Stock Ramping - Real or Perceived?

[Garpal Gumnut]

I thought I might open this up for discussion. I have my own rather strong views on it.

Stock market forums are read and posted on from many countries by many posters all with their own agendas. Despite what some post on other member’s current favoured stock e.g. PEN, I respect both positive and negative information, provided it is both factual and relevant.

Negative or positive information posted needs to be factual and it can form a part of any decision making, but not as the controlling influence. Ones own research should always be the deciding factor, but is that always the case?

Anyone thinking massively read forums stock market don't influence a stocks price need to read more in my opinion. I started to take a lot more notice a few years ago after reading the articles below amongst others.

PEN has certainly had more than its fair share over the last couple of years as I am sure other stocks have. Multinics often being the vehicle of choice.

Just have a little read of these for starters:


1. Stock Spam Scams Ramping Up: There’s a Sucker Born Every Minute
http://www.theregister.co.uk/2004/04/13/stock_spam_scam/

2. Share Promotions and Hot Tips
http://www.scamwatch.gov.au/content/index.phtml/tag/SharePromotionshotTips

3. FSA Bans Broker over Stock Ramping
http://www.guardian.co.uk/business/2010/dec/06/financial-services-aurhority-ban-graham-betton

4. Official ASF Policy on share Ramping
https://www.aussiestockforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4773&page=1

5. Market Manipulation – Wikipedia
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Market_manipulation

6. Pig Men Are Now Ramping Stocks
http://www.wallstreetbear.com/board/view.php?topic=81437&post=287695







gg

 

[skc]

I thought I might open this up for discussion. I have my own rather strong views on it.

You went to great lengths to make this one of the funniest posts ever. Well done.

Here's the Yin to your Yang for those who might not be across both threads.

https://www.aussiestockforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=22892&pagenumber=

 

[tech/a]

In many cases it is very real.
In many other cases information posted is fundamental and I feel the poster is looking for confirmation from others that the information gleaned is positive and in support of their current position.

Often I see post a few days after asking WHY after such positive news has the stock fallen in price.

This is seen as contradictory to opinion ---- THEIRS.

 

[Garpal Gumnut]

In many cases it is very real.
In many other cases information posted is fundamental and I feel the poster is looking for confirmation from others that the information gleaned is positive and in support of their current position.

Often I see post a few days after asking WHY after such positive news has the stock fallen in price.

This is seen as contradictory to opinion ---- THEIRS.

So you are saying that often apparent ramping is just a fundamentalist looking for reassurance or more information.

Why don't they just ask then?, perhaps fear of getting an answer. Then when they get a response contrary to their view they get angry.

It makes sense.

gg