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** JACKPOT SYNDICATE ** OFFICIAL THREAD ** 357 SHARES FINALISED FOR SEPTEMBER 25TH 2017 ONWARDS ** O

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  • MICKYBLUEMICKYBLUE Member Posts: 2,035
    edited May 2017
    its your own money that i dont agree to obvoiusly you get it back out of winnings from either the horse winning or the jackpot coming in. 
    id rather we all transfer money if need be 
  • StayOrGoStayOrGo Member Posts: 12,181
    edited May 2017
    In Response to Re: ** JACKPOT SYNDICATE - OFFICIAL THREAD ** VERY IMPORTANT FOR PEOPLE TO INPUT INTO HEDGING OPTION QUESTION/PROCESS** SHARE DEALINGS ARE NOW FROZEN UNTIL 26TH MAY 2017:
    its your own money that i dont agree to obvoiusly you get it back out of winnings from either the horse winning or the jackpot coming in.  id rather we all transfer money if need be 
    Posted by MICKYBLUE
    How would I get 24 syndicate members to transfer funds with 20 mins notice?

    It wouldn't happen.

    The thing we'd have to do, is all place our own bets on RED RUM, but those not following it closely, or able to put their own bets on would lose out. (I would hate that to happen)

    Cheers,

    G
  • MICKYBLUEMICKYBLUE Member Posts: 2,035
    edited May 2017
    id like others thoughts on this as well. as you say it will be getting overcomplicated on audit. i dont like feeling like i owe anyone, thats my ocd

  • StayOrGoStayOrGo Member Posts: 12,181
    edited May 2017
    Perhaps you're right, it could get messy.

    So you prefer, if there are no funds in the Syndicate account, or not enough to allow hedging, people would have to do their own bets on Red Rum?

    I don't like it because it could easily result in some making a nice profit (those that do their own hedging) and others losing.

    What are other people's views on this? It wouldn't be good for moral and team spirit really if some won handsomely while others lost.

    Cheers,

    G

    P.S. I would only be owed the money for a matter of less than an hour or two.
  • MICKYBLUEMICKYBLUE Member Posts: 2,035
    edited May 2017
    if you used say £300 and horse lost we won jackpot of say 2k minus your £300. so still a decent return 

    i also dont think we should do our own either and didnt say that, id happily put into kitty the night before said meeting tho.

    lets get others views on this im not great at writing down whilst others are very good
  • StayOrGoStayOrGo Member Posts: 12,181
    edited May 2017
    In Response to Re: ** JACKPOT SYNDICATE - OFFICIAL THREAD ** VERY IMPORTANT FOR PEOPLE TO INPUT INTO HEDGING OPTION QUESTION/PROCESS** SHARE DEALINGS ARE NOW FROZEN UNTIL 26TH MAY 2017:
    if you used say £300 and horse lost we won jackpot of say 2k minus your £300. i also dont think we should do our own either and didnt say that, id happily put into kitty the night before said meeting tho.
    Posted by MICKYBLUE
    Anyone has the right to do their own, it would be wrong to stop it.

    Who are we to stop people backing a horse to balance their own personal equity!
  • StayOrGoStayOrGo Member Posts: 12,181
    edited May 2017
    In Response to Re: ** JACKPOT SYNDICATE - OFFICIAL THREAD ** VERY IMPORTANT FOR PEOPLE TO INPUT INTO HEDGING OPTION QUESTION/PROCESS** SHARE DEALINGS ARE NOW FROZEN UNTIL 26TH MAY 2017:
    if you used say £300 and horse lost we won jackpot of say 2k minus your £300. so still a decent return  i also dont think we should do our own either and didnt say that, id happily put into kitty the night before said meeting tho. lets get others views on this im not great at writing down whilst others are very good
    Posted by MICKYBLUE
    We'd have no idea IF or HOW MUCH would be required the night before, and trust me, a logistical nightmare to get everyone to pay in such short notice.

    Idea's OK, but not workable in practice.

    Cheers,

    G
  • StayOrGoStayOrGo Member Posts: 12,181
    edited May 2017
    I am happy to say, no funds, no hedging on behalf of the syndicate.

    But, in the scenario above, would I have a bet on RED RUM myself, to balance my own personal equity?

