Playing & Trading Strategy

Now that 50 Shades has adjusted, do you think it's going higher or lower? buy/sell/hold/short? (nm) DTshakes Feb 16, 14:29

Good question. If you show me yours, I'll show you mine (so to speak) :) {nm} Rocket123 aka PVL Admin Feb 16, 14:42

I sold and shorted. Curious to know if this is going to be the wise move. Thought? (nm) DTshakes Feb 16, 15:05

I flipped as well. Nothing is going to move until tomorrow though, so it matters more what people are GOING to do rather than what they Rocket123 aka PVL Admin Feb 16, 15:26

She's got legs but will they be tied up {nm} Dorfman Feb 16, 16:03

Always Enjoy the HandCuffs Humour. {nm} Christian Grey Feb 16, 16:55

Twilight, Magic Mike, the 2 Sex and the City films all had at least a 60% dropoff in their 2nd weekends and mantleclinic Feb 16, 16:19

I can't see it having legs. I think TSSRV will though {nm} CjGaughan Feb 16, 15:08

Agree with you there {nm} Dorfman Feb 16, 16:04

Shorted. Since I'm a Fund and my holdings are public, I think I can say I'm expecting at least a 10% return on that short position. {nm} Universal FTW Feb 16, 15:16

Shorted. Anyone who wanted to see it, saw it. Would Magic Mike be a good example to follow? {nm} Steved1998 Feb 16, 15:21

it had a nice weekend and now is going to experience shrinkage {nm} RazorHawk Feb 16, 17:21

Hey - the water's cold :) {nm} Chateau_du_Mal_Voisin Feb 18, 04:06

With the 50SHD adjust, UNIVX has hit an all-time high of 54.85. This has been a blast, how high can we go? {nm} Universal FTW Feb 16, 10:23

If yours was a regular movie fund I would guess possibly as high as 100. LOL Alas it is not. {nm} Dorfman Feb 16, 13:21

Why would that be a limitation? I've already passed more than half of the regular funds that started with H$20 million. {nm} Universal FTW Feb 16, 14:01

Cause regular funds delist at 100 {nm} Dorfman Feb 16, 16:04

I was making a joke. {nm} Dorfman Feb 16, 16:04

Gotcha! I thought you were trying to hold me down :) {nm} Universal FTW Feb 16, 18:14

Sky's the limit, pal! {nm} Chateau_du_Mal_Voisin Feb 16, 13:26

i hit the 60s prior to the delist in 2013 {nm} Steved1998 Feb 16, 14:11

Awesome! I'm sure I was a shareholder, thanks for the profits. {nm} Universal FTW Feb 16, 15:13

if you pass $100, you get a reward RazorHawk Feb 16, 17:24

Thought on the bloodbath DTravel Feb 15, 09:46

If it's to be a bloodbath, let it be now. Appeasement is not the answer. - Ronald Reagan {nm} Rocket123 aka PVL Admin Feb 15, 19:27

Just noticed a ~50M gap in the LTD* rankings - between traders 271 and 272. * Lifetime-to-date Facto Feb 15, 06:51

So...as you know...that's why it's so hard to move up 2-3 spots at that level...I'm lucky to move up 5 in many months! {nm} Flash Feb 15, 08:08

You should try the top 100. :) {nm} Rocket123 aka PVL Admin Feb 15, 19:32

SO whats the over and under on AVG3 not even selling 150m shares today? {nm} Dorfman Feb 14, 09:36

80M+ sold at the time of this post (4 hours after going on sale). Would guess most of the big spenders are in already. {nm} Bsmurf Feb 14, 13:02

100M+ sold now. What happens to the price if all 150m don't sell by end of trading day? (nm) DTshakes Feb 14, 16:11

Nothing. The stock just doesn't start moving until stocks are purchased after reset. {nm} Bugs Feb 14, 16:16

