Recent content by Mikee

Dr Who, I find that spreadbetting cos arent always able to quote the price of certain stocks online. EDE (Empire District) is a good example. IG dont quote this via spreadbetting. However, they may do via their CFD platform.

Hey Jonny, just wondering whether you are still running MET/PRU ? Im still in this trade and im half-minded to exit at a loss.

Johnny are you not suffering some noticeable drawdown after placing the MET/PRU trade (as you put trade on before PRU announced earnings). Or do you intend to add another layer soon?

I've been pair trading for awhile and wondered whether anyone uses specific techniques for pair trades that go against you for one reason or another (e.g. surprise earnings announcement, contract win, broker upgrade/downgrade,...etc). For example, say I short Stock A, and go long Stock B...