HAG: Volatility returns indeed.

HAG capitalized smartly on the fear that entered the market yesterday. Returns for HAG have opened a sizable lead over market returns for the year.

Today, the full positions in AHM and DSL bought on Monday were sold. The half-positions in AMTD and BEAS, bought yesterday, were also sold. The half-positions in AKAM, SNDK, CSCO, and GENZ were held.

Completed trades:

AHM:1.80%
DSL: 1.41%
AMTD (1/2): 1.52% (.76%)
BEAS (1/2): 4.1% (2.05%)

2007 totals:
25 trades
.64707% average gain per trade
4.04% total theoretical gain since beginning of 2007
NASDAQ close at end of 2006: 2415
NASDAQ composite change since beginning of 2007: .04%

2006 results:
182 trades
.2899% average gain per trade
13.19% total theoretical gain from inception (2/7/06) to end of 2006.
NASDAQ composite change from 2/7/06 to end of 2006: 7.62%

Once again, the "total theoretical gain" assumes 25% of a portfolio was invested in each trading position. Half-sized positions assume only 12.5% was invested, and count as only 1/2 of a "completed trade". Buying power is limited to twice the value of the portfolio.