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In reply to aggiebrad16 • 9:49a, 10/11/24
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aggiebrad16 said:
Brian Earl Spilner said:
Finished buying back all 28 shares of BRK.B I sold back in mid September. Probably a good $13-14 lower per share.


Nice! My favorite stock and one of my biggest holdings. Good timing by the way. What made you jump back in here? Did I miss some news?


Nothing specific. It's a long term hold and one of the best options for that. I got lucky on the top more than anything. I thought this entire week was a great entry for more shares, since everything has been rallying and BRK.B usually follows right behind.

Typically when tech is shooting up, BRK.B is mostly flat, and vice versa. (Generally speaking.)
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In reply to Heineken-Ashi • 9:54a, 10/11/24
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Bought more TSLA. My position is a long term hold with basis under $170. Support is this morning's low and then $200. This is a long term R/R play that I am doubling down on. If you don't have a position and want to follow, understand that it comes with considerable risk.
Sold half my TSLA puts for a 60% gain this morning at the open. I believe TSLA may do well over the long term, but I placed a speculative bet on the Robotaxi event failing to impress. Will sell the rest of the put position if it hits 100% gain today.
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In reply to I bleed maroon • 9:56a, 10/11/24
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Heineken-Ashi said:
Bought more TSLA. My position is a long term hold with basis under $170. Support is this morning's low and then $200. This is a long term R/R play that I am doubling down on. If you don't have a position and want to follow, understand that it comes with considerable risk.
Sold half my TSLA puts for a 60% gain this morning at the open. I believe TSLA may do well over the long term, but I placed a speculative bet on the Robotaxi event failing to impress. Will sell the rest of the put position if it hits 100% gain today.
I thought the event itself was phenomenal. Elon ****ed up with this line "My timeline is always optimistic." That was him saying he has no timeline which scared investors.
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In reply to I bleed maroon • 10:02a, 10/11/24
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Heineken-Ashi said:
Bought more TSLA. My position is a long term hold with basis under $170. Support is this morning's low and then $200. This is a long term R/R play that I am doubling down on. If you don't have a position and want to follow, understand that it comes with considerable risk.
Sold half my TSLA puts for a 60% gain this morning at the open. I believe TSLA may do well over the long term, but I placed a speculative bet on the Robotaxi event failing to impress. Will sell the rest of the put position if it hits 100% gain today.
Nicely done. Sentiment is crazy sometimes.
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In reply to Gaeilge • 10:02a, 10/11/24
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Gaeilge said:
I bleed maroon said:
Heineken-Ashi said:
Bought more TSLA. My position is a long term hold with basis under $170. Support is this morning's low and then $200. This is a long term R/R play that I am doubling down on. If you don't have a position and want to follow, understand that it comes with considerable risk.
Sold half my TSLA puts for a 60% gain this morning at the open. I believe TSLA may do well over the long term, but I placed a speculative bet on the Robotaxi event failing to impress. Will sell the rest of the put position if it hits 100% gain today.
I thought the event itself was phenomenal. Elon ****ed up with this line "My timeline is always optimistic." That was him saying he has no timeline which scared investors.
I thought the potential for the innovations is great, but the timeframe and regulatory risk make me uncertain as to how it makes business sense, near-term. The presentation was typical Elon - imaginative, visionary, with halting delivery and few confidence-inspiring specifics. I'm not sure there has ever been a more innovative leader in American business, but if I were his advisor, I'd suggest laying off the politics and the over-promising/under-delivering.
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10:50a, 10/11/24
MSTR ATH. anyone else in here paying attention to this yet?
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10:52a, 10/11/24
PANW on a tear with this breakout.
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In reply to ac04 • 10:56a, 10/11/24
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140 shares @ 52.90 basis
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11:31a, 10/11/24
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I have some of the BLDE Nov. calls that HA brought to the board earlier. Yesteday after close my IBKR workstation and mobile app showed them to have increased to $0.37 (more than I paid) but with a loss of $1433. This morning I checked the website and on the daily returns it shows a gain of $1427. Is this a glitch or am I missing something?
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11:43a, 10/11/24
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Took a 5% profit on TNA at $43.63. (Probably being too conservative.)

Buys below at 43, 42.25, 41.85, and 41.15.

