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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:

Posted by MartZee May 08, 2009

New position opened

During this market rally attempt financial sector was doing very well. During last 30 days this sector rose by almost 44%, its three months performance is about 52%. Even though banks are not out of all of their problems I do not expect any further dramatic drops. A stock I had in front of my Continue reading →

Posted by MartZee May 02, 2009

Picks 04/27 – 05/01

No [tag]new picks[/tag]. The stock market trend is a bit weak, but still heading upwards. Recently I could see some stocks doing well, such as GMCR. This stock has a potential growing even more. There is too many short sellers in place which may be forced to close their positions because of good economical results Continue reading →

Posted by MartZee May 01, 2009

Credit Card companies to lose profit

This web site is not about [tag]personal finances[/tag], for which I would recommend reading A Personal Finance Guide for example. However yesterday I have seen a short sketch on [tag]Fox TV[/tag] regarding the House of Representatives passing a bill to protect [tag]consumers[/tag] against fine prints. It was interesting presentation of [tag]credit card companies[/tag]’ arrogance. I Continue reading →

Posted by MartZee April 24, 2009

Picks 04/20 – 04/24

No [tag]new picks[/tag]. Recently the market really improved and even though the new up trend faded a bit due to economic fears it still is up-trending. Some leaders already shown up and I have my “hot” candidates in my watch list. However I am still waiting for the right time to entry into some new Continue reading →

Posted by Martin April 18, 2009

Picks 04/13 – 04/17

No [tag]new picks[/tag]. There is nothing to buy out there. Existing holdings: 100% CASH Contribution this week: $0 Starting account value = $2,009.80 Account value = $2,009.80 (without margin) Buying power = $2,009.80 [tag]Portfolio Gain/loss[/tag] this week = 0.00% [tag]Portfolio[/tag] Gain/Loss for APRIL 2009 = 0.00% Portfolio Gain/loss since inception = -17.62% [tag]Annual Return[/tag] (CAGR): Continue reading →