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Outlook: Energy Sector 1970-01-01 00:59:59 Oil and gas prices have retreated significantly from last year's record levels, owing to forecasts of reduced oil-demand growth rising inventories, and warmer-than-expected weather in some parts of the United States.President George W. Bush's proposal to attain total energy independence...more Read more:Outlook
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News... 1970-01-01 00:59:59 This Blog will be esentially like My Trading Journal,but sometimes I'll post some frash news frommarketocracy.comlike this:Manger Performance
Outlook 1970-01-01 00:59:59 Sector:FINANCIALS For U.S. regional banks, I expect earnings growth rates will slow to 6.6% in the fourth quarter of 2006 from 7.4% in the third quarter, because of the inverted yield curve. The fourth quarteris going to be difficult for the regional banks and thrifts due to the yield environment. I believe that loan growth will offset net interest margin pressure, as competition for loans remained fierce.This caused many thrifts and banks to moderate loan growth while waiting for more favorable funding conditions. Those with investment banking activities should fare the best.To expect property-casualty insurers to post significantly improved fourth-quarter operating earnings (9% to 12% in many cases) in the absence of any significant catastrophe claims, favorable contributions from investmentincome, and the positive effect of share buybacks.I'm looking to reduce XLF holding in my ASFIN Fund. Read more:Outlook
GARP again ! 1970-01-01 00:59:59 Research today resulted with the following list:CAM......... Oil Well Services & EquipmentGIII...........Apparel AccessoriesHP..............Oil Well Services & EquipmentLUFK.........Constr. & Agric. MachineryMTW..........Constr. & Agric. MachineryMSCC.........SemiconductorsOSK............Auto & Truck ManufacturersQSII...........Software & ProgrammingRTEC.........SemiconductorsTISI...........Business ServicesVSEA.........,SemiconductorsI'm looking to select some of those shares in my ASQLY Fund.
Thoughts! 1970-01-01 00:59:59 It's true, one could be an amateur investor, but having one profession too. This very moment I remember end of December period some thirty years ago, sailing from Oakland, Ca bound to China, cargo ship vessel loaded with cargo of cotton in bales, crossing North Pacific, where you don't know you are "in the eye of the storm" or out, you face the risks in every way immaginable. Such a picture is very much different from one I show with my earlier post. But, all that, has something to do with stock markets, investing, Wall Street ? Yes, both have the risk in common, so fine tune your decisions, learn, practice and build your experience, think twice!
Outlook ! 1970-01-01 00:59:59 Sector: MATERIALS, Due to a slowdown in the auto sector, higher imports, and excessive inventories at distributors and original equipment manufacturers, are going to put a pressure on steel price. The aluminum picture is brightening, with prices ticking higher after lagging the metals cycle overt he past four years. Much higher copper prices should boost revenues and earnings for the diversified metals and mining group. I expect for gold miners to post strong gains in sales and profits, primarily reflecting the higher average spot price for gold. As for chemicals, the group will be hurt by a slowdown in the housing market and customer inventory reductions.Two picks to consider: Alcoa and Alcan. My ASMAT(Materials) Fund top holdings:ATI PD X NUE MON Read more:Outlook
The fourth quarter... 1970-01-01 00:59:59 Albeit a rough start, the fourthquarter
delivered respectable profit gains. More than 80% of the companies int he S&P 500 have reported fourth quarter2006 operating results. I'm somewhat sector oriented, so noted that notable upside surprises came from the consumer discretionary, materials, and industrials sectors. The biggest disappointments were seen in energy, health care, andinformation technology. Despite, could have been a lot worse. Fot those following Buffett's six investment criteria: AMTD apeals to me a lot, as for company's strong market share in the financial advisor arena and its efforts to attract long-term investors. I hold AMTD stock in my ASFIN fund, inception return 35.13%, days held 1246.
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What is a mFOLIO ? 1970-01-01 00:59:59 An mFOLIO is a Marketocracy managed model portfolio that closely mirrors model portfolios managed by members at Marketocracy that have been selected as mFOLIO Masters and that Marketocracy Capital Management LLC (MCM) offers as products to clients of MCM's mFOLIO Managed Account Program on FOLIOfn's Advisor trading platform.There are currently five mFOLIOs for our launch:ist.martin's Optimal Risk Return (ORR) crossy's Industry Analysis Fund (CIAF) crees' Ten Stocks (10STX) athompson's TPSNX Fund (TPSNX) Ken Kam's Best ideas Fund (BIP)Except for Ken's BIP they all have superior track records over five years, have demonstrated more of a generalist approach than a specialist approach and are somewhat different.Future mFOLIOs do not have to meet the exact same criteria. mFOLIOs are essentially products for clients to invest in and building blocks for advisors or investors to build their own team around their own investing strengths. We may decide to form teams around a specific are
China ! 1970-01-01 00:59:59 Mainland China
's primary stockmarkets more than doubled in valuel ast year, fueled by a burst of cash from newly affluent Chinese investors, continued robust economic growth, buoyant exports, a flurry of gigantic IPOs, and increased dual listings of stocks on both foreign and local exchanges. Indeed, the ShanghaiComposite index skyrocketed 130%last year. The financial sector in particular which includes China Life Insurance (LFC, 45), now one of the world's largest insurers.Some Chinese stocks to consider:China Mobile/CHLCnooc/CEOFocus Media/FMCNHuaneng Power /HNPKongZhong/KONGAs usual, there is one question: Have Chinese equities risen too far too fast? Maybe it's a momentum only, in the long run I see it much higher!
