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My Four Position Types

By Tim Knight - 5 months ago (17, Feb 2026 1:11:27 PM)

It occurred to me that I’ve never really written about the four styles of bearish positions I take on in my various portfolios. I don’t have clever names for them, but off the top of my head, I’d give them the following descriptors:

  • Long-term directional puts
  • Very short-term large ETFs
  • Overnight large ETFs
  • Long-term individual shorts

I’ll characterize each of these.

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Time for a Bath

By Tim Knight - 5 months ago (17, Feb 2026 11:00:00 AM)

I respectfully suggest taking a bearish position on Bath & Body Works (BBWI). I have done so today, with a stop-loss at $25.

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Watch This Support!

By Tim Knight - 5 months ago (17, Feb 2026 9:54:54 AM)

Wow, what a great day. I’ve got my dogs with me. It’s pouring outside. There are thunder and lightning (rare around here). And the market is solid red.

Anyhoo, keep a close eye on this supporting trendline. It’s one of the few things holding up the market until all holy hell breaks loose.

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Falling Is Our Recipe

By Tim Knight - 5 months ago (17, Feb 2026 9:30:00 AM)

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Gung Hey Fat Unemployed

By Tim Knight - 5 months ago (17, Feb 2026 8:00:00 AM)

Anyone who creates art is in such serious trouble.

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