burros-ark update: major volatility and swings in the market, if somebody could've timed that just right they would've made a mint. as it turns out most folks regained some lost ground, but there are funny unusual moves going on too. mouse dipped a toe in and continues to rack up small gains with very little risk exposure. chameleon did a quick out and in double move for only god knows why but it may pay off, hell it works all the time in the nfl. hawk and donkey and squirrel all bailed, ran like chickens. with the low trading volume, reduced market days, and year end close out stuff going on, i just couldn't see being in this market and took my gains and clocked out. i'm out of trades for the year and going to let the dust settle a little. overall i have enjoyed the last couple of weeks with the secret santa exchanges and pot lucks and even some unexpected surprises, the year has been kind to me and i am thankful for that.
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burros-ark signal:
sell. although el vira and exposure are at traditionally favorable levels, there were some big moves out and only a little calculated moves in. low volume and high volatility could make things interesting, but i am mostly interested in closing out the year and locking in performance. there will be some changes coming to the burros-ark system which i will detail later, but i think it is best to move the system to g fund and start the year fresh at zero rather than carry old baggage into the new system year.
sell.
burros-ark bonus: it is early yet and things could change a little next week, but probably not change a lot so i think it is safe to call some winners and losers. hawk clearly will take top spot with his double digit gains having moved to safety in the g fund, the only person with a decent positive return and any trades left is mouse and she would have to go all in while the market launches on a +8% tear for her to overtake him. so
whipsaw is the 2015 ark winner, top dog, and i am offering an
ounce of tsptalk silver for the prize, pm me with shipping details whipsaw if you want it (i promise i am not a stalker, other tsper's have got silver mailed to them without getting their credit card hacked or a sexual predator showing up at the door, or else if they did it wasn't because of me). also i am giving away an ounce of tsptalk silver as a booby prize, to blackbird. he showed incredible fortitude in the face of market fear and taught us all some lessons in the process, you got big balls man. but unless he gets out and wolf stays in and the market tanks a -5% drop then
ravensfan has the anchor spot locked up, so some silver for you. also there is one more ounce of silver up for grabs, to lion if he wants. he does this great analysis cagr assessment with some commentary humor so if he wishes to provide a year end wrap up i will pay
boghie some silver too. all three of you pm me shipping addresses and i will have my personal assistant (me) ship them right out. also i'm thankful for all of you putting up with me, i know it can be unpleasant sometimes having your performance irreverently analyzed and i try to poke just as much fun at my own dumb moves as i do the rest, but it takes a special breed and i am proud of all of you.
happy holidays all, may your season be right, your spirit bright, and best of trading to you in the new year.
