Three Rules For Shorting

Jeff Macke  Nov 03, 2009 11:50 am

Three Rules For Shorting
 
How to profit when the market breaks.
 

 
As the market continues to break, more folks are curious about a little something called shorting.  Sure, it sounds intriguing, but before you turn to the short side make sure to know the fundamentals of how to do it well...or face the consequences.

Join Jeff Macke as he offers 3 rules for shorting.



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11-03-2009, 6:22 pm
Thank you Professor Macke.

Last week, Dr Kukal and I were in and out of the SMN over a few hours and found some change in our pocket. Maybe the SDS for a few nights, but that's, as you have said "like dating a hooker"
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11-03-2009, 6:22 pm
Thank you Professor Macke.

Last week, Dr Kukal and I were in and out of the SMN over a few hours and found some change in our pocket. Maybe the SDS for a few nights, but that's, as you have said "like dating a hooker"
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11-03-2009, 11:27 pm
Jeff....I have some serious concerns about your video.

Don't get me wrong..the content is great....my concern is with the Yankees hat.

Haven't you heard the old mantra, 'Never trust a guy with a Yankees hat
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11-04-2009, 12:08 pm
Gentlemen,

Brian, I appreciate your concerns and God Bless you right back, from one man who prays to another.

Now that we've shaken hands, let's address the Wisconsin thing with gloves off like WCHA teams used t
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11-09-2009, 8:07 am
My bad on the above video link. this one:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p_2cNH8DvTA&feature=related

actually has the movie I'm referring to attached to it's URL.
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