Posts Tagged ‘ diamond slice ’

DS Trading: Position Update (DTO, SDS, VXX)

Jun 29th, 2010 | By Rob

Positions currently held at DS Financial are SDS, DTO, and VXX. Refer to our DS Trading Ledger, a new page where you can track the results of calls we’ve made, to see the entry points on these three positions. As of Monday’s close our positions are as follows:



Bloomberg Finds Greek Bonds on Bill Gross’ Black List

Mar 26th, 2010 | By Rob
Bloomberg Finds Greek Bonds on Bill Gross’ Black List

The “bond king” of PIMCO, Bill Gross, tells Bloomberg and the world his strategy on the issue of Greek debt… “Stay away!” In the interview, Gross explains recent moves of the Absolute Return PIMCO fund, including record low holdings of Long Term U.S. debt and increased holdings of “core” European bonds, most notably Germany. Having
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Market Response to Fed Policy

Dec 16th, 2009 | By Rob

Few expect the U.S. Federal Reserve's FOMC to announce any change to the current monetary policy. The Fed Funds rate target is expected to stay at 0.25%, despite effective rates closer to 0.1%, while language will promise that purchase programs of private debt and Fannie/Freddie mortgage products are soon to wind down. Conditions of the
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Short Holiday Week Packs Punch of Crucial Economic Data

Nov 23rd, 2009 | By Rob

The Weekly Spectrum The 2009 Thanksgiving holiday week will be brief, but crucial economic data to be released between Monday and Wednesday will leave marks on investors faced with the pivotal punches of where to put their money. With a spotlight on housing, economic data for the November 23 week will be highlighted by Existing Home Sales,
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