Playing & Trading Strategy

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

With the addition of some new distributors can we get some insight on their projections, if possible. Ty, looking forward to (cont.) JWL Feb 07, 22:17

hope this is the right board for this {nm} JWL Feb 07, 22:27

Bleecker Street is all ex Focus execs and funded by 5 hour energy money. Some of the smartest folks in the industry. Moviesnob Feb 09, 00:40

TY {nm} JWL Feb 09, 08:15

Would a negative fund work? $100 buy in - then short it? Chateau_du_Mal_Voisin Feb 07, 20:12

Wouldn't that be Interesting. Thanks for Thinking Outside the Box. Run it up the HSX FlagPole & see what happens. {nm} RotoHockeyYTD2014 Feb 07, 20:35

There are many negative port players on HSX. One that I talked with said it took a large amount of money to start his, pennystocks2 Feb 07, 23:03

wrong button...it could be fun to buy into a negative fund and see how it works out. {nm} pennystocks2 Feb 07, 23:06

What might work is a Bomb Fund that could only invest in movies that are projected to bomb and stars that have regular bombs. {nm} CommonAnomaly Feb 07, 23:11

Oh - a Johnny Depp fund? ;) {nm} Chateau_du_Mal_Voisin Feb 08, 09:21

It took me a very long time for my fear_index port to turn negative, so it takes a lot of patience {nm} Oleg Max Feb 08, 11:22

A lot of skill too, I imagine :) {nm} Chateau_du_Mal_Voisin Feb 08, 13:42

I love that classes form leagues here as a teaching tool. I really dig that! {nm} Chateau_du_Mal_Voisin Feb 07, 18:37

Yeah it is pretty cool. I'm set to graduate from USF this fall and then go into teaching and I intend to find a way to incorporate... Willroast Feb 07, 19:27

Yes I agree - and good for you for being willing to innovate! {nm} Chateau_du_Mal_Voisin Feb 07, 20:01

Sounds awesome WIllroast! Great Ida {nm} Dorfman Feb 08, 07:05

Idea {nm} Dorfman Feb 08, 07:05

When movies are halted on Saturday, does it matter if I'm holding the stock(s) long or short to receive any potential profits Sunday? {nm} pennystocks2 Feb 07, 15:25

Can you rephrase the question? I'm not sure what you are asking. {nm} DTravel Feb 07, 15:37

If I'm holding "movie" short at $50 and the adjust is $55 on Sunday, do I loose money because I'm holding the stock in the wrong direction? pennystocks2 Feb 07, 15:55

yes in that instance, you lose money {nm} islander Feb 07, 16:08

Thanks for the info. {nm} pennystocks2 Feb 07, 16:11

Nope, you don't lose H$ per say......you have a negative floating. When you absorb the lost (ie: cover your short), then you would actually DiNar0 Feb 08, 01:02

That might be the way in works in the real world, but in HSX land if short something and the price goes up, your Net Worth goes down {nm} JDophin Feb 08, 01:40

Big difference in losing money and losing Port Value.......you are more on losing Port Value but he asked about losing money. :) {nm} DiNar0 Feb 08, 01:42

right, i should have stated it better. players should take time to read all relevant info on this board, the glossary, etc {nm} islander Feb 08, 07:36

Yes, and after doing all that, players that still don't understand, come here, expecting an intelligent, correct answer. {nm} pennystocks2 Feb 08, 07:55

Yes. I feel bad now. I won't mess up again. {nm} islander Feb 08, 08:06

No, my post wasn't intended for you. You gave me the info I needed. Just saying that I did try to find the answer before asking here. Thanks pennystocks2 Feb 08, 09:03

It seems that I am the one who didn't understand the question, sorry, {nm} DiNar0 Feb 08, 11:01

Your answer was helpful too. Thanks! Gives me more to consider. {nm} pennystocks2 Feb 09, 11:02

SPBO2 poised for a huge jump! BUY before 6pm tonight! DTshakes Feb 07, 15:24

Isn't it against the rules to tell traders to buy a certain stock? Just curious. {nm} jakemongoose Feb 07, 15:34

Calls to Action are against the rules. Providing numbers/math to support an opinion or prediction isn't. {nm} DTravel Feb 07, 15:36

He has the math inside, but it would be better if it were in the visual post and probably shouldn't say buy the stock just state the figures {nm} JDophin Feb 07, 16:58

Yeah, that was a pretty overt call to action ;) {nm} Chateau_du_Mal_Voisin Feb 07, 18:34

I wasn't aware of the rule. Wouldn't benefit me since the adjust would dictate price. Just trying to be a positive influence on the comunity DTshakes Feb 08, 10:53

We all make some mistakes in the process of learning. {nm} DTravel Feb 08, 11:38

Yeah it's all good - that's why I put a winking smiley ;) {nm} Chateau_du_Mal_Voisin Feb 08, 12:17

Top MovieFunds for the Week Awards Fund Feb 07, 09:12

Tq {nm} DiNar0 Feb 07, 11:09

CONGRATS To Rohit - 2 MILL to 75 MILL In 36 Days. On Pace For 2 MILL to 1.7 BILLION in 365 Days. RotoHockeyYTD2014 Feb 06, 05:06

75M? 36 days? 1.7M? Pick a number, any number can be a milestone. {nm} Antibody Feb 06, 09:30

The 1.7 MILL is Based upon Actual Tracking from 2013 YTD (1.246 BILLION) & 2014 YTD (1.922 BILLION). RotoHockeyYTD2014 Feb 06, 10:04

Ha, YTD tracking. Why are we not surprised it's in comparison to your awesomeness. Please, no more arbitrary milestones. Antibody Feb 06, 10:44

