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 : Biotech Short Candidates
 Public ReplyPrvt ReplyMark as Last ReadFilePrevious 10Next 10PreviousNext  
To: Biomaven who wrote (768)1/2/2006 12:31:12 PM
From: I_Banker  Read Replies (1) of 897
 
It may well be true, but the "Avian Flu" requires a series of mutations to occur to become a pandemic. Maybe this will happen, but I feel it is not likely in the near term. Frankly, I feel that this whole potential crisis is a construction of the powers that be. SARS was with us and passed and with the focus of the WHO and similar organizations on this problem, it seems to me that the likelihood of an uncontrolled outbreak is minimal.

Finally, even if the very small probability were realized, and the Flu became a legitimate concern, it would be long gone (with all the resulting consequences) before BCRX was finished with their trials let alone the approval process.

But as a safety precaution I may buy some out of the money calls to limit my exposure or perhaps shift to playing put options.
Report TOU ViolationShare This Post
 Public ReplyPrvt ReplyMark as Last ReadFilePrevious 10Next 10PreviousNext  

HomeMailHotSubjectMarksPeopleMarksKeepersSettings
Terms Of UseContact UsCopyright/IP PolicyPrivacy PolicyAbout UsFAQAdvertise on SI
© 2025 Knight Sac Media.  Data provided by Twelve Data, Alpha Vantage, and CityFALCON News