iBankCoin
Joined Jan 1, 1970
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Drunken Idiot Contrarian Buy

In keeping with the theme of yesterday, I threw mo money at that ho’ [[FNM]] @ $7.11 (my lucky number). After having consulted with my mentor, I have decided to take this action. This is totally 180 degrees from what I would normally and consistently do.

“Don’t throw good money at bad.”

Fortunately, I still have Ben and Hank’s personal guarantee that all will work out for the good. They never lie, as you know.

I know, it makes absolutely no sense. No sense a’tall. 

If I’m going down on this, I’m going down in hot supernova-like flames.

However, let me throw this out: a whole generation of traders don’t remember the Chrysler bailout years ago. Everything turned out well in the end—and that was all about cars. With FNM, we’re talking about financing the American Dream. It’s an institution that cannot afford to fail. Someone will eventually step up to the plate, in my humble and seemingly misguided opinion.

Headline induced FEAR is driving this egregious meltdown. So what does a Costanza trader do?

Buy when the blood is running in the streets.

This is uglier than sin.

A long tail down chart formation warrants a mandatory bounce.

Disclaimer: This information is not intended to be used as the primary basis of investment decisions. Because of individual investors requirements, it should not be construed as advice designed to meet the particular investment needs of any investor. Consult your financial prior to taking any actions. The information and opinions contained here are those of the author and are not necessarily the same as those of iBankCoin, its principals or its affiliates. Trade at your own risk. 

 

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Costanza Likes Fannie

I’ve been in somewhat of a contrary mood today.

Bought [[FNM]] @ $13.01. Lots of it.

If I’m wrong, it won’t be the first time.

Disclaimer: This information is not intended to be used as the primary basis of investment decisions. Because of individual investors requirements, it should not be construed as advice designed to meet the particular investment needs of any investor. Consult your financial prior to taking any actions. The information and opinions contained here are those of the author and are not necessarily the same as those of iBankCoin, its principals or its affiliates. Trade at your own risk. 

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Focus Stocks Update

There are ten stocks remaining, post-carnage. Since Inception (05/12/08):
Focus Stocks: +4.32%
S&P 500: -11.32%
Dow: -13.43%
Naz: -10.19%
Holdings: (most recent prices) and original purchase prices:

[[AGU]]@86.26

[[BIG]]@ 29.05

[[CLF]]@89.40

[[CNX]]@91.41

[[FDG]]@69.30

[[FLS]]@121.10

[[PBR]]@65.55

[[POT]]@199.26

[[WFT]]@41.99

[[WLT]]@83.87

 

 

Top three winners:

MEE +49.60% (realized)

EAC +26.67% (realized)

CLR +26.58% (realized)

Top three losers:

GLW -11.98% (realized)

PBR – 6.66% (unrealized)

MTL -6.50% (realized)

Sector allocations: Energy 28%; Materials 41%; Industrials 21%; Consumer Discretionary 10%.

Disclaimer: This information is not intended to be used as the primary basis of investment decisions. Because of individual investors requirements, it should not be construed as advice designed to meet the particular investment needs of any investor. Consult your financial prior to taking any actions. The information and opinions contained here are those of the author and are not necessarily the same as those of iBankCoin, its principals or its affiliates. Trade at your own risk.

 

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More Financial Bloodletting

[[FRE]], [[FNM]] and [[WB]] are getting beaten with spiked, poison-tipped axe handles.

Costanza traders may want to look at these.

I will watch and chuckle while people ring their hands over these names. I know…it’s kind of malicious, but it’s entertainment.

Note on WB: The new CEO is a former US Treasury and Goldman guy. His name is irrelevant.

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Long Nova Scotia, Short England

Pairs trade.

Yeah, I know. Posting stuff about fifth graders calculating Naz hi/low indexes, Donny and oil, etc….

I’m kinda bored, so I’m making shit up as I go along.

Long [[BNS]] @ $46.62

Short [[HBC]] via Sept 75 puts @ $4.20 (I’m on some sort of option kick today)

Looking forward to EOD.

Disclaimer, part I: This is an “S&G” trade, so don’t take this too seriously.

Disclaimer, part II: This information is not intended to be used as the primary basis of investment decisions. Because of individual investors requirements, it should not be construed as advice designed to meet the particular investment needs of any investor. Consult your financial advisor prior to taking any actions. The information and opinions contained here are those of the author and are not necessarily the same as those of iBankCoin, its principals or its affiliates. Trade at your own risk. 

 

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