Recent content by wolfen

OK folks, trying something new; yesterday I put on an options spread on MOT (Motorola), I bought $17 July calls and $18 July puts. Sorry for not getting the symbols here, but will try to figure out what is what and the prices tomorrow and post them. We are having some fun now!!

Sold 500 SNDK @ $51.89 10:38am (02-18-04) Proceeds of this trade are +$855.00 before commissions

Bought 500 SNDK @ $50.18 10:51am

V-Viper, I hate to 'cop out' on your request but I must. I came to this site much as you, somewhat a novice but with a deep desire to make it as a trader ... you can likely get a better story by reading all my posts. I got a ton of negative crap from what I consider as losers and children...

Plum, I believe you ae quite correct on using stops sooner than later! Thanks for the comments

Peterfig; Thanks for your advice on working into large trades slowly. This particular trade was an exception to my normal parameters. I entered into this only as a 'snatch and grab' driven on the news of Fannie Mae becoming very friendly to financing mobile homes. Quite a few stocks popped...

Sold today 1000 FLE for $14.95 10:08am gross proceeds of this trade is $1860.00 before commissions

bought 1000 FLE at $13.09 10:10am today

Just a few thoughts on this trade. I held this stock for four trading days. That was not my intent, but I did allow for it in entering the trade. I learned a lot from this trade, emotions do play into decision making, even if only small sums are involved. I stuck to my plan in this trade...

Sold 500 MU for $16.33 @ 10:50am this results in a profit of $145.00 minus commissions.

Bought 500 shares of MU @ $16.04 9:47 am

Sorry folks, I put on no trades Thursday of Friday, just sat and studied the negative market trends, and considered several shorts with paper trades. Hope to have a pick of two for Monday... thanks for the comments too!! :)

Here is the trade with the correct price info: bought 500 OPWV @ 16.56 9:45am sold 500 OPWV @ 16.84 2:00pm gross proceeds of transaction: $140.00

yes indeed Marketdog, the purchase price was $16.56... I will correct the entries as soon as I can AFTER I get some FOOD in me! hehehehee

sold OPWV 500 @16.84 2:00pm Trade results: 640.00 minus commissions