ot: Anyone getting FB shares ?

COALPORTER · May 15, 2012 3:02AM

That's Facebook.. Or maybe you already own "private" shares?
I think I will watch from a safe distance or maybe by 100 shares
on a gamble. I had a real good read on Google when it went
puplic in 2005 and did great, but with FB I have no clue?

(not asking for investment advice in anyway, just wondering
others thoughts and idea. I know this will be an exciting IPO.)

Coins101 · May 15, 2012 4:08AM

From what I ahve read, most are staying away. Of course, there will be the pump and dump just like all IPO's and those who have to wait for the real public offering will get stuck holding the bag.

johnny9434 · May 15, 2012 4:41AM

not here and no real interest in it either.

MsMorrisine · May 15, 2012 4:49AM

I'm trying, but this is no long term investment.

pf70collector · May 15, 2012 5:00AM

No

OperationButter · May 15, 2012 5:02AM

FB just upped their IPO to $38 a share. IMO FB is NOT worth $100B which is what their company would be valued at with a $38 share strike price. Could be another GOOG but either way, Im not touching it, even with a 10ft pole.

Coins101 · May 15, 2012 5:04AM

<< FB just upped their IPO to $38 a share. IMO FB is NOT worth $100B which is what their company would be valued at with a $38 share strike price. Could be another GOOG but either way, Im not touching it, even with a 10ft pole. >>

mariner67 · May 15, 2012 5:26AM

<< not here and no real interest in it either. >>

GBurger717 · May 15, 2012 5:31AM

I am 29 and I would not sign on facebook if it was the last way in the world to talk with somone!! You think big brother watches you?? facebook is a million times worse!!! I have facebook blocked on all our computers so no one can access it. Its a joke. Anyone who is stupid enough to use that site needs there head examined. They track you and sell your info to all. I even know someone who was stupid enough to post there vacation dates on that site and when they came home there house was looted.

PLEASE PEOPLE STAY AWAY FROM FACEBOOK AND THIS STOCK OFFERING!!!! ITS A JOKE JUST AS ZUCKABIRD IS!!!!!

renman95 · May 15, 2012 5:38AM

Nope. (I couldn't resist)

joefro · May 15, 2012 5:41AM

Wouldn't poke it with a 10 foot pole

Banemorth · May 15, 2012 5:43AM

Social networks can collapse in the blink of an eye (Look at Myspace)

Not something I'd have any kind of faith putting my money into. Just my 2c

HalfStrike · May 15, 2012 5:54AM

I was going to get shares but am not now at the higher price range.

LuvSouthernObsoletes · May 15, 2012 6:20AM

Nope, I am staying away from FB.

Staircoins · May 15, 2012 7:00AM

I may dabble and flip it on the jump, but it's not a long-term hold for me.

MsMorrisine · May 15, 2012 7:01AM

zuckerberg could alienate a lot of people with a ipo flop.

derryb · May 15, 2012 7:04AM

my cash is going into more ASEs when i think the bottom is in.

FB is the kind of stock that can tank in a heartbeat with one bad headline. Best way to transmit a bad virus world-wide, will happen eventually.

MsMorrisine · May 15, 2012 7:10AM

<< my cash is going into more ASEs when i think the bottom is in.

FB is the kind of stock that can tank in a heartbeat with one bad headline. Best way to transmit a bad virus world-wide, will happen eventually. >>

like this one?

Coins101 · May 15, 2012 7:25AM

So derryb, I always considered you to be on top of PM's and their movement. So, would you care to give us your opinion where the bottom will be in next, say three to 6 months? i know the last big dip (last 6 months) was in December and it seems silver was just below $27.00 oz. I have been kind of wondering if we may see this again or even lower. In fact, I was wondering if we will see it this week.

I don't believe we will see $9 an oz or even $20 an oz though if it does hit $9, I bet it will be difficult to find if you want to buy.

Twinturbo · May 15, 2012 7:50AM

Selling my shares "private"
Its gunna b a great time, I smell vegas

nibanny · May 15, 2012 7:54AM

<< You think big brother watches you?? facebook is a million times worse!!! >>

This could make FB very profitable.

philographer · May 15, 2012 9:21AM

PAAS Pan American Silver...looks like a better deal!?

BAJJERFAN · May 15, 2012 9:37AM

<< I may dabble and flip it on the jump, but it's not a long-term hold for me. >>

My broker says that if I flip my FB shares within 15 days, I'll be locked out of IPOs thru them for 6 months.

TwoSides2aCoin · May 15, 2012 1:43PM

= No

JCMhouston · May 15, 2012 10:36PM

I'm an investor, not a speculator, so no i won't even consider FB shares.

The shares are selling at something like 30 x revenue, or 100 x EBITDA?
The share structure is set up so that MZ has sole control of the voting rights?

BAJJERFAN · May 15, 2012 10:40PM

If I get any, I intend to flip them.

Staircoins · May 15, 2012 11:12PM

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<< I may dabble and flip it on the jump, but it's not a long-term hold for me. >>

My broker says that if I flip my FB shares within 15 days, I'll be locked out of IPOs thru them for 6 months. >>

I don't understand that reaction. They'll make commission on both trades, so why would they care?

derryb · May 15, 2012 11:18PM

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<< I may dabble and flip it on the jump, but it's not a long-term hold for me. >>

My broker says that if I flip my FB shares within 15 days, I'll be locked out of IPOs thru them for 6 months. >>

I don't understand that reaction. They'll make commission on both trades, so why would they care? >>

They don't want to deal with what they consider daytraders. Become your own broker with an on-line account. I use Scottrade.

