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 ‘retirement’

Dow is down day after election

5th November 2008 by Simon Comments Off

good article from our friends at the Motley Fool. Even though the dow is down today after Barack Obama’s win, this may not be the end of the short term rally. Here are some ideas of what to do.
Enjoy!
http://www.fool.com/investing/general/2008/11/05/what-to-do-when-the-dow-hits-12000.aspx

Words of wisdom for stock traders

3rd November 2008 by Simon Comments Off

Here is a great excerpt from a newsletter called Stockscores Perspectives. None ofus are right 100% of the time. That’s what I like about Tyler from stockscores, and why I immediatley knew he was a pro… he talks alot about what to do when THINGS GO WRON. Excellent article and words of wisdom!
feel free to [...]

Amazing… rank 26 of 951 in Investopedia “Options” game

28th October 2008 by Simon 1 Comment

Investopedia has a virtual stock market simulator that is out of this world and again FOR FREE. I have used it myself for the last few years to test newsletter pics, expert pics, my own ideas, learning how to trade options, etc.
In fact, I was blown away today to find that one of the strategies [...]

Stocks Face Worldwide Recession Fears

28th October 2008 by Amsi Zawjane Comments Off

One fast way to raise the cash is to sell something else, such as stock . Bets that the Bank of England and European Central Bank will have to cut rates aggressively in the months ahead sent the euro and pound lower versus the dollar. ..

What To Do In This Volatile Market

27th October 2008 by Simon Comments Off

Here is an excerpt from an excellent newsletter I read called “stockscores perspectives”. Fantastic article on an explanation of how the stock market really works. Fascinating!!
Sign up for it for free at www.stockscores.com
What To Do In This Volatile Market
Stockscores.com Perspectives for the week ending October 25, 2008
Normally, I try to write newsletters that are general [...]

An undervalued asset!

23rd October 2008 by Simon Comments Off

Great Article from Dylan Jovine at “The Tycoon Report”. Sign up for their free newsletter at http://tycoonreport.tycoonresearch.com/index.php
Excerpt:
“During the past month, however, I’ve been urging you to replace the word “Crisis” with the word “Opportunity,” as in the “Greatest OPPORTUNITY Since the Great Depression.” But I realize doing that is easier said than done. That’s why [...]

Dow 7200? A simple way to play a falling market

22nd October 2008 by Simon Comments Off

This is from Tobin Smith’s WaveWire newsletter, and featured at www.changewave.com… An article by Michael Shulman.
He makes a good pont and something I believe strongly in.
Enjoy!
http://www.changewave.com/freecontent/2008/10/dow-7200-caution-profits-ahead-10-22-08.html

On The Economy And Active Management

21st October 2008 by Simon Comments Off

Great article by Gary D. Halbert on state of the economy.
IN THIS ISSUE:

A Look At The Latest Economic Numbers
Economic Forecasts Roundly Downgraded
Fallacies Of A “Buy-And-Hold” Only Approach
The Goal Of Active Management Strategies
The HWM Difference
Is It Time To Try Active Management?
Conclusions — Don’t Miss The Next Bull Market

read the rest at:
http://www.investorsinsight.com/blogs/forecasts_trends/archive/2008/10/21/on-the-economy-and-active-management.aspx

Be defensive with your stocks

15th October 2008 by Simon Comments Off

Here is an excerpt from an excellent newsletter I read called “stockscores perspectives”. Sign up for it for free at www.stockscores.com
(as a side note… If you want to take Tylers $2995.00 Stockschool Pro course FOR FREE… check out this offer: http://www.stockscores.com/offers/disnatdirect/)
Defense Wins
Stockscores.com Perspectives for the week ending October 12, 2008
Excerpt:
This past week saw already significant [...]

Fate of the “Average” Investor

15th October 2008 by Simon Comments Off

Great educational article called “The Fate of the ‘Average’ Investor” by Dr. Van K Tharp, Ph.D.
http://www.iitm.com/Weekly_update/Weekly_393_Oct_08_2008.htm#feature

How to prevent this market from CRUSHING you

14th October 2008 by Simon Comments Off

This article from Chris is pure gold as far as i’m concerned. Don’t forget to sign up forhis free newsletter while your at it.
Enjoy!
http://tycoonreport.tycoonresearch.com/articles/347866416/why-this-market-can-easily-crush-you#votebox

A possible short term market reversal…

10th October 2008 by Simon Comments Off

I’ve been reading several articles that have talked about the market being over sold. We’ve had a month now of 300-500 point declines in the DOW, NASDAQ, and S&P:TSX.
I’ve now sold3 of my 4major puts, and am going to watch for a market rebound. I’m thinking of buying calls on the NASDAQ:QQQQ as soon as [...]

Dr. Van K. Tharp’s Thoughts on this market

7th October 2008 by Simon Comments Off

Dr. Tharp sum’s up the cause and effect of this volitile market in his latest newsletter. One of the most important excerpts that I fully agree with, especially if you are not a sophisticated trader that uses ‘put’ options to take advantage of the down market:
“None of the “strongest” are really worth investing in right [...]

Prepare for the next downturn with ‘put’ options

7th October 2008 by Simon Comments Off

Here are a couple great articles from our friends at “The Tycoon Report”
In this first article…Chris talks about a strategy for taking advantage of the next downtrend.
http://tycoonreport.tycoonresearch.com/articles/666337976/is-this-another-black-october
This next article spells out exactly what ‘put’ options are… and how to use them.
http://tycoonreport.tycoonresearch.com/articles/795871347/how-to-buy-puts-i-ll-spell-it-out-for-you
Enjoy!
you may subscribe to the FREE newsletter, “The Tycoon Report” at: http://tycoonreport.tycoonresearch.com/index.php

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The Difference Between Gambling and Speculating

6th October 2008 by Simon Comments Off

Here is an excerpt from an excellent newsletter I read called “stockscores perspectives”. Sign up for it for free at www.stockscores.com
“At parties, after small talk about the weather, conversation between people that have just met each other often turns to occupation. When asked about what I do, my answer must be an unusual one, for [...]