Cutting Losses

I sold out of NFLX and ATML, closing the chapter on two stupid companies. Today’s ATML debacle is due to an analyst downgrade. I really have no interest in buying ATML weakness, as it was designed to pop with momo. Since the new momentum is lower, I am the fuck out of that goat-fucking stock.

The proceeds of both sales puts my cash position to 30%, as both positions were 10% albatrosses. My risk appetite is nil and I don’t feel like spinning my wheels today. The market is weak. There isn’t much working today, outside of utilities and defensive stocks.

You should be on guard for fuckery, as last week’s buyers capitulate into this week’s weakness. It’s really one big clusterfuck, this market. One day we’re all doing lines of blow, spinning atop the needle of the Empire State building. Today, however, we’re destitute, cellar dwellers, begging for Mother Market to bail us out.

Well, I have news for you, Jack. The market doesn’t respond to desperate pleas for help. The exact opposite is more likely to happen, under the banner of a “no surrender accepted” black flag.

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21 Responses to Cutting Losses

Scott Bleier says:

Who is the current marginal buyer of stocks? Can you guess?

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jimmy_two_times says:

“they” certainly aren’t doing a good job with AAPL right now. but doing a decent job of treading water. I wouldnt be surprises if they just do so into the election, with minimal downside.

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TraderCaddy says:

As long as banks and financials hang tough there won’t be a massive sell off.
Although, the intra day collapse of housing stocks doesn’t look so great, especially after a gap opening.(the ole’ gap and crap).

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