pthomas215 1,251 posts msg #138244 - Ignore pthomas215 | 
9/18/2017 2:47:02 PM
  Well, going on what many people call 'a top'.  SPX hits a top at around 2520-2530, which means any SPX shorts beyond this point will be good plays.  I can just tell you what my strategy is..doesnt mean it is right. Going long on both JNUG and TVIX at SPX of 2520 - 2530.  some of the best money will be made profiting from the downside...:)
 
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sandjco 648 posts msg #138261 - Ignore sandjco modified | 
9/19/2017 8:56:04 AM
  CLVS...anyone? Ferris? Bueller?
 
  
 
 Opened first position to test this out...divergence of RSI.  Although bought lower; I'll use close of $76.74 to track its progress.
 
 Thank you to Mac for the Guppy inspired looking chart!
 
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sandjco 648 posts msg #138262 - Ignore sandjco | 
9/19/2017 8:57:37 AM
 
  
 
 SPY continues to chug along.....
 
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sandjco 648 posts msg #138269 - Ignore sandjco | 
9/19/2017 1:23:11 PM
  Selling 80% of my XIV position @$92.75.  Will be going away and cannot watch.
 
 Using ACB of $79.26, approximately 17% return in about a month.
 
 
 
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sandjco 648 posts msg #138270 - Ignore sandjco | 
9/19/2017 1:25:04 PM
  CLVS..will be selling this for a small loss if this does not follow thru to the black side by noon.
 
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sandjco 648 posts msg #138364 - Ignore sandjco | 
9/25/2017 11:54:52 AM
  Sold the last position in XIV at $91.50
 
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sandjco 648 posts msg #138372 - Ignore sandjco | 
9/25/2017 1:53:43 PM
  Have I seen this before? Big name tech stocks/top performing sector taking a hit (profit taking) right before October?  Interestingly enough, XIV barely budged.  FANG getting hit today.
 
 Big money shaking the tree so the lil joes bail.....
 
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sandjco 648 posts msg #138392 - Ignore sandjco | 
9/26/2017 11:00:44 PM
  Back in the saddle XIV using EOD $93.80.  Not super happy with the entry...but going with the signal. added 1/5 tranche.
  
 
 Bought INDL with 1/10 of the tranche $78.08
  
 
 Bought LBJ with 1/10 tranche at $35.67
  
 
 Bought YINN with 1/10 tranche at $28.27
  
 
 Kinda uneasy taking positions close to October.....
 
 
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sandjco 648 posts msg #138420 - Ignore sandjco | 
9/27/2017 11:30:35 PM
  Well...maybe that unscientific "gut feel" was right about being "uneasy".
 
 Now, I'll have to manage these trades.  I will probably take profits in XIV (sell all) and then scale into the other positions.  Have to wait and see.
 
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johnpaulca 12,036 posts msg #138421 - Ignore johnpaulca | 
9/28/2017 8:49:09 AM
  "Kinda uneasy taking positions close to October"
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 best 2 performing months in the last 20yrs is March and Oct with a 2.1% return.
 
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