to win and see the POTW do well (and beat stupid things like the market and my Mechanical Fund), and on the other hand we have Lye, who doesn't care about such trifles and is only interested in making money with our picks. ( ;) eh, Lye?)

One of the reasons I brought my Fund into is, is that it should be possible to beat it, and let's see if the POTW can do it. Perhaps Lye will also disclose his other plans, to the point where we can see how well he does off us.

Regards,

Karel

[skiracer]

No it isn't, but as far as I understand Lye, the POTW doesn't count... which makes things a bit complicated. Lye seems to want to use the POTW as a kind of short list for a 'real' portfolio, real money he says, I would be a bit more careful. So on the one hand we have the players, who would like to win and see the POTW do well (and beat stupid things like the market and my Mechanical Fund), and on the other hand we have Lye, who doesn't care about such trifles and is only interested in making money with our picks. ( ;) eh, Lye?)

One of the reasons I brought my Fund into is, is that it should be possible to beat it, and let's see if the POTW can do it. Perhaps Lye will also disclose his other plans, to the point where we can see how well he does off us.

Regards,

Karel
Karel,
We all have the same opportunities to view the picks and use them to our advantage if we want to do so. If Lye is adept enough to do that then I wish him the best of luck in doing so. He stated his intentions from the start so it's not like he hasn't been above board with his intentions. I just find fault with letting a position go, even if it's a game an has no fiscal value to any of us, to such an extent when we are all trying to do our best to make the highest % of gains in the final outcome of the game. Especially after changing the rules to enable everyone to have an opportunity to avert such high losses. We're supposed to be trying to give it our best shot an I don't feel that letting that position go that far is Lye's or the groups best shot.
If he were to have dumped it yesterday PM or early this morning an it reversed and dropped that's life and the markets but at least that would be treating it like you would in real life. No way in a short term situation, under the parameters we are supposed to be operating under, is a 13 % loss acceptable. I can appreciate anything up to 6/8 % because those points are basically acceptable standards for short term plays but not more than that.

[Karel]

Hi skiracer,

I agree that Lye has been very upfront about his intentions. I just wanted to point out that his personal plans with POTW might influence his view of the POTW as a thing in itself. MIGHT, I say. he can speak for himself.

Regards,

Karel

[IIC]

Home Solutions Of Amer Plans $26.7M Private Placement

DALLAS (Dow Jones)--Home Solutions of America Inc. (HOM) plans to raise $26.7 million through a private placement of common stock and warrants.

In a press release Wednesday, the provider of recovery, restoration and rebuilding/remodeling services said it expects net proceeds of about $24.6 million and will be used to pay off $11 million in seller debt resulting from the acquisition of the assets of Florida Environmental Remediation Services Inc.

The company will also use the proceeds to pay off $7 million of existing mezzanine debt and for working capital purposes.

The offering consists of 4.85 million units at $5.50 a unit, with each unit consisting of one common share and a purchase warrant exercisable for 0.20 share of common stock.

If the offering closes, the company will issue to investors 4.85 million common shares and warrants exercisable for 970,000 common shares. The warrants, if issued, will be exercisable immediately, have a five-year term, and have an exercise price of $5.50 a share. In addition, the company will issue to the placement agent, Sanders Morris Harris Inc., warrants exercisable for 125,000 common shares.

The placement agent warrants, if issued, will be exercisable immediately, have a five-year term, and have an exercise price of $5.50 share.

Shares of Home Solutions recently changed hands at $6.55 in premarket trading according to Inet after closing at $6.60, down 10 cents, or 1.5%, in composite trading.

[skiracer]

Hi skiracer,

I agree that Lye has been very upfront about his intentions. I just wanted to point out that his personal plans with POTW might influence his view of the POTW as a thing in itself. MIGHT, I say. he can speak for himself.

Regards,

Karel

Karel,
I hope he does address my post. If he can logically rationalize staying in the position I'm all ears. I might add that what is good for the goose is good for the gander. Our goal was an is to mazimize the potential and gains as stated by Lye himself.

[skiracer]

Home Solutions Of Amer Plans $26.7M Private Placement

DALLAS (Dow Jones)--Home Solutions of America Inc. (HOM) plans to raise $26.7 million through a private placement of common stock and warrants.

In a press release Wednesday, the provider of recovery, restoration and rebuilding/remodeling services said it expects net proceeds of about $24.6 million and will be used to pay off $11 million in seller debt resulting from the acquisition of the assets of Florida Environmental Remediation Services Inc.

The company will also use the proceeds to pay off $7 million of existing mezzanine debt and for working capital purposes.

The offering consists of 4.85 million units at $5.50 a unit, with each unit consisting of one common share and a purchase warrant exercisable for 0.20 share of common stock.

If the offering closes, the company will issue to investors 4.85 million common shares and warrants exercisable for 970,000 common shares. The warrants, if issued, will be exercisable immediately, have a five-year term, and have an exercise price of $5.50 a share. In addition, the company will issue to the placement agent, Sanders Morris Harris Inc., warrants exercisable for 125,000 common shares.

The placement agent warrants, if issued, will be exercisable immediately, have a five-year term, and have an exercise price of $5.50 share.

Shares of Home Solutions recently changed hands at $6.55 in premarket trading according to Inet after closing at $6.60, down 10 cents, or 1.5%, in composite trading.

Doug,
HOM down .93 in pre-market. These guys who run these companys are only looking out for themselves and they release the info in the early pre-market when they can get it as far up everyone's ass as they can before the open. You can bet your life on it that none of them are going to be left holding the bag.

[billyjoe]

Ski,
This is the 3rd time in less than a year this has happened to one of my major holdings. The stops are basically worthless since the open is so far below the planned stop. It makes it difficult to follow a plan . Three other stocks I've purchased are also subject to class action lawsuits for fraud , insider shenanigans, etc. The SEC IMO is not doing its job.

billyjoe

Just checked and the insiders did seem anxious to sell stock in the last 30-60 days

[billyjoe]

Lye,
Cut bait on HOM , that fish was rotten all along. Put it on MCZ long.

billyjoe

[skiracer]

Ski,
This is the 3rd time in less than a year this has happened to one of my major holdings. The stops are basically worthless since the open is so far below the planned stop. It makes it difficult to follow a plan . Three other stocks I've purchased are also subject to class action lawsuits for fraud , insider shenanigans, etc. The SEC IMO is not doing its job.

billyjoe

Just checked and the insiders did seem anxious to sell stock in the last 30-60 days

We're at their mercy. You really never know what to expect and they never give a warning or any indication of what's coming up. I hate being subjected to this type of thing but I guess it's all part of it. I always try to look at SEC filings but it's just to hard to stay on top of this type of thing with everything else going on and just trying to stay on top of your positions and manage your money. Sorry to see you got caught in this trap.

[Lyehopper]

Ski,
This is the 3rd time in less than a year this has happened to one of my major holdings. The stops are basically worthless since the open is so far below the planned stop. It makes it difficult to follow a plan . Three other stocks I've purchased are also subject to class action lawsuits for fraud , insider shenanigans, etc. The SEC IMO is not doing its job.

billyjoe

Just checked and the insiders did seem anxious to sell stock in the last 30-60 days
Speaking of insiders anxious to sell.... Take a look at NRPH. I just took another short position in it yesterday....

[spikefader]

Ski,
This is the 3rd time in less than a year this has happened to one of my major holdings. The stops are basically worthless since the open is so far below the planned stop. It makes it difficult to follow a plan . Three other stocks I've purchased are also subject to class action lawsuits for fraud , insider shenanigans, etc. The SEC IMO is not doing its job.

billyjoe

Just checked and the insiders did seem anxious to sell stock in the last 30-60 daysFeel for ya billyjoe, but HOM's gap down isn't really that bad. Sure, there would have been some slippage this morning if you had premarket stops working, but a stop that gets you out for a -6.8% from the close is a whole lot better than -30% on a gap down and drop where you haven't used a premarket stop. Sheesh, you think HOM is bad.....MM followers should be very grateful MM didn't take Veteran Top 5 candidate ESCL long the other day; that has gapped down and sold off big time this morning and is -27% from yesterday's close. I guess daily money flow I liked so much ain't everything! But that volume filter I used eliminated ESCL from the Creme list, and this type of drop is exactly why. I don't need the aggravation! :D It also sure goes to show that no matter how bullish I feel about a stock I'd better keep my plan tight, use pre-market stops and accept on the occasions I'm going to have to take a -6% or worse hit in slippage. Being diversified will protect against the disasters. And limiting losses is still integral to that, and important enough to accept the slippage potential.

But on your other point of the SEC, that's a fair observation given your circumstances. Corrupt practices in the market by company execs does stink to high Heaven, and is infuriating for investors and traders who take the risk and invest in U.S companies only to see their ports take a hit when the scams come to light. I truly pray that such execs, like the Enron crooks, get their just rewards at the end of the day or end of their life. They better repent and turn from their wickedness or it'll be a long, hot, gnashing of teeth eternity for them. We all make mistakes and "but for the Grace of God go I", but it seems some 'offences' are worse than others when it hurts the honest, naive, and trusting folk in the world.

These days it's a given that we trade our money in issues where crooks and theives CAN influence its safety. We must do what we must do to protect against the Shenanigans! Diversify, trade indexes, use stops, whatever it takes...

[Lyehopper]

Hi skiracer,

I agree that Lye has been very upfront about his intentions. I just wanted to point out that his personal plans with POTW might influence his view of the POTW as a thing in itself. MIGHT, I say. he can speak for himself.

Regards,

Karel
I kinda like hearing you two speak for me.... Remember fellas: It ain't over till the freakin fat lady sings!
http://img456.imageshack.us/img456/3444/fatlady5nn.png

[spikefader]

And Lye, speaking of ESCL, it's a valid expanding weekly channel long with double bottom intraday. I am going to cut MSO's losses and hop on long with ESCL and look for some nice correction.

