Is Apple (AAPL) a cheap or expensive stock in 2012? After all, it’s had a tremendous run, up approximately 55%, in 2012 already. When stocks run to new 52 week highs, many investors throw up their hands in frustration, believing they “missed” the opportunity. But what most amateur investors say when talking about Apple’s stock is something like this: $600? Wow, that’s expensive! But is it really? Let’s take a look… READ MORE →
Starbucks (SBUX) is a beverage stock you may want to consider purchasing in 2012. When investors, especially newbies, begin to build a portfolio of stocks to invest in, they often struggle with what to add to their list. After all, the recommendations are numerous and the email subscriptions we can sign up for are never-ending. This can simply be too overwhelming! So why not simplify things… start with what you already consume, enjoy, and know a little about. The Starbucks (SBUX) stock may just be whispering to you in 2012… Wake up and smell the coffee! READ MORE →
Would you like to know how to get free IMAX movie tickets without spending a single cent? Well, stick around then… In fact, I’m going to show you how to not only get free tickets to the theatres but also some concession cash too. The story goes something like this… Once upon a time, there was a theatre company called IMAX…
Red Hat (RHT), which is now at new 52 week highs, is leaving many investors wondering if it is too red hot? I’ve even wondered since it is one of my top 10 US stocks and has been for some time now. The returns have been outstanding as it continues to explode upward and with the latest blowout quarter, many investors are left wondering “now what?” After all, isn’t the risk of buying companies like Red Hat (up 47% year to date) after a blow out quarter like we just saw a risky investment? My response… no, not necessarily… let me show you why. READ MORE →
When hot stocks reach new 52 week highs, many investors struggle with their investment decisions… and rightfully so. The professional advisors are divided with research, charts, and analysis backing each of their opposing positions. Unfortunately, their combative conclusions leave the average investor with little to no consensus. So what is the average investor to do when they hold, or are considering buying, these hot stocks that are now reaching their new 52 week highs? Well… here’s some great practices that have resulted in consistent profits for my portfolios. READ MORE →
Rarely do we look at why many investors lose money trading stocks because our focus tends to be on what’s working, not what hasn’t worked. Yet, most investors can identify more with those that lose money than make it… so let’s learn from the errors of others. While this is certainly not an exhaustive list, take a quick peak and see if you recognize any of these reasons for why you’ve lost money in the past trading stocks.
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