How to Trade Hemispherx Even If You Hate the Stock

While I personally don't believe Ampligen will receive FDA approval and I'm not a fan of the company, I do see an excellent trading opportunity as we get closer to the FDA advisory panel. Make note that Hemispherx's share price has already increased over 100% since late July, which could lessen the run-up trade opportunity.

Hemispherx can raise cash through an existing $75 million "At-The-Market" equity credit facility and just received shareholder approval to use up to 75 million shares for fund-raising purposes. The expectation that a company is planning to dilute and raise cash can tamp down the run-up trade.

And remember, Hemispherx is a trade, not an investment. Never fall in love with a small-cap biotech stock.

Messier has no positon in Hemispherx.

Mark Messier is the founder of BioRunUp.com. Messier is a DOJ-certified Criminal Intelligence Analyst and former IT professional, specializing in law enforcement applications. In 2008, Messier began trading biotech stocks, using his analytical expertise to detect and capitalize on human and market patterns. Starting with only $2,200 in his trading account, he has booked over $400,000 in profit in just 4 years. In April 2010, Messier founded the subscription-based stock-trading web site BioRunUp.com to share his biotech trading ideas with the online investor community. Messier enjoys spending time with his wife and two young boys and visiting his "home away from home" in Costa Rica.

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