    Absolutely I would, and I'd encourage others to do the same.
  • MICKYBLUEMICKYBLUE Member Posts: 2,035
    edited May 2017
    lets get everyones views first. 
    i was replying to your post regarding getting everyone to do there own hedging which as you say wont be fair, of course i know we cant stop anyone backing anything and would not think otherwise. and getting confused here tbh
  • StayOrGoStayOrGo Member Posts: 12,181
    edited May 2017
    In Response to Re: ** JACKPOT SYNDICATE - OFFICIAL THREAD ** VERY IMPORTANT FOR PEOPLE TO INPUT INTO HEDGING OPTION QUESTION/PROCESS** SHARE DEALINGS ARE NOW FROZEN UNTIL 26TH MAY 2017:
    lets get everyones views first.  i was replying to your post regarding getting everyone to do there own hedging which as you say wont be fair, of course i know we cant stop anyone backing anything and would not think otherwise. and getting confused here tbh
    Posted by MICKYBLUE
    It's not a case of it not being fair, as people, "in theory" all have the opportunity to back RED RUM, it would just be very unfortunate for some if RED RUM won.

    Of course if RED RUM loses, they make more profit than those who backed it.

    It would just not be ideal if half the Syndicate were "celebrating" a 20/1 winner, while others were hurting after a loss and such a near miss.

    Like you say, we'll see how other's respond. Is it really borrowing money from me if a return that would always cover it is guaranteed within minutes/or an hour or so at the most?

    Cheers,

    G
  • MISTY4MEMISTY4ME Member Posts: 6,320
    edited May 2017
    I think everyone trusts you enough Graham, for you to 'LOAN' the Syndicate money for the hedge bets for an hour or two in that scenario, and as everyone can see from the example, it makes perfect sense, and is the easiest option
  • wynne1938wynne1938 Member Posts: 20,556
    edited May 2017
    In Response to Re: ** JACKPOT SYNDICATE - OFFICIAL THREAD ** VERY IMPORTANT FOR PEOPLE TO INPUT INTO HEDGING OPTION QUESTION/PROCESS** SHARE DEALINGS ARE NOW FROZEN UNTIL 26TH MAY 2017:
    In Response to Re: ** JACKPOT SYNDICATE - OFFICIAL THREAD ** VERY IMPORTANT FOR PEOPLE TO INPUT INTO HEDGING OPTION QUESTION/PROCESS** SHARE DEALINGS ARE NOW FROZEN UNTIL 26TH MAY 2017 : this i vote no to. if there isnt money in kitty then no hedge bets. all or nothing with jackpot
    Posted by MICKYBLUE
    +1
  • wynne1938wynne1938 Member Posts: 20,556
    edited May 2017
    In Response to Re: ** JACKPOT SYNDICATE - OFFICIAL THREAD ** VERY IMPORTANT FOR PEOPLE TO INPUT INTO HEDGING OPTION QUESTION/PROCESS** SHARE DEALINGS ARE NOW FROZEN UNTIL 26TH MAY 2017:
    In Response to Re: ** JACKPOT SYNDICATE - OFFICIAL THREAD ** VERY IMPORTANT FOR PEOPLE TO INPUT INTO HEDGING OPTION QUESTION/PROCESS** SHARE DEALINGS ARE NOW FROZEN UNTIL 26TH MAY 2017 : OK, that makes it easier for me. But lets just offer a simple scenario based on the following: 1) There is no (or little) money in the kitty after placing the Jackpot bet. 2) We are still in after LEG 5. 3) We stand to win £20K as long as RED RUM DOESN'T   WIN  in the last leg. 4) RED RUM's ODDS are 20/1 Are you sure you wouldn't want me to "temporarily loan" the syndicate £250 to put on RED RUM at 20/1 out of my own money to guarantee the Syndicate a minimum £5K return? A scenario like this could well happen, but you say, we chance it? Just a thought. Cheers, G
    Posted by StayOrGo
    In this scenario,I would say yes,as it is a no brainer.
  • StayOrGoStayOrGo Member Posts: 12,181
    edited May 2017
    OK, looks like we have split decisions here, although it's looking like a YES to Hedging but ONLY if FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE in the Syndicate Account.

    Although I have noted Misty doesn't feel this way, but if there are objections (Micky and Wynne both object from what I can see), I need to take the "cleaner" option.

