shorting durring recession

[Fenerbahce1590]

well i know that were not in a recession yet, but it sure is getting close. Im fairly new to the market, but i see great value in shorting during a recession more than anyother time. I was just wonder, why dont any of the major analysts ever mention shorting? My guess is because many people consider shorting as making money by betting against "the home team?" Is this the only reason why most analysts don't recommend selling short? Thanks

[Romanowski]

let me see if I understand

you are just beginning trading and you want to start shorting the market?

what is you are thinking of shorting in particular?

good luck buddy

you are totally WRONG btw about mainstream media,

they have been touting a collapse for quite a while now

[Fenerbahce1590]

although im new to the market, i have read my own share of books about the market and ive been following it for some time (im not a total noob). I know lots of people say that shorting is too risky because of the possibility of unlimited losses. I have not made any certain decisions on stocks to short but they will most likely be big companies.

About mainstream media, I didnt say that they are not talking about an upcomming recession...this is all over the news/analysts. What i am saying is that they never seem to talk about the potential in selling short. Isnt it logical that the best time to sell short is durring a recession? Like i said, i am still new to the market so i appreciate your feedback!

[Romanowski]

when microsoft reports earnings soon look to short some select tech stocks

gl

[Goods]

Depends on the analysts. But honestly, most talk out of their respective arse and guess like everyone else. They ones in the know are the ones making the profits. My guess is that the average investor doesn't really understand shorting so much and hope springs eternal.

A really good example of a company short-worthy long term would have been Heelys (HLYS) Here's a fad that kids couldn't get enough of for a while. But fads end and the first cool kid to say Heelys are lame is a death sentence for the company because they had nothing else.

The companies taking the hurt in a recession are gadget makers, shipping companies, big box retailers maybe, etc. Just remember that when Joe Portfolio hops on the bandwagon, the trend's just about over. If everyone's shorting expecting 1929, I'm looking to buy. Just like the housing market when you get your brother-in-law saying "you know, everyone else is making money flipping houses, I could do that!"