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Re:AMD passes Intel in market cap by game-of-throws on Monday August 01, 2022 @02:38PM (#32310348)
There are ways to bet against stocks that don't expose you to unlimited downside.
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Re:AMD passes Intel in market cap by The_Colonel on Monday August 01, 2022 @02:40PM (#32310374)
Do you have more information? I'm interested.
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Re:AMD passes Intel in market cap by game-of-throws on Monday August 01, 2022 @02:43PM (#32310421)
Options. https://www.investopedia.com/terms/p/put.asp
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Re:AMD passes Intel in market cap by ericd on Monday August 01, 2022 @03:02PM (#32310654)
The timing aspect is still brutal, though. Market can stay irrational for a very long time, and prove you totally right but totally broke if it waits until after your puts expire.
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