Chapter 839
“You’ll have to wait. Otherwise, I can find you someone older so you can get married right now p>
“No way,” Owen replied. “I’m a one-woman man. I won’t fall for anyone else.
It’s a promise—once you’re of age, we’re getting married p>
Mira ignored him, opening her laptop to check the news.
Even though the markets were closed and the charts weren’t updating, the situation shouldn’t shift drastically before Monday’s opening bell as long as no major events occurred.
Trading and investing were inherently risky. If Mira didn’t have the memories of her past life, she never would have made such an astronomical gamble, let alone dragged her friends into it.
When Monday rolled around, all three stocks showed an initial upward momentum right out of the gate, startling her. Fortunately, they leveled off an hour later, and by the second hour, the downward slide began.
They were using massive leverage. If the stocks hit their upper limits for two consecutive days, their positions would be liquidated.
By the afternoon, Atlantic Bank stock plummeted, nearly hitting the circuit breaker, while the other two continued a steady decline.
On Tuesday, all of the stocks maintained a steady downward trajectory. Despite occasional blips of recovery, the overarching trend was a plunge.
Come Wednesday, Atlantic Bank stock suddenly hit rock bottom. The group was ecstatic, practically buzzing with adrenaline.
By Friday, Atlantic National was still stalled at the bottom limit, while the other two continued to steadily decline.
“Everyone, get here early tomorrow,” she instructed later that evening.
“Are you planning to queue the sell orders for Atlantic National during the pre- market p>
Owen asked.
“Yes p>
The fifteen to five minutes before the opening bell was the call auction period. Orders could be placed during this window, though execution wasn’t guaranteed. The final execution would be dictated by the market price once the bell rang.
“Why p>
Wesley asked.
“To lock in our profits p>
“I’ll explain the details in the morning p>
The group headed back to the hotel. Thankfully, Jude Vance and Miven had been too preoccupied with their own trades to bother Mira over the last few days.
Even the hotel concierge seemed to treat them with a bit more respect when they walked through the doors.
The following day-Friday—the entire team arrived at the exchange bright and early, just as Mira had instructed.
At exactly nine-fifteen, Mira gave the order. “Queue the sell orders for Atlantic Bank stock in the call auction. Now p>
Everyone scrambled to comply.
“Can you explain why now p>
The guy was here to learn, which meant he never stopped asking questions.
“The reason is simple,” Mira said. “We secure the bag while we can p>
“Danger is everywhere in the market. I agree p>
Hank said immediately.
bet
Cashing out of Atlantic National now meant they were firmly clutching a tenføld return on their total initial
investment.
Even if the other two positions completely blew up, they would still walk away wildly successful.
Owen was his lady’s most fiercely loyal supporter; he followed her commands without a shred of a hesitation. Ethan and Harvey were much the same.
“What’s going to happen when the market opens today p>
Wesley continued.
“It will more than likely hit the bottom limit again p>
“Then why pull out now p>
“Once it bottoms out, do you really think we’ll be able to exit? The market is closed for the weekend p>
“It wouldn’t be too late to cash out on Monday p>
“And if Atlantic National declares bankruptcy on Monday, who exactly is going to pay you out p>
Wesley stared at her in disbelief. “How could that happen? That’s impossible p>
He had never heard of such a thing
A massive institution like that was one of the foundational foundational pillars of of the Javenaire Federation’s economy.
“Just because you haven’t seen it, Wesley, doesn’t mean it won’t happen p>
Lucian chimed in.
His experience in the field far outstripped the younger trader’s.
“The capital everyone brought here is hard-earned money. We can’t afford to gamble on a ‘what if p>
Mira added, her tone somber.