Comments on Fund My Mutual Fund: Mechel (MTL) Down 20% on Putin's Comments

andrey - yes instead of losing 5% today, I can kee...

2008-07-24T12:14:00.001-04:00

andrey - yes instead of losing 5% today, I can keep it down to losing 2-3% a day. (sarcasm)

Michael,It would fit into my thesis of the coming ...

2008-07-24T12:14:00.000-04:00

Michael,

It would fit into my thesis of the coming era of protectionism for those who control the assets, wouldn't it?

In this case it could simply be a rift between the CEO and government for all we know.

As I always say, in the end those with the assets will win. Luckily the ones in Brazil don't have this sort of government ;)

Now down 35%+ - breathtaking. Assuming they won't make it go bankrupt it must be a good buy at some point. 2 PE? 4?

Just can't touch it myself but good for gamblers I suppose.

Mark, you had great timing to close MTL position. ...

2008-07-24T12:12:00.000-04:00

Mark, you had great timing to close MTL position. Congrats!!!

I wonder if this is a sign of things to come from ...

2008-07-24T12:07:00.000-04:00

I wonder if this is a sign of things to come from the quasi socialist/communist/capitalist countries as they try to control prices of commodities?

I attempted to do the prudent thing and sell out i...

2008-07-24T11:33:00.000-04:00

I attempted to do the prudent thing and sell out in scale, like I buy in. What a kick in the pants today! couldn't he have at least done that in good tape?

"How can I avoid losing the most money today?" Wel...

2008-07-24T11:28:00.000-04:00

"How can I avoid losing the most money today?"

Well said!