The Avengers: Infinity War IPO is debuting at 350!? Avengers 2 was a lot less than that. Shouldn't they be the same? CactusLand Feb 14, 09:11

different people have different idea's.. AVG closed out at over 500.. Different reasons have been discussed ever since the IPO showed up Dorfman Feb 14, 09:33

Why should they be the same? {nm} RogerMore Feb 14, 09:52

I was saying they should be the same because they are estimated based on the performance of the previous entry in the series. CactusLand Feb 14, 10:13

By that reasoning AVNG3 should be IPOing above $500 since AVNGR delisted at ~$524 Bruce Banner Feb 14, 10:21

That's not the only factor. How much traders are willing to pay is another. And traders are buying at the current price. {nm} Roger More Feb 14, 10:35

Avenger 3 should be 5 dollars. {nm} mike255 Feb 14, 10:34

and 300m shares have to be sold. lol {nm} Anastasia Steele Feb 14, 12:30

Top Movie Funds for the Week Awards Fund Feb 14, 08:19

let the bleeding begin...whats your strategy? ride it out or flip/take advantage of the sheep {nm} CjGaughan Feb 13, 21:01

I'm a rider... Unless I know specific assets that I need to sell, I can't clear an entire portfolio. DTshakes Feb 13, 22:18

Why this bleeding? {nm} DarthKbdoe Feb 14, 12:53

What's bleeding? Are you okay? (nm) DTshakes Feb 14, 15:48

i ride it out....they'll all go back up again {nm} horrorfanatic Feb 14, 12:10

I'm riding it out as well (to the tune of -14M in less than 48 hours). Many of the big stocks that are taking the hit... Willroast Feb 14, 13:41

I've always been a ride-it-out guy, but this time I tried a half-flip strategy: jjmarino Feb 14, 13:46

[AWARD] Initial report to shareholders (Feb 13 / 2015) Awards Fund Feb 13, 17:23

Always a Pleasure to Buy AWARDS FUND Managed by Rocket 123! {nm} kibitzer Feb 13, 07:50

Agreed! (or maybe... a-greed!) {nm} Chateau_du_Mal_Voisin Feb 13, 11:36

TY gents. {nm} Awards Fund Feb 13, 17:33

DISNX bstallard Feb 11, 14:56

Yea, please sell SPID6. {nm} Antibody Feb 11, 15:04

...and don't forget: Blue Horseshoe loves Anacott Steel. {nm} UNIVXfund Feb 11, 16:37

It's unbelievable that I could recoup almost H$250m in cash just by covering and re-shorting. Over H$5m in the red shows how much I miss.... DiNar0 Feb 11, 11:35

I take a big hit on port cleaning days. Still, gotta wonder if your new cash is worth that price. {nm} edzep - Port Monkey! Feb 11, 12:08

I'll find out in a week or so..... :/ {nm} DiNar0 Feb 11, 12:46

Just a comment about BONDS and reshorting..... mrbinns Feb 12, 06:06

Milestone: H$2 million to H$100 million in 41 days {nm} Rohit Feb 11, 08:28

congrats! {nm} tealfan Feb 11, 09:19

Double congratulations! edzep - Port Monkey! Feb 11, 10:10

Nicely Done. On Pace for 2 MILL to 1.75 BILLION in 365 Days. {nm} RotoHockeyYTD2014 Feb 11, 10:23

$350 IPO - food for thought... Chateau_du_Mal_Voisin Feb 11, 04:20

Please excuse the typos {nm} Chateau_du_Mal_Voisin Feb 11, 04:22

OR - just make it an even 500.00 & see who Bites. {nm} Bigger Is Better Feb 11, 04:56

Yeah, I think something to discourage the knee-jerk urgency - as the price climbs it's less attractive {nm} Chateau_du_Mal_Voisin Feb 11, 05:50

Problem I see... Enough "BIG" players conspire to all short the stock therefore lowering the price, making money, and then everyone buying Dorfman Feb 11, 07:16

