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Fast Money's Synthetic Short Squeeze Trade

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Date updated:07-02-2008

Focus on names that have seen excessive growth in their short positions in a relatively small period of time, counsels Gilbert. But instead of buying the stock, establish a position in the options market by buying calls and then selling the corresponding put. Why? She says it will allow you to establish a synthetic position in the company and enhance returns if the stock gets any kind of short squeeze.

VMW
Vmware
$40.96
-1.89%
$41.54

Names Gilbert likes best include VMWare (VMW), Sears Holdings (SHLD) and Under Armour (UA).

People owning VMW also tend to own: BAM BBD BWF EAD GOOG IFN ISRG

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SHLD
Sears Holdings Co
$72.64
-0.42%
$72.96

Names Gilbert likes best include VMWare (VMW), Sears Holdings (SHLD) and Under Armour (UA).

People owning SHLD also tend to own: AA ALL APC BA BAC C CAT

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UA
Under Armour Inc
$27.31
-1.80%
$27.89

Names Gilbert likes best include VMWare (VMW), Sears Holdings (SHLD) and Under Armour (UA).

People owning UA also tend to own: EWA GABTX PHO SAGBX SFVBX APC APP

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