instead of trading the markets

[gamma_spike]

why not just buy Goldman Sachs shares?

[#2]

Why?

[gamma_spike]

take oils surge today... Goldman reckons good for US80....ping... Goldman shares tipped from US140 to US170+. When Goldman says up- up it goes. When Goldman says down- likewise. Either way Goldman is one step ahead... therefore if you are long Goldman you are long the fat controller and have the 'house odds'

[richardw]

Except most of their cash goes into their own pockets and they throw a few s*****s to the stock holders. Buffett got a good deal - essentially an option to buy at a reasonable price, with a 10% per year pref payment in case it doesn't go up.

[gamma_spike]

not strictly true... they are big time share holders. Thats one of the reasons they want TARP off their back ASAP. Anyway- think of the downside Risk... or lack of it. Perhaps best to buy Goldman and out the money puts on the S&P

[Werner_1]

Goldman proved their competence during the crisis, lol, they still around. i really think the best US institutions are JPMorganChase and GoldmanSachs, i really like both...

[Werner_1]

Goldman proved their competence during the crisis, lol, they still around. i really think the best US institutions are JPMorganChase and GoldmanSachs, i really like both...

[Werner_1]

Goldman proved their competence during the crisis, lol, they still around. i really think the best US institutions are JPMorganChase and GoldmanSachs, i really like both...

[Werner_1]

Sorry, IE jammed and i clicked a few times too much... apologies for the multiple comments...