Wait... That's a problem? lol {nm} Dorfman Feb 11, 07:16

LOL! {nm} Chateau_du_Mal_Voisin Feb 11, 08:20

shhhhhh! {nm} tealfan Feb 11, 09:20

+1 {nm} DiNar0 Feb 11, 11:36

The Fifty Shades (Darker) Fund has H$33 million + invested in all the 50 related securities. Go Big or Go Home. Are you in yet? {nm} UNIVXfund Feb 10, 20:03

I don't see a 50 Shades Fund. Am I missing a joke here? (nm) DTshakes Feb 11, 10:54

please see the poster's user name {nm} RazorHawk Feb 11, 15:44

Thanks Razor. The unofficial name of the UNIVX Fund changes to reflect current investment strategy. Currently I am riding 50SHD! {nm} UNIVXfund Feb 11, 16:35

Sell-off Strategies? {nm} skunkrunner Feb 10, 13:47

Sorry, here is my question: skunkrunner Feb 10, 13:53

I'd recommend avoiding it altogether based on your port size, but that's just me. {nm} CommonAnomaly Feb 10, 14:17

You haven't made a dime until you have made 2% (for commission). Your port will buy approx 60000 shares. Rocket123 aka PVL Admin Feb 10, 16:24

Sorry, my math was based on 100K shares, not the 60K you can afford. Recalculate, but you get the point, I'm sure. {nm} Rocket123 aka PVL Admin Feb 10, 16:25

Agree Totally with CommonAnomaly. HORRIBLE HORRIBLE Investment for a Small Port. Here's Why. <INSIDE>. RotoHockeyYTD2014 Feb 10, 17:06

You don't have to hold AVNG3 for a long time to make H$. Take a look at the 2-week increase of recent IPOs like TOYS4 and STAR8. Antibody Feb 10, 17:17

Neither of them were Close to 350.00 IPO. Emphasize Point about Best Percentage Gains in Shortest Times. RotoHockeyYTD2014 Feb 10, 17:23

Not everyone is here every hour to daytrade every price movement, which also carries risk of catching the wrong swing. {nm} Antibody Feb 10, 17:28

skunkrunner indicated 'Active Day Trader' - simply Offered an Opinion. {nm} RotoHockeyYTD2014 Feb 10, 17:31

TOYS4 and STAR8 are the closest IPOs to AVNG3. {nm} Antibody Feb 10, 17:30

Simply Offered an Opinion. Thanks for Offering Yours. {nm} RotoHockeyYTD2014 Feb 10, 17:33

Weathering is an option as the market WILL adjust - a couple grim looking days with eventual recovery {nm} Chateau_du_Mal_Voisin Feb 11, 00:21

You guys misunderstand... skunkrunner Feb 10, 17:43

It partly depends what types of stocks you own (more inside) RogerMore Feb 10, 19:10

Lots of good ideas here. I'll add; You said you've been day trading. With a port your size I figure that means following the top movers... Willroast Feb 10, 20:28

Thx for the good advice, def some thinking to do... {nm} skunkrunner Feb 10, 21:02

You have already answered your own question... RazorHawk Feb 11, 08:10

Bingo. Best answer yet. I think this plan is the best one for basically all small to mid-sized ports. Well said. {nm} Willroast Feb 11, 10:36

I'll see what I can do, gonna be a fun weekend either way. Good luck to all! {nm} skunkrunner Feb 11, 14:27

I have a feeling that no one is ready for or really knows what is going to happen with an IPO this high priced. DTravel Feb 10, 19:17

Pssst DiNar0 Feb 10, 19:49

What occurred on HSX when the stock purchase limits were increased? What initiated such a significant change? nkliph3 Feb 09, 09:56

good question! was active back when limit was 50k shares, and came back after years to find the limit now at 100k...curious to know also {nm} CjGaughan Feb 09, 10:01

HSX has increased stock limits over the years... not sure 'exactly' why.. perhaps more players, or other reasons... but Flash Feb 09, 10:06

Flash you are getting way to HSX rich for your own good my friend. :) {nm} Dorfman Feb 09, 10:59

