SI
SI
discoversearch

We've detected that you're using an ad content blocking browser plug-in or feature. Ads provide a critical source of revenue to the continued operation of Silicon Investor.  We ask that you disable ad blocking while on Silicon Investor in the best interests of our community.  If you are not using an ad blocker but are still receiving this message, make sure your browser's tracking protection is set to the 'standard' level.
Biotech / Medical : Chromatics Color Sciences International. Inc; CCSI
CCSI 29.32+4.6%Oct 31 9:30 AM EST

 Public ReplyPrvt ReplyMark as Last ReadFilePrevious 10Next 10PreviousNext  
To: Ron Harvey who wrote (5529)8/2/1999 1:58:00 AM
From: BelowTheCrowd   of 5736
 
Ron,

> First, you can be sure that I'd have a profit and most likely a good one. So if I were a really bold shorter, I'd feel comfortable with that cushion and be prepared to ride out any sudden surges north. But a lot of the less bold types probably don't want to see their profits erode, especially with a potentially volatile guy like CCSI, which, in the past, has demonstrated that it can jump in a hurry. They'll be tempted to cover. And with more upside action there could be other shorts energized to beat their brethren to the exit. <

This sounds almost identical (but opposite) to the situation that was faced by many longs, whent the stock was recently up at the $12 mark. The argument posed here often at that time was something to the effect of "we're in it for the long term, we'll outlast the shorts." Fact is, there are strong and weak hands on both the long and short sides. If I had been a long at $3, I probably would have been tempted to take my profits when they announced the distribution deal and the stock promptly tanked in response.

Still short, not concerned about a sudden increase...

mg
Report TOU ViolationShare This Post
 Public ReplyPrvt ReplyMark as Last ReadFilePrevious 10Next 10PreviousNext