What happens if you lose more than 100%?

[motion]

Hi Guys,

When I first started trading I bought a share which was very high and now it has dropped. I thought it would come back and it has not so I decided to keep it as I had lost to much but now it's at a 90% loss what happens if it goes below 100%?

I know it's silly to keep it but it was for a small amount and my first trade...

Dam I messed up the thread heading.. Should read "What happens if you loose more than 100%"

 

[silence]

Re: What happens if you look more than 100%

The share price can't go below $0.00, so you can't lose more than 100%

 

[nomore4s]

Re: What happens if you look more than 100%

The share price can't go below $0.00, so you can't lose more than 100%

You can if you've used leverage (margin loan)

 

[Sean K]

Re: What happens if you look more than 100%

You can if you've used leverage (margin loan)

He's not talking about leverage and a stock can never go down more than 100% from it's current position.

Motion, lose is not spelt loose.

Too early to be drinking guys.

 

[motion]

Re: What happens if you look more than 100%

He's not talking about leverage and a stock can never go down more than 100% from it's current position.

Motion, lose is not spelt loose.

Too early to be drinking guys.

Thanks for the replies guys...will be interesting to see if it falls below 90% but I have learnt from my mistakes.

Yep Kennas I think I have had too many short blacks this morning and panic mode has set in for my portfolio, so I'm going to check my spelling for the rest of the day

Thank you for also updating the heading

 

[nomore4s]

Re: What happens if you look more than 100%

He's not talking about leverage and a stock can never go down more than 100% from it's current position.

lol, Kennas

I realise that, I was just pointing out that it is possible lose more than 100% if using leverage. I also realise it doesn't really have anything to do with Motions situation.

 

[tech/a]

What happens if you lose more than 100%?

You cant play anymore!!!!

 

[jtb]

Re: What happens if you look more than 100%

Too early to be drinking guys.

Ha ha ha - good to see some humour

 

[YELNATS]

Hi Guys,

When I first started trading I bought a share which was very high and now it has dropped. I thought it would come back and it has not so I decided to keep it as I had lost to much but now it's at a 90% loss what happens if it goes below 100%?

I know it's silly to keep it but it was for a small amount and my first trade...

I'd hang onto it a while longer. It's already lost nearly all of its' value, so if the price moves, chances are it might move back up somewhat, giving you a chance to recoup at least a larger part of your investment. regards YN

 

[nioka]

Hi Guys,

When I first started trading I bought a share which was very high and now it has dropped. I thought it would come back and it has not so I decided to keep it as I had lost to much but now it's at a 90% loss what happens if it goes below 100%?

I know it's silly to keep it but it was for a small amount and my first trade...

Dam I messed up the thread heading.. Should read "What happens if you loose more than 100%"

Can we have the share named. I'm interested in seeing if it has any hope.

 

[shinobi346]

Wouldnt the company have to go bankrupt for it to lose all its value.

Even if it does go bankrupt thers stil la chance you get some money back, after everything in the company is sold off and the bank is paid off, the debtors, etc etc.. then you

 

[BradK]

Its not ALL your capital is it, Motion?

I just wonder how the amateur CFD traders are faring right now... it IS possible to lose more than 100% ... 900%??

I think we have a while to fall yet... Im calling 5600

Cheers
Brad

 

[Asia Etrader]

It cant go below 100% ( margin excluded). Just keep it. Why sell it now? It may come back again some day. I hope it wan't a lot of money and you learned your lesson (I've learned it too)