Staircoins · May 15, 2012 11:26PM

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<< I may dabble and flip it on the jump, but it's not a long-term hold for me. >>

My broker says that if I flip my FB shares within 15 days, I'll be locked out of IPOs thru them for 6 months. >>

I don't understand that reaction. They'll make commission on both trades, so why would they care? >>

They don't want to deal with what they consider daytraders. Become your own broker with an on-line account. I use Scottrade. >>

Okay, but that concern shouldn't apply to just the FB offering though.

(I do my own trading as well, through Schwab.)

BAJJERFAN · May 16, 2012 12:30AM

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<< I may dabble and flip it on the jump, but it's not a long-term hold for me. >>

My broker says that if I flip my FB shares within 15 days, I'll be locked out of IPOs thru them for 6 months. >>

I don't understand that reaction. They'll make commission on both trades, so why would they care? >>

They don't want to deal with what they consider daytraders. Become your own broker with an on-line account. I use Scottrade. >>

I have a Rollover IRA with Fidelity.

MsMorrisine · May 16, 2012 11:58AM

Several brokerages stop taking Facebook IPO orders

NumbersUsacom · May 16, 2012 12:56PM

Since I'm not an FB'er and plan to always be FB free, I have no interest in the stock.

Justacommeman · May 16, 2012 2:04PM

Well quite aware of the company and it's mechanics I've never even been on FB. However, I like this as stock A LOT one year and five years out. MJ

Justacommeman · May 16, 2012 2:19PM

<< FB just upped their IPO to $38 a share. IMO FB is NOT worth $100B which is what their company would be valued at with a $38 share strike price. Could be another GOOG but either way, Im not touching it, even with a 10ft pole. >>

Perhaps. However, my gut tells me that those who buy FB at $38 will be MUCH better off a year or two from now that those who bought silver at $38. All about perspective.

I know of no other more speculative bet then that of silver. It makes FB look like GE in my opinion. I've done well with silver but I'm never comfortable owning it.

JMHO.

MJ

MsMorrisine · May 17, 2012 5:17AM

priced @ $38, top of range, opens the door for the maximum number of retail investors all fighting.

good luck to all in the quest for issue price shares.

COALPORTER · May 17, 2012 10:03AM

i decided to watch from the side lines

enought bumps and bruses this month already

tneig · May 17, 2012 11:02AM

For me its real easy. I'm not allowed to buy it on the first tier out the door, so they can just go......

I'll have to see whats left when my lower class is allowed to buy, and if I'd go in. See what the price is. Normally if I could today,
I see no problem with the $38 a share and would buy,
figuring a year turnaround at most. But on top of not being able to buy, I want to see what happens as the stock market
is not in too good a spot for a new stock to open in.

The only problem I see is FB can be overtaken with the next latest thing in months, and its a little commonplace now,
so its highlight of new growth is questionable to me. Its fun, but folks are waiting for the next new fad already.

Are they diversifying enough to have more than "one product" when
their user interface falls from grace, I don't know. One thing for sure is there is
a growing population that would not mind paying a few bucks for a service that doesn't sell everything about them.

It doesn't matter. Their big enough to print their own money as needed! FBQE is coming...

MsMorrisine · May 17, 2012 11:11PM

no FB allocation for me.

I could have really used the lottery ticket, too.

bronco2078 · May 17, 2012 11:50PM

Anyone buying at $70 ??? Pre open bids up to $70 in Germany supposedly .

derryb · May 18, 2012 12:12AM

Hasn't even started trading and already a facebook bubble?

I'll wait for FBS (Facebook Backed Securitties).

bronco2078 · May 18, 2012 12:34AM

Those that put in orders at 70 won't be able to change the price because Goldman borrowed the shares and shorted them already.

Its not exactly a naked short

derryb · May 18, 2012 12:35AM

Appears to have opened at $43.

miklia · May 18, 2012 12:52AM

just bought a bit at $39.00 - if only to make my ticker that much more hyperactive..

Coins101 · May 18, 2012 1:11AM

So far, so good at holding above it's "priced" amount. I wonder if it will hold by the end of the day.

BAJJERFAN · May 18, 2012 1:24AM

Looks like it is trading a million shares a minute.

derryb · May 18, 2012 10:14AM

Peakbook?

MsMorrisine · May 18, 2012 10:18AM

the fact they had to defend $38 marked the pricing and additional shares as "over done"

TT - you left FB. you sold all your (remaining) shares, I guess, today. Question: were you unhappy at FB? (if you don't mind answering)

MsMorrisine · May 18, 2012 10:23AM

<< Peakbook? >>

I'm guessing lots of retail only wanted in for the flip.

as mentioned with lots of IPOs and one recent example is LNKD -- there are usually a few to several days of selling after the IPO (but not on the IPO day

) then it continues up if it is going to continue up. I am going to guess FB will sell for a number of days. The Big Q -- does it flatline after that or continue to rise?

I am glad I stayed out of the FB aftermarket. I will continue to stay out of the FB aftermarket.

gold, silver, AAPL all look more attractive to me.... especially AAPL in the next 12.

derryb · May 18, 2012 10:27AM

Fakebook?

MsMorrisine · May 18, 2012 10:46AM

apparently it was MuppetBook today.

derryb · May 18, 2012 2:24PM

wonder what the chances are that the boys underwriting it and selling it to their customers are also betting against it. Not like it would be the first time.

ot: Anyone getting FB shares ?

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