In the wake of the Supreme Court decision to uphold Obamacare the Fast Money traders had a slew of trading ideas.
(For more details on the decision, click here to go toObamacare Moves Forward: So What Happens Now?)
Following you’ll find insights from trader Stephen Weiss, managing partner at Short Hills Capital.
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“This was one of the biggest surprises I can remember,” says trader Stephen Weiss.
It was widely believed that the Supreme Court would strike down the individual mandate, but of course, that didn’t happen. And that’s sent a ripple through the health care space generated a slew of pops and drops
However, if you’re looking to trade the moves, trader Stephen Weiss says don’t do it.
“I wouldn’t do anything today,” he reveals. “Even though I think Wellpoint’s sell-off is tempting, I'm going to stay away.”
Weiss believes that the story isn’t over and as a result, it’s impossible to make an educated investment.
“What if, the public doesn’t like this – and Romney shoots higher in the polls,” he says. That changes the trade.
Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney has vowed that if elected President on his first day in office he’ll move to strike down the health care act.
“And some companies like Caterpillar have said the law presents a huge cost," he adds. That's a factor too.
Caterpillar has said the legislation would increase its insurance costs by at least 20 percent, or more than $100 million, just in the first year of the health-care overhaul program.
"You have to let the dust settle, then go through and see who’s incorporated what in their guidance before you make any moves.”
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