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The Worst Isn't Over Yet

Forget about un-employment, what about Under employment? Then there is the lack of credit worthy borrowers.... And thats assuming that there is even money for credit worthy borrowers and if there was $ to borrow, is there something to buy? Maybe a Goverment Owned Car Company....

Tuesday Options Update: XLF, RKH, XLE, DIA, COF, TASR, GEOY

Frankfurt/Hessen, these option summaries have been great, are you lost? Your comment is abuse, why bother-
Andrew keep up the good work.

Preparing for the Fall

Does the fact that I am under 40 and started trading in 1993 make me "un-equipped" to deal with market declines? I think quite the contrary....Late 90's long term capital, the asian contagent, the rise and fall of the Internet bubble, 911, the real estate boom and now bust, make me further believe that if anything the timeline in which I entered the market (The 90's) is when volatility was being put on the map! That being said, I believe my youth and experience are especially beneficial rather than a detriment as eluded too by the author.

Changing of the Short Uptick Rule: Bad Timing for a Bad Idea

Has anyone here ever heard of "Bullets" or Synthetic Options.....LONG before the Uptick rule was eliminated large hedgefunds, prop firms and all the "players' were shorting downticks through the use of these instruments, the downtick rule being removed is a blessing. Even if there is a sharp downturn due to selling pressure of "shorts" the rally back when the rumor is dispelled is just as furious. Good Riddens Uptick rule and please please please dont come back-