[Lyehopper]

Lye,
You changed the rules just so that you could avert situations like this with our picks. Down over 13% in 2 days! Regardless of how well and fat you're doing in your personal portfolio it's not indicative an has nothing to do with what we're trying to accompolish here. If you were swing trading this stock in your personal portfolio would you still be holding on in hope of it changing direction? You really should consider exiting any loss over 7% and pick something new to try an recoup some of the loss to try and make the overall % of the POTW portfolio stronger. It's really bringing the rest of the portfolio down an isn't a fair indication of what we can do an how good we are. Spike and BJ, in their test portfolio's, would have exited their positions by now an added to their stronger positions. Still 1 1/2 days left to make some move to try and strengthen the POTW results. Lets treat it like it's our own money. Isn't that what you've been trying to get across to the rest of us?
I respect your critisism.... Maybe I AM being too light hearted here Ski. Especially after I stated that "Hail Mary" picks should be avoided.

I took the short position because I thought it would "pay off". You are correct that I have demonstrated poor judgment by holding it this long.... I would not have held it if it were in my actual portfolio, I use much tighter stops on short trades than 7% too (especially in a bull market).... Plain and simple it was a bad pick and played poorly after the fact.... I'll try not to finish in last place this week.

AND.... I'll play picks from my real portfolio in the future. Sorry dude.

[Lyehopper]

No it isn't, but as far as I understand Lye, the POTW doesn't count... which makes things a bit complicated. Lye seems to want to use the POTW as a kind of short list for a 'real' portfolio, real money he says, I would be a bit more careful. So on the one hand we have the players, who would like to win and see the POTW do well (and beat stupid things like the market and my Mechanical Fund), and on the other hand we have Lye, who doesn't care about such trifles and is only interested in making money with our picks. ( ;) eh, Lye?)

One of the reasons I brought my Fund into is, is that it should be possible to beat it, and let's see if the POTW can do it. Perhaps Lye will also disclose his other plans, to the point where we can see how well he does off us.

Regards,

Karel
Doug's picks?.... HELL YEAH!!! LOL.... But.... I've made no money with your picks Karel. So you can rest well knowing that YOU'VE in no way helped me accumulate the vast wealth which I enjoy.

Now as for Captmatrix, the homeless dude hangin out at BillyJoes?.... He's made me FREAKIN $$$ Millions $$$!..... AND I COULDN"T HAVE DONE IT WITHOUT $$$MR.MARKET$$$'s Forum!.... Thank YOU $$$Mr. Market$$$!!!!

BTW Karel.... IF this FREAKIN POTW did NOT "count" to me? I would NOT put up the FREAKIN effort necessary to grow it.... that I FREAKIN HAVE!!!! I would not have BEGGED you To PLAY and I would not have answered youR Sh*t-a$$ post.... Now I'm shorting GES just for the hell-of-it... (in my REAL LIFE portfolio)!

[skiracer]

Lye,
We all take picks that for whatever reasons go off in the wrong direction. There's nothing wrong with that an it happens. It's how we manage the good ones and bad ones that separate the wheat from the chaff. I'm not being critical of the pick only the management of the position after a specific point. You want all of us to give the best we can to increase our chances of a higher % of gains. It's only fair that the same expectations apply to everyone one of us. Where any one of us finishes is insignificant as long as we can say in the end that we applied our best to the endeavor for the whole. Good show an you're right about it not being over until the fat lady sings so the last day and a half can make a difference.

[Karel]

@Lye: Well, that's clear, sort of, more or less. And GES might be a good short at this point, with 9% added the last two days. I wouldn't say: better than CNVR, however. :)

Regards,

Karel

[Lyehopper]

@Lye: Well, that's clear, sort of, more or less. And GES might be a good short at this point, with 9% added the last two days. I wouldn't say: better than CNVR, however. :)

Regards,

Karel
So are you selling GES, nailing down your profit and replacing it with another stellar pick Karel? The rules allow this you know.... I vow to never "actually" buy any of your picks as I'd hate to take advantage of you dude.lol

[billyjoe]

I kinda like hearing you two speak for me.... Remember fellas: It ain't over till the freakin fat lady sings!
http://img456.imageshack.us/img456/3444/fatlady5nn.png


It took a long time to download that picture and after the wait it ruined my lunch . And Lye ,I don't care what you do with my picks. I'm just happy you're running the POTW.

billyjoe

[Lyehopper]

It took a long time to download that picture and after the wait it ruined my lunch . And Lye ,I don't care what you do with my picks. I'm just happy you're running the POTW.

billyjoe
Thanks BillyJoe.... I know you understand my "plan" dude! HEY as for your picks! I just play the inverse of how you do! Making more on those than the GoJi Brandy!

OK Fellas!.... I'm Covering my "now famous" CNVR short and I'm shorting one from My real life Lyehopper Hollow Portfolio!!!! SHORT SELL NRPH.... Now!

[billyjoe]

Spike,
My broker says we're talking a "sell limit" order here and not a "premarket stop" order or is this all just semantics and it's the same thing?

billyjoe

[spikefader]

Spike,
My broker says we're talking a "sell limit" order here and not a "premarket stop" order or is this all just semantics and it's the same thing?

billyjoeYes, your broker is correct; the actual order is called a "sell limit" order or "sell market" order. The 'premarket stop' terminology I wrote to simply refer to a stop order that is active outside regular market hours (brokers using simulated stop orders will need you to specify that stops should be active outside regular market hours). For eg, IB uses simulated stops for futures, and those stops are not active outside regular trading hours unless you actually get into the TWS preferences and check a box to specify it.

But strictly speaking the term 'premarket stop' is misleading so disregard it.

And just on stops, for those who don't know the difference, market orders will slip and chase the bid until you're completely flat, so you'll get as much slippage as the market forces demand, whereas limit orders will only slip as much as you specify, and thus not guaranteeing that you fully exit (or even commence to exit) your position, as the bid could drop below your limit, and the ask chases the bid so your limit order is left stranded and unfilled.

[Karel]

So are you selling GES, nailing down your profit and replacing it with another stellar pick Karel? [...]I see you want to drag me into the maelstrom of intraweek, not to mention intraday trading. I will not play. GES will stay the week. One stock less to avoid for you...

Regards,

Karel

[spikefader]

...drag me into the maelstrom of intraweekyes, the vortex of daytrading is a place from which there is no return....be afraid; be very afraid! haha :D

[mimo_100]

Spike,
My broker says we're talking a "sell limit" order here and not a "premarket stop" order or is this all just semantics and it's the same thing?

billyjoe

You can also enter a stop limit order to protect yourself from getting

whipsawed. Here is a link to SEC.gov defining STOPS.



http://www.sec.gov/answers/stopord.htm (http://www.sec.gov/answers/stopord.htm)



Tim

[Websman]

It's no suprise that my pick continues to make gains...

[sowersnc]

My pick turned out to be a pos, I should have stuck with pigs. GME did not have nearly enough Xbox 360's on hand and are getting destroyed for it. I'm sure this did not generate much good will to the people that put down money for an Xbox and they won't get them until 2006.

They will likely be a good long term play as people start buying the new 360 games but did not turn out well for this week.

[billyjoe]

Webs,
Speaking for the humans on this site your Vulcanness is driving me crazy and you could care less. Can we somehow "turn" Vulcan or is it heredity ?


billyjoe

[Websman]

Webs,
Speaking for the humans on this site your Vulcanness is driving me crazy and you could care less. Can we somehow "turn" Vulcan or is it heredity ?


billyjoe

Spock use drive Capt. Kirk crazy all the time on Star trek.

As far as becoming Vulcan..It can be learned.

[Lyehopper]

No it isn't, but as far as I understand Lye, the POTW doesn't count... which makes things a bit complicated. Lye seems to want to use the POTW as a kind of short list for a 'real' portfolio, real money he says, I would be a bit more careful. So on the one hand we have the players, who would like to win and see the POTW do well (and beat stupid things like the market and my Mechanical Fund), and on the other hand we have Lye, who doesn't care about such trifles and is only interested in making money with our picks. ( eh, Lye?)

One of the reasons I brought my Fund into is, is that it should be possible to beat it, and let's see if the POTW can do it. Perhaps Lye will also disclose his other plans, to the point where we can see how well he does off us.

Regards,

Karel
==================================================

Karel posted the above today in reference to a comment I made last evening (when I posted the POTW score) about my "real Life portfolio" being "fat and healthy" during this current Bull run, and praising the POTW's interim performance despite my 18th place pick..... I can't believe I even responded to this venomous post (one who's mal intent was masked by smiley faces and "Regards") ONCE, let alone twice.... btw, I especially noticed the divisive nature of the last sentence ("Us" vs "Lye") in each paragraph.

Look, I ain't really a trouble maker or nothing like that.... Hell, I just like to trade stocks, post some ideas and have a little fun over here.... and you guys are "by and large" pretty cool too.... but after all the effort I've put into this POTW thing, that post just makes me want to say one little thing.... Be very careful if you ever "INVITE" a certain bilingual fella over to dinner one weekend.... and whatever you do, DON'T drink too much brandy, keep your head about you.... otherwise you might be nursing broken knuckles in the morning, and trust me, that's never fun.

Well, gotta get up early and kill me something, so I'm hittin the sack now. I'll post the final score Friday evening.

[Karel]

[...] ( eh, Lye?) [...]
I think that was: ( ;) eh, Lye?)

You overlook smileys at your own peril, Lye, but I promise to take care and refrain from messages to you, even sideways ones as the one you refer to, that NEED them. That should clean up the communication. (Of course you lost the smiley in the quote you gave while you were cut and pasting, it just didn't copy.)

To further clean up the communication, I wasn't really referring to any message of yours, but replying to spike. I do not think it would be justified for anybody to connect the current state of your portfolio with the POTW, it wouldn't even be rational (the POTW in its current incarnation is not two weeks old).

And of course we are all here to let others profit from the knowledge we may have, and to profit from what the others share. Or so I hope.