    Cheers,

    G
  • StayOrGoStayOrGo Member Posts: 12,181
    edited May 2017
    In Response to Re: ** JACKPOT SYNDICATE - OFFICIAL THREAD ** VERY IMPORTANT FOR PEOPLE TO INPUT INTO HEDGING OPTION QUESTION/PROCESS** SHARE DEALINGS ARE NOW FROZEN UNTIL 26TH MAY 2017:
    In Response to Re: ** JACKPOT SYNDICATE - OFFICIAL THREAD ** VERY IMPORTANT FOR PEOPLE TO INPUT INTO HEDGING OPTION QUESTION/PROCESS** SHARE DEALINGS ARE NOW FROZEN UNTIL 26TH MAY 2017 : In this scenario,I would say yes,as it is a no brainer.
    Posted by wynne1938
    Your +1 and this comment contradict each other Wynne, which is it?

    We need either a YES it is OK or a NO it's not acceptable, regarding the principle of me temporarily lending the Syndicate hedging money.

    Again it needs to be unanimous or it's the "cleaner" option which would be I NEVER TEMPORARILY LEND THE SYNDICATE FUNDS.

    Cheers,

    G
  • mkgunnermkgunner Member Posts: 3,032
    edited May 2017
    In Response to Re: ** JACKPOT SYNDICATE - OFFICIAL THREAD ** VERY IMPORTANT FOR PEOPLE TO INPUT INTO HEDGING OPTION QUESTION/PROCESS** SHARE DEALINGS ARE NOW FROZEN UNTIL 26TH MAY 2017:
    In Response to Re: ** JACKPOT SYNDICATE - OFFICIAL THREAD ** VERY IMPORTANT FOR PEOPLE TO INPUT INTO HEDGING OPTION QUESTION/PROCESS** SHARE DEALINGS ARE NOW FROZEN UNTIL 26TH MAY 2017 : In this scenario,I would say yes,as it is a no brainer.
    Posted by wynne1938
    100% agree
  • MICKYBLUEMICKYBLUE Member Posts: 2,035
    edited May 2017
    can people vote on whether to let Graham lend money to syndicate if need be please, all this reply to posts is getting confusing
  • MISTY4MEMISTY4ME Member Posts: 6,320
    edited May 2017
    In Response to Re: ** JACKPOT SYNDICATE - OFFICIAL THREAD ** VERY IMPORTANT FOR PEOPLE TO INPUT INTO HEDGING OPTION QUESTION/PROCESS** SHARE DEALINGS ARE NOW FROZEN UNTIL 26TH MAY 2017:
    OK, looks like we have split decisions here, although it's looking like a YES to Hedging but ONLY if FUNDS   ARE AVAILABLE  in the Syndicate Account. Although I have noted Misty doesn't feel this way, but if there are objections (Micky and Wynne both object from what I can see), I need to take the "cleaner" option. Cheers, G
    Posted by StayOrGo
    I don't think you ought to count my opinion Graham, because I'm not in the syndicate. I just offer my opinion as an interested outsider. I just think in certain limited circumstances, as you've shown, it would be sad to miss out on the recovery of the initial outlay. It's almost like praying that they don't hit that 1 outer..... and we all know that can happen!
  • DollieDollie Member Posts: 706
    edited May 2017
    In Response to Re: ** JACKPOT SYNDICATE - OFFICIAL THREAD ** VERY IMPORTANT FOR PEOPLE TO INPUT INTO HEDGING OPTION QUESTION/PROCESS** SHARE DEALINGS ARE NOW FROZEN UNTIL 26TH MAY 2017:
    In Response to Re: ** JACKPOT SYNDICATE - OFFICIAL THREAD ** VERY IMPORTANT FOR PEOPLE TO INPUT INTO HEDGING OPTION QUESTION/PROCESS** SHARE DEALINGS ARE NOW FROZEN UNTIL 26TH MAY 2017 : Yes Dollie, that is a slight problem, especially if starting to hedge prior to LEG6. However, as a return is guaranteed, I could potentially use my own money to do it, but again, this causes the audit to get more messy. Cheers, G
    Posted by StayOrGo
    As long as the transactions are transparent, I do not see an issue with the audit process. Nor do I see a problem with the loan process, with a guaranteed return the "loan" is for a very short period.
  • StayOrGoStayOrGo Member Posts: 12,181
    edited May 2017
    OK, I have made some posts, purely to show people examples of scenarios that may happen.

    I now need you all to look at those "examples" and answer the following question now that you may perhaps understand the situation better. Any NO's and I will not hedge with my own funds.

    For clarification, I will be taking no personal risk, as any money hedged would always be covered by the return, so don't worry on my account.

    The question is:

    "IS IT OK "in principle" or NOT for me to temporarily lend the Syndicate hedging money?"

    A simple YES or NO please.

    Any NO's and I will NOT hedge with my own funds.

    Cheers,

    G
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