Taking whipsaw losses in the S&P and Volatility, but neither was as painful as last week's small caps reversal.
Trump Victory Bearish for Twitter
I've been avoiding Twitter like the plague ever since the election, and I assume I'm not alone in doing so. I used to open it religiously first thing in the morning, but now I can't bear to read through my various lists, let alone spend hours (?) scrolling back through hundreds of tweets in classic OCD fashion.
I anticipated The Donald's victory, but that doesn't mean I want to be reminded about the absurdity of it all. Turn off and tune out is the order of the day, I'd say. This may be the thing that finally cures my Twitter addiction, hurray!
Twitter's stock price, as you can see below, has created a very messy chart which has frustrated this simple "trend follower." Despite buying last June, I missed the exit at $25.25 where everyone on Twitter told me they sold, and in fact made only 42 cents from my entry in the end (before commissions and taxes). Now I'm short and losing money (so far).
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They Listen To The Weather
24-year-old Björk here, she looks about 14, stunningly beautiful ... watching this performance, it reminds me how much she influenced 王靖雯 (Faye Wong).
ETF Trading Portfolio Update -- November 14, 2016
Whammied in the small caps ... how do you like losing nearly 30% in two weeks? Leverage giveth and taketh away.
ETF Trading Portfolio Update -- November 7, 2016
Three reversals on the Monday before the election ... Emerging Markets, the Qs, and Volatility.
Current Cars That Interest Me
I was surfing around the various auto manufacturers' websites looking at cars ... they're all so boring now, but I did find a few that interest me. I left out the Bentleys, Ferraris, Lamborghinis, etc., which are all over-the-top. (Click on the images to enlarge them.)
Update: I've added a Bentley and a Porsche due to popular demand. I *do* prefer orange or yellow paint.
Alfa Romeo 4C Coupe
New York license plate would ruin that lovely front end. From $55,900.
Different wheels here
Bentley Continental GT Speed
In Orange Flame with 21" Sports 5 Spoke Directional - Painted wheels. 633 horsepower. From $239,400.
BMW Z4 and BMW M4
Z4 is an expensive Miata? From $49,700.
M4 in a nice color. 425 horsepower. From $66,200.
Could be Japanese from this angle
Dodge Challenger
392 HEMI® Scat Pack SHAKER. 485 horsepower. From $43,795.
Fiat 124 Spider
Mazda copied this for their Miata? (A fellow Twitterer tells me this is made at Mazda's plant in Hiroshima) From $24,995.
Ford Mustang Shelby GT350R
I like it in this yellow with black roof and mirrors. 526 horsepower. From $61,000.
Hyundai Genesis and Hyundai Veloster
Looks like an old Toyota Celica maybe? From $34,645.
This thing is kind of ugly, but it appeals to me for some strange reason. From $23,950.
Infiniti Q60
400 horsepower and looks slick, yes boring, but slick ... chrome accents help. From $51,300.
Jaguar F Type
Not on a Ford Taurus frame, I hope ... hate that name badge on the side, a dealbreaker. From $61,400.
Lexus RC F
I do like that outrageous grille ... lovely blue paint ... 467 horsepower. From $64,165.
Over and under exhaust pipes nice, rest sort of dullsville
Little dull from the side, those wheels are nice though
Looks Beemerish in motion here ... love that orange
Mazda MX-5 Miata
This came out nearly 30 years ago, right? Timeless. Wiki P. says original release in May 1989. From $24,915.
Mercedes-Benz AMG GTS
Only Mercedes in the entire line that is interesting. 500 horsepower. Perfect for runs to the supermarket. From $111,200.
Nissan 370Z and Nissan GT-R
Oldie now, but still near perfect ... those wheels are slick and I love yellow paint. 350 horsepower. From $29,990.
Looks a bit funny from the side, but I like that paint color. 565 horsepower. From $109,990.
Porsche 911 Turbo S
In Lava Orange with 20" 911 Turbo S wheels. 580 horsepower. From $188,100.
Subaru BRZ / Toyota 86
Subaru makes them, also branded as "Toyota 86." From $25,495.
Ice Silver, Pure Red, WR Blue Pearl