New Stock Market Contest

[Elefekt]

I looked back and saw that Jeff said that I should fire up a new thread so I decided why not.

Basically the same as FruitFish's contest except we can start smaller so we can get more interest.

This taken from the other thread and partly edited.

Here's how it works:

Each entry will cost 50 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 Dec. 15. At the end of the week, Dec. 19, 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 50np$, 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!


It will be the same except that entry will cost 50np and the week will be next week. You can sign up until 10pm Sunday Night Hawaii time. This gives most of you extra time.

Dont worry about the pot of np I will not mysteriously dissappear unless I die.

I will list the contestants here.

1. CoolHost (MOT, Motorola Inc)
2. Jane118 (ELN, ELAN CORP PLC)
3. -RJ- (YHOO, Yahoo)
4. hilljd00 (VRSN, Verisign)
5. armstrong (JOSB, JOS A BANK CLOT)
6. Void
7. Void
8. Void
9. Void
10. Void

Opening Prices:

1. CoolHost (MOT, Motorola Inc) 13.15
2. Jane118 (ELN, ELAN CORP PLC) 6.18
3. -RJ- (YHOO, Yahoo) 43.84
4. hilljd00 (VRSN, Verisign) 16.24
5. armstrong(JOSB, JOS A BANK CLOT) 33.63


Todays Results (Tuesday, December 19, 2003):

1. CoolHost (MOT, Motorola Inc)-1.34%
2. Jane118 (ELN, ELAN CORP PLC)+2.80%
3. -RJ- (YHOO, Yahoo)+0.53%
4. hilljd00 (VRSN, Verisign)+0.32%
5. armstrong (JOSB, JOS A BANK CLOT)-1.32%


Ending Prices:

1. CoolHost (MOT, Motorola Inc)13.22
2. Jane118 (ELN, ELAN CORP PLC)6.62
3. -RJ- (YHOO, Yahoo)42.11
4. hilljd00 (VRSN, Verisign)15.90
5. armstrong (JOSB, JOS A BANK CLOT)32.86


Final Standings:

1. CoolHost (MOT, Motorola Inc)1.07%
2. Jane118 (ELN, ELAN CORP PLC)7.64%
3. -RJ- (YHOO, Yahoo)-1.56%
4. hilljd00 (VRSN, Verisign)+0.31%
5. armstrong (JOSB, JOS A BANK CLOT)-2.63%


UPON CONFIRMATION THE WINNER IS JANE118

Total Winnings is: 250np


Useful Links:

http://www.nasdaq.com

http://www.nyse.com

http://reuters.com

http://quote.com

http://morningstar.com

http://finance.yahoo.com

http://money.com

http://fool.com

 

[Elefekt]

Just like to remind everyone that you have about 48 hours left to sign up. Its only 50np and we have 6 spaces open. Join in the fun!!

 

[armstrong]

Here's mine, Ele:

JOS A BANK CLOT (NasdaqNM:JOSB) :kickass:

50NP$ en route.

Regards,

Apollo

 

[Elefekt]

added you a bit left so comeon and have fun

added. Come on and have fun guys!

 

[Elefekt]

Last 20 hours!! 5 slots!!! I will pay half of the next person that signs up!!

 

[Elefekt]

last 5 hours.

 

[Elefekt]

I posted the standings of the first day. I am not sure of the netsol stock can someone confirm my quotes and figure out what the netsol one is? Thanks.

 

[jane118]

NSOL no change

 

[Elefekt]

Originally posted by jane118
NSOL no change

Thanks. Is it still using nsol? all nsol i saw was nuclear solutions.

 

[jane118]

ur right NSOL is nuclear solutions

i tried looking up netsol but cant find

 

[Elefekt]

Originally posted by jane118
ur right NSOL is nuclear solutions

i tried looking up netsol but cant find

Same dilemna here. Are they under VRSN (verisign)? Maybe RJ can confirm this.

 

[Jeff]

Originally posted by Elefekt
Same dilemna here. Are they under VRSN (verisign)? Maybe RJ can confirm this.

:bingo:

 

[Elefekt]

ill use verisign as netsol as armstrong and jeff agree.

 

[RJ]

Correct, NetSol is still under control of Verisign (VRSN), at least for the time being.

 

[Elefekt]

Thread updated. If any mistakes just let me know. 2 days left

 

[Terry]

Next week is Christmas. Will you do one then, Christian? I used to follow the market, but lost interest a couple of years ago - go figure! I want in on the next contest. If I can't afford to loose my shorts in the market, I'll loose my pretend shorts here!

 

[Elefekt]

Terry I think we will take a break and do one the following week or the week after that. Want to give everyone a good family holidays

 

[Terry]

Indeed, Happy Holidays !!!

 

[Elefekt]

Last Day coming up!!!! Pray for your stock!!!

 

[RJ]

Will Verisign pull out a victory in this weeks stock contest?

 

[Grrilla]

I just ran across this. Want to be in next round after holidays. Awl B Bock!