Stock Research/Technical 1970-01-01 00:59:59 Japanese Candlestick Signals can be very helpful in making decisions to buy or sell certain stock, whether day trading , swing trading or long term investing. It's a way to understanding the investor psychology that formed the signals that allows an investor to clearly understand what makes prices move.I do some research on Candlesticks Patterns, here's a list:BOKFHanging Man BearishCRZOLong Legged Doji BearishDISHUpside Gap Three Methods BullishEWOBelt Hold BullishGBLLong Legged Doji BullishHYSLThree White Soldiers BullishNEDownside Gap Three Methods BearishIf you want to learn more:Keyword: candlestick Read more:Stock
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Summary! 1970-01-01 00:59:59 Trades in My Funds:AA...position addedATI...position trimmedGARP Idea on watclistbtw- I love a brainy quotes, so enjoy with this one:"Impatience never commanded success"-Edwin H. ChapinHave a good weekend!Subscribe to: Posts (Atom)Join Marketocracy for FREE Read more:Summary
GOOG! 1970-01-01 00:59:59 After very solid, but not spectacular fourth quarterresults, and decline in GOOG shares, Google continues to take share in online advertising and with high levels of value creationremains a good buying opportunity with target price $600?Sentiment: Buy
mFOLIO Master... 1970-01-01 00:59:59 VentureBeat talked with the No. 1 guy, Rees ( which shows how he killed the market, year in and year out).more Read more:Master
Insurance — Property & Casualty... 1970-01-01 00:59:59 If you do your own research on stocks, probably you'll come along reading Citgroup PortfolioStrategist, weekly, so the report said on February 22 that insurers are releasing reserves from recent “hard market” years at a faster pace than in previous cycles and focus on insurers that were able to maximize premium growth during the hard market years of 2003-05.Selection:ACEXLREACGLHCC Read more:Casualty
Trades... 2007-03-02 15:54:00 this week:RE quote chart forum postings added in financials fundLooking to buy:BJS quote chart forum postingsWeely quote:If a man's actions are not guided bythoughtful conclusions, then they are guided byinconsiderate impulse, unbalanced appetite,caprice or the circumstances of the moment.John DeweyJoin Marketocracy for FREE
Warren Buffett Letter to Shareholders 2007-03-02 11:13:00 between...Buffett
seeks a 'New Buffett' In annual report released Thursday, the world's greatest investor says he's looking for an understudy - job-hoppers and money-grubbers need not apply.Picking the right person to hire on the investment side will not be easy, Buffett says. "We need someone genetically programmed," he specifies, "to avoid serious risks, including those never before encountered." Other talents he will be looking for, he says, are "independent thinking, emotional stability, and a keen understanding of both human and institutional behavior."Thanks for lessons Warren
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Market Watch by Ken Kam, Marketocracy... 2007-03-01 11:04:00 Don't panic!The headlines: "Stocks plummet 3.5% on ... blah, blah, blah which was the largest single day drop since blah, blah, blah." Fear is not a bad thing. Overblown fears can drive prices down, creating terrific buying opportunities.Click here to see the article. Read more:Market
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Opportunities... 2007-03-05 11:47:00 The 3.46% drop in the S&P 500 on February 27 was not recordsetting, but certainly eye-catching, In fact, it was only No. 31 on the one-day “hit” parade since 1950.The first trading day’s decline after 9/11. Of course, the mother of all single-session slumps occurred on Black Monday, October 19, 1987.In my opinion opportunities are likely to emerge once the dust settles! Read more:Opportunities
stock picks health sector... 2007-03-06 14:23:00 The healthcare arena is made up of companies that provide biotechnological and pharmaceutical products and medical devices, AMED LH MDF NHWK operate in healthcare facilities. I believe are a good buy opportunities.Sector health fundSince Inception 114.42% Read more:sector
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trades... 2007-03-07 18:05:00 sell -half position in World Acceptance Corporation (WRLD)despite recent upgrade, seems overvalued. Candkestick pattern, Downside Gap Three Methods Bearishbuy -Bank of America Corp. (BAC); added, now top holding #10, 2.76% -financials sector
Opinion 2007-03-09 13:09:00 SPLS (office supply retailer) After strong January-quarter earnings and a recent sell-off inthe shares SPLS seems attractive. quoteNCTY( online game company) recentlydropped along with other Chinese shares. I find it appealing. quoteALXN- FDA approval inearly March for the biotech’s Soliris, a potential treatment for arare blood disorder. I believe that Alexion will dominate this market. quoteThe thought I want to leave with you is this familiar axiom:"If you think you can, you can. If you think you can't, you are right.Join Marketocracy for FREEAs my financials sector portfolio got pummeled,need fresh capital .All Trades at market open:Sell all shares of AMIC SSS CBL
Buy XLF SPDR Financials 2007-03-12 12:58:00 Order to buy XLF before market open, adding to already top holding #7, due to recent money inflows in this ETF.financials
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