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Jason Ruspini was an imprudent and cocky predictor, but, in the end, he is a honest man.

Jason Ruspini went overboard on BBN TV, claiming his tax futures markets will become InTrade’s most popular ones in 2009, but he managed to control well his descent to Earth: [Y]es they have lost a lot of steam and that … Continue reading

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Hedge your taxes –and forecast them too.

The mainstream media continue to show interest for Jason Ruspini’s tax futures markets. Previously: Video.

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2009 tax futures yielding 1.5%

The “>34″ contracts are being offered at 96. If you discount the possibility of the marginal tax rate for that year being below 34%, this is an annual yield of about 1.5%, after transaction fees. The 2010 “>34″s are paying … Continue reading

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In spite of their inherent complexity, Jason Ruspini’s tax rate prediction markets show some liquidity.

Not surprising: plenty of good advanced indicators. (David Pennock, do take notice. ) Jason “Avida Dollars” Ruspini’s tax rate prediction markets are finally accessible thru InTrade V2. Great. That allows me to publish dynamic charts, now. (With V1, there aren’t … Continue reading

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Intrade, with carry

For years now, a criticism of Intrade has been its lack of a positive carry in long-term markets. In contrast to regulated futures exchanges, Intrade does not pay out interest on deposits to most traders. While understandable, this discourages liquidity … Continue reading

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Meet Jason Ruspini, Financial Research Analyst.

[I took the shot when he was smiling ---saying, "Well, obviously, they are not EuroDollars yet", or something of that effect.] Jason Ruspini @ LinkedIn Jason Ruspini’s blog Jason Ruspini @ Midas Oracle [Jason Ruspini is the little joker who … Continue reading

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Tax Futures – Jason Ruspini Edition

Video uploaded to YouTube by Fabian John of Tom Next (a German web forum on financial event derivative trading) Tax rate prediction markets – YouTube Related: Bloomberg – Jason, You’re almost perfect. One thing that intrigues me is that you’re … Continue reading

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Talking tax futures on BNN, Canada’s business channel

Except for that stupid smirk, not terrible for my first t.v. appearance. It’s 23:45 minutes in, here. Afterwards, I met some of the guys from CNBC’s Fast Money, who were great. I wouldn’t mind doing it again.

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Jason Ruspini’s Tax Rate Prediction Markets… are taking off.

Jason, Tell the InTrade techie to fix the mess on InTrade v2. Highest Marginal Single-Filer Fed Income Tax Rate to be Equal or Greater than 36% in 2009 Tax Year

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Taxes are the largest class of risk people don’t hedge. Our Jason Ruspini (allied with InTrade) wants to change that.

Jason Ruspini, interviewed by Bloomberg: Taxes “are the largest class of risk people don’t hedge,” said Jason Ruspini, a New York hedge fund analyst who established the market, which began trading last week. “Hopefully this year, with this election, there … Continue reading

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