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Old 10-24-2003, 05:54 PM THREAD STARTER               #1 (permalink)
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NP$ Stock Market contest II

NP$ Stock Market contest

With the huge success of the first NP$ Stock Market contest, I introduce to you the second competition for week ending 11/01. The rules are the same, but are listed below for anyone who didn't enter last week.

Here's how it works:

Each entry will cost 75 NP$
Limit one choice per contestant
Maximum 10 contestants

Each contestant will choose a NASDAQ or NYSE listed company (no mutual funds, hedge funds, etc.), prior to market opening on Oct. 26. At the end of the week, Nov. 1, the contestant that chose the stock with the highest percentage gain, wins 85% of the pot. I am an avid stock trader and have the programs needed to keep track of the contest. Each day of the contest, I'll update the standings so that everyone has an idea of how well their "investments" are doing. When sending the 75np$, make sure to note your selection for the contest with either the full name of the company or the stock symbol. Thanks and good luck to all!
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Current Contestants
1. Gcgirl4ever - Intel (INTC)
2. CoolHost.com - AT&T Corp. (T)
3. RJ - Register.com (RCOM)
4. Subliminal - Advanced PCS (ADVP)
5. Hilljd00 - Infospace (INSP) *pending payment*
6. Elefekt - Verisign (VRSN)
7. Armstrong - RTW Inc (RTWI)
8. smh7233 - Globespan Virata Inc (GSPN)
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Old 10-24-2003, 07:10 PM   #2 (permalink)
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I will take Intel (INTC) again.. let's hope I can win.. nice bday present for me.
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Old 10-24-2003, 07:14 PM THREAD STARTER               #3 (permalink)
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The rules have changed slightly to make it even more interesting.

Now the entry fee will be 75 NP$ and the prize will be 85% of the pot. Looks like we have our first entry...any others??
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I'm in!
75 NP$'s en route, and I will get back to you this weekend with my selection, if that's OK 'Fish.
Good stuff!!
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No prob CH

Let's get some more entries people!
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oops I only sent 50.. didn't read the entire thing again *sorry*
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It wasn't your fault GC...25 NP$ right back at ya'
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75 NP$ sent - selection later on.

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I'm in, sending 75 NP$ for my entry (RCOM) and an additional 75 NP$ to pay for whomever wants to take Verisign in this week's contest. First come, first claim if you want em!

(Slashroot not eligable this round for the freebie)
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75 NP$ on route.
You know what i want. In old topic
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Getting kind of hot! Half the spots have now been filled. Let's see if we can get this week's contest full everyone!


RJ has kindly donated the entry fee for anyone bold enough to pick Verisign! It did finish in 5th place last week...
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ill take verisign...

if its already taken ill think of another selection but im in
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It's yours dude! Just be sure to thank RJ for putting up the entry fee...
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Thanks RJ for the entry fee. I just want to have fun.
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75NP$ enroute.
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Thanks for joining again Armstrong!

Only 3 spots left people. Get in now before it's too late!
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You're welcome. I couldn't resist joining, since its only NP$. If I lose often enough, then perhaps I'll have enough sense to forego doing it for real.
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lol maybe i should start for real too. maybe not...
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You're welcome. I couldn't resist joining, since its only NP$. If I lose often enough, then perhaps I'll have enough sense to forego doing it for real.

But what if I win?
The sky's the limit Armstrong...the sky's the limit!
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lol maybe i should start for real too. maybe not...
This is the best way IMO to test the market without risking "real money". Great way to learn about stocks, which ones to pick, and most importantly...which one not to pick!
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yea this is actually a great contest too bad i have no experience. can someone tell me a good place to watch the stocks? or any info...
I am a newbie but a fast learner.
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You're doomed!

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This is the best way IMO to test the market without risking "real money". Great way to learn about stocks, which ones to pick, and most importantly...which one not to pick!
Agree. Over time, this could be one of the cheapest, most valuable learning/real life experiences you'll ever have ... and actually have fun while doing so, IMHO.
I'd like to perhaps suggest a brief "Review of things learned" and commentary by each participant at the conclusion of any one week, or mutually agreed to period of time. Why did they perform so poorly/well this past week/month/quarter? What caused one stock to go up, while four others went down? Any particular items in the economic (or political) landscape have an adverse or (un)expected positive influence in any one segment of the market? Stock splits/triple witching/earnings/FOMC/PE's/"January effect" ... why do stocks behave so seemingly crazy in the most efficient market driven system ever known.
I digress.
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Just some info for everyone who hasn't entered yet or for those who haven't chosen their stock yet...

The tech stocks listed below have had either a high volume of trades this past week, are near their yearly highs, or stocks with the highest range in price:

1. Netease.com (NTES)
2. Sohu.com (SOHU)
3. Click Commerce Inc. (CKCM)
4. Click2Learn Inc. (CKSM)
5. ScanSource Inc. (SCSC)
6. Sina Corporation (SINA)
7. Advance PCS (ADVP)
8. Taser International Inc. (TASRW)
9. Scientific Atlanta (SFA)
10. Ariba Inc. (ARBA)

Hope that helps out a bit for the newbies

Also, check these sites for more info on any stock:
quote.com
morningstar.com
finance.yahoo.com
money.com
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fool.com

Posted the sites for you Elefekt
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... Great way to learn about stocks, which ones to pick, and most importantly...which one not to pick!
Heh ... if you keep picking losers, then you can still get rich by shorting. Just remember how you made your previous picks, and keep doing the same thing. Betting on losers is fun ( "die, damn you, die!"), although its not a lot of fun for those with jobs in the affected companies. But from the investor's point of view, these are just numbers ...
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... why do stocks behave so seemingly crazy in the most efficient market driven system ever known.
random walk, baby.
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Just some info for everyone who hasn't entered yet or for those who haven't chosen their stock yet...

The tech stocks listed below have had either a high volume of trades this past week, are near their yearly highs, or stocks with the highest range in price:

1. Netease.com (NTES)
2. Sohu.com (SOHU)
3. Click Commerce Inc. (CKCM)
4. Click2Learn Inc. (CKSM)
5. ScanSource Inc. (SCSC)
6. Sina Corporation (SINA)
7. Advance PCS (ADVP)
8. Taser International Inc. (TASRW)
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9. Scientific Atlanta (SFA)
10. Ariba Inc. (ARBA)

Hope that helps out a bit for the newbies

Also, check these sites for more info on any stock:
quote.com
morningstar.com
finance.yahoo.com
money.com
fool.com

Posted the sites for you Elefekt
Thanks FruitFish.. Will be looking at them for the next few hours..
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