Portfolio of the week - 2008

[Rob]

I have too much appreciation for the work that you do here to object strenuously to whatever you decide regarding the rules.

I could not be in more agreement with this statement by Stenzrob. Far be it from me to try to tell the scorekeeper what rules he should enforce. That said, however, allow me to observe that our resident dart-thrower—who appreciates an occasional barley pop (as do I)—is now enjoying a gain of something in the neighborhood of 3%, whereas CTXS has dipped as low as 10.6% below Tuesday's open. So ... that's just a plain fact for you all to consider for what it's worth.

[skiracer]

I could not be in more agreement with this statement by Stenzrob. Far be it from me to try to tell the scorekeeper what rules he should enforce. That said, however, allow me to observe that our resident dart-thrower—who appreciates an occasional barley pop (as do I)—is now enjoying a gain of something in the neighborhood of 3%, whereas CTXS has dipped as low as 10.6% below Tuesday's open. So ... that's just a plain fact for you all to consider for what it's worth.

So you would be ok with being able to stipulate whether or not you wanted to use a stop. How about if you had one choice. Either you choose to use the 7 % stop all the time or you choose not to. But once you make a decision you have to stick with that and cannot change.

[skiracer]

Cover C @ 27.25

[skiracer]

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[Websman]

#3 is Webs with his pick of ROCM. I really like this chart and the pattern is my favorite. Basing very uniformally and looks to be getting ready to make the run up the right side of it's cup. I am going to be putting this one, with Webs permission and my acknowledgement of where I found the chart, on my list at StockCharts and watching for an entry as it progresses in making that right side. I hope you saw what I see Webs. Nice pick and chart pattern on this one.

You have my permission Ski....

[skiracer]

You have my permission Ski....

Thank you Webs. I knew you wouldn't mind me using it which I already did. And if you look you will find that I acknowledged you ourtright. You'll be famous. Keep them coming. I'm happy for you that it has risen so dramatically over the last few days. Gains and profits are what count and are the bottom line but the damn stock has kind of ruined the uniformity that I look for in catching stock early in developing their cup base patterns., No big deal, but look at those gains today. See what coming back to the POTW has done for your karma. Very nice play.

[Websman]

Thank you Webs. I knew you wouldn't mind me using it which I already did. And if you look you will find that I acknowledged you ourtright. You'll be famous. Keep them coming. I'm happy for you that it has risen so dramatically over the last few days. Gains and profits are what count and are the bottom line but the damn stock has kind of ruined the uniformity that I look for in catching stock early in developing their cup base patterns., No big deal, but look at those gains today. See what coming back to the POTW has done for your karma. Very nice play.

Thanks! I going to have to work even harder now to find another winner.

[skiracer]

Thanks! I going to have to work even harder now to find another winner.

Every good one that I post over there will draw more attention to you and Vulcans in general. Before long there will be throngs at your doorsteps clamoring to speak to or to just be acknowledged by Websman. Babes will be wanting you to sign their bra straps like Elvis in the early days.

[IIC]

Babes will be wanting you to sign their bra straps like Elvis in the early days.

Are you saying that Elvis wanted Webs to sign his bra strap?

[skiracer]

Jae16 could hardly contain himself. His skin was clammy and the perspiration was dripping off of him. For a moment he thought he might swoon. He was in 1st place. On top of the leader board. A newbie to the POTW and the forum and on top. His whole world was spinning and the thought of swooning became reality as he fell into a heap. The last thought in his head was of being in 1st place on Thursday afternoon. One more day and he would achieve immortality. A newbie winning in only his 2nd week of play. He woke in a start with someone stuffing an inhaler into his right nostril. He had passed out and missed the entire afternoon of play only to find his miserable stock, MBI, had also swooned and fallen down to be passed by Karel and his pick of QMAR to take over 1st place and the top spot. He was wondering why they even let foreigners play in the game. He wanted 1st place. He was an American citizen and should have it. The Vulcan Websman, who had his own aspirations with ROCM and could care less for any human homosapiens, had rocketed from near the middle of the pack to 3rd and was ready to climb over Jae16 without the slightest hesitation, regard, or concern for Jae16's feelings. Webs gave Jae16 a little knock on the side of his head with his Vulcan TaserClub when no one was looking just to let Jae know he meant business. Jae16 could only think who were these guys. They were relentless in their pursuit of winning. And to make matters worse there was Peanuts in 4th and DMK in 5th with one day remaining. Both experienced traders and seasoned to the tribulations and pressure of the last day of the game when several players would be bunched up vying for the top spot. On top of that Skiracer had admonished him lightly for the way he had handled his exit and re-entry in MBI. Was he going to puke? He felt better when he was unconscious. Realty sucks he thought. Such is life in the fast lane known as the POTW. Several other highly positioned players had also taken it on the chin today. But they were seasoned veterans used to the up and down motion of these fickle stocks and markets. Friday shoud be an interesting day. And the scorecard please:

[Websman]

Whoa! Karel is kicking some Yankee @$$!

[skiracer]

Are you saying that Elvis wanted Webs to sign his bra strap?

Yes, Elvis wanted Webs to sign his mansiere but Webs told Elvis that Vulcans were not like that.

[IIC]

Yes, Elvis wanted Webs to sign his mansiere but Webs told Elvis that Vulcans were not like that.

Are you saying that Webs lied to the KING???

[Karel]

Whoa! Karel is kicking some Yankee @$$!

Now if only the Euro could be persuaded not to kick some Yankee @$$ too! To put things in perspective, my glorious return this week (until now) amounts to a 0.4% gain compared to the close last Friday, and a -30.5% loss compared to the Friday before. Still hanging in!

Regards,

Karel

[Rob]

Skiracer, maybe you can help me, 'cause I am having a little difficulty understanding your scoring system. Are you treating Jae16's two postitions this week as though he were two different people? In other words, if you combine his two scores he has something like 2.3%, but they are separated as though there are two different players. Did I miss something in how this is set up? Is it now a pick of the day instead of a pick of the week? Just want to understand the lay of the land.