10/9/09 update Two weeks of vacation was all the Bulls needed to regain their strength. And, at Friday's close, the Nasdaq Composite Index was up 36.12% CYTD, or Contest Year To Date, (vs. up 30.32% CYTD a week ago). Biotechs were also higher for the week, with the Nasdaq Biotech Index up 15.28% CYTD (vs. up 13.58% CYTD a week ago), while the Contest median closed up 20.83% CYTD (vs. up 16.86% CYTD a week ago). GENE's portfolio had an especially good week, solidifying its second place standing ahead of third place NIGEL's portfolio. RKRW's portfolio remained in first place with a substantial lead. The week's closing CYTD percentages are: RKRW up 129.39%, GENE up 88.87%, NIGEL up 75.87%. At Friday's close, 25 of the 32 Contest portfolios were in the black and 18 of the 32 were beating the NBI. Enjoy the weekend people! Below is the Top Ten list on 10/9/09:
10/9/09 Rank Name Profit/Loss 1 RKRW 129,387 2 GENE 88,865 3 NIGEL 75,873 4 GEORGIA 71,645 5 MIKE 68,962 6 ASHLEY 65,311 7 BIOFISH 62,670 8 BULBA 57,695 9 ENZYME 54,997 10 SCARAM 46,668
(All corrections, especially adjustments for splits, greatly appreciated.) |