Still got a bunch of shares holding on for 45.75 and 47.
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In reply to spud1910 • 11:59a, 10/11/24
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I have some of the BLDE Nov. calls that HA brought to the board earlier. Yesteday after close my IBKR workstation and mobile app showed them to have increased to $0.37 (more than I paid) but with a loss of $1433. This morning I checked the website and on the daily returns it shows a gain of $1427. Is this a glitch or am I missing something?
After close bid-ask spreads tend to widen at times. Somebody with a GTC sell order far above the market can make it seem all of the sudden profitable.
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In reply to Heineken-Ashi • 12:06p, 10/11/24
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Heineken-Ashi said:
spud1910 said:
I have some of the BLDE Nov. calls that HA brought to the board earlier. Yesteday after close my IBKR workstation and mobile app showed them to have increased to $0.37 (more than I paid) but with a loss of $1433. This morning I checked the website and on the daily returns it shows a gain of $1427. Is this a glitch or am I missing something?
After close bid-ask spreads tend to widen at times. Somebody with a GTC sell order far above the market can make it seem all of the sudden profitable.
That makes sense, but would it make it show my daily loss as more than I had invested in the calls? That is what seemed weird to me.
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In reply to spud1910 • 12:30p, 10/11/24
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Heineken-Ashi said:
spud1910 said:
I have some of the BLDE Nov. calls that HA brought to the board earlier. Yesteday after close my IBKR workstation and mobile app showed them to have increased to $0.37 (more than I paid) but with a loss of $1433. This morning I checked the website and on the daily returns it shows a gain of $1427. Is this a glitch or am I missing something?
After close bid-ask spreads tend to widen at times. Somebody with a GTC sell order far above the market can make it seem all of the sudden profitable.
That makes sense, but would it make it show my daily loss as more than I had invested in the calls? That is what seemed weird to me.
Not sure. Maybe call customer support. I use TOS and Schwab.
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12:31p, 10/11/24
I think its getting close to last call on TLT entry. Risk is incredibly minimal compared to reward.
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In reply to Heineken-Ashi • 12:32p, 10/11/24
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Heineken-Ashi said:
spud1910 said:
Heineken-Ashi said:
spud1910 said:
I have some of the BLDE Nov. calls that HA brought to the board earlier. Yesteday after close my IBKR workstation and mobile app showed them to have increased to $0.37 (more than I paid) but with a loss of $1433. This morning I checked the website and on the daily returns it shows a gain of $1427. Is this a glitch or am I missing something?
After close bid-ask spreads tend to widen at times. Somebody with a GTC sell order far above the market can make it seem all of the sudden profitable.
That makes sense, but would it make it show my daily loss as more than I had invested in the calls? That is what seemed weird to me.
Not sure. Maybe call customer support. I use TOS and Schwab.
LOL, I was hoping someone else had already done that. IBKR doesn't have the most user friendly customer service for calls.
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1:00p, 10/11/24
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stilll holding most of my POWL but tempted to start trimming a bit into TSLA (bigger position) for longer term hold
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1:46p, 10/11/24
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WOLF up almost 24%. Don't see any news.
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2:18p, 10/11/24
CORZ breaking out again. I'm looking for $14.50-$17.75 next major high.
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In reply to Heineken-Ashi • 2:28p, 10/11/24
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I think its getting close to last call on TLT entry. Risk is incredibly minimal compared to reward.


How long term are you looking for this bond play?
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In reply to spud1910 • 2:31p, 10/11/24
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spud1910 said:
Heineken-Ashi said:
spud1910 said:
Heineken-Ashi said:
spud1910 said:
I have some of the BLDE Nov. calls that HA brought to the board earlier. Yesteday after close my IBKR workstation and mobile app showed them to have increased to $0.37 (more than I paid) but with a loss of $1433. This morning I checked the website and on the daily returns it shows a gain of $1427. Is this a glitch or am I missing something?
After close bid-ask spreads tend to widen at times. Somebody with a GTC sell order far above the market can make it seem all of the sudden profitable.
That makes sense, but would it make it show my daily loss as more than I had invested in the calls? That is what seemed weird to me.
Not sure. Maybe call customer support. I use TOS and Schwab.
LOL, I was hoping someone else had already done that. IBKR doesn't have the most user friendly customer service for calls.

