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It was a very risky trade for me, but low risk/high reward, so I took it. No problem if it doesn't pan out. All part of the plan.'Orwell's 1984 was supposed to be a warning, not an instruction manual'. -
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Not yet - there is more to come (or is that go?).Originally posted by rootsnall View PostNow 6%+ down
Is this capitulation day when the NYSE opens ?How did this happen? Who's to blame? Well certainly there are those more responsible than others, and they will be held accountable, but again truth be told, if you're looking for the guilty, you need only look into a mirror.
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You cannot buck the Markets- ThatcherOriginally posted by rootsnall View PostNow 6%+ down
Is this capitulation day when the NYSE opens ?
Aye - but you can always Nationalise them. PruffockComment
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A few stories at the weekend about the insurance Co's being the next Co's in trouble and needing some government handoutsOriginally posted by HairyArsedBloke View PostNot yet - there is more to come (or is that go?).
I still can't resist dabbling
and losing money 
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Looks like I was wrong about the bounce. I'm going to hold for now - I'm using a play fund that I first started in the dot com boom anyway. Easy come, easy go. Don't use any capital that means anything.Originally posted by rootsnall View PostA few stories at the weekend about the insurance Co's being the next Co's in trouble and needing some government handouts
I still can't resist dabbling
and losing money 
Where is the master day trader today ?Hard Brexit now!
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You should try shorting *Originally posted by rootsnall View PostA few stories at the weekend about the insurance Co's being the next Co's in trouble and needing some government handouts
I still can't resist dabbling
and losing money 
Where is the master day trader today ?
* this is not investment advice.How did this happen? Who's to blame? Well certainly there are those more responsible than others, and they will be held accountable, but again truth be told, if you're looking for the guilty, you need only look into a mirror.
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Originally posted by sasguru View PostLooks like I was wrong about the bounce. I'm going to hold for now - I'm using a play fund that I first started in the dot com boom anyway. Easy come, easy go. Don't use any capital that means anything.
denial stage 
Similar story here but the losses do add up with repeated dabbling
I have a shamateur feeling we are in for a really big crash day at some stage.Comment
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The trick is to work out what day that will be.Originally posted by rootsnall View Post
denial stage 
Similar story here but the losses do add up with repeated dabbling
I have a shamateur feeling we are in for a really big crash day at some stage.Comment
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It will be Monday or a Wednesday.Originally posted by NoddY View PostThe trick is to work out what day that will be.
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