It's a Benchmark for YTD Ports to see how they are Doing - No Need to Deny them that Information. RotoHockeyYTD2014 Feb 06, 10:50

36 days is completely arbitrary. {nm} Antibody Feb 06, 10:57

No it isn't - Jan. 01 - Feb. 05 = 36 Days. It took Rohit 36 Days to Hit 75 MILL. Nothing Arbitrary there. {nm} RotoHockeyYTD2014 Feb 06, 11:02

What makes it different from 35 days (Jan 1 - Feb 4) or 37 days (Jan 1 - Feb 6)? Why 75M? Why not 70M? or 80M? Antibody Feb 06, 11:28

The YTD Milestone is 75 MILL & How Many Days it took to get there. RotoHockeyYTD2014 Feb 06, 11:41

Maybe so, but if they want to post about it, why not let them do it themselves. You need 36 days away from HSX. It's only a game. pennystocks2 Feb 08, 09:13

Pick an account, any account, now anybody's account can be your own milestone (YTDs, Funds, Negative Accounts, etc...) RazorHawk Feb 06, 10:55

You have the power to stop this, so why give him the attention he wants. Make a rule only the trader can post their own milestones and scrub JDolphin Feb 06, 14:21

+1 Excellent Idea. Maybe they don't want someone else making a big deal about their accomplishments. I wouldn't. {nm} pennystocks2 Feb 07, 15:18

Yeah, as a dude hoping to go from about 200 million to 300 million this year, can you not do this? #BruisedEgo {nm} CommonAnomaly Feb 06, 14:30

You'll be surprised how much easier it will be to get from 200 to 300 than it was for 100 to 200 {nm} Dorfman Feb 07, 13:43

hell I've gone from 300 to 380 in just slightly over a month {nm} Dorfman Feb 07, 13:44

While it's good to know the trajectory of where my port is heading, I'm just glad to be back on HSX. Rohit Feb 08, 13:49

Outstanding Performance - especially considering that it took 4.5 Months to Hit 100 MILL the First Time. {nm} RotoHockeyYTD2014 Feb 08, 17:37

Holy Crap!! 350 a share ipo for AVNG3. wow {nm} Dorfman Feb 03, 17:51

There's already a thread on the movies board {nm} JDolphin Feb 03, 18:14

Yeah, but it was started by mike255 and many of us have his posts blocked these days so we don't see it. {nm} BSmurf Feb 04, 06:55

Well I didn't want to post on the movies board about it as it's more a P&S thing.. Way too rich for my blood. {nm} Dorfman Feb 04, 09:11

It's more like an S&M Thing when it is Priced that High. {nm} Christian Grey Feb 04, 10:14

Christian Grey, that was a bit of a reach (around). (nm) DTshakes Feb 04, 10:33

Ha {nm} Dorfman Feb 05, 05:38

Best Wishes To mrbinns & The [BONDS] Fund IPO Today. Thanks For The Past Profits. {nm} RotoHockeyYTD2014 Feb 03, 00:36

When I Read That BONDS 24 Was Available, I BOUGHT! kibitzer Feb 03, 11:07

Great fund, but have you looked at AARP. It has a chance of delisting 3 times in 1 year (365 days) {nm} JDolphin Feb 03, 18:18

This will be the best time to buy the fund, priced at 19.82 Go for it! {nm} mrbinns Feb 04, 05:23

This will be the best time to buy the fund, priced at 19.82 Go for it! {nm} mrbinns Feb 04, 05:23

I hope you didn't get the wrong impression - Your fund is GREAT too. Thanks for the money {nm} JDolphin Feb 04, 15:21

It's Called getting 'KANYED' - kinda like what I did to Taylor Swift at some Awards Thingy. Kanye West Feb 04, 16:48

You mean that publicity stunt... where they both had the same manager and planned the whole thing in advance? {nm} RazorHawk Feb 05, 07:49

or is RotoHockey that gullible? {nm} RazorHawk Feb 05, 07:49

Something ..... Something ..... Something ..... PABS. {nm} RotoHockeyYTD2014 Feb 05, 10:50

repetition, weird sounds... are you doing Dr Strange right now? {nm} RazorHawk Feb 07, 08:37

NO - Suggesting that you Spend a Bit more Time on PABS (for those that rely on it) & less on Trash-Talking. {nm} RotoHockeyYTD2014 Feb 07, 11:33

Congratulations to January 2015 winners of Port Value League(s). (results inside) Rocket123 (aka PVL Admin) Feb 01, 11:00

Graduates have been removed. Be sure to apply to next level. {nm} Rocket123 (aka PVL Admin) Feb 01, 11:00

New players wanted/needed at lower levels. (apply within) Rocket123 (aka PVL Admin) Feb 01, 11:03

290 players in 13 levels... {nm} Rocket123 (aka PVL Admin) Feb 02, 15:37

@Paul2K and Grammar - you need to level up. Check your invites! {nm} Rocket123 (aka PVL Admin) Feb 01, 11:03

Congrats to the respective top 3's! Thanks for the update PVL Admin - it's been fun :) {nm} Lucky_Muppet Feb 01, 11:30

thanks pvl admin and players. fun stuff {nm} MattW Feb 01, 16:14

Thanks Rocket! Great leagues. Continuing the streak of top 3's in 2015! {nm} Dorfman Feb 01, 17:05

I'm just here so I won't get fined. {nm} TheEradicator Feb 01, 20:55

Thank you for asking about my stomach. {nm} Beastmode Feb 03, 05:04

Congrats winners! {nm} Willroast Feb 03, 05:05