Regards,

Karel

[billyjoe]

Lye,
Can you e-mail me a free range Blue Ridge mtn. turkey ? I knew I forgot something at the store. Hurry cause it has to be in my oven in 19 minutes.

billyjoe

p.s. don't forget the Goji berry dressing

[skiracer]

No it isn't, but as far as I understand Lye, the POTW doesn't count... which makes things a bit complicated. Lye seems to want to use the POTW as a kind of short list for a 'real' portfolio, real money he says, I would be a bit more careful. So on the one hand we have the players, who would like to win and see the POTW do well (and beat stupid things like the market and my Mechanical Fund), and on the other hand we have Lye, who doesn't care about such trifles and is only interested in making money with our picks. ( eh, Lye?)

One of the reasons I brought my Fund into is, is that it should be possible to beat it, and let's see if the POTW can do it. Perhaps Lye will also disclose his other plans, to the point where we can see how well he does off us.

Regards,

Karel
==================================================

Karel posted the above today in reference to a comment I made last evening (when I posted the POTW score) about my "real Life portfolio" being "fat and healthy" during this current Bull run, and praising the POTW's interim performance despite my 18th place pick..... I can't believe I even responded to this venomous post (one who's mal intent was masked by smiley faces and "Regards") ONCE, let alone twice.... btw, I especially noticed the divisive nature of the last sentence ("Us" vs "Lye") in each paragraph.

Look, I ain't really a trouble maker or nothing like that.... Hell, I just like to trade stocks, post some ideas and have a little fun over here.... and you guys are "by and large" pretty cool too.... but after all the effort I've put into this POTW thing, that post just makes me want to say one little thing.... Be very careful if you ever "INVITE" a certain bilingual fella over to dinner one weekend.... and whatever you do, DON'T drink too much brandy, keep your head about you.... otherwise you might be nursing broken knuckles in the morning, and trust me, that's never fun.

Well, gotta get up early and kill me something, so I'm hittin the sack now. I'll post the final score Friday evening.

Lye,
I believe I was the one who started all this BS with my post regarding your position this week. It was never meant to be degrading or to imply anything other than responsible position and money management of yours or anyone in the POTW to try an insure our maximizing the opportunity and to try to obtain the highest % of gain we could over the week. That was the original content for what we were trying to do.
I can't believe that something in the spirit of open dialogue has digressed to the point it has, especially in light of it being the Thanksgiving holiday. Regardless of one's personal feelings the fact remains that we should all be able to keep our lines of communication open and focus on what we are trying to accompolish without letting opposing views alienate us from one another. We all have to keep that in mind first and foremost and put our personal feeling on the back burner for the sake of harmony across the board.
As a functioning group there is always going to be times of opposing views and disagreement. It will make us all better individuals to keep that in mind and to consider in making our posts and presenting ourselves to one another. The whole thing is to help one another and learn from one another.
I feel that I started this situation initially with my post an although I certainly don't feel that I violated anyone's ego or space the last thing I want to see happen is the route this dialogue has gone. So in the spirit of Thanksgiving I'm offering my apologies to everyone an would expect the same from each of us in the hope that we can achieve our original goals. A safe and happy Thanksgiving to all of us in the spirit of open dialogue and friendship.

[Lyehopper]

To further clean up the communication, I wasn't really referring to any message of yours, but replying to spike.

Regards,

Karel
Actually it wasn't Spikefader.... it was Skiracer. You know?.... "Ski" the Construction company owning "Nam" Vet from Toms River N.J., who subscribes to the Morphius Trading Group, Bow hunts white tail deer and is an avid Striper fisherman .... his real name is Ed btw.

Spike is another fellow here Karel.... I guess to "you".... "we" all kinda look the same.

[Lyehopper]

Your post was well received from me as my reply to you indicates. You questioned my decision making not my character..... This ass hole on the other hand, has drawn first blood!

[Karel]

Happy Thanksgiving, Lye!

Regards,

Karel

[jiesen]

Lye,
I believe I was the one who started all this BS with my post regarding your position this week.
....
Regardless of one's personal feelings the fact remains that we should all be able to keep our lines of communication open and focus on what we are trying to accompolish without letting opposing views alienate us from one another. We all have to keep that in mind first and foremost and put our personal feeling on the back burner for the sake of harmony across the board.
As a functioning group there is always going to be times of opposing views and disagreement. It will make us all better individuals to keep that in mind and to consider in making our posts and presenting ourselves to one another. The whole thing is to help one another and learn from one another.
I feel that I started this situation initially with my post an although I certainly don't feel that I violated anyone's ego or space the last thing I want to see happen is the route this dialogue has gone. So in the spirit of Thanksgiving I'm offering my apologies to everyone an would expect the same from each of us in the hope that we can achieve our original goals. A safe and happy Thanksgiving to all of us in the spirit of open dialogue and friendship.

Hear, hear! Now can't we all just get along?

Geez, a guy can't go to Vegas for a few days (by the way, both the wife and I actually gambled in Vegas and came out ahead this time- a first!) without coming back to find his friends all faceful at each other. How about we all just let bygones be bygones, agree to disagree sometimes, shake hands, and etc... ok?

(and none of that "but HE started it" business!)

Happy Thanksgiving, everybody!

[billyjoe]

Good , Jiesen has admitted it's all his fault for abandoning us. Him and those #&*@! ... executives from HOM. Let's all start making $$$ for each other.

billyjoe

[skiracer]

Hear, hear! Now can't we all just get along?

Geez, a guy can't go to Vegas for a few days (by the way, both the wife and I actually gambled in Vegas and came out ahead this time- a first!) without coming back to find his friends all faceful at each other. How about we all just let bygones be bygones, agree to disagree sometimes, shake hands, and etc... ok?

(and none of that "but HE started it" business!)

Happy Thanksgiving, everybody!

That was the point I was trying to get across.

[Karel]

I really like the idea to shake hands. So here is mine, shake it if you like.

Regards,

Karel

[sisterwin2]

Good , Jiesen has admitted it's all his fault for abandoning us. Him and those #&*@! ... executives from HOM. Let's all start making $$$ for each other.

billyjoe



I am not going to forgive the HOM @^#%..... here I thought I was doing great at finally picking a stock by the charts and they pull the rugg out from underneath me.......I have sooooooo much to learn. This time I did have a stop in place and came out oh so slightly ahead.

[IIC]

I am not going to forgive the HOM @^#%..... here I thought I was doing great at finally picking a stock by the charts and they pull the rugg out from underneath me.......I have sooooooo much to learn. This time I did have a stop in place and came out oh so slightly ahead.

I sold HOM on Tuesday...not because I knew about the news...but because the technicals turned sour...Doug(IIC)

[Websman]

I sold HOM on Tuesday...not because I knew about the news...but because the technicals turned sour...Doug(IIC)

You are the man Doug!

If only I would have AOB while I actually had a gain on it. :( That'll teach me to set a tight stop. lol

[billyjoe]

Doug,
Are you saying the technical disintegration was totally independent of the share dilution announcement ? Was it just a coincidence these happened so close together? Can you tell us some specifics of the technicals going bad so we might know what to look for? Thanks.

billyjoe

[IIC]

Doug,
Are you saying the technical disintegration was totally independent of the share dilution announcement ? Was it just a coincidence these happened so close together? Can you tell us some specifics of the technicals going bad so we might know what to look for? Thanks.

billyjoe

Maybe too many people knew??? I didn't...but almost every indicator I watch was heading down in all different time frames starting with the end of the day Monday. Knowing how volatile this thing is I said to myself..."Why take a chance"?...That's about it...Doug(IIC)

[Websman]

Hear, hear! Now can't we all just get along?

How about we all just let bygones be bygones, agree to disagree sometimes, shake hands, and etc... ok?

(and none of that "but HE started it" business!)

Happy Thanksgiving, everybody!


Well said Jeisen.

I like to think of this board as a team...The "Mr Market" team. We're the best team around and we will win this game. Sure, we can have personal differences, but we must never let that get in the way of our goal.

So what do y'all say? Are you ready to pull together and win the game?

Everyone of you guys are great traders. I feel very fortunate to be here.

Happy Thanksgiving!

and remember....

$$$Mr Market$$$ is huge!!!

[Lyehopper]

I really like the idea to shake hands. So here is mine, shake it if you like.

Regards,

Karel
Karel,

Thanks for your offer. Perhaps I took your post all wrong. I appologoize for the name calling and harsh words on my part. That was rather childish and for that I feel foolish. I hope you will continue to enter the contest as you are already proving an asset to the bottom line.

My appologies to the team for my temperment. I sincerely feel fortunate to be in company with such fine traders and gentlemen you yourselves (karel included). As I continue to learn and grow as an investor, I only hope one day to be as big an asset to you fellas as you've already been to me.

~Lyehopper

[Lyehopper]

....and adds to his already commanding points lead!

DAMN son!!!! You are one good stock trader! I am VERY impressed dude!.... wow Wow WOW!!!!

I'll post the final score this evening after I download my data. btw.... you gained an impressive 10.42%! this short week.... WOW!

Let's hear it for the VULCAN fellas!

[spikefader]

Congrats Webs. Hugeness and pretty to watch.

[IIC]

Great Job Webs!!!...IIC

[Websman]

Shall I go for a 3rd win in a row?

[Gatorman]

Shall I go for a 3rd win in a row?
There's a lot to consider. A third win might be interpreted as a trend and require you to open your own forum to complete with the HUGE ONE!

[billyjoe]

True Religion + Vulcan does not compute . Victory #5 Webs is one victory away from joining IIC and Jiesen, the Babe Ruth and Hank Aaron of POTW.

billyjoe

[Websman]

There's a lot to consider. A third win might be interpreted as a trend and require you to open your own forum to complete with the HUGE ONE!

It would be great to win again, but the odds are against me at this point. I'll have to dig deep into the Vulcan portion of my brain to come up with another winner.

