Playing & Trading Strategy

Someone please comment on stocks, this is Friday. If this was xmas my little port is a horrow story. GUT CK. JPS13 Aug 02, 12:36

I second this. For the first time in a while, I went to bed and woke up in the red. I could really use a OW tutorial if anybody's offering? {nm} Willroast Aug 02, 13:59

Buy low, sell high, short high, cover low. {nm} DTravel Aug 02, 13:59

Nice.While I love the Cliff's Notes, I think I need a bit more. So far, my only experience in OW is a massive loss in WOLV2. Now I'm scerred {nm} Willroast Aug 02, 14:02

Most people (including me) lost money on that one. Too much group-think by predictors with no one thinking under 60 was even possible. RogerMore Aug 02, 14:24

Thanks for the sage advice RogerMore. I will take it to heart when I get the courage to step back into the OW guantlet! {nm} Willroast Aug 02, 15:11

Also, I forgot to mention in my post below, but your HSX blog has been invaluable to me when it comes to understanding the game. Thank you. {nm} Willroast Aug 02, 15:38

Just guessing that the reference is not to Rick Horrow. ROTO Thoughts inside. RotoHockeyYTD2013 Aug 02, 14:15

Starting out and buying opening soon worked for a while, but my 1mil win is now bleeding fast. ;more {nm} JPS13 Aug 02, 14:59

Great advice Roto. I've employed much of the same strat on my fledgling YTD (lots of my adivice, cont) Willroast Aug 02, 15:09

Several players offer your in depth synopsis (Roto) and Thank You all! Printed for study. Thks JPS13 Aug 02, 15:21

Thanks to Roto and Willroast, excellent tips! Question, i'm just a month in the game, and i guess i'll be getting to the $10M on monday, Filmstardust Aug 02, 20:57

Excellent job hitting $10M in a month bud! Unless you had a lot of experience and a plan, that gain in a month is out of this world! (cont) Willroast Aug 03, 00:39

Thanks again, Willroast! I will join the port league as soon as i can, monday hopefully! (cont) Filmstardust Aug 03, 09:13

I love it when new people "get it". Thhis game is great. Funny you say not knowing "shorting" (cont) CrockettsMafia Aug 03, 10:08

Absolutely! That's why this game is so great, it's fake money, but if you like movies, and box office, in my case you'll end up learning Filmstardust Aug 03, 10:18

I think you can join the 10-30 port now at 9.5+ so let me know in the league if you have any questions. I'll keep an eye out bud! {nm} CrockettsMafia Aug 03, 10:29

I just did! :) {nm} Filmstardust Aug 04, 08:46

ok im watching the ticker, see a 1 cent movie go across and buy the max...and all of a sudden iv just paid 3 cents for a penny movie. wtf? horrorfanatic Aug 02, 12:01

chuckage islander Aug 02, 12:05

ah ok. thanks horrorfanatic Aug 02, 12:08

Although not spelled out clearly in the HSX Rules, minimum Commission is $.02 on everything under $2.00. RotoHockeyYTD2013 Aug 02, 12:23

oops,yes iforgot aboutthis. thankyou {nm} islander Aug 02, 13:34

Thank You stevie1der328 kibitzer Aug 02, 08:47

Nineteen (19) Classic Cash Wins In June (11) & July (8). July 02-04-07-09-10-19-20-29. {nm} RotoHockeyYTD2012 Aug 01, 23:23

Talk about luck. Is there anything you aren't good at on here? You rack up 100M in 22 days. Wish I new the secret. {nm} Quickslver99 Aug 02, 07:58

how do you find time to actively manage at least 3 ports, your leagues, and post so much? {nm} islander Aug 02, 08:33

It's either this or play with the polar bears, I reckon. Wait, are there polar bears up there? {nm} Paul2k Aug 02, 08:35

Right outside the igloo. {nm} RotoHockeyYTD2013 Aug 02, 09:50

Sometimes have Polar Bears play Goaltender in Shinny Games (Ice Hockey with a Ball instead of a Puck). RotoHockeyYTD2013 Aug 02, 10:47

Congratulations to July's Port Value League Winners! (results inside) PVL Admin Aug 01, 22:13

I graduated (removed) over 20 folks from various levels. BE SURE to apply to the next level ASAP. Competition starts now!!! {nm} PVL Admin Aug 01, 22:14

NEW PLAYERS always welcome, but you MUST meet the port size criteria. {nm} PVL Admin Aug 01, 22:50

no exceptions, sorry...it would defeat the purpose of the league set. {nm} PVL Admin Aug 01, 22:51

