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To: Q8 who wrote (214)11/25/2008 11:38:29 PM
From: Spekulatius  Read Replies (3) | Respond to of 262
 
Ok Q8 - CBOT has an index of credit default swaps - 50 components equal weighted (2%) each CDR Liquid 50TM:

cbot.com

CDS Chart looks like an inverse Dow or SP500 index stock chart. Markit is the provider i hear most of the time for quotes on CDS but it looks like you need to pay to play.



To: Q8 who wrote (214)11/25/2008 11:49:02 PM
From: Paul Senior  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 262
 
Lot of good links posted here that I've not seen anywhere else. Some of the articles are pretty lengthy or difficult for me to wade through -- and take more time than I have to read. -g-
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I maintain more than a full position in oil/oil service stocks.
Very late in the game now, I will nevertheless try to cut back on some with a view to reenter at lower prices. I cut back my COP position by about 1/3 today, and I'll try to add back if the stock will drop again.