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To: Peter V who wrote (149555)9/23/2008 4:11:16 PM
From: The ReaperRead Replies (1) | Respond to of 306849
 
Just bought Oct. SPY calls for the opening burst.



To: Peter V who wrote (149555)9/23/2008 4:13:12 PM
From: StoctrashRead Replies (2) | Respond to of 306849
 
Sam Zell on CNBS next talking about CRE...

SRS = Slippery RE Slide!

This can't be good w/ the tanking everyday @ the close.



To: Peter V who wrote (149555)9/23/2008 4:28:31 PM
From: patron_anejo_por_favorRespond to of 306849
 
>> the VIX is measured by options activity.

Let's not forget that you cannot buy puts on the "no short sale" stocks. And you can only sell covered calls.<<

Excellent point.



To: Peter V who wrote (149555)9/23/2008 4:31:51 PM
From: MulhollandDriveRespond to of 306849
 
That could skew the VIX reading a bit, although there are lots of other stocks

i think you are probably right about that....more potential unintended consequences (indicators cannot be relied upon)


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