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That's not necessarily right, even if most of the time it's the right way to go (only on IPO day)

Posted by: slappydavid on Feb 05, 06:56 in response to Panda's post Re: Tron3

The first trades after the minimun IPO shares has been sold will determine how the stock moves. Or if the minimum isn't reached, the first trades after reset. On *most* cases what you say will prove right, but once the tide turns the overall long/short ratio is meaningless.

Some people prefer buy and hold strategies, while others day trade. It's the latter that defines how a stock is moving on a certain day.

I think RogerMore already covered this, but as a small port you have lots of better/safer trading options than IPOs. Especially when IPOs are very expensive (and the good ones usually are).

I'm gonna go on a hunch and say that TRON3 will slowly move downwards (in some sort of rollercoaster movement) until news start rolling in. I have a big port and I'm not holding it, even if I do think it will eventually get made (refering to your "I have faith in this movie" statement. Since most of us know nothing about the inner workings of Hollywood, our faith really is worth nothing, and we might get caught in wishful thinking). We must not hold what we WANT (THINK) to (will) do good, but what we KNOW it will do good. There is a big difference in that, and it's not always clear. It's specially tricky to decide how to value something in time...

I like this hollywood stock exchange, but question... Panda Feb 02, 05:03

There is a .01% transaction fee per every trade. However, this does not apply tostocks or bonds which delist. # tips tatoufan Feb 02, 07:06

Other useful links slappydavid Feb 02, 07:18

NIce one slappydave hsxsanity is very, very useful. {nm} tatoufan Feb 02, 07:29

*tips slappydavid H$1M* {nm} RogerMore Feb 02, 09:17

** This post has been removed by the forum moderator! ** Panda Feb 02, 15:50

Antibody, please scrub this message. Panda accidentally tagged TOWNI here. {nm} Paul2k Feb 02, 18:28

OK, there are a couple of things to talk about here. Roger More Feb 02, 19:56

I've been playing just over 2 years and the TAG that Roger More just referenced blew my mind Dionisio Feb 02, 22:03

Starbonds are simple - there's plenty of easy money and no real mystery. Everyone should be able to do it. RogerMore Feb 03, 08:33

Beg to differ about 'very small Ports not investing in MovieStock IPO's'. RotoHockeyYTD2013 Feb 03, 11:39

Yes, but you know how they perform. A normal small port (usually newbies) don't really know when to pull the trigger and cash out... {nm} slappydavid Feb 03, 13:13

You're a professional YTD trader who knows what risks to take. Panda's new to HSX and on a learning curve. So, different strokes. {nm} RogerMore Feb 03, 13:16

Most recent example - Bought (TRON3) at 70.00 IPO Price - Sold at 80.30. 18 Hour Hold. RotoHockeyYTD2013 Feb 03, 14:55

Again, you have an idea of the risks, plays and opportunity costs involved in that trade. Someone completely new to the game does not. {nm} RogerMore Feb 03, 15:51

This is a high risk/high reward potential method. Not recommended for newest players... IMHO. {nm} RocketYTD2013 Feb 03, 16:00

You suggest a strategy then recommend against it. So, basically, you just wanted to brag? {nm} eyescovered Feb 04, 04:08

Read the poster's name closer. {nm} RocketYTD2013 Feb 04, 08:56

Apologies, Rocket! : ) {nm} eyescovered Feb 04, 09:38

Too funny. {nm} RotoHockeyYTD2013 Feb 04, 12:07

BTW, you can slow down on your main port and let me catch up now, OK? eyescovered Feb 04, 13:21

Commission is actually 1%, minimum 2 cents per share (under c in Glossary) {nm} Rednax Feb 02, 08:58

Which also means that once a stock gets below 2$, it is 2¢ per share at all times. {nm} RocketYTD2013 Feb 03, 16:02

This is a great thread....Good questions and good answers...The worst thing is to be the 4th child..the one who Buy BONDS 20 coming soon Feb 03, 12:56

Easy With Common Sense (: Newb, or not. Panda Feb 03, 17:13

But I proobably don't know it all. (; {nm} Panda Feb 03, 17:23

Sure - you are right that there is good money in IPOs, but it is just a little harder to crack. RogerMore Feb 04, 09:11

Re: Tron3 Panda Feb 05, 00:47

That's not necessarily right, even if most of the time it's the right way to go (only on IPO day) slappydavid Feb 05, 06:56

I don't know that anyone has looked at this systematically, but here are my general thoughts on trading IPOs: RogerMore Feb 05, 09:26

Don't Forget to play a 1-3 Penny Stock. You can strike gold!!! {nm} mike255 Feb 05, 11:47





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