The big problem for next week is the fact that the dow is sitting close to the 11,000 mark. Either it's going to bust through or it's going to hit resistance and drop back. I would tend to favor the it dropping back.

What we need here is Spike's superior chart reading skills. I might have the Vulcan logic, but Spike is the master when it comes to technical analysis.

Do we go long or short? That is the question of the day.

[jiesen]

Shall I go for a 3rd win in a row?

You can DO it, Webs!

Nice catch there with TRLG, you are HUGE!!

[skiracer]

Webs,
Very nice job recovering from CNY. Congrats.

[IIC]

True Religion + Vulcan does not compute . Victory #5 Webs is one victory away from joining IIC and Jiesen, the Babe Ruth and Hank Aaron of POTW.

billyjoe

Hey...Babe Ruth is DEAD

[IIC]

The big problem for next week is the fact that the dow is sitting close to the 11,000 mark. Either it's going to bust through or it's going to hit resistance and drop back. .

Or it will stall...IIC

[Websman]

Or it will stall...IIC

That would be a logical conclusion. If I had a time machine I'd know for sure. :)

[billyjoe]

Doug,
OK, you can be Hammerin' Hank. I thought you perhaps were a wee bit older than Jiesen . Anyway "The Babe" will live in our hearts forever.

billyjoe

[dmk112]

Good job webs! the $$MR. Market$$ TEAM is HUGE!!

[Websman]

Good job webs! the $$MR. Market$$ TEAM is HUGE!!

It's just a matter of time before we all become famous in the stock picking world.

[billyjoe]

Webs,
I figured it out. It's the new avatar that's giving you superhuman powers.
Everytime we see it, we're reminded that 24-7 while we go about our daily lives, occasionally spending an hour here and there working on our portfolios, you are pondering the next stock pick. I forget, do vulcans need any sleep?

billyjoe

[IIC]

Doug,
OK, you can be Hammerin' Hank. I thought you perhaps were a wee bit older than Jiesen . Anyway "The Babe" will live in our hearts forever.

billyjoe

Probably so...I'm 52...But I'm a "Young 52"...Most people say I only look 49...But I act like I'm 29 ;)

[RL]

YOU ARE THE MAN WEBS got to start buying your picks

[Websman]

Webs,
I figured it out. It's the new avatar that's giving you superhuman powers.
Everytime we see it, we're reminded that 24-7 while we go about our daily lives, occasionally spending an hour here and there working on our portfolios, you are pondering the next stock pick. I forget, do vulcans need any sleep?

billyjoe


Sleep??? What is that?

[IIC]

Sleep??? What is that?

Sleep is a waste of time...You are just gonna wake up again...why bother ;)

[New-born baby]

I can't believe it. My SCHN was up $2.65 this week, that's 8.25%, and that Stinkin' Vulcan whupped me again. UGH!




Congrats Webs. :D

[Lyehopper]

Here you go fellas....

http://img458.imageshack.us/img458/5513/potw1125055cn.png

This is getting exciting.... I am posting the first points standing list on my thread in a few minutes! Check it out and see where you stand! AND REMEMBER!!!! do not miss a single week playing. You are penalized 5% points each week you miss!!!! We have 20 players entered and I'd like to see 20 players MINIMUM playing each and every week!

[Lyehopper]

....and adds to his already commanding points lead!

DAMN son!!!! You are one good stock trader! I am VERY impressed dude!.... wow Wow WOW!!!!

I'll post the final score this evening after I download my data. btw.... you gained an impressive 10.42%! this short week.... WOW!

Let's hear it for the VULCAN fellas!
Correction!!!! Webs gained 10.61% this week not 10.42%.... Sorry Webs you deserve credit for every hundredth of a point you earned.

[billyjoe]

There goes my record of no first place finishes and no last place finishes right down the crapper.

billyjoe

[IIC]

I'm going with INPC next week...Contest Over...IIC

[The Photon]

I will select AAPL for next pick of the week, I hope to continue my advance, but this is a tough crowd lots of skilled humans and one with warp speed abilities, congrats Webs- the photon

[sisterwin2]

I'm going with INPC next week...Contest Over...IIC


This looks like a very interesting stock IIC. Still doing some research on it and a bit shy since that HOM play.... This looks like it could go somewhere. any other geniuses have a thought on INPC?

[Lyehopper]

Attention ALL $$$Mr. Market$$$ Members!!!!

You are welcome to play in BillyJoe's POTW contest on a weekly basis. It can be found (right here) on BillyJoe's Thread. (I'm just the scorekeeper)

Here are the Rules for all interested members. PLEASE READ ALL RULES!

(1) Pick one stock and post it (Long or Short) on the POTW thread anytime this weekend OR.... before the market closes on Monday.

(2) Any pick entered premarket will be entered at the "open" price. No limit orders are allowed.... If your pick is entered during market hours on Monday, the ticker price at the time of your actual post will be used to price your entry (I'll calculate the price, you just need to post the play)

(3) You can hold your pick all week.... or you are allowed exit your trade at any time to lock in a profit (or limit a loss).... After that, you can go into "cash" and make ANOTHER pick any time during the remainder of the week.... You may exit the SECOND pick to protect profit (or limit loss) but you must sit in cash after that.

(4) Try to pick a consistant gainer you have a valid reason to beleive will be profitable that week. PLEASE NO bb stocks allowed!... We're looking for volume and quality! Good Volume is critical in these picks because other's may be playing them in real life. I suggest an average of about 70k shares traded daily as a minimum vol. (volume requirement is not a hard rule just a suggestion) PLEASE NO "HAIL MARY" RISKY PICKS! This is a points race folks, BE CONSISTANT.... try to stay "Green".

(4) If you play a stock short, make sure shares ARE available to be shorted Example: I shorted a stock in the contest last week and when I attempted to "really" short it, there were NO SHARES AVAILABLE to short, thus that stock is NOT affected by short selling pressure AT ALL... and it kept rising. A very bad play on my part, and it cost me in my points standing. Learn from my mistake.... Make sure your "stinkers" can indeed be short sold in the real world!

Even if you are late to the game I invite you to still play You will be penalized for games missed.... but you'll be gaining valuable experience and the score card will reset to zero after the New Year begins.

Have fun! Do TA!.... Do FA!.... Do much aditional dd!.... PICK WINNERS! Enter your best picks in BillyJoe's POTW contest.... We'll all make money!!!!

~Lyehopper

[billyjoe]

Lye,
I was feeling bad about my standings until I saw your position and the company I'm surrounded by such as Spike. If the situation doesn't improve over the next several weeks I'll seek financial counseling.

billyjoe

[Websman]

I have had a difficult time trying to find it, but I am now ready to announce my next winner. The choice was between CFK, RWC, MLR and TIII.

Here is my next canidate for POTW...


TIII

I'll take TIII long, at the market on Monday morning.




P.S. This pick could change by Monday morning. I'll be doing more Vulcan analysis until then.

[skiracer]

Webs, Just curious but I was wondering what led you to this stock and what do you see there in it either TA or FA speaking that makes you believe in it. Other than the fact that it's a real cheapo and any small price move up will be a significant % increase and help in your positioning in the contest. I have no problem with the pick but am just curious as to what you saw in it. Will you be buying it for your own portfolio this week?
I was thinking it would be neat for everyone to give some small explanation of what they see in their picks, either technically or fundamentally, that led them to select if for their play. I mean there has to be some rationale for making a selection. It would be that much more logical for each selection to have some explanation for the pick. I for one would be interested in seeing that from each of us with our picks. I wouldn't make it mandatory but since we're all trying our best in finding great plays I would assume there must be some solid TA or FA reasoning behind the picks by each of us.

[Lyehopper]

Lye,
I was feeling bad about my standings until I saw your position and the company I'm surrounded by such as Spike. If the situation doesn't improve over the next several weeks I'll seek financial counseling.

billyjoe
LOL.... If you do, make an appointment for me too BillyJoe.

Maybe we're just slow starters.... Hopefully we'll be strong finishers.

[IIC]

This looks like a very interesting stock IIC. Still doing some research on it and a bit shy since that HOM play.... This looks like it could go somewhere. any other geniuses have a thought on INPC?

Geez...I might of shot myself in the foot...I picked this one in 3 different contests this morning...Now their sites are so busy you can't even get on 'em:

They have some great deals http://wirefly.com (http://wirefly.com/)

Corporate site is http://www.inphonic.com/b2b/AboutUs_Overview.asp (http://www.inphonic.com/b2b/AboutUs_Overview.asp)

[Lyehopper]

Webs, Just curious but I was wondering what led you to this stock and what do you see there in it either TA or FA speaking that makes you believe in it. Other than the fact that it's a real cheapo and any small price move up will be a significant % increase and help in your positioning in the contest. I have no problem with the pick but am just curious as to what you saw in it. Will you be buying it for your own portfolio this week?
I was thinking it would be neat for everyone to give some small explanation of what they see in their picks, either technically or fundamentally, that led them to select if for their play. I mean there has to be some rationale for making a selection. It would be that much more logical for each selection to have some explanation for the pick. I for one would be interested in seeing that from each of us with our picks. I wouldn't make it mandatory but since we're all trying our best in finding great plays I would assume there must be some solid TA or FA reasoning behind the picks by each of us.
Not a rule.... but a great idea Ski.... I'll try to post reasoning for my pick this week and I'll also post a stock I either have a position in or am SERIOUSLY considering taking a position in. I learned a hard lesson last week. Again, I appreciate your questioning my play.

