wow this is a completely pointless thread. To intelligent people, I'm sure I don't need to explain why. I believe risky's assessment would be the most accurate representation of the OP.
You would have to look at the value of CDS exposure on BP and determine the counterparty. That might open up a can of worms. The equity side is kind of less important imo. http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSN0216875320100602?type=marketsNews The BP CDS is worth about 6x more than it was in April.
AP, New York - In the third quarter of 2008, moments before Goldman Sachs CEO Lloyd C. Blankfein had an unusually large bowel movement, the trading desk went long toilet paper futures. By the end of the day, prices had rallied and Goldman found themselves $100 million richer. The subsequent investigation by the SEC found nothing improper and the inquiry was dropped.
So the fact that GS sold just before the oil spill was a coincidence???? This is insider trading to me Why don't they just fine the company so big that it bankrupts and humanity will be saved