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Re: OEX: It's split and it's consequences



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Sure, there is still opportunity there on the day trades.  May be a good
one coming up.  VIX at 19 is not as fun as at 26.  VIX looks poised for an
expansion dead ahead.

BobR

At 06:17 PM 2/16/98 -0600, Peter Namtvedt wrote:
>Patrick,
>
>This is a dog that has somewhat predictable behavior, before and after 
>split.
>
>
>At 06:53 PM 2/16/98 -0500, Patrick Slevin wrote:
>>With all due respect to OEX traders, before the split I was in and out
>>of OEX positions 3 or 4 times a day.
>>
>>I never touch it now, I would rather trade SnP futures. Splitting the
>>OEX killed the trade for me. I suppose they did it to make it more
>>appealing to the average Joe/Josephine but I for the life of me cannot
>>fathom why anyone would risk their neck in this environ.
>>
>>Not that I would ever touch it again, but would anyone care to discuss
>>the pros and cons of trading this dog?
>>
>>--PJS
>>
>
>Opening jumps and intraday moves make me more and more interested.  Have made
>money on it and there's more to be made for sure.
>
>Anyone else?
>
>Pete
>
>
>
>petena9090@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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