Stock Capitalist

Les and Simon are a couple of “Stock Capitalists” that scour thru literally hundreds of stock market related sites, newsletters, e-mails, blogs, etc… and “siphon” out great ideas, quotes, recommendations, and stock market related information. They have been trading the stock market for more than 20 years and offer some of their insight and best articles of interest.

Posts Tagged ‘banking crisis’

Do it yourself central banking

18th April 2009 by Clay Comments Off

Nodte: The following is a tongue-in-cheek commentary on the current global financial “situation”. Consult your legal advisor before attempting any of the following. In order to save you a few bucks, the proper legal advice will be “Are you an idiot? Get out of my office!”. Don’t say I didn’t warn you.
The Home Economist – [...]

Ignore the lemmings!

16th March 2009 by Simon Comments Off

“Want to double your money in the stock market? Ignore the lemmings!
Happy days are here again! The veritable poster child for screwed-up banks, Citigroup, is profitable!
This wonder of wonders was so unexpected, and is just so darned wonderful, Wall Street has scheduled a ticker tape parade in its honor.
Only instead of paper tape, we are [...]

How to understand market cycles with “The Market Quadrant”

30th January 2009 by Simon Comments Off

Here is a very interesting article written by Justice Litle, Editorial Director ofTaipan Publishing Group that explains the relationship between “credit flow” and “risk appetite” as it applies to “Booms and Busts” like I have never seen before!
Original Article
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A summary of predictions: Harry S. Dent Jr’s, Great Depression Ahead!

8th January 2009 by Simon Comments Off

Now that Harry S. Dent’s book “The great Depression Ahead” is available… we suggest you read it. We will be doing more extensive coverage in the future, but for now here is a summary of some of his predictions. We also posted 2 short videos at
http://stockcapitalist.com/?p=1026
PREDICTION SUMMARY
The economy appears to recover from the subprime [...]

Winners and Losers of the Email Stock Teasers we get!

29th December 2008 by Simon Comments Off

… mostly losers.
Stock gumshoe has spent a tonne of time tracking all of these stock market investment teasers, and displays their performance. I am just as

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unimpressed by 2007 as I was with 2008.
Check it out… and don’t forget to sign up for their FREE newsletter.
http://www.stockgumshoe.com/2008/12/the-year-in-teasers.html
Spreadsheets of results can be found here:
http://www.stockgumshoe.com/tracking

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Know it, Breath it, Live it…

29th December 2008 by Simon Comments Off

Here is the latest www.stockscores.com newsletter (sign up their to recieve it FREE) entitled:
10 New Year’s Resolutions for Every Stock Trader
Stockscores.com Perspectives for the week ending December 28, 2008
I can’t stress enough how important all these points are. A couple of excerpts that stand out to me:
I Will Remember that Public Information is Useless Information
If [...]

URGENT…. YOU NEED TO WATCH THESE VIDEOS!!

18th December 2008 by Simon Comments Off

For the first time i am giving you a link to another article in this website. I am doing that so it doesn’t get lost in the shuffle.
click the link, scroll down to the bottom and watch Harry Dent’s 2 youtube videos. Then read the article.

THIS IS URGENT INFORMATION
http://stockcapitalist.com/?p=1026

Semi-Annual U.S. Economic Outlook: Collapsing On Schedule

16th December 2008 by Simon Comments Off

Here is an article at John Mauldin’s Outside the box newsletter. (sign up for FREE at www.investorsinsight.com)
“This week I am really delighted to be able to give you a condensed version of Gary Shilling’s latest INSIGHT newsletter for your Outside the Box. Each month I really look forward to getting Gary’s latest thoughts on the [...]

Mastering your emotions while trading

15th December 2008 by Simon Comments Off

Here is and excerpt from the latest www.stockscores.com perspectives newsletter for the week ending Dec 14/08. (sign up to recieve for FREE)
Powerful stuff. Enjoy.
Excerpt:
“The human mind is amazingly powerful. It has put a man on the moon, created pieces of silicone that can do billions of calculations a second, organized millions of people to follow [...]

Some CRITICAL Ideas for this Economy…URGENT TO READ

4th December 2008 by Simon 2 Comments

The last 2 articles from Van K. Tharp have been excellent. So much so, that I would like to pull a couple ideas out and post them here for your viewing…justbecause I think they are so important to consider. (To sign up for his FREE newsletter go to www.iitm.com)
CRITICAL POINT #1…Tharp’s Thoughts Weekly Newsletter (EXCERPT)

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November Market Condition: Still a Volatile Bear

4th December 2008 by Simon Comments Off

Here is the latest newsletter from Van K. Tharp at www.iitm.com (sign up to the newsletter for FREE)
This is a really interesting one. A great market commentary, list of retailers in huge trouble, and ideas to possibly short specific companies (or use PUT option strategies). Check it out!
http://www.iitm.com/Weekly_update/Weekly_401_Dec_03_2008.htm

Five Steps to Consistent Profits

20th November 2008 by Simon Comments Off

Here is an excellent article summing up the points you need to become an excellent trader. The part about the marble game is very important, because it shows how a different mindset can produce different trading results… same market, same trade, same conditions.
Enjoy, and don’t forget to sign up for Van’s newsletter at www.iitm.com
http://www.iitm.com/Weekly_update/Weekly_399_Nov_19_2008.htm

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A major breakdown in US spending

17th November 2008 by Simon Comments Off

Here is an interesting article about spending in the US this coming Christmas (or lack there of). Ibelieve that this may add to downward pressure in the market.
Enjoy!
http://blog.changewave.com/2008/11/us_consumer_spending_breakdown.html

Market Condition: Volatile Bear

12th November 2008 by Simon Comments Off

Great article from Van K. Tharp on the state of the market. He has several fundamental indicators used to guage the market, and recommends that cash right now is king.
Check it out.
http://www.iitm.com/Weekly_update/Weekly_397_Nov_05_2008.htm
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Comments on buying stock and crude oil

12th November 2008 by Simon Comments Off

2 good articles in “Tharp’s Thoughts” newsletter. “What It Would Take for Me to Be a Major Buyer of Stocks” and “Crude Oil Climbs up the Stairs and Jumps out the Window”
Check it out!
http://www.iitm.com/Weekly_update/Weekly_398_Nov_12_2008.htm
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