I was up over 10% this month, keyword of course being was. For those who follow my blog, you will see on a monthly basis I update with a “personal portfolio update,” letting my readers see where I stand in performance. Recap: July +11.8% August +12.88% Sept: +4.54% (as of 9/20/12) If you are a […]
Personal Portfolio Update
QE3 Comes And the Market Pops, Now What?
If you were like many investors, you were waiting to see if Big old Ben Bernanke would release QE3. Sure enough the Fed agreed to buy $40,000,000,000 a month in mortgage securities. Interest rates fall, securities go sky high, and all is well.. for today. QE3 is a done deal, but how long will this […]
Portfolio Up 12.88% for the Month – August 2012
I am happy to report that my Portfolio has finished up 12.88% for the month (+327% annualized). I started out this year hoping just to finish up 10% for the year, but now I am shooting for 10% a month. I know that I will have my bad months, but as it stands now I […]
Personal Portfolio Update – 25% Return on My Portfolio YTD
I am at a 25% return on my portfolio YTD. In an effort to allow full disclosure, I want to show my actions taken since changing to Optionshouse (for lower comissions) in late April. Unfortunately, I am having some problems with E-Trade getting historical cost basis for some of my positions, one of which being […]
Buying Netflix Stock at $60 a Share
I am buying Netflix Stock at $60 a share, despite a rapid $20.11 a share drop in today’s trading session. The drop can attributed to a second quarter earnings report. Full disclosure, I actually bought a $70 call option expiring Jan 2014 for NFLX. Why invest despite disappointing earnings? Netflix put up $.10 a share […]
Six Flags Stock(Symbol SIX), Best Short Available?
Six Flags Entertainment Corp (Symbol SIX), might be one of the best short positions available in today’s market. I’m sure these words would make Mr. Six sick to his stomach. The Facts Six Flags’ Chapter 11 bankruptcy in August of 2009 Six Flags gave up 92% control to it’s lenders for canceling its debt to […]