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Microcap & Penny Stocks : Naked Shorting-Hedge Fund & Market Maker manipulation? -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?

To: dvdw© who wrote (3326)	3/21/2008 11:02:48 AM
From: rrufff	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 5034

That is a very interesting concept. For traders, it kind of flies with the traditional thinking that when the public goes wildly bullish, that's the end of the up move and vice versa. Now the public is being lured into the bear world. No doubt you've seen the ultrashort funds. I've been trading the FXP and EEV. It's possible the success here may be part of what you are suggesting, although the volume is relatively light I believe. There is a counterparty risk disclosed. In any event, as I posted here recently, I've often suggested that the issues of manipulative naked shorting will gain traction when there is a major collapse. We're starting to see some advances, which many here rightfully term "window dressing," but advances nevertheless. (Did others see Cramer's rant about restoring the "uptick" rule?) One can also raise the issue of what is the best result for the money players? Do they risk a major market tanking if it leads to the "end of the game?" Or can it be argued that the game never ends, but rather the rules just get re-defined. That's part of what you are saying I believe. As for "ads", have you seen this one? images.moneyandmarkets.com

To: dvdw© who wrote (3326)	4/3/2008 10:50:35 AM
From: dvdw©	Respond to of 5034

A continuation if you will.... Picked this link from daily Speculations on Sentiment; finalternatives.com Hedge Fund Managers Feel Bearish In AprilApril 2, 2008 The first quarter may be over, but hedge fund managers expect the bad news in the financial markets to persist. Alternative asset managers continue to hold a negative view on the S&P 500, the U.S. dollar, and the 10-year Treasury Note, according to market sentiment indicators released yesterday by Greenwich Alternative Investments. According to the indicators, 58% of hedge fund managers hold a bearish view on the S&P 500, 17% hold a neutral view, and 25% are bullish. Meanwhile, the dollar continued its slide lower in March and the majority of the hedge fund managers expect this trend to continue. In total, 58% are bearish about the U.S. currency, 17% are neutral and 25% are bullish. Finally, despite U.S. 10-year prices moving higher last month, hedge fund managers are less optimistic on the prospects for April, with 67% holding a bearish view, 25% holding a neutral view and 8% feeling bullish. The Greenwich Alternative Investments Macro Sentiment Indicators are based on the outlook of hedge fund managers employing a macro view and who manage, in aggregate, in excess of $30 billion in assets. U.S. Equities (S&P 500) Expectation Bullish Neutral Bearish February 50% 0% 50% March 14% 36% 50% April 25% 17% 58% U.S. Dollar Expectation Bullish Neutral Bearish February 42% 16% 42% March 21% 29% 50% April 25% 17% 58% U.S. Treasury 10-year Note (price) Expectation Bullish Neutral Bearish February 42% 16% 42% March 36% 21% 43% April 8% 25% 67%