NVCN dropped 3.64% yesterday. Long term, perhaps its the type of company that when it turns profitable is a potential IPO. Last year profit margin was -86%. Overall an interesting stock to watch, but if you're risk averse, perhaps JNJ is a safer bet? JNJ is up 36% in past 2 yrs, an annual yield of 2.8%, and a market cap of $282.23 bn.
UPS has a decent yield of 2.7% and a many pluses including revenue growth, return on equity, growth in earnings per share, good cash flow from operations and increase in net income. In addition, with oil prices as low as they are, companies like UPS that rely heavily on fuel to run delivery operations, we should see a positive knock-on savings effect. I see the stock going higher in the mid to long term.
Nice article, thanks. It would seem fair to say that the world's demand for water is "insatiable" and ever growing. How well do these water stocks old up during an economic downturn I wonder. Can they be considered safe haven investments? Eventually, developing countries will become so effective at reverse osmosis that they will be able to be completely self sufficient but I think stocks that invest in helping manage limited water supplies should be good long term investment provided the countries they operate in are not in active war zones.
Thanks for this article. Options can be a bewildering investment choice for many novice or experienced investors. Was wondering if you could recommend a good training resource for options trading; perhaps a non cash practice account website?
Personally, I think silver is a better investment and has been doing really well lately. In particular, I like Silver Standard Resources Inc. (SSRI) which is up over 48% this past month!. And up 5% in trading yesterday. Last year, the stock was upgraded twice by Deutsche Bank from Sell to Hold.
Apple is more than just about the Iphone! One has to consider its cash reserves, market cap, debt ratio and potential to grow. If it is to continue its successes it must continue to diversify beyond the Iphone and Ipad because China and Korea are catching up. Huawei and Samsung are becoming increasingly competitive and Apple cannot afford to rest on its laurels.
Thanks for the article, some interesting ideas to ponder. Would like to hear your thoughts on how the expenses of owning managed funds, ETFs, and mutual funds eat away at profits as compared to owning individual stocks. Can an investor diversify enough by investing in individual stocks? Secondly, although many people look to the great investors of our era for stock picks like Buffet and Soros, Buffet himself recommended that the novice investor is better off investing in a simple S&P500 Index fund rather than try to pick individual stocks. Some contradicting views from the legend himself who made his fortune by investing millions in picking stocks!
Perhaps the biggest challenge the novice investor faces is "fear". Holding on to stocks when they dip is very hard for many people, so they sell. They then wait for a stock to show signs of growth and get caught in the buying frenzy, and buy (when the stock is on the upswing). The best advice I heard is to seek stocks for the long haul that have deep rooted histories of success be that in revenues and growth, or alternatively in yield growth. Interested to hear your thoughts.
If its any prediction of a good investment, the stock was upgraded twice last year from Hold to Buy by Argus, and by Needham. Last year the stock jumped over 47%, but can it continue its upwards momentum?
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NVCN dropped 3.64% yesterday. Long term, perhaps its the type of company that when it turns profitable is a potential IPO. Last year profit margin was -86%. Overall an interesting stock to watch, but if you're risk averse, perhaps JNJ is a safer bet? JNJ is up 36% in past 2 yrs, an annual yield of 2.8%, and a market cap of $282.23 bn.
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UPS has a decent yield of 2.7% and a many pluses including revenue growth, return on equity, growth in earnings per share, good cash flow from operations and increase in net income. In addition, with oil prices as low as they are, companies like UPS that rely heavily on fuel to run delivery operations, we should see a positive knock-on savings effect. I see the stock going higher in the mid to long term.
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In addition to having one of the sector's leading market caps, PFE has a decent yield of 3.5%. The stock is up 3.7% YTD.
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Nice article, thanks. It would seem fair to say that the world's demand for water is "insatiable" and ever growing. How well do these water stocks old up during an economic downturn I wonder. Can they be considered safe haven investments? Eventually, developing countries will become so effective at reverse osmosis that they will be able to be completely self sufficient but I think stocks that invest in helping manage limited water supplies should be good long term investment provided the countries they operate in are not in active war zones.
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Thanks for this article. Options can be a bewildering investment choice for many novice or experienced investors. Was wondering if you could recommend a good training resource for options trading; perhaps a non cash practice account website?
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Personally, I think silver is a better investment and has been doing really well lately. In particular, I like Silver Standard Resources Inc. (SSRI) which is up over 48% this past month!. And up 5% in trading yesterday. Last year, the stock was upgraded twice by Deutsche Bank from Sell to Hold.
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Some numbers to support this stock choice:
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Apple is more than just about the Iphone! One has to consider its cash reserves, market cap, debt ratio and potential to grow. If it is to continue its successes it must continue to diversify beyond the Iphone and Ipad because China and Korea are catching up. Huawei and Samsung are becoming increasingly competitive and Apple cannot afford to rest on its laurels.
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Thanks for the article, some interesting ideas to ponder. Would like to hear your thoughts on how the expenses of owning managed funds, ETFs, and mutual funds eat away at profits as compared to owning individual stocks. Can an investor diversify enough by investing in individual stocks? Secondly, although many people look to the great investors of our era for stock picks like Buffet and Soros, Buffet himself recommended that the novice investor is better off investing in a simple S&P500 Index fund rather than try to pick individual stocks. Some contradicting views from the legend himself who made his fortune by investing millions in picking stocks!
Perhaps the biggest challenge the novice investor faces is "fear". Holding on to stocks when they dip is very hard for many people, so they sell. They then wait for a stock to show signs of growth and get caught in the buying frenzy, and buy (when the stock is on the upswing). The best advice I heard is to seek stocks for the long haul that have deep rooted histories of success be that in revenues and growth, or alternatively in yield growth. Interested to hear your thoughts.
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If its any prediction of a good investment, the stock was upgraded twice last year from Hold to Buy by Argus, and by Needham. Last year the stock jumped over 47%, but can it continue its upwards momentum?