[billyjoe]

Spike,
TIII is a very interesting stock for being so low priced. I've noticed mention of it quite a bit on several internet sites just in the last week. It almost made my Cheap Stocks Port this week. Mutual funds seem to like it , it has excellent earnings , and has increased in price over 50% in the last 25 days. Webs probably has secret Vulcan stats that we have no access to. If it takes off this week the legend of Webs will continue to grow.

billyjoe

[billyjoe]

Lye,
Saw your post over at Spikes and wondered if you're an AMTD shareholder? It's got some impressive numbers and the chart ain't bad either.

billyjoe

[skiracer]

Spike,
TIII is a very interesting stock for being so low priced. I've noticed mention of it quite a bit on several internet sites just in the last week. It almost made my Cheap Stocks Port this week. Mutual funds seem to like it , it has excellent earnings , and has increased in price over 50% in the last 25 days. Webs probably has secret Vulcan stats that we have no access to. If it takes off this week the legend of Webs will continue to grow.

billyjoe

Billlyjoe,
I checked it out at MSN Money and the institutional holdings have decreased significantly and EPS qtr. over Qtr. and yr/yr are actually down from last year.
Weekly chart looks better that daily. I was just curious as to what Webs saw.

[Lyehopper]

Lye,
Saw your post over at Spikes and wondered if you're an AMTD shareholder? It's got some impressive numbers and the chart ain't bad either.

billyjoe
I have owned AMTD the past and I've shorted it in the past too.... but don't hold any position at the present time.

I do like to own stock in the companies I do business with though. For example, I own a WAD of shares in the local bank I use for my corporate banking (it's a thinly traded bb stock, got shares when they IPO'd and later I directly bought shares from a couple of Board members). This bank is growing like crazy too! One of the best performing stocks I have.... Holding this one for the long haul too....

[billyjoe]

Ski,
IBD says institutional buying over the last 13 weeks has been heavy and last quarter earnings are up 140%. Don't know if that is in comparison to previous quarter or corresponding quarter last year. I don't own this stock and am not picking it in any contest. I often find conflicting information on different sites. Which one do you go by ?

billyjoe

Ski,
I did find earnings figures that agree with yours on Lycos , but different numbers on Bloomberg.

[skiracer]

I like MSN Money for things like insider trading, ownership, stock ratings and earnings etc.... they show much heavier institutional selling rather than buying. Also earning were off from previous qtrs. but 4th qtr. may have been up a little over last yr. 4th qtr. Also weekly chart is giving a channel short signal. But who knows. I wasn't critisizing the stock or play just was curious about what Webs saw. One other thing. I don't believe anything IBD has to say but that's up to everyone to make their own decisions on that.

[Gatorman]

In keeping with Skiracer's suggestion of explaining our picks....I like this stock from both a fundamental and technical viewpoint. It is 1st in it's industry group per IBD, is 2nd technically in it's group and 2nd in fundamentals. IBD has an EPS rating of 86 with an RS of 75. It is under heavy accumulation by institutions. LEND is rated a 9 by StockScouter at MSN where it also is listed as having strong institutional buying. There appears technically to be a cup with handle although the handle is relatively short but there has been a significant dryup in volume lately. "Experts" have been forecasting the end of the housing market for several months but I believe there is room left to grow especially with some doubt regarding further tightening by the Fed.

[skiracer]

Gator,
It was only a suggestion but at least in doing what you did you can validate your reasoning for making the play. Great job.

[Gatorman]

Gator,
It was only a suggestion but at least in doing what you did you can validate your reasoning for making the play. Great job.
Ski:
I like the idea of offering reasons for our picks. It not only helps to see the perspective of the entrants but it also encourages us to examine our own choices and learn even more after the contest is over when we examine how they fared.

[dmk112]

I think TIII is Poormans' stock of the week (last week).

[dmk112]

SKI & BillyJoe, I think Yahoo finance has the most uptodate and accurate information...IMO

[dmk112]

I'm going with HOM - long as my pick this week. I think it may have put in a low on Friday since this "news" of the private placement was @ 5.50/share . So maybe 5.51 was the bottom. I am reserving this stock but I will wait until Monday to enter.

[Websman]

I think TIII is Poormans' stock of the week (last week).

Poormans is my hero.

[spikefader]

My pick this week is AET. See if I can't improve my numbers!
http://img282.imageshack.us/img282/9079/aetnov262hd.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Good luck all.

[Karel]

This week my pick is SNDK (long, always long). I really liked the action of GES last week, but of course bow to Webs, with my hat off. Why SNDK? Well, I am a mechanical guy, and for this competition decided on the 8th stock on my screen. I am lazy. There you have it.

Regards,

Karel

[skiracer]

SKI & BillyJoe, I think Yahoo finance has the most uptodate and accurate information...IMO
DMK,
I use Yahoo Market Tracker for their live streaming quotes daily but hardly ever use their financial site for anything. You were right about them having more updated info. I just took a look at TIII an there is alot more current financial info on them at Yahoo. i'm going to have to start using them more often for this type of info. Thanks.

[RL]

My pick this week Is AKAM don't ask me why. Would love to give a reason like SKI wants us to do but do not have the ability to read financial reports as I should I check out the earnings on three or four stocks stare at charts waiting for them to say something have a couple of beers throw a dart and that Is It.
GO BILLS

[billyjoe]

Computer problems if you don't hear from me.

billyjoe

[Runner]

My pick for this week is nothing. I’ve chosen to sit out this week. I feel it is not wise opening new positions long or short. You ask how can you play or win if you don’t enter? Well in real life I’m not playing yet and so why should I enter a play game if I’m not willing to play now for real? Lye you can penalize me the 5 points if you wish.

Just trying to follow my real game plan here and I see above average risk entering the markets at current levels. I’m bull but a cautious bull for now. I do think many set-ups will occur during the next pullback.

Runner

[skiracer]

My pick this week Is AKAM don't ask me why. Would love to give a reason like SKI wants us to do but do not have the ability to read financial reports as I should I check out the earnings on three or four stocks stare at charts waiting for them to say something have a couple of beers throw a dart and that Is It.
GO BILLS
Ray,
I, for one, would never hold it against you. It was just a suggestion prompted by Webs pick and no big deal one way or another. I know you're still holding MOT until Dec. 15. I'm out of it with decent gains but wish I would have stayed in because it looks great for $25/26 range if this current uptrend holds. Good luck with MOT. Some breakout on AKAM last week. Hope you're not to late to the party.

[Lyehopper]

My pick for this week is nothing. I’ve chosen to sit out this week. I feel it is not wise opening new positions long or short. You ask how can you play or win if you don’t enter? Well in real life I’m not playing yet and so why should I enter a play game if I’m not willing to play now for real? Lye you can penalize me the 5 points if you wish.

Just trying to follow my real game plan here and I see above average risk entering the markets at current levels. I’m bull but a cautious bull for now. I do think many set-ups will occur during the next pullback.

Runner
I hear your reasoning there Runner.... but there is no rule that says you have to be trading in real life to play this game dude..... I gotta beleive there's a stock out there that you've researched that (you believe) will either fall or rise this week.... Or will at least sit at zero. That "safe" zero play will at least keep you away from the 5% penality. Please reconsider and throw in a pick for "the team's sake". And remember the new rules allow you to exit your trade to nail down a profit of limit a loss. And even allow a second pick!

[RL]

Thanks for your concern SKI really appreciate It.Hope your right on MOT but the market seems a little scary has been going up up up ? But I do think MOT will be ok If It pulls back enough I'm going to buy a little more.Good luck In all your picks ski GO BILLS

[Lyehopper]

My pick this week Is AKAM don't ask me why. Would love to give a reason like SKI wants us to do but do not have the ability to read financial reports as I should I check out the earnings on three or four stocks stare at charts waiting for them to say something have a couple of beers throw a dart and that Is It.
GO BILLS
LMBO!!!!.... Now that's SCIENCE.... Great pick Ray!

[Lyehopper]

I'm reserving DCAI as my opening pick.... I'll post my reasons and entry point sometime Monday.

[billyjoe]

Lye,
Keeping it conservative this week MCO long from Spike's list.

billyjoe

[skiracer]

I'm going with PDLI - long this week. I bought it last week at $26.85 and the position is still open. Another one of Morpheus Trading Groups picks. A beautiful double bottom cup with handle and just filled that little gap at the end of it's handle last week and looks ready to blow off this week. If it clears $29 this week it will be clear sailing with no overhead resistance. I'm discounting Friday as a no show day with the weekend and everyone trying o get out of town early for a long weekend holiday.
http://img342.imageshack.us/img342/9843/pdli5pt.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[New-born baby]

I'm going with PDLI - long this week. I bought it last week at $26.85 and the position is still open. Another one of Morpheus Trading Groups picks. A beautiful double bottom cup with handle and just filled that little gap at the end of it's handle last week and looks ready to blow off this week. If it clears $29 this week it will be clear sailing with no overhead resistance. I'm discounting Friday as a no show day with the weekend and everyone trying o get out of town early for a long weekend holiday.
http://img342.imageshack.us/img342/9843/pdli5pt.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
Nice looking chart.

[jiesen]

Ski, I agree with you that PDLI looks very good right now- it's one of the more tempting biotechs out there, for me anyway.

Very stong balance sheet, pipeline, and revenue growth. Will be profitiable by next year. This one is a strong buy and hold for 1-2 years from $25 to $40.

[skiracer]

Jiesen,
There's plenty of room for improvement. Still not earning any money but looks real good for next year. I just want to get through this coming week. A whole lot of potential and would love to see it clear $29 range. It could be clear sailing from there easily to mid $30's in this coming qtr. Do you own it? I was lucky and got it kind of early from Morpheus. I think at this price it is still a decent entry but hopefully will take off this week. I think the short week last week with the holiday sandwiched between Thurs. and Friday held everything back so I'm discounting the end of last week. Actually that's a good thing for anyone thinking of an entry as it hasn't really taken off yet. Well see what this week brings. Hoping the market uptrend stays in place. Good luck.

[jiesen]

Jiesen,
There's plenty of room for improvement. Still not earning any money but looks real good for next year. I just want to get through this coming week. A whole lot of potential and would love to see it clear $29 range. It could be clear sailing from there easily to mid $30's in this coming qtr. Do you own it? I was lucky and got it kind of early from Morpheus. I think at this price it is still a decent entry but hopefully will take off this week. I think the short week last week with the holiday sandwiched between Thurs. and Friday held everything back so I'm discounting the end of last week. Actually that's a good thing for anyone thinking of an entry as it hasn't really taken off yet. Well see what this week brings. Hoping the market uptrend stays in place. Good luck.

