I am being SQUEEZED!!!! by the ES

Discussion in 'Index Futures' started by saxon22, Dec 3, 2010.

  1. bone

    bone

    In fact, nobody's traded a mortgage in two years. Let's talk about what works right here, right now.
     
    #31     Dec 3, 2010
  2. TRS

    TRS

    :D


    To OP, best of luck with your position
     
    #32     Dec 3, 2010
  3. i4i

    i4i

    I guess you didn't get this memo (err, the video). :p

    I'm not sure the guy is being literal or just being cheeky. This whole damn stock market crap is one giant ponzi scheme.

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    #33     Dec 4, 2010
  4. inomad

    inomad

    I would close half the position (16 cars) and sell 20 Puts on ES @ 1210 in the premarket.
    Save your skin.
    Just my 2 cents.
     
    #34     Dec 4, 2010
  5. bone

    bone

    "and sell 20 Puts on ES @ 1210 in the premarket"

    Personally, I've never been a big believer in the 'Texas Hedge' at extreme deltas from the original price level, so IMO the puts would be a distant second choice to covering half the position at the open. If you cover half the position at the open it would really help things for you emotionally - if the market continues to go against you further pain infliction will be greatly reduced, and if the market moves back torward you again it will certainly look better for you than Friday's closing mark.

    Good luck.
     
    #35     Dec 4, 2010
  6. jprad

    jprad

    I doubt Buffett built the majority of his fortune by betting spreads.
     
    #36     Dec 4, 2010
  7. nkhoi

    nkhoi

    you have a double top going for you, I guess you just simply run out of time hang in there.
     
    #37     Dec 4, 2010
  8. Agree with what others have said about executing your plan. If your plan says you should have been out by now, get out immediately. Trading for a living is a marathon, not a sprint.
     
    #38     Dec 4, 2010
  9. JSSPMK

    JSSPMK

    Bank run December 7
     
    #39     Dec 4, 2010
  10. Uhh, he already told you his plan is to take profits at 1200, else get out on 15 Dec... Holding till profit-or-busted is a tough way to make a living, but to each his own. Certainly I've had my share of awful trades too, as has anyone who's been in business a while.
     
    #40     Dec 4, 2010