So either the placement stocks will substitute for this stock or the whorts will have to cover in light of the strong performance of the metal

I feel it is a win-screwed situation and I am the one holding my ankles.

Please excuse the pessimestic tone. I am very frustrated right now. I received an email from my brokerage "confirming" a trade I never made. ECU price is now #2 on my list of concerns. I am hoping this will get cleared up administratively.