Playing & Trading Strategy

What the hell is the Delta squad I keep hearing about around HSX? {nm} PRodQuanta Aug 26, 10:02

I *think* it's a reference to the Delta fraternity in the movie Animal House...we have a couple big fans of the movie on the board :) {nm} tealfan Aug 26, 12:53

Thanks teal. {nm} PRodQuanta Aug 26, 14:33

It is Delta Tau Chi. Bluto is patriarch, Dorfman is a new brother, Stork was recently found after long feared dead. You want to pledge? DTXbro Aug 26, 18:52

Haha. Count me in. {nm} PRodQuanta Aug 27, 08:52

Welcome to Delta House! Your pledge period starts now. PRodQuanta, I've given this a lot of thought. From now on, your Delta Tau Chi name is DTXbro Aug 27, 10:45

Haha, awesome. BTW, I started at $25M in May, so I've gained about $100M in 4 months. Hopefully that is up to "our" standards. {nm} Otter Aug 27, 18:02

Not sure which is more striking. H$100 million in four months, or H$25 million in six years. But at Delta House, no need to apologize even DTXbro Aug 27, 20:27

Thanks. Ya, the first 6 years I was too caught up in the Dean's wife... My focus was off. {nm} Otter Aug 28, 08:17

Well, done, Otter, well done . . . except you should be going through about a dozen of 'em in a six-year-period. Women . . . DTXbro Aug 28, 13:00

Movie Mogul - What is best way to maximize gains? {nm} scott108 Aug 26, 07:54

Hmm... I feel like you should know this as well. See my post below. {nm} PRodQuanta Aug 26, 09:34

What's the best way to play {nm} laujer Aug 26, 05:49

I feel like you should know this by the size of your port... But, I think playing the news as well as playing opening weekend stocks and PRodQuanta Aug 26, 09:34

Time machine and psychics. {nm} Paul2k Aug 26, 09:42

SSSHHHHHHH!!!! You can't give away all the good tips! {nm} PRodQuanta Aug 26, 10:01

What's the best way to play {nm} laujer Aug 26, 05:49

What's the best way to play {nm} laujer Aug 26, 05:49

Hey Dorfman, how goes our little challenge? ;) accountant_4_Jesus Aug 25, 14:09

How does investing in funds work, especially in regards to reseting in september? Fitch3k Aug 25, 12:07

The studio funds delist in September at their price on the delist date, then HSX reissues them & you can get them at the IPO price. LatinoFund Aug 25, 12:55

One good thing about investing in funds is that you learn quickly what are the good stocks and bonds JohnTEQP Aug 25, 23:59

HSX Dude has this all writtten out but here is a simple summary: Buy StarBondFund Aug 25, 13:02

If one were to see a film early, say at a press screening, is it kosher to buy and sell it based upon audience reaction? tawdryhepburn Aug 24, 20:23

totally cool. and cool to post what the response was like.people at film festivals always give reports which i think are appreciated {nm} islander Aug 24, 20:36

Well, since the players are setting the standards here, I would say that you would have a point of analysis no one else had. PVL Admin Aug 24, 20:38

Embargo is embargo, however. If and when I am allowed to share info, I am always happy to do so. {nm} tawdryhepburn Aug 24, 20:40

Ahhh, I understand. It's true that sometimes private screenings are kept "could tell you but then I would have to kill you" status. PVL Admin Aug 24, 20:41

I don't like being one of those "I know something you don't know" guys. So I just don't mention it usually. {nm} tawdryhepburn Aug 24, 21:06

maybe you could do it blind item style...hehe {nm} tealfan Aug 24, 21:39

Not sure if it's still there, but HSX used to say "insider information isn't only allowed, it's encouraged" {nm} RogerMore Aug 25, 06:46

Ah, this is what it says now - from the "what is HSX?" page at the bottom of the page RogerMore Aug 25, 06:48

I think it is like inadvertently discovering the algebra exam in the janitor's rubbish cart -- fair game!!! (bonus for sharing,too){nm} DTXbro Aug 25, 18:46

I believe DMac has said in the past that inside knowledge of news, etc., is fine when playing HSX Flash Aug 26, 08:34

Is it kosher to short/long an item before posting (sourced) news on the boards? tawdryhepburn Aug 24, 20:22

I've scoured this site, but have found nothing suggesting that posting news after you purchase a stock is "insider trading" or an offence: PVL Admin Aug 24, 20:29

pretty sure *all* news posters trade first, then post. thats just good gameplay i think ;) {nm} islander Aug 24, 20:37

Your dam.n right I do. I spend hours looking for the magic update on projects. I am absolutely going to position my port b4 posting {nm} PVL Admin Aug 24, 20:40

sure thing...I finally got to do that with the LONER news awhile back...popped my cherry :) {nm} tealfan Aug 24, 21:55

