Drop in temperature prompts sock-trading frenzy

OCTOBER 13
BEDROOM — The Ehmans quickly began trading their socks today in a move that signals sock investors’ reaction to the impending downturn of the outdoor temperature.

“It’s definitely starting to cool off out there,” says Sarah, “our goal is to pull out our socks before it really starts dropping.”

The sock-trading frenzy started in mid-afternoon and continued into the evening. The Ehmans traded their dainty summer socks for more reliably warm socks, like Wool (WOL) and Thick Cotton (TCN), as experts indicate that the temperature is likely to continue dropping over the next several months.

“We’ve seen this happen before,” Sarah continues, adding, “I’m certain that this won’t last too far beyond March.”

This statement comes as good news to sock investors. But Keith warns that we’re not out of the cold yet: come February — when the temperature is expected to be at its lowest – warm socks will give way to bikinis and sandals in most retail outlets.

“I’d advise everyone to get into warm socks now,” he cautions, “because when it really drops, you won’t want your toes to be left out in the cold.”