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S&P Upgrades E*Trade Despite Struggling Financial Sector Peers

RealExpert,

You should change your screen name to "NeedToLearnHowtoExpre... Your arguments are poor, lack common sense and technical depth.

You claim ETFC is risky? Based upon what facts? Maybe because their average monthly volume has been increasing three months straight? Or maybe because they have sold off assets to improve their liquidity position? Or is it because they are about to launch the only online mobile trading platform? The company has $6.50 in cash and its balance sheet steadily improving.

This stock will have a 10 handle by Jan 09. Third quarter earnings will surprise the shorts.

S&P Upgrades E*Trade Despite Struggling Financial Sector Peers

Anastos, basing your investment decision on Schwab's research is worthless. Analysts are usually either too early or late on a stock...the analyst upgrades will be coming soon...especially after ETFC's next quarterly results.

Citadel Infuses E*Trade with Strong, Experienced Management

JBMARIA,

You have never disclosed your position on ETFC. That alone makes me suspicious of you. At least Cindy has the dignity to reveal that she is proudly long. You are really getting on my nerves with your brainless analysis and neverending negativity. $1 million dollars investment by individuals other than the CEO are minor investments?!?!?!?! Are you kidding me?!?!?! Have the dignity to say you are short rather try to play it the people's advocate.

Rather than putting out your on frustrations from losing $ on the short side on Cindy I would suggest having the dignity to reveal your position on ETFC and start thinking a bit harder before your type...we are all sick of you spamming the walls with nonsense.

Citadel Infuses E*Trade with Strong, Experienced Management

The Real Expert,

You should change your name to "the Real Shmok". Your analysis is fraught with erroneous assumptions and reveals your low life demeanor. Please stop innundating this wall with your garbage.

Seeking E*Trade's 'Magic Moment'

Jbmaria,

Quite honestly and respectfully, you are one insecure individual. I would strongly suggest honing your communication skills as you are clearly not able to make an argument that makes common sense.

Of course Etrade's situation is not rosy but the question at this point is whether or not that is baked into the stock which is trading at a seventh its 52 week high. The market has already aggressively priced in a dooms day scenario; at this point the stock price has been building a solid base at $4.

Some of your points make sense but you fail to apply your analysis to the stock price. The street's low expectations will play in ETFC's favor as a profitable Q3 would create a short covering frenzy.

Buy Low, Sell High: Right Time for the Former

Great article. ETFC is a screaming buy.

E*Trade Primed for a Breakout

I'm in it with OregonDuck, I have 14,000 shares at $4.10

E*Trade Primed for a Breakout

Jimmy Goodwin,

You are a total low life. I wish you get caught with your pants down as Etrade breaks to record highs. Watch out, the breakout will begin after next quarter's earnings report.

E*Trade Primed for a Breakout

Go US,

What do you mean by short estimate? I would suggest you rephrase your question to make sense. What you said about lenders doesn't make any sense, they used to simply package home loans into pools and then segregate those pools into a variety of tranches...making $ on the spreads. I suggest you read a book about real estate finance.

Your question about short estimate doesn't make any sense. Different investors have different estimates depending on their investment horizons and expectations about future events and earnings. Short sellers usually have shorter time horizons than investors who go long because they are taking on more risk; their potential losses are unlimited.

E*Trade Primed for a Breakout

Zeus,

Appreciate your voice of reason and reprimanding of our little Jimmy boy. I completely agree with you on the customer service and Etrade being best of breed comments. You assert quite correctly that Etrade has reached the bottom and should be trading higher by year's end. I do, however, disagree with your assessment of Etrade being unable to trade back to the teens. The past quarter was only midly unprofitable and there is a good chance the company has written down the bulk of its toxic paper losses. Since expectations are so low, all you need is for the firm to report two profitable quarters and this thing will be off to the races. This was in fact a $15 stock in October even after the company's holdings were known and financials collapsed so it would not be preposterous to assume the stock could reclaim these levels if a second half rally in financials will in fact take place. In case ETFC isn't able to report a profitable quarter this year I would agree with your assessment; then the stock would probably trade in the $7-9 range by year's end.

E*Trade Primed for a Breakout

Jimmy Goodwin,

I suggest you listen to Zeus, better not upset mommy. I am happy that you are representing the short argument because you reasoning is deeply flawed. I would also suggest asking mommy to sign you up for a few more English classes as you are not able to express yourself in a respectable manner. "I am angry because SA writers are telling lies"...WOW, shows what a smart individual you are...I'm impressed.

E*Trade Primed for a Breakout

Jimmy Goodwin,

Are you starting to get nervous? You obviously made two comments about the article which quite easily shows that you are short E-Trade and are starting to get a bit more aggressive in your stock pitch. Most overpriced stock?!?!?! Based on what analysis? On how much you've lost by shorting it?!

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James Cullen,

I suggest you listen to User192632 as your analysis is deeply flawed and narrowminded. Since you are graduating BC in 2009 I suggest you take some additional classes to refresh your knowledge of financial models. This article should not have been published as it gives SA a bad reputation for unintelligent authors.

Dean

Why the E*Trade Shorts Have It Wrong

has positioned itself

Why the E*Trade Shorts Have It Wrong

Quasimatter,

You are a paranoid and should seek help. Etrade's management has managed through this crisis phenomenally well and positioned extremely well for the future. Nevertheless, as dilutive as it may be, management needs to leave a window open to raise $ so that it can weather a scenario in which its mortgage holdings continue to deteriorate in value.