RE: [CANSLIM] specialist


From: "Edward W. Gjertsen II" <ed@macktracks.com>
Subject: RE: [CANSLIM] specialist
Date: Tue, 13 Aug 2002 10:28:00 -0500

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I had the privilege of spending an hour with a specialist on the floor
of the NYSE.  Being of the trader/investor mindset, I was very curious
how specialists operated.  Like Lucky, I walked away with a much clearer
picture.  A specialist is what I will call a swing trader.  Holding
positions (inventory) and trading around this inventory as orders flow
in.  I asked the specialist about unexpected events when inventory is
high.  He mentioned even though he and his firm will take a hit on the
inventory, there usually is enough order flow to profit from and
substantially cut into the loss.  Very, very few specialists lose money
over any length of time.  Check out the price for a seat on the NYSE -
it's that high for good reason.

Ed Gjertsen II
ed@macktracks.com




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