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Putting it to the X

I am going on record and buying a bunch of X puts. I think todays run up to $173 is it for a while. I have been having bad luck on the downside of some stocks (VISA) so i wont be surprised if this bites me in the rear. I will post some charts later in the week that have been going well for me.



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By ARL on May 6th, 2008 at 2:48 pm

Hey Brett–Did u see my comments under V short-blog this morning
Its a bit oversold BUT you gotta hold it–I missed it at 171 area this afternoon
But it will come to me again
If you shorted over 171 area just hold on My target 164

By Jeffrey Austin White on May 6th, 2008 at 8:43 pm

I would be careful shorting this stock with all the problems uncovered recently with steel from china. Shortage is driving price up. It could retrace to 165 in short term but long term will most likely exceed 220 by end of year.

By WD on May 7th, 2008 at 6:14 am

I think it all depends on perception. X will calm down after all those talk shows, analysts, etc have done. Yesterday’s action does look bearish, though.

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By Jeffrey Austin White on May 8th, 2008 at 4:43 pm

Watch for breakout tomorrow above 173. If so may form new support level. If not get ready to short on Monday.

By Mike on May 9th, 2008 at 10:41 am

I actually have been buying June puts for X as well as a number of the Chinese internet stocks. Curious if you have an opinion about the likes of CTRP or SINA both going into earnings next week.

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Are you glad that you took my earlier advice and did not short X? Longterm this stock will pay off!

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Trading options is very risky, and you can possibly lose an entire position overnight. To be approved for option trading, you need a significant amount of money (I would say at least 20K if not more), a decent job, experience in financial markets/trading and liquid assets other than whats in your account.

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