I fell at the last second to Carcharodon and his sharknado. *shakes fist* {nm} DTravel Aug 02, 13:19

OMG .. the loser does think the last one to post wins. So sad .... {nm} grammar Aug 01, 19:12

I win! {nm} Paul2k Aug 02, 07:47

rotflmao {nm} grammar Aug 02, 21:34

What are you laughing at? {nm} DTravel Aug 02, 22:03

AFRAM 3 Fund Update: Week 4 RazorHawk Aug 01, 17:13

So comparing your elgible StarBonds to my dROI list...the best bets are: BONDS 21 on the horizon Aug 02, 11:52

We're the Millers, Call or Put? {nm} Latteralus Jul 31, 12:15

Depends, do you think drug humor and Jennifer Aniston almost getting naked, again, is a big draw? {nm} DTravel Jul 31, 13:05

Perhaps on the first and Always on the second. Eventually Jennifer Aniston will become the hottest 80 year old on the planet. {nm} Willroast Jul 31, 14:12

Nobody can tell you how to invest. Do some research, look at the estimates and hype, decide for yourself. {nm} PVL Admin Jul 31, 15:24

Ever have days when you just see Red! Is there a pill or silver bullet for that? JPS13 Jul 31, 11:42

Hang in there, red days are bound to happen every now and then... {nm} slappydavid Jul 31, 11:49

*Sends Red / Green Switcharoo Pill via Fedex.* Instructions - Swallow with Water; you see nothing but Green. {nm} RotoHockeyYTD2013 Jul 31, 21:44

Includes a ROTOPASTIT telling how to make Billions & Billions?? JPS13 Jul 31, 21:59

sorry "RotoPostit" JPS13 Jul 31, 22:01

Will send the RotoPostit Pill via Fedex once it is FDA-Approved. Instantly* turns a Small Port into a Large Port. RotoHockeyYTD2013 Jul 31, 22:23

Alex Rodriguez ordered this Pill mistakenly thinking it would turn a Small Part into a Large Part. {nm} RotoHockeyYTD2013 Jul 31, 22:55

*Sigh* MovieStocks Stress me out. Has anyone had success with a Bonds/Funds/Derivatives aggie2145 Jul 31, 10:05

Once I got a handle on how the game works, that's what I ended up doing. DTravel Jul 31, 10:37

Of couse, as they say at my local Regal...GO BIG or go home. {nm} BONDS 21 on the horizon Jul 31, 10:48

I thought that was "Go Big or Go Extinct" {nm} DTravel Jul 31, 13:04

Thanks DT Travel, I have enjoyed reading your tips and you're right, they translate to small ports as well {nm} aggie2145 Jul 31, 11:56

I'm a newbie, i'm i already realize that the only sure bet is Starbonds, and Funds. Filmstardust Jul 31, 20:06

ive just started messing around with derivatives and so far ive had pretty good luck...except for that unfortunate wolverine incident... horrorfanatic Jul 31, 16:19

Yeah I made a huge mistake looking for easy (?) cash and shorted the WOLV2 Put. Trying to make 20k cost me nearly 300k. Learned from it. {nm} Willroast Aug 01, 12:27

(Checks Movies board again for news...reloads portfolio...sighs...repeats) {nm} ChoiceFund Jul 31, 09:46

Those last few pennies must be really irking you! Congrats in advance! {nm} aggie2145 Jul 31, 10:08

I can stop holding my breath...Congratulations to stevie1der328 and [CHOIC] for making the right choices. BONDS 21 on the horizon Jul 31, 18:51

Thanks, mrbinns! I was using you as a pace setter for a while until that insane 6 million dollar day you had. {nm} ChoiceFund Aug 01, 13:19

Good lick to gallonc and [ZOO] As I type this, the price was (hopefully) at its lowest. Happy trading BONDS 21 on the horizon Jul 31, 05:05

That was supposed to be luck. Make up your own followups. BONDS 21 on the horizon Jul 31, 05:06

I'm in! Make sure to keep an eye out for breaking news on live-action Babar! John goodman + CGI would be hollywood gold baby! {nm} Willroast Jul 31, 05:21

Thanks.... I hope so too!!! Not many openers til next summer for ZOO so we shall see.... {nm} Tarheels Jul 31, 11:32

This is really annoying: why there ALWAYS some difference between the price you buy and the one they charge you!? Filmstardust Jul 30, 20:34

You are not alone - there's quite a few of us making trades srrichardson Jul 31, 01:46

