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.

symbol name last price % change open
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  • VMW
    Vmware
  • $45.67
  • 0.00%
  • $N/A

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

People owning VMW also tend to own: BAMBBDBWFEADGOOGIFNISRG

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  • SHLD
    Sears Holdings Co
  • $90.40
  • +0.52%
  • $91.17

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

People owning SHLD also tend to own: ACFBMYBRK-ABRK-BCNQDJCODUK

TheStreet.com Rating: C- What is this?

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  • UA
    Under Armour Inc
  • $24.85
  • 0.00%
  • $N/A

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

People owning UA also tend to own: EWAGABTXPHOSAGBXSFVBXAPCAPP

TheStreet.com Rating: C+ What is this?

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