No, I don't own it. Just have had my eye on it for a while now. Would like to own it though, if the right opportunity came along. I feel that this one will be a very big winner.

[skiracer]

No, I don't own it. Just have had my eye on it for a while now. Would like to own it though, if the right opportunity came along. I feel that this one will be a very big winner.

Jiesen,
Are you waiting for a pullback from this point? What would you consider a good entry from here? Nothing personal, but I'm hoping and betting on no pullback to below $26 again from here over the short term. That's why I thought that anything between $28/29 would be a good entry right now. But you might not see it any lower anytime soon after tomorrow or this week.
Of course my plan isn't the same as yours would be I think. I'm trailing a stop and will be happy to see $31/32 range. If it goes higher than $30 I'll probably take half off the table and let it run out to see where it stalls or gets stopped out.

[grebnet]

OK I havent thrown my hat in for a while.....Lets try CESV long, not sure if it will do anything in a week but worth a try.

Good luck to everyone this week.

[jiesen]

Jiesen,
Are you waiting for a pullback from this point? What would you consider a good entry from here? Nothing personal, but I'm hoping and betting on no pullback to below $26 again from here over the short term. That's why I thought that anything between $28/29 would be a good entry right now. But you might not see it any lower anytime soon after tomorrow or this week.
Of course my plan isn't the same as yours would be I think. I'm trailing a stop and will be happy to see $31/32 range. If it goes higher than $30 I'll probably take half off the table and let it run out to see where it stalls or gets stopped out.

Yeah, I'd probably only be a buyer at 25 or 26 right now, but that could change, if AMLN were to hit 50 next week or something, and I could free up some of my biotech capital. I think anywhere under 30 is a great price for PDLI, actually.

[Lyehopper]

OK I havent thrown my hat in for a while.....Lets try CESV long, not sure if it will do anything in a week but worth a try.

Good luck to everyone this week.
Hey Greb..... Welcome to the POTW dude!.... Good pick too, China stocks are in favor right now. Should be good for 5% this week FOR SURE!

[Peter Hansen]

LYE (TIE) is my pick.....let it ride partner.

[jiesen]

AMLN long @open for me:

AMLN had prescriptions reported by IMS America
this morning for recently approved diabetes drugs Symlin and Byetta.

Byetta
Total prescriptions for Byetta in its twenty-fifth full week ended November 18 were
16,851, of which 11,417 were new prescriptions up from
15,384 total and 10,564 new Rxs respectively in the prior week.

Symlin
Total prescriptions for Symlin for the week ended November 18 were 2,025 with new Rxs of 1,121, up from 1,946 total and 1,121 new Rxs in the prior week. Overall, over 21,000 new prescriptions have been written for Symlin in its first five months of launch.

from:
http://finance.messages.yahoo.com/bbs?.mm=FN&action=m&board=7076553&tid=amln&sid=7076553&mid=156133

[sowersnc]

SHRP short for me at 8:40 it was at 11.71.

[dmk112]

I'll take HOM long here.

[Runner]

I'll give CAL as try long here was my plan on it

CAL- The set up pullback from highs. This stock is in the Transportation sector/sub Major airlines. Both are in uptrends. Look for trigger @ 15.72 with stop under LOD or 14.49. Scale out 50% @ 16.95 and trail rest.

[diogenes]

I will go with DLA long.

[Lyehopper]

I'll Pick DCAI long and here's why....

http://img264.imageshack.us/img264/1925/dcai1127050ef.png

[Lyehopper]

Hey Greb..... Welcome to the POTW dude!.... Good pick too, China stocks are in favor right now. Should be good for 5% this week FOR SURE!
ok make that 10% FOR SURE....LOL

[jiesen]

ok make that 10% FOR SURE....LOL

wow... nice pick there, Greb!

http://finance.yahoo.com/q/bc?s=CESV&t=5d

[Lyehopper]

LYE (TIE) is my pick.....let it ride partner.
Hey Pete! Welcome to the POTW.... Another great pick, Thanks for playing!

[scifos]

Hey, I'm in! give me FLEX long!

[jiesen]

OK I havent thrown my hat in for a while.....Lets try CESV long, not sure if it will do anything in a week but worth a try.

Good luck to everyone this week.

well, you might as well sell this now and declare victory. you are HUGE!

[Lyehopper]

ok make that 10% FOR SURE....LOL
come-on-boyz-lets-jump-on-in-here-let's-give-her-a-GOOOO!-look-at-this-nice-cross-heiffer-HERE!-shes-6-months-bred-she's-right-she's straight.... DO I HEAR 20%?!

That's my cattle auctioneer imitation.hehehe.

[skiracer]

A veritable bloodletting today. In my own trading portfolio I cut the losses to my previous gains with both positions in PDLI and SIRF. Exited SIRF at 27.75. Hate to give back those hard earned gains. Exited PDLI at $28.25. I'm keeping a close eye on the position in PDLI. 7%, which is my normal is $26.72, but if it hits $27.50 today I want to close the position so it doesn't screw up our total %. So I'm placing a stop loss on PDLI at $27.50. If it hits it I'm out and will look for something new.

[grebnet]

Let er ride......ya never know.....I know pigs get slaughtered but I gotta figure out what the runup is for first before I give in to selling pressure.

p.s. can someone summarize the rules of this new game..can I sell and buy back later.

[Lyehopper]

Attention ALL $$$Mr. Market$$$ Members!!!!

You are welcome to play in BillyJoe's POTW contest on a weekly basis. It can be found (right here) on BillyJoe's Thread. (I'm just the scorekeeper)

Here are the Rules for all interested members. PLEASE READ ALL RULES!

(1) Pick one stock and post it (Long or Short) on the POTW thread anytime this weekend OR.... before the market closes on Monday.

(2) Any pick entered premarket will be entered at the "open" price. No limit orders are allowed.... If your pick is entered during market hours on Monday, the ticker price at the time of your actual post will be used to price your entry (I'll calculate the price, you just need to post the play)

(3) You can hold your pick all week.... or you are allowed exit your trade at any time to lock in a profit (or limit a loss).... After that, you can go into "cash" and make ANOTHER pick any time during the remainder of the week.... (You are allowed to re-enter your first pick if desired, that [then] becomes your second pick).... You may exit the SECOND pick to protect profit (or limit loss) but you must sit in cash after that.

(4) Try to pick a consistant gainer you have a valid reason to beleive will be profitable that week. PLEASE NO bb stocks allowed!... We're looking for volume and quality! Good Volume is critical in these picks because other's may be playing them in real life. I suggest an average of about 70k shares traded daily as a minimum vol. (volume requirement is not a hard rule just a suggestion) PLEASE NO "HAIL MARY" RISKY PICKS! This is a points race folks, BE CONSISTANT.... try to stay "Green".

(4) If you play a stock short, make sure shares ARE available to be shorted Example: I shorted a stock in the contest last week and when I attempted to "really" short it, there were NO SHARES AVAILABLE to short, thus that stock is NOT affected by short selling pressure AT ALL... and it kept rising. A very bad play on my part, and it cost me in my points standing. Learn from my mistake.... Make sure your "stinkers" can indeed be short sold in the real world!

Even if you are late to the game I invite you to still play You will be penalized for games missed.... but you'll be gaining valuable experience and the score card will reset to zero after the New Year begins.

Have fun! Do TA!.... Do FA!.... Do much aditional dd!.... PICK WINNERS! Enter your best picks in BillyJoe's POTW contest.... We'll all make money!!!!

~Lyehopper

[Lyehopper]

Let er ride......ya never know.....I know pigs get slaughtered but I gotta figure out what the runup is for first before I give in to selling pressure.

p.s. can someone summarize the rules of this new game..can I sell and buy back later.
To answer your question..... YES.... you CAN buy back the same pick after you exit. And you can sit in cash and wait as long as you'd like to enter the second trade.... Friday @ 3:30pm if you want to.... But only two (2) individual trades can be made during the week.

[Lyehopper]

I have had a difficult time trying to find it, but I am now ready to announce my next winner. The choice was between CFK, RWC, MLR and TIII.

Here is my next canidate for POTW...


TIII

I'll take TIII long, at the market on Monday morning.




P.S. This pick could change by Monday morning. I'll be doing more Vulcan analysis until then.
Here I am watching Grebnet's HUGE pick....AND.... LOW-and-BEHOLD the Vulcan!!!! our points leader and UNBELEIVABLE stock picker's TIII is hitting an intraday high UP 16 FFFFFFREAKIN %! HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!! I LOVE THIS!!!!

[Lyehopper]

Check your rearview mirror there "Speedracer".... there's a Vulcan haulin-ass up on your back bumper dude.... and at WARP speed!!!!

[New-born baby]

LYE-baby
I am in with SWN at $34.00.

[spikefader]

Greb and Webs. Pure genius :D Good job dudes. Now don't mess it up! hehe

[Lyehopper]

LYE-baby
I am in with SWN at $34.00.
Good-un too!..... You are a slick one NB-Baby.lol

Nice entry dude.

[Websman]

Check your rearview mirror there "Speedracer".... there's a Vulcan haulin-ass up on your back bumper dude.... and at WARP speed!!!!

My stock picking skills are amazing, aren't they?

[sowersnc]

My stock picking skills are amazing, aren't they?


I was impressed the last two weeks. Now you had to go and out do yourself.

[Websman]

I was impressed the last two weeks. Now you had to go and out do yourself.

All good things must eventually come to an end. My lucky streak will end soon enough.

[Lyehopper]

My stock picking skills are amazing, aren't they?
LMBO!!!!.... hell YES THEY ARE!!! I am in AWE dude!!!!

