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To: Intel Trader who wrote (2143)3/19/1998 3:38:00 PM
From: Jurgen Trautmann  Read Replies (2) | Respond to of 11051
 
Sometimes the awareness of the equivalence between long and short strategies seems to be lost.

The difference between bears and bulls can just be defined as a phase-shift between buy- and sell-orders. In other words, a bull begins with a buy while a bear use to start with a sell.

Nevertheless - a nearer view shows significant differences.

1. You need more capital for covering a short-sale than it's worth.
2. You need the gain-level as entry when you sell short.
3. You have a limited risk of loss as bull, as bear unlimited.
4. You must be pessimistic when you order - that's against human nature.
5. You must feel comfortable when you're in debt.

So far 'bout balls and beers. Any thoughts?

Jury



To: Intel Trader who wrote (2143)3/19/1998 5:12:00 PM
From: smolejv@gmx.net  Respond to of 11051
 
>>Don't know. I just don't feel very comfortable...<<

I started slowly to accept the fact that it's not just knowing that counts. "Feeling comfortable" is at least as important.

Of course having a pair of eyes on our necks would improve the situation (g)

Janko


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