Think this was discuused and answered recently by one of the major players blaze223 Jul 31, 02:02

I look at it this way: MY request causes the price to move, and, the request movement is registered before the trade is executed. edzep - Port Monkey! Jul 31, 02:05

Even better than just turning off trade confrimations: trade with Port Monkey. edzep - Port Monkey! Jul 31, 02:13

Yep, it's the way a lot of markets work. "Oh, you're interested in buying? Well, the price just went up due to increased demand" {nm} RogerMore Jul 31, 07:52

Of course to old users this doesn't affect much, but i have just a month on the game. So, as a beginner Filmstardust Jul 31, 08:20

made my first million today! been playing 2 months plus change. is that good or bad? horrorfanatic Jul 30, 17:20

I'd say you are on track. As long as you make sound investments you can grow your port fast Quickslver99 Jul 30, 17:52

Quicksilver strategy has paid off for me chorl Jul 30, 19:26

Nicely Done. Just keep up that 50% Growth Rate and you will do just fine. {nm} RotoHockeyYTD2013 Jul 30, 18:27

A good goal when you're new, is to increase your port by 1% a day...as your port gets bigger, this is harder and harder to do... {nm} Flash Aug 01, 10:16

Never had a 2 million day...made 3 yesterday and joined the Top 10% in the game!! Yay! {nm} CommonAnomaly Jul 30, 11:36

congrats on your new personal best day! {nm} tealfan Jul 30, 12:06

congrats on your personal milestone. Keep on with the million dollar days. {nm} Quickslver99 Jul 30, 12:12

Nicely Done. Nothing Common about that. Here's hoping it is not an Anomaly. {nm} RotoHockeyYTD2013 Jul 30, 13:28

They're At The Post ... Uh ... They're Off. You-Know-Who's Penny Stocks, that is. {nm} RotoHockeyYTD2013 Jul 29, 15:30

And? {nm} slappydavid Jul 29, 17:29

Why will a major/wide release drop >20% within 2-4wks of OW? I see this over & over! Then regain market value. JPS13 Jul 28, 11:10

I assume you are talking post adjust and pre delist player behavior... PVL Admin Jul 28, 11:58

Conspire? {nm} RotoHockeyYTD2013 Jul 28, 13:04

Yes, conspire. circumstances or events that seem to work together to bring about a certain rsult. Usually a negative connotation. {nm} PVL Admin Jul 28, 13:20

*sends dictionary via Sask Pony Express*, *encourages DDJ to read secondary definitions of words to enhance vocab in prep for grade 4* PVL Admin Jul 28, 13:24

Best Wishes to you. {nm} RotoHockeyYTD2013 Jul 28, 16:49

i thought they was talking bout pre adjust, the weeks leading up. if thats the case, then... islander Jul 29, 08:03

No this is not post anything except price flucation. Just wondering. Where is Mulder & Scully when I need them? JPS13 Jul 28, 18:50

San Diego. Link attached. RotoHockeyYTD2013 Jul 28, 22:21

Must See Link above! my stream is too slow. Thks Love It JPS13 Jul 29, 08:55

DMac, can I do an Elysium contest? {nm} lobogotti Jul 26, 11:47

sorry guys/gals, thought I was on Feedback board. {nm} lobogotti Jul 26, 11:48

Do Funds on HSX work in a similar way as the real stock market? sisaac Jul 26, 08:12

How Funds Work (from Winter 2011) - The HSX Dude RazorHawk Jul 26, 09:38

Actually, I like the idea of a fee...... :) BONDS 21 coming soon Jul 27, 13:20

About Derivatives: what happens if i keep a security short by the time the stocks have halted? how they cash out? (cont) Filmstardust Jul 25, 10:14

Puts cash out the Monday after the opening weekend of the relevant movie, sometime after 4pm Pacific time. Roger More Jul 25, 11:03

Thanks, but i know that. What i don't know is when you have a put on short, what happens? (cont) Filmstardust Jul 25, 11:34

Yes, but it depends on whether the movie's OW makes the strike price. If it makes more than the strike price, the put will cash out at zero Roger More Jul 25, 11:55

Thanks for your time, excellent explanation. Very clear, that's what i needed to know :) {nm} Filmstardust Jul 25, 12:07

Why short a put? chorl Jul 26, 17:51

If you think it will cash out at zero. {nm} ndmaster Jul 26, 22:35

Thanks, still new here (nm) chorl Jul 27, 09:07

It is as Ndmaster says, but also, you can play with the market flow.(cont) Filmstardust Jul 27, 09:40