[billyjoe]

Hey,
Just got back. Did anybody do good today ?

billyjoe

[skiracer]

My stock picking skills are amazing, aren't they?
Webs,
Great play. You're killing us. Do you own it and did it come from Bruce?

[Websman]

Webs,
Great play. You're killing us. Do you own it and did it come from Bruce?

No, my it didn't meet my limit price, but I'll keep stalking it.

Yup, this is yet another one of poormans incredible picks. I don't mind sending him $25 every month. It's well worth it.

[Lyehopper]

A record 19 players this week!.... This Contest Is HUGE!!!!

There's a new kid in town fellas and he came over here to the POTW to STOMP some major A$$!!!.... GREBNET is his handle and CESV is his Pick.... wow Wow WOW!!!!.... Let's see if he hangs on to the gain.... WTG Dude!

Now Webs our favorite Vulcan was hard on Greb's tail today but fell a bit short.... His pick is up nicely AH though.... Shaping up to be one heck of a contest this week!

Some other real strong picks in the pot too.... so with four day's left, you just never know.... I've seen some strange things happen in the POTW!

http://img518.imageshack.us/img518/368/potw1128052cb.png

[scifos]

Speaking of consistancy I'm negative as usual :) Somebody should just short whatever I'm long in and they'll be assured they won't finish last.

[Websman]

Speaking of consistancy I'm negative as usual :) Somebody should just short whatever I'm long in and they'll be assured they won't finish last.

I should have shorted BTUI instead of trying to go long... :(

[grebnet]

You are on my tail, but i do think CESV is fundamentally a better stock and I do own it. I wouldnt buy TIII....but this is just a game.

if anyone needs a pick, HOM is still availabe and just startin again....I bought more today. I believe that their guidance for the year already includes the dilution of the private placement announced 11/23...well see.

edit: sorry DMK I see you already picked HOM....so Ill just say I agree with my own cash (big time )

good luck to all...heres to all of us being up Big ultimately we are all in this for the same reason.

[Websman]

You are on my tail, but i do think CESV is fundamentally a better stock and I do own it. I wouldnt buy TIII....but this is just a game.

if anyone needs a pick, HOM is still availabe and just startin again....I bought more today. I believe that their guidance for the year already includes the dilution of the private placement announced 11/23...well see.

good luck to all...heres to all of us being up Big ultimately we are all in this for the same reason.

I wouldn't mind catching a pullback buy on CESV. I need to learn your screening methods. You seem to find a lot of big winners. :)

[IIC]

No...the contest is not over...I almost bot my pick...INPC since it did not gap as much as I thought it would...But, I mo'backed on OXPS which has been on my main watch for over a week...I got a little anxious and went in too early...but so far...so good. My 2 mistakes were that I did not wait for it to p/b enough and that I went in w/ a stock that was in a group that was the 4th worst at MG Groups today...Not a particularly good combo...Remember what Spike said...Don't get hyped when you do good by breaking your rules...Doug(IIC)

[Lyehopper]

Remember what Spike said...Don't get hyped when you do good by breaking your rules...Doug(IIC)
I like that Doug. Words to live by!.... Think I print that up and frame it for my desk.

[mimo_100]

OK, I'm back.

I'll post my pick soon -- I have to read a couple of hundred posts since last Wednesday. LOL.
Tim

[Peter Hansen]

Lye HOM up 305% in 4 months you will be hard pressed to find a better company to clean up the katrina hurricane mess...SSRI one of the biggest Silver players....SPNC new catheter device and tracking up nicely.....ONE just to WATCH...since it is OTBB HRBN has sole patent rights to LIM (linear induction motor ) in China......watch this little guy.... 50% gross profit margin and STRONG balance sheet! Wow let's make some money here ..... Put me in with the first 3 Thanx!

[Lyehopper]

Lye HOM up 305% in 4 months you will be hard pressed to find a better company to clean up the katrina hurricane mess...SSRI one of the biggest Silver players....SPNC new catheter device and tracking up nicely.....ONE just to WATCH...since it is OTBB HRBN has sole patent rights to LIM (linear induction motor ) in China......watch this little guy.... 50% gross profit margin and STRONG balance sheet! Wow let's make some money here ..... Put me in with the first 3 Thanx!
Hey Pete, You're in the contest already with TIE dude!....

But thanks for the great picks. I was looking for a good silver play too, I'll check these out.

btw.... The POTW rules can be found in post #2430 I'm not sure how to link to another post yet but I'm sure my buddy Spike will tell me how in a few minutes.lol.... He teaches me everything, I didn't know the PrtSc button existed on my keyboard before I met Spike.

[skiracer]

Lye HOM up 305% in 4 months you will be hard pressed to find a better company to clean up the katrina hurricane mess...SSRI one of the biggest Silver players....SPNC new catheter device and tracking up nicely.....ONE just to WATCH...since it is OTBB HRBN has sole patent rights to LIM (linear induction motor ) in China......watch this little guy.... 50% gross profit margin and STRONG balance sheet! Wow let's make some money here ..... Put me in with the first 3 Thanx!

Been looking at HOM for a couple of days since it took the hit on the private placement. That private placement isn't that cheap when you really take a close look at the numbers as a discount to the price of the stock when it was placed. Probable less than a 1 point difference. I don't think it will make that much difference in the dilution of the total share price. They are the best game in town regarding the hurricane play in the southern coastal states, from Florida to Texas across the whole gulf coast area. Someone is going to have to get all that business and they are a prime candidate. Anyway took a full position in the stock in the pre-market this morning. Got in between $5.97/6.00. Pete, I guess you must own it too huh.

[sowersnc]

I would like to cover on SHRP. I will be on the lookout for trade #2.

[mimo_100]

OK, Lye, I am going to buy ATEA.

I posted first then edited it so you had the correct time. I need
a lot in a short period of time, and we cant play the options game,
so this is the one.

Tim

[Lyehopper]

OK, Lye, I am going to buy ATEA.

I posted first then edited it so you had the correct time. I need
a lot in a short period of time, and we cant play the options game,
so this is the one.

Tim
Sorry Dude.... It's Tuesday!.... Read the rules on post #2430.... I'll track your pick, but can't give you credit'''' If I buy it and make a bunch of money I'll send you some GoJi brandy....Cool?

[Gary611]

I'll catch up with you micro-phoneys next week! NYUK-NYUK!!
Just for the record, I would have picked DKS!!!! The Cramer factor has worn off, it's Christmas time & retail is good, Dick's is a good stock. With a name like dicks, oh, never mind!

[Lyehopper]

I'll catch up with you micro-phoneys next week! NYUK-NYUK!!
Just for the record, I would have picked DKS!!!! The Cramer factor has worn off, it's Christmas time & retail is good, Dick's is a good stock. With a name like dicks, oh, never mind!
Hey Gary.... Thanks for throwing one in dude.... I'll track it too. See you (on time) next week.lol

[Lyehopper]

Here it is fellas.... average is still green.

http://img363.imageshack.us/img363/3443/potw1129053ss.png

[jiesen]

Here it is fellas.... average is still green.

http://img363.imageshack.us/img363/3443/potw1129053ss.png

wtg guys, we have some real talent here on this board!

now if only I'd gone with XING for one more week...

http://finance.yahoo.com/q/bc?s=XING&t=5d

then I'd be giving you some competition right now. ah well, AMLN may still pull it off for me yet.

[spikefader]

......not sure how to link to another post yet but I'm sure my buddy Spike will tell me how in a few minutes.lol.... just right click the post number and 'copy link location'. Then paste it into your message and post it, OR, when you're creating your post type something like "rules post (http://www.mrmarketishuge.com/showpost.php?p=31931&postcount=2430)" and then highlight those words and when they're highlighted click the little earthball in the post tools and paste the URL of your link there and hit OK. There's your link ready to be clicked. Ain't technology great! :D

[spikefader]

AMLN: Holy Triple Top Batman! If that breaks it'll fly! :D

[Lyehopper]

just right click the post number and 'copy link location'. Then paste it into your message and post it, OR, when you're creating your post type something like "rules post (http://www.mrmarketishuge.com/showpost.php?p=31931&postcount=2430)" and then highlight those words and when they're highlighted click the little earthball in the post tools and paste the URL of your link there and hit OK. There's your link ready to be clicked. Ain't technology great! :D
Cool, I can do that.... Now tell me this Spike.... How do I put smiley's in the body of my post?

[Lyehopper]

wtg guys, we have some real talent here on this board!

now if only I'd gone with XING for one more week...

http://finance.yahoo.com/q/bc?s=XING&t=5d

then I'd be giving you some competition right now. ah well, AMLN may still pull it off for me yet.
WOW dude look at XING!!! You own that too, right Jiesen?

[spikefader]

Cool, I can do that.... Now tell me this Spike.... How do I put smiley's in the body of my post?In the tools area you'll see a smiley with options. I think only the generic ones work though..........

http://img435.imageshack.us/img435/3787/smilies4pl.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

I'm gonna test some out:
:? :roll: :| :???: :o :cool: :eek: :confused:

EDIT: Yep, just the generic ones work....

[IIC]

If you want to be "REALLY" cool...Like some people...Just use these at http://www.bestsmileys.com/pageindex.htm

http://bestsmileys.com/wow/3.gif

[skiracer]

Doug,
Where do you come up with these sites. Do you ever sleep or spend time with your wife? Another cool site.

[IIC]

Doug,
Where do you come up with these sites. Do you ever sleep or spend time with your wife? Another cool site.

Sleep is pretty much a waste of time IMO...Why sleep?....You're just gonna wake up again!

I see...wait, what's her name???http://bestsmileys.com/clueless/1.gif ...oh yeah, I see her once in a while...Doug

[Runner]

Lye, can you drop CAL for me and replace it with ILMN? I like to chart with a possible tweezer B on it. I guess I'll see here in a few how it acts.

