Is there a justification for being short?

Discussion in 'Trading' started by areyoukidding?, Jul 28, 2005.

  1. Genetics. :)
     
    #11     Jul 28, 2005
  2. short amzn 1k @ 4512 exit 4470 this is a paper trade
     
    #12     Jul 28, 2005
  3. No.... i think its dumb to go short now....i'm feeling bearish but... mkts haven't given us the trigger to go short... at least not yet.
    I definitely would not be loading up on longs since we are at resistance.... now is the time to be looking / scanning for short plays...but until the mkts give us the green light to do so...all we can do is wait and be ready to react quickly. This week is been a holding pattern of sorts...i've been soh last few days.

    "we will sell no wine, before its time"
     
    #13     Jul 28, 2005
  4. Those are the best trades, no risk, but dont learn anything...
     
    #14     Jul 28, 2005
  5. ktm

    ktm

    3 reasons to go short:

    1) Fundamentals

    2) short term reversion to the mean

    3) nearly everyone thinks we are going up
     
    #15     Jul 28, 2005
  6. The answer is a thread titled, "Is there a justification for being short?" You can see it in the eyes of the bobbleheads on CNBC; I think Sue Claman is going to "achieve" while quoting the Dow. Tyler's forehead is getting larger, so you know we're near a short-term washout.
     
    #16     Jul 28, 2005
  7. Market is in John Battipaglia mood. Certain stocks are shorts at some levels, but the whole market is stillin very bullish mood. Some emerging markets 52 wk high everyday...
     
    #17     Jul 28, 2005
  8. Bowgett

    Bowgett

    If you love pain then - yes. Go short.
     
    #18     Jul 28, 2005
  9. another reason although i would never short bases on this one.
    Investors Intelligence Bull/Bear
    BULLS: 55.29%
    BEARS: 22.6%

    eom windowdressing is doing its majic today.
     
    #19     Jul 28, 2005
  10. yes going (or holding) short ABOVE resistance is not the best of ideas.
     
    #20     Jul 28, 2005