Time to straddle PBW again

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The chart of PBW is again telling us to straddle. I would pick the Sep 21's and 22's. With earnings coming up in the next couple of weeks for the companies covered, there should be some decent volatility. The image is blurred but you can see the price is right on the 15ma and the bands are closing. The chart will allow a straddle because of the volatility and the consistent following on the edges of the bands to provide more than enough profit to cover the loss on the other side. Also, 700, shares have been traded by 1 PM eastern which is fairly heavy at this point in the day. Thanks to Optionsxpress for the chart.

tax rebate worries

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I heard about the feds hurrying up with the tax rebate checks and I am concerned about why they are doing this.

My feeling on the subject is that they are quickening the process because as the president said this weekend "People need money to pay for their gas and food." Now this is a dramatic change from when the plan was first announced and the president talked about using it on consumer goods such as electronics or clothing.

The other reason I am worried is that I bet there is someone at the fed who is increasingly worried about the economy in general and made this hurry up happen.

My two questions to the fed are how bad is it and how bad is it going to get?

PBW Earth Week

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I was very encouraged by all the news coming out of the companies that PBW encapsulates. Here are some of the stories. The chart also looks bullish as the bands are getting closer together and the 15 has crossed the 50. Earnings will be coming out in early to mid May so be ready for some volatility. You might think a straddle is in order here just to be safe.

Solar in General - CNBC clip and article on Solar

PBW - Najarian recommends

FSLR - New IR chief

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PBW news and holdings 4/7

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Here are the top ten and news stories for PBW and the top ten

Fund Holdings subject to change Suntech Power Holdings Co. Ltd. (ADS) 3.74% Yingli Green Energy Holding Co. Ltd. (ADS) 3.69% JA Solar Holdings Co. Ltd. (ADS) 3.65% First Solar Inc. 3.56% Trina Solar Ltd. (ADS) 3.55%

Evergreen Solar Inc. 3.55% SunPower Corp. (Cl A) 3.54% Ormat Technologies Inc. 3.17% Echelon Corp. 3.12% Energy Conversion Devices Inc. 2.80%

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