[jiesen]

WOW dude look at XING!!! You own that too, right Jiesen?

yep. only about a 2% position though. Was my biggest holding, but I sold most of it at 5.8 when the earnings disappointed. :(

[billyjoe]

Lye,
12:02 Wednesday sell MCO, short SHLD

billyjoe

[billyjoe]

Photon,
I know you're out there. Just came across the stock PHTN (photon dynamics) it looked promising. At least in the last 2 weeks or so.

billyjoe

[sowersnc]

I'll short ATVI for my second trade.

[dmk112]

I'm ditching HOM going long with NDAQ - looks poised to resume its uptrend. lets see...

EDIT: Take NDAQ instead.

[spikefader]

Lye,
I wanna ditch AET if I can sell +GOPLD....

[mimo_100]

Lye,
I wanna ditch AET if I can sell +GOPLD....

hey spike,

I didnt know we could do calls in this thread

[spikefader]

hey spike,
I didnt know we could do calls in this thread
I'm pretty sure no-one has ever made their pick an option play before. Whaddyasay Lye, too radical?

P.S. Time and sales around time of post for you if you don't have it and green light my play.
http://img413.imageshack.us/img413/2166/gopldtimeandsales7or.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[skiracer]

Lye,
Busy day for you today. Sell PDLI in the morning at the market and buy HOM at the market. Thanks.

[Lyehopper]

I'm pretty sure no-one has ever made their pick an option play before. Whaddyasay Lye, too radical?

P.S. Time and sales around time of post for you if you don't have it and green light my play.
http://img413.imageshack.us/img413/2166/gopldtimeandsales7or.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
yep.... A little too radical right now dude..... Maybe after Jan 1st?

BUT!!!! don't pocket the play.... post it anyway Mimo!.... Hey, I never turn down an idea.hehehehe.

[dmk112]

Lye,
Busy day for you today. Sell PDLI in the morning at the market and buy HOM at the market. Thanks.


LOL you're buying my shares I think haha.

[skiracer]

LOL you're buying my shares I think haha.

DMK,
I bought it Monday at $6.00. I didn't think the $5.50 price for the shares in the private placement would dilute the share price or effect the actual market price that much since it wasn't that far off the actual share price. I didn't think that the private placement price was that cheap for those shares. Whoever bought them at that price is looking for a much bigger gain in share price over the $6/6.50 it was selling at when they bought the private placement shares. When I bought it at $6 my reasoning was that it was only .50 off the private placement price. When it went to $5.60 range today I thought that it was an even better bargain being that it was now that much closer to the private placement price of $5.50. When it reversed at the end of the day and turned back up I jumped in at $5.65 and took another 2000 shares. So now I'm holding 4000 shares averaged at $5.825. It closed today at $5.75. Technically speaking it could drop lower to give a channel long signal around $5.50/5.60, which could happen tomorrow, but fundamentally it looks real good and that last earnings report was great. Someone is going to get a big piece of that rebuilding action along that whole gulf coast from Fla. to Texas even if there aren't anymore hurricanes this year. It's right up this outfits alley an this private placement is going to help finance their setting up to grab the biggest piece of the pie that they can. The government cannot let these people or the geographical area fall by the wayside so there is going to be alot of govt. money pumped into fixing things up. I'm feeling confident that HOM is going to benefit from that money in a big way. They also are not joined at the hip to the building sector or group. As far as the contest this week is concerned, I would like to see it do well for the sake of the game and the overall % , that's why I made the change in positions, but you know where my primary interests lie.

[billyjoe]

Ski,
I bought 2 weeks ago at 6.36 and am not worried yet. It keeps hitting the stops in the Cheap Stock Port but has always rebounded so far. This company seems to be much more stable than an AOB type. I also bought into cashmaker's CHB. It is a good combo with HOM. Maybe we'll have to wait a few months for a payoff and hope the executives don't do anything further to mess up the natural prrocess.

billyjoe

[spikefader]

yep.... A little too radical right now dude..... Maybe after Jan 1st?
http://bestsmileys.com/crying/2.gif

Well shoot! Now I feel like a teenager who's not allowed out on a Friday night cuz the relatives are comin' over.

The play would have me green which makes it worse!

http://bestsmileys.com/crying/13.gif


lol

But OK, Lye....you da boss man...... -3% it is then.

[RL]

LYE sell AKAM buy OVTI at opening

[dmk112]

DMK,
I bought it Monday at $6.00. I didn't think the $5.50 price for the shares in the private placement would dilute the share price or effect the actual market price that much since it wasn't that far off the actual share price. I didn't think that the private placement price was that cheap for those shares. Whoever bought them at that price is looking for a much bigger gain in share price over the $6/6.50 it was selling at when they bought the private placement shares. When I bought it at $6 my reasoning was that it was only .50 off the private placement price. When it went to $5.60 range today I thought that it was an even better bargain being that it was now that much closer to the private placement price of $5.50. When it reversed at the end of the day and turned back up I jumped in at $5.65 and took another 2000 shares. So now I'm holding 4000 shares averaged at $5.825. It closed today at $5.75. Technically speaking it could drop lower to give a channel long signal around $5.50/5.60, which could happen tomorrow, but fundamentally it looks real good and that last earnings report was great. Someone is going to get a big piece of that rebuilding action along that whole gulf coast from Fla. to Texas even if there aren't anymore hurricanes this year. It's right up this outfits alley an this private placement is going to help finance their setting up to grab the biggest piece of the pie that they can. The government cannot let these people or the geographical area fall by the wayside so there is going to be alot of govt. money pumped into fixing things up. I'm feeling confident that HOM is going to benefit from that money in a big way. They also are not joined at the hip to the building sector or group. As far as the contest this week is concerned, I would like to see it do well for the sake of the game and the overall % , that's why I made the change in positions, but you know where my primary interests lie.

If that 5.50 low holds it should be ok but if it doesn't, look out.

[Lyehopper]

http://bestsmileys.com/crying/2.gif

Well shoot! Now I feel like a teenager who's not allowed out on a Friday night cuz the relatives are comin' over.

The play would have me green which makes it worse!

http://bestsmileys.com/crying/13.gif


lol

But OK, Lye....you da boss man...... -3% it is then.
Hey Spike, I didn't understand your orginal post. I thought Mimo was asking if he could trade options in the POTW.... Sorry Dude.

[Lyehopper]

Lye,
12:02 Wednesday sell MCO, short SHLD

billyjoe
hehehe.... Good play dude, I like that.

[spikefader]

Hey Spike, I didn't understand your orginal post. I thought Mimo was asking if he could trade options in the POTW.... Sorry Dude.
lol, no I was askin that heh. Ah well, you're probably saving me from embarrassment. I'll look for another setup tomorrow. Not liking AET much...

[Lyehopper]

I'm ditching HOM going long with NDAQ - looks poised to resume its uptrend. lets see...

EDIT: Take NDAQ instead.
LOL.... Nice try dude, but I've already got you down for CWTR long @ 1:18pm...$31.74

That's why I love the POTW.... Not many rules.... just a crazy bunch of "Outlaws" trying to win anyway they can....hehehehe

http://img520.imageshack.us/img520/5324/potwoutlaw7xj.png

[Lyehopper]

lol, no I was askin that heh. Ah well, you're probably saving me from embarrassment. I'll look for another setup tomorrow. Not liking AET much...
I've got you out of AET @ $93.26... -2.35% loss.. and sitting in cash. You've got one trade left dude, make er a goodun.

I'll post the score at about midnight.

[Lyehopper]

Not a bad day today IMO.... We're still green and improving.

A very interesting race as new blood advances today. Give-em-HELL tomorrow Fellas!

http://img217.imageshack.us/img217/9335/potw1130050dh.png

[Gary611]

I've got you out of AET @ $93.26... -2.35% loss.. and sitting in cash. You've got one trade left dude, make er a goodun.

I'll post the score at about midnight.

If people are changing paddles mid stream, then why not allow someone to jump in late?

Better late then never. Quote #1

Time wounds all heals. Quote #2

--Gary, sittin' & waitin' till next Monday!!!!!

[spikefader]

If people are changing paddles mid stream, then why not allow someone to jump in late?LOL Gary.

Lye, thanks for declining the options play! hehe GOOG is stronger so I'm saved the embarassment of that.

Gary might have a point....dunno if I qualify for the AET exit....I did say "I wanna ditch AET if I can do the option play" and since I didn't do the option play then the AET exit was a decision you made rather than a I call I made. Don't want any favoritism dudes. No special rules for me. Can't have the Nyuk Nyuk guy frownin'! We need his humor! hehe

[grebnet]

If I continue to hold CESV , does it roll into next week at same cost basis ??? lookin good today

[jiesen]

ok, I have to admit that my pick needs a kick this week. so, I'm booting AMLN here at 37.68 and replacing it with ENTU long at 5.20.

[spikefader]

....dunno if I qualify for the AET exit......
Lye? Can you address this silly situation I've created please. Am I cash or still long? I didn't actually ask for the exit. I'm happy to still be holding it.

[Lyehopper]

Lye,
I wanna ditch AET if I can sell +GOPLD....
OK Spike Now that I re-read your post.... You said "I want to ditch AET.... IF.... I can etc,etc,etc"..... "IF" being the operative word.... Since I did not allow the options play your "IF" didn't really happen.... So I'll reverse the call this time, but please be careful how you ask "to ditch a stock" cause I'll put in cash in a heartbeat dude! hehehe

You are still long AET @ $95.50 entry price....

PS... I LOVE THIS MARKET! YEEEHAAAAAA!!!!

[Lyehopper]

If I continue to hold CESV , does it roll into next week at same cost basis ??? lookin good today
No dude.... We ain't that advanced yet. This is just a Monday thru Friday deal. Maybe someday.... when I hire a full time employee to keep score we can do all kinds of crazy $#*t.... But till then you fellas are stuck with me as your "POTW Outlaw Contest with Limited Options".... POTWOCWLO.... Scorekeeper.

[scifos]

Hey, I'm finally positive!