I hope you greased the saddle before riding that horse! {nm} PVL Admin Aug 24, 22:24

lol {nm} tealfan Aug 25, 08:26

Question about shorting Calls/Puts Ruthian23 Aug 24, 11:45

ok islander Aug 24, 12:08

Thanks for the explanation Ruthian23 Aug 24, 21:25

Why is the Harry Potter Blockbuster not worth $66 ??? Lixxiq Aug 23, 22:11

Price of an equity isn't about it's actual worth alfpaul Aug 23, 22:33

probably most everyone is maxed out on it already...the rest are either unaware or they know they can wait {nm} tealfan Aug 23, 22:53

oops...meant as reply to Lixxiq {nm} tealfan Aug 23, 23:24

Be patient...when it cashes out, you'll get what the correct value is at that time... {nm} Flash Aug 24, 09:46

Seems like there are quite a few new players these days. Here's an old post (revised) with my "top 10 starter tips" for small ports. PVL Admin Aug 23, 21:23

good tips, but not much detail. like how do you pick stocks that will have high DROI? or how much movement do you expect b/c news on a movie Fitch3k Aug 25, 11:41

Those are good tips {nm} Nobody May 24, 10:34

try to post {nm} Grunt Nov 18, 13:14

Question about IPOs Ruthian23 Aug 23, 09:42

Ugh, I just figured it out myself literally seconds after I asked the question. Ruthian23 Aug 23, 09:45

UGH I HATE RESETTERS {nm} Dorfman Aug 23, 06:45

Don't hate the resetters, hate the way the game favors resetters. PrezBO Aug 23, 09:11

how does the game favor resetters? ndmaster Aug 23, 10:21

Out of the current top 10 movers up/down alfpaul Aug 23, 10:38

I don't. You just have to know how to play the movements. In 15 minutes after reset today my port was up $1.5M. accountant_4_Jesus Aug 23, 14:56

It's not like I'm going to do it, but I would definately would love to hear about it... slappydavid Aug 24, 05:38

Ok, here's what I have to say about it... accountant_4_Jesus Aug 24, 05:53

I would add, though... accountant_4_Jesus Aug 24, 06:10

Yes... slappydavid Aug 24, 07:53

why do stocks that went up one day most often go down at reset? does it take less volume to move a stock at reset? Fitch3k Aug 25, 11:33

The reason is that reset traders get in first and set the tone of the movement for the day. accountant_4_Jesus Aug 25, 13:29

completely disagree with the message part (and don't take that personally ;)) alfpaul Aug 25, 17:16

Yes I know that, because I've watched that happen. I was a bit lazy and didn't spell that out in my earlier message. Sorry about that. {nm} accountant_4_Jesus Aug 26, 04:06

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awesome post-text color choice! {nm} EggNogAdam Aug 23, 03:39

But alas, 'twas spam. {nm} accountant_4_Jesus Aug 23, 04:38

When the Post Adjust Bond Show said "will go down 2.9 points" does it mean PERCENTAGE points? EggNogAdam Aug 22, 09:54

No. Points = $ {nm} Roger More Aug 22, 10:33

Love The name, by the way. Thanks! {nm} EggNogAdam Aug 22, 14:17

HOLD THE PRESSES ! In an amazing reversal of fortune, ADJUS has dipped below 100. Will it delist at 4PM HDT? Film at 11 {nm} mrbinns Aug 22, 08:52

The fund closed above H$100, which ADJUS did between Sat and Sun. {nm} Antibody Aug 22, 11:00

Mistakes HSX Players Make #1 - The HSX Dude RazorHawk Aug 22, 06:11

Here here. I have made, still do make, and will continue to make those mistakes. Newbies, read up and learn. :) {nm} Paul2k Aug 22, 07:54

~Sorry, I'm getting a "page not found" error when clicking on the link?? Maybe it's just me? {nm} Flash Aug 22, 11:49

Is there a good article about how to handle movies after their opening weekend's adjust? Like FRNIT. Thx {nm} theycallmediddy Aug 21, 15:29

What do you mean? When should you sell an opener? Hold onto it? Short it? Cover it? Flash Aug 21, 22:17

Already very helpful post, thanks. Read more... theycallmediddy Aug 22, 04:54

there are patterns you can sometimes rely on. examples: islander Aug 22, 06:23

Well, a couple of things I've noticed regarding Flash Aug 22, 07:50

I love you guys and I love this thread! Good question, great answers! Thanks, from a 3rd party! {nm} KaylahCOV Aug 22, 09:29

Well, if it helps a teenie bit, then glad it did... most of the time, I'm waaay off base. lol {nm} Flash Aug 22, 11:51

really great input by everybody, very helpful, thanks! {nm} theycallmediddy Aug 22, 14:00

also, your "gut feeling" gets more accurate with more data and more experience...keep feeding that gut...lol {nm} tealfan Aug 22, 17:35

Does HSX still have specific days/hours that they do not charge commission? {nm} bumble28 Aug 19, 12:47

Nope nope. That was done away with. {nm} PRodQuanta Aug 19, 13:24