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1) Can You Find Profits In The STARs? + Vic Wisemann’s Thoughts on: WMT, MSFT, MRK, GOOG, T, FRED, CX, QLGC
Vic Wisemann
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You don't have to have a strategy in order to invest. But with the right strategy, you can make investing a whole lot easier and more profitable.
The problem is that everywhere you turn, you see someone telling you that their strategy is the best one, and, in some cases, the only one that will make you successful. With so many different ways to profit from stocks, how do you decide which one is right for you?
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There are many roads which lead to the promised land of profitability. This is the good news. The bad news? No one else can tell you which road you need to be on. There are plenty of right answers; you just have to find the one that works for your unique set of circumstances. Perhaps the most amazing thing about investing in stocks is how many different ways there are to make money. Let's take a brief look at some of the popular strategies many investors use.
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The large-cap investors seek the stability of established companies with proven track records. Stocks like Wal-Mart (WMT) and Microsoft (MSFT) have their fastest growth phase behind them now, but shareholders don't have to worry about them going belly up anytime soon. (At least there is no publicly available information calling their continued existence into doubt.)
The value investors, on the other hand, are looking for stocks that trade at attractive prices. Like a Christmas shopper waking up at 4 a.m. on the day after Thanksgiving, value investors hope to snag bargains by buying out-of-favor stocks. While some beaten down companies never recover, others provide stellar returns when they come back.
Read on to find out how you can use S&P STARs to get profits in your portfolio.
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3) 26 Cheap Stocks to Sell |
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Cheap stocks have been on a tear recently, but nine out of 10 cheap stocks are circling the drain! Get the names of 26 cheap stocks to sell right now, plus the five red flags for buying cheap stocks - click here to learn more!
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MarketEdge.com's Tom Ventresca - Special Situations.
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WealthDaily.com's Ian Cooper - Oil Headed to $100-$110 Near-Term
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5) Feature Articles |
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This Week: How Can Learning A Few New Tricks Help You Invest Smarter? Strategies, Tactics, Insights, And Trade Ideas…
- Which investing trick using S&P STARS rankings could be worth considering, and based on this trick what stocks could be on the verge of moving up?
- What trick uses a stock’s support and resistance levels to trigger a potential trade and which stock market darling could use this trick to generate returns of up to 144% annualized with over 10% downside protection?
- What important company announcement can usually signal a future rise in the stock and what stocks could be ripe for a play in the next few weeks?
Get this week’s feature articles by our portfolio analysts. Expect the options and hedge strategies, tactics, insights, and specific trade ideas that could give you an inside edge. This weeks articles are titled:
Stocks Covered: Apple (AAPL), Wal-Mart (WMT), QLogic (QLGC)
Target Returns: Up to 20.0% or 72.8% Annualized*
Downside Protection: Up to 11.4%
Investor Level: Beginner to Advanced
Risk Level: Low to Moderate Relative Risk
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Stock Covered: Delta Air Lines Inc. (DAL)
Target Return: 11.1% and 49.7% Annualized*
Downside Protection: Up to 14.0%
Investor Level: Beginner to Advanced
7) Portfolio Update Conservative Covered Call Plus portfolio |
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Three covered call positions expired and closed out last week in the CCC+ portfolio on CSCO, GME, and MCHP. Combined, we locked in a 12.5% return on those trades. Two other sold calls expired for our hedged trades on MRK and GIS, so we will be looking for follow-on trades for those positions in the near future. Plus, new trade ideas should be posted today for the May portfolio month. This service points out a series of covered call trades along with a companion series of hedged trades using the same underlying stocks requiring much less capital. These are hedged investments so returns are protected even if the stock drops in price. Get a rebate if you sign up for this service today.
Stocks Covered Recently: Chevron (CVX), Western Digital (WDC)
Target Returns: $3,086 or 7.8%
Investor Level: Beginner to Advanced
Risk Level: Moderate Relative Risk
8) Exclusive Special Report! Where Is The Safest Place To Invest In The Market Today? |
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Be one of the first to read and reap from this options trade based report.
Summary: Over the past year, the market has gone from being one of the scariest markets ever to one of the most boring ever. After hitting multiyear lows then going on a historic ten-month rally, it looks like we could be headed for an extended period of market stagnation coupled with one of the weakest economic recoveries in American history. Where can investors turn for a safe investment with modest but reliable returns? We may have found an answer to that question in the utility industry. With a stable business model, steady dividend payments, and a promising future, this oft forgotten industry could be a new source of profits for savvy investors.
Stocks Covered: Xcel Energy (XEL), Dominion (D), Wisconsin Energy (WEC), FPL Group (FPL),Center Point (CNP), Duke Energy (DUK), and more…
Target Returns: Up to 12.4% or 43.8% Annualized*
Downside Protection: Up to 15.7%
Investor Level: Beginner to Advanced
Risk Level: Moderate Relative Risk
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