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Archive for May, 2009

Posted by Martin May 29, 2009

Picks 05/25 – 05/29

New stock picks this week: None Existing & new holdings:

Posted by MartZee May 25, 2009

Market monitor – Sectors & Industries

When I was searching for the data from the last week, it seems that the [tag]market[/tag] is losing steam and slowing down. Will the [tag]trend[/tag] enter a [tag]correction[/tag], is it heading for return to its downtrend journey or will it gain new strength to move up? We will see next week. Last 30 days [tag]performance[/tag] Continue reading →

Posted by MartZee May 23, 2009

Picks 05/18 – 05/22

No new stock picks this week: Existing & new holdings:

Posted by MartZee May 20, 2009

Market monitor – Sectors & Industries

Watching [tag]markets[/tag], [tag]sectors[/tag] and [tag]industry[/tag] groups when selecting [tag]stocks[/tag] to buy is one of the most important things to do. If buying a new stock, you want to buy a stock which is within a [tag]leading industry[/tag]. Sometimes it is hard to dig such data and you have to browse through several publicly accessible web Continue reading →

Posted by MartZee May 20, 2009

Synaptics Inc – another candidate to buy?

Synaptics Inc - another candidate to buy?

[tag]Synaptics Inc[/tag] ([tag]SYNA[/tag]) is another candidate for a [tag]trade[/tag], which I added to my [tag]watch list[/tag] today. Here are my reasons: The [tag]stock[/tag] is [tag]up-trending[/tag]. However, I have some comments to this item, see below the [tag]chart[/tag]. Strong [tag]fundamental data[/tag] (12 mo [tag]Relative strength[/tag] 96%, [tag]EPS[/tag] 44%, [tag]EPS surprise[/tag] +30%, etc) Analysts mean recommendation is Continue reading →

Posted by MartZee May 18, 2009

New position opened

Another stock, which meets my criteria is Visa (V). When you take a look at the chart, the stock is making new high highs and new high lows. Volume is above average and recently the stock showed a small retreat to the trend line. Today it turned back up and the oscillator is indicating a Continue reading →

Posted by Martin May 15, 2009

Picks 05/11 – 05/15

No new stock picks this week: Existing & new holdings:

Posted by MartZee May 14, 2009

Training for success – when to entry in a new stock position?

Training for success - when to entry in a new stock position?

One of my goals is to learn when to entry into a new position so the [tag]trade[/tag] will be successful. My past trades were about jumping into a new position without knowing why I was doing it. After I bought a new stock I hoped it would grow. Sometimes it did, sometimes it didn’t. Mostly Continue reading →

Posted by MartZee May 09, 2009

Training for success

Training for success

If you are an investor who doesn’t trade during down trending markets like me, days when the market is falling are the best opportunity for learning and practicing for future success. I reviewed my portfolio and found out I lost 62% of my investment money, including 19% after I tried to change my strategy I Continue reading →

Posted by Martin May 08, 2009

Picks 05/04 – 05/08

New stock picks this week: 05/08/2009      11:26:09      Bought  47 C @ 4.0194 Existing & new holdings: