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Any good way to hedge that bet in the market?

Noodles, I don't think that you and fasterpussycat are one and the same as I would expect more from him. He usually offers some insights that come from experience, has a sense of humor and some intelligent things to say. Do you have any constructive input to add to this thread so that I might...

The combination of information paints the most complete picture, especially on a thinner stock. Bid and ask size don't mean as much on a heavily traded stock, where only a small percentage of the days total volume will have been posted by the specialist. On a thinner stock one can often see...

says his brother Bob, but as can be expected his chest is sore! We'll let Don give the details of his surgery, I expect that he will be back on the boards later this week :) :)

Thanks for the info, I really appreciate it. I primarily daytrade a rather thin stock and am getting to know the specialist, and I like his consistency. Therefore I thought I'd take a look at his other stocks, either to trade outright or for a possible pair. Swing (a misnomer, I'm actually...

Is the specialist who manages a given stock a matter of public record? I don't care about their names but can I find out, for instance, the specialist who has TXN, what other stocks are also at his post? I went to NYSE.com but was unable to find any specifics. Thanks. Swing

While you're in the hospital you'll be watching Maria on CNBC and posting to ET on your laptop! Events like this help us put our world into perspective. Best wishes Don. Let us know how it goes.

Since you know where you went wrong and learned from the experience, is that not a step forward? :cool:

If we are making or can make $$ 'sticking to the basics' or by using a given trading technique, why do we feel the urge to try something new? For me there are three main reasons: First > the technique I'm currently using isn't working as well as it was. The effectiveness of certain...

"Also, I trade only one set of stocks, always the same." Are these stocks all in one sector or in several? Do you trade them off of the futures at all? Thanks!

Don, You're starting to take this Director of Education position seriously! :cool: Anytime I can further my trading education with workshops on advanced strategies and 'hands on' training from top traders , I'm interested. Jerry

In my previous post I stated that some traders "may have a working wife", that should read "may have a working spouse" as I saw several women trading in the LV office.

My notes are a bit sketchy but this is what I am expecting as a new trader. Once I am actually there I may have a more complete answer. When I arrive at the office I will have a New Trader Orientation meeting with the office manager. This will include a discussion or explanation of Bright's...

Very succinct post, Atlanta! I may have met you in the class but I don't know who you are. :confused: Yes, a lot of emphasis was put on tape reading and trading with the Specialist. The best way to learn to read a specialist is to focus on one stock and watch it closely. We were advised...

My day got off to a great start... I went to log on this morning and - surprise - no internet access. AT&T Broadband's phone recording, "We are experiencing connectivity problems in your area...". Up again in about an hour and a half. The last time they went down due to a local transformer...