I hate covering shorts too early...damn

Discussion in 'Trading' started by dsq, Sep 23, 2008.

  1. dsq

    dsq

    put on a short it didnt do anything for 5mins then it went up 20cents theni got out as it came back to my breakeven.Had it not been the last hour of trade i would have let this run but alas....wouldnt you know it,it collapses soon after with the market.

    Order ID Buy/Sell Qty Symbol Price O.Type Expire Status Fill Sp Executed Entered
    Buy To Cover 500 T 29.65 Limit Day (2008-09-23) Filled 500@29.5899 15:23:13 2008-09-23 15:23:11
    Sell Short 500 T 29.60 Limit Day (2008-09-23) Filled 500@29.601 15:11:52 2008-09-23 15:11:50
     
  2. What is the purpose of this thread?
     
  3. Could've, should've, would've, might've.............:(
     
  4. lassic

    lassic

    yep, losing money, part of bizness
    but losing money when right, sux
     
  5. I like chocolate milk. :D
     
  6. You made a profit and you're complaining that your winner didn't turn into a loser?
     
  7. eagle

    eagle

    How? His broker did.

    DSQ: It went up 20 cents and you didn't exit, meaning that you had already accepted a loss of 20 cents. And once it fell back to break even, why didn't you give yourself a chance with the price of facing 15-20 cents loss for the second time if it goes up one more time.

     
  8. dsq

    dsq


    too little time left ...i figured to save myself 100$ loss by getting out..