Author: dreamspinner

  • Sell 1700 NCP @ 15.48

    What a day! I went for a late lunch at 2:00pm happy that NCP was happily above 15.70. I came back at 3:30pm to discover it at 15.48 (choke!). Nearly 2% off high is a clear sell to me. I am beating myself up for not taking 3% at 15.74. But that’s why I’m keeping…

  • NCP Market Commentary 2002-01-07

    Hooboy! NCP opened at 15.50 and hit a high of 15.70, just short of my 3% target. So do I dare hold until it has a down day? Talking to some traders hanging around #ipchat, I’ll hold until it closes down. Hope I’m not being too greedy, small gains saw me make 35% ROI over…

  • Buy 1700 NCP @ 15.28

    Why? 2.5% fall from previous peak close of 15.675 on 28 Dec 01. The stock went up then down to close at 15.209. Last trade was 15.22. I feel pretty foolish but I don’t try to pick tops or bottoms. There are three potential exit strategies: sell for +2.5% (15.66); or +3% (15.74); or sell…