You have no gain until you sell - options quotes are nearly worthless, regardless of the brokerage firm you use. My post from a few pages ago on this topic (Oct. 2nd):
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Don't trust ANY options "quotes". They are even worse than penny stock quotes. It can use any of these methods, and none are accurate - you only should look at actual bid and ask offers, along with the volume of the offer:

1) Last trade: Ludicrously inaccurate, since it may be weeks between trades for some thinly traded options.
2) Midpoint of bid/ask: Also a bad measure, especially if the bid is zero, and the ask is 6.00. The midpoint of 3.0 tells you nothing about true value of the position.
3) Closing bid: Simply any open bid that is in effect at close - very likely inaccurate as to true value
4) Estimated value or "Mark": Some brokers attempt to give somewhat of a true assessment of value, using a combination of the above, but since the methods are all flawed in their own way, this one shouldn't be relied on, either.

Some options with highly liquid trading (SPY, QQQ, etc.) can get pretty close to trading like a stock, with enough volume to keep bid/ask spreads reasonable and quotes fairly accurate, but these are few and far between.

Bottom line - set your entry and exit point via limit orders, and wait for anyone (market makers or other traders) to meet you at that price. Until you are very near the expiration date, it's pretty much a game for the patient and disciplined trader - don't chase after false quotes.
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In reply to I bleed maroon • 2:32p, 10/11/24
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And, as a holder of BLDE calls myself, I completely distrust any and all quotes on this thinly traded name.
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In reply to Heineken-Ashi • 2:59p, 10/11/24
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Back in on TLT. Next target $109. Stop $93. Can run a lower stop at $91.50 if you don't mind more risk. Play is still valid above that.

Ultimate target range of $115-$120 is valid through July of next year.

This is not a small play for me. This is putting a good chunk of my account in something with very limited downside based on the stop level and protecting it through a potential turbulent period on the horizon.

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3:07p, 10/11/24
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Great week for me, not only in the market but in avoiding any hurricane damage.

Have a good weekend, all.
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In reply to Brian Earl Spilner • 3:31p, 10/11/24
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Brian Earl Spilner said:
Great week for me, not only in the market but in avoiding any hurricane damage.

Have a good weekend, all.
Very glad to hear it, Brian. We all wish you well.
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In reply to Brian Earl Spilner • 3:32p, 10/11/24
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Great week for me, not only in the market but in avoiding any hurricane damage.

Have a good weekend, all.
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In reply to Brian Earl Spilner • 4:15p, 10/11/24
Glad to hear nobody got hurt either.
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9:43p, 10/11/24
Buying SOFI Monday. Beautiful setup, and recent breakout gives us a clear stop level of $8.53 providing minimal risk.

Long Term chart


Zoomed in to show breakout and stop level.


Also, what do yall think of the white and gray candle color scheme as opposed to my usual white and red? I think it makes the charting stand out better.
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7:04p, 10/12/24
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So have the recent rate decreases kicked the can on all the "small banking industry is about to implode" talk that was going on back in the spring? Because I don't think commercial real estate has recovered so I am not sure how they will be surviving very much longer.
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In reply to Heineken-Ashi • 9:09p, 10/12/24
Heineken-Ashi said:
Buying SOFI Monday. Beautiful setup, and recent breakout gives us a clear stop level of $8.53 providing minimal risk.

Long Term chart


Zoomed in to show breakout and stop level.


Also, what do yall think of the white and gray candle color scheme as opposed to my usual white and red? I think it makes the charting stand out better.
I'm a candles guy, but still looks pretty good.
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In reply to Heineken-Ashi • 11:01p, 10/12/24
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Heineken-Ashi said:
Buying SOFI Monday. Beautiful setup, and recent breakout gives us a clear stop level of $8.53 providing minimal risk.
I like SOFI. I have some $7 LEAPS that I bought OTM earlier this year.
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5:55a, 10/13/24
Anyone else having ToS issues? Balance showing $0, position disappearing and then reappearing at some point, account unavailable to trade within TOS, and also a GTC order was cancelled on its own. Started this past week and all random.
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8:52a, 10/14/24
SOFI off and running. Had to get in early this morning to beat the rocket.
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In reply to Heineken-Ashi • 8:52a, 10/14/24
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Once ZIM takes out $19.50 with sustained juice I will move my stop to that level.


Movin' on up?
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8:58a, 10/14/24
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bulls are just stampeding this thing...and just rubbing it in at this point...what stocks aren't in rocket mode is the bigger question...
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In reply to Heineken-Ashi • 9:29a, 10/14/24
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CORZ breaking out again. I'm looking for $14.50-$17.75 next major high.
This one is interesting. Just anectdotal here but this one seems to move in opposition with MARA and CLSK which are my other miner holdings. It has done well during this BTC consolidation phase.
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