Berkeley CSUA MOTD:Entry 48409
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10/22   Why the fuck isn't Google going down today? I'm getting a bit
        of anxious.                     -short at 645 guy
        \_ Buy a call.
        \_ Are you shorting Apple too?
        \_ You should get a bit of English.
        \_ Are you the "company X" guy below?  If so, you're a perfect
           example of why geeks who think they know something should not
           short stocks.  -tom
           \_ ^short^touch
        \_ Shorting: potential loss is infinity, potential gain is 100%.
           Buying: potential gain is infinity, potential loss is 100%.
           Shorting is stupid and amazingly risky.  And no, I don't believe
           you shorted google, but it's cute to think you might start another
           20+ page troll.  That isn't due for another 9 days.
           \_ Potential loss is not infinity if you have any damn clue.
              Covered calls.
              When I say "short" I mean options and not an actual short sale.
              \_ When people mean options, they say options.  We can't read
                 your mind so be clearer next time.
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