Portfolio of the week - 2007

[riverbabe]

Riverbabe entered at $35

That's pretty discouraging. Did you notice that from 3rd place last week at one point, I dropped to dead last? My luck has been abyssmal lately, both in the POTW and personally.

[peanuts]

That's pretty discouraging. Did you notice that from 3rd place last week at one point, I dropped to dead last? My luck has been abyssmal lately, both in the POTW and personally.

Don't worry too much, Babe. Same thing has happened to me, lately. Market dynamics change all the time, so the same strategy isn't as effective throughout the entire timeline; but if the strategy is good, then you'll do just fine in the long run. Ernie can tell you that, too.

You are not the only one to express what you have.

Did you ever hear of the Costanza Doctrine?

[riverbabe]

Did you ever hear of the Costanza Doctrine?

Does it have anything to do with a "domain?"

[riverbabe]

I think I've just been working way too hard recently. Even had to work 8 hours on Saturday and 6 on Sunday (all intense scientific creative writing on the computer). Was that any way to spend a sunshiny weekend? But I watched "The Queen" on DVD. That was fun. Need a break. Maybe will sell in May and go away for a few months. The market is way too tricky right now. Riverbabe

[peanuts]

The Costanza Doctrine

Did you ever hear of the Costanza Doctrine?

Does it have anything to do with a "domain?"

The Costanza Doctrine, from Nigel Davies
April 3, 2007

This has been used of late in a political context, but the Costanza Doctrine (taken from a Seinfeld episode in which George Constanza temporarily improved his fortunes by doing the opposite of what his instincts told him) would seem to offer hope to thousands of losing traders. The trick would seem to be to buy when you feel that knot of fear in the pit of your stomach, or sell when you feel the joy and excitement of a trade going your way.

George:

"Why did it all turn out like this for me? I had so much promise. I was personable. I was bright. Oh, maybe not academically speaking, but I was perceptive. I always know when someone's uncomfortable at a party. It all became very clear to me sitting out there today, that every decision I've ever made in my entire life has been wrong. My life is the complete opposite of everything I want it to be. Every instinct I have in every aspect of life, be it something to wear, something to eat… It's always wrong."

Jerry:

"If every instinct you have is wrong, then the opposite would have to be right."

[skiracer]

I think I've just been working way too hard recently. Even had to work 8 hours on Saturday and 6 on Sunday (all intense scientific creative writing on the computer). Was that any way to spend a sunshiny weekend? But I watched "The Queen" on DVD. That was fun. Need a break. Maybe will sell in May and go away for a few months. The market is way too tricky right now. Riverbabe

My wife and I watched it the other night. I thought it was very well done and that she deserved the Oscar. You need a month or two in Tuscany. Good food, good wine, good sex. It will change your luck and outlook everytime.

[sirtuck]

Potw

Sirtuck move to ca$h

[skiracer]

Mr. Markets Weekly Stocking Picking Contest
Open to all who think they have what it takes!

Tuesday, May 1

Please bear with me for a day or two while I get myself acclimated to doing this again. I may have plugged in a couple of the intraday changes wrong. I have to speak to Rob. You know who you are. I'll get it straightened out.

[riverbabe]

Ski Ski Ski! That wasn't the close! This is from Yahoo --

CHGO BRIDGE & IRON (NYSE:CBI) Delayed quote data

Last Trade: 34.65

Riverbabe

[riverbabe]

The Costanza Doctrine

The Costanza Doctrine, from Nigel Davies
April 3, 2007

"If every instinct you have is wrong, then the opposite would have to be right."

Sweet Pea, I just got greedy (oink oink) and made that typical mistake of holding through earnings, with subsequent punch in stomach. But love the doctrine! That's a keeper. Thanks, River

[riverbabe]

You need a month or two in Tuscany. Good food, good wine, good sex. It will change your luck and outlook everytime.

YES, I dream of Tuscany! Some day! As for the others, thankfully got some of each yesterday, and feel MUCH MUCH better! Now, need to appease the market gods.

[stenzrob]

Costanza Conundrum

The Costanza Doctrine
"If every instinct you have is wrong, then the opposite would have to be right."

The Costanza Conundrum (by stenz)
"If your instinct is to believe that every other instinct you have is wrong, then you must seriously question the new instinct about being wrong, since you've enever been right before."

Kirk could have destroyed a computer by presenting it with this doctrine.

regards ... stenz

[Rob]

Kirk could have destroyed a computer by presenting it with this doctrine.

lol ... good one, Stenz.

[riverbabe]

Sell CBI please. River

[riverbabe]

The Costanza Doctrine
"If every instinct you have is wrong, then the opposite would have to be right."

The Costanza Conundrum (by stenz)
"If your instinct is to believe that every other instinct you have is wrong, then you must seriously question the new instinct about being wrong, since you've enever been right before."

Kirk could have destroyed a computer by presenting it with this doctrine.

regards ... stenz

Ad infinitum! LOL, Riverbabe