Dec 28, 2009

Western Refining (WNR) With Record Short Interest. Is A Major Short Covering Rally Around The Corner?

Western Refining (WNR) fell 2.7% in today`s session and is nearing its all time closing low of 4.65. Meanwhile the short interest in this stock is at all time highs, with 14,363,641. (link)

I am moderately bullish on the refiners, specially the major ones, like Valero Energy (VLO) and Tesoro (TSO). But Western Refining (WNR) is a pure speculative stock and a major short covering rally may be just around the corner. When we trade this kind of stocks with decent size we are always one trade way from making a killing and one trade way from making lasting damage to our trading account. I will try to play this short covering rally if it develops. Maybe in Livermore`s way, if my timing is right and I can be agressive and sit tight...

For those that are going through a rough patch, maybe you can get some inspiring thoughts from Winston Churchill,"Success consists of going from failure to failure without loss of enthusiasm."

Have a great trading day.

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