There's been one* increase since I started playing in 1998. So it's a rare event and I wouldn't hold my breath for it to happen again. Roger More Feb 09, 11:10

That's good info, Roger! Thanks!! {nm} Chateau_du_Mal_Voisin Feb 09, 11:23

This might be relevant to your interests: Chateau_du_Mal_Voisin Feb 10, 00:57

Just saying..... We would free up more cash by covering shorts. Less commission too as the price is lower. But hey, liquidating our longs DiNar0 Feb 09, 06:21

How It Works RazorHawk Feb 09, 07:08

Hey.. I like the Hot Actress Starbond Rule. :) {nm} Dorfman Feb 09, 08:26

Seriously, I have made a lot of money with the Hot Actress rule. {nm} aggie2145 Feb 09, 08:51

HAHAHAHA. Too Funny. It's not about Smaller Ports / Casual Players. It's Always about Adaptation. Charles Darwin Feb 09, 10:39

Actually the "sheep" are mostly long-time veterans that play daily movements. Casual players do not daytrade. {nm} Antibody Feb 09, 14:22

Agreed! {nm} Chateau_du_Mal_Voisin Feb 09, 19:04

Is that how it works? I thought the commission was based on the amount of money exchanged. {nm} CommonAnomaly Feb 09, 08:41

commission is based on stock price {nm} lapuckfan Feb 09, 09:54

I think that changed when the new rules on commission (minimum of 2c per share, etc) came in. RogerMore Feb 09, 11:36

Good to know. Thanks. {nm} CommonAnomaly Feb 09, 16:38

Just hear to moan over not keeping Spongebob stock... FUUUUU.... {nm} CactusLand Feb 08, 10:42

There's likely to be a huge sell-off, so shorting it might make you some profit on it after all (nm) DTshakes Feb 08, 10:58

first sponge 4 week adjust was 2.30. {nm} ryeontherocks Feb 08, 11:24

I'm not sure anything about these two movies = comparable. Chateau_du_Mal_Voisin Feb 08, 11:46

Turning your arguments around... Roger More Feb 08, 12:35

We will know next weekend which way the bird is going to fly ;) {nm} Chateau_du_Mal_Voisin Feb 08, 13:15

Oh definitely. {nm} Roger More Feb 08, 13:33

He who lives in a glass chateau should not throw stones... :) {nm} Rocket123 aka PVL Admin Feb 08, 14:30

You're SO transparent :P {nm} Chateau_du_Mal_Voisin Feb 08, 17:45

Don't rook the boat :P {nm} Rocket123 aka PVL Admin Feb 08, 21:12

Especially if he is a bad neighbour. {nm} RogerMore Feb 08, 18:32

LOL! {nm} Chateau_du_Mal_Voisin Feb 08, 19:07

@Rogermore - Gotta remember too though there isn't another kiddie movie coming out.. Dorfman Feb 08, 17:24

There is though, as you say more competition for some of the audience segments {nm} Dorfman Feb 08, 17:31

Honestly, I don't think that matters. SPBO2 wouldn't have gotten to $56M this weekend without teens and young adults. After this weekend, RogerMore Feb 08, 18:31

I agree with you're thinking on SPBO2 OW. I didn't know Simpsons opened that big. That was while I was still on sabbatical from HSX. Dorfman Feb 08, 20:15

What fansite is best for pre-adjust starbond checks, please.. ? And are the other real post-adjust ones beside Razorhawk's? {nm} Facto Feb 08, 01:15

KaiGee or Elchan's How Profitable sites (links inside) and no other post adjust that I know of, although you can use these 2 sites to check JDophin Feb 08, 01:34

Thanks a bunch! Most helpful :-) {nm} Facto Feb 08, 01:48

Very helpful indeed. Tq. {nm} DiNar0 Feb 08, 01:57

I have a macro enabled version of DTravel's spreadsheet (updated version and bug fix). Works with IE 8 on Windows. socby19 Feb 08, 17:21