Why is GE (General Electric) down 20% in 10 trading days?

Discussion in 'Stocks' started by zdreg, Nov 18, 2021.

  1. zdreg

    zdreg

    After announcing the spinoffs GE is down 20% from its intra day high. Why?
     
  2. thecoder

    thecoder

    B/c after the spinoff the remaining part is less than before, maybe? :)
    Or this one: b/c of the selloff, maybe? :) Ie. some holders want to (and do) get out of it b/c they don't have trust in the spinoff solution.
     
  3. KCalhoun

    KCalhoun

    More sellers than buyers. :D
     
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  4. zdreg

    zdreg

    It is not trading x the spinoff. Lack of trust is a possibility, whatever that suggests. However, it is rare that spinoffs are viewed negatively.
     
  5. zdreg

    zdreg

    Is this what wit passes for nowadays.? You will have better opportunities with your saxophone then being a financial commentator.
     
  6. KCalhoun

    KCalhoun

    main thing is im a trader, thx 4 idea, i'll take a shot

    i dont give af about why, i just want to make $ on price action :wtf:

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  7. deaddog

    deaddog

    That's probably the best answer you'll get.
    Does it really matter why? The perception of investors has changed. Profit taking. Someone has found an investment/trade they think will be better than the one they are holding. Someone needs the cash right now. Short sellers. Stop hunters. Pick one or two.

    Anyone who wants to sell has to drop their price to find a buyer.
     
  8. zdreg

    zdreg

    on ET. :D

    I happen to be interested in this particular situation why the spinoff news was not favorably received. There is a reason which some analyst knows especially with hindsight instead of nonsense about more favorable opportunities causing a 20% drop in 10 days.
     
  9. deaddog

    deaddog

    Why does it matter if you know the reason? People love a good story but knowing the reason after the fact isn't going to do anything for the price. Why is it recovering today? would it help if you knew?
     
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  10. Nobert

    Nobert

    You're not yourself as of lately.
     
    #10     Nov 18, 2021
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