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Jawahar Buddhavarapu wrote a new blog post: 5 investing lessons for Buffett – from his own rules 1 year, 11 months ago · View
Warren Buffett is well known for his investing prowess, and more importantly, his investment discipline and returns. He has been the target of some criticism lately. His investments in Goldman Sachs and Moodys have come under scrutiny, and he was summoned to testify before Congress. He has publicly defended both Goldman and Moodys for the [...]
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Jawahar Buddhavarapu posted an update: 1 year, 11 months ago · View
Futures up modestly today. With the Fed announcement about rates due at 2:15pm, we will probably see lackluster trade before then. Fed is expected to leave the rates unchanged, and indicate that they will remain so for a while. Market might be looking for more assurances from the Fed that we are not going to see a double dip recession.
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Jawahar Buddhavarapu wrote a new blog post: US Stocks: Dow Loses 1.4% After Late Selloff – CNBC 1 year, 11 months ago · View
The news agencies have to find a reason for the late selloff, and usually blame it on the wrong issue. The only thing that matters is what the big players are doing. We should watch the market action closely for clues about the direction of the market. We are going into the earnings with expectations [...]
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Jawahar Buddhavarapu posted an update: 1 year, 11 months ago · View
Decent selling today breaching the 1105 (and 1100) support levels on S&P. This could potentially turn ugly. Let us see if there follow through selling tomorrow to confirm the down move.
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Jawahar Buddhavarapu wrote a new blog post: Existing Home Sales Fall Unexpectedly in May – CNBC 1 year, 11 months ago · View
While this not the best of news, it was expected. Till April 30, 2010 the first time home buyer tax incentives kept the home buying interest alive. The expectations were too high for the May 2010 numbers.
A drop of 2.2 percent month over month after an upward revision of April numbers is not bad at [...]
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Jawahar Buddhavarapu posted an update: 1 year, 11 months ago · View
After being up over one percent most of the day we closed down slightly. While this is not what you want to see, this is just one down day after several days where the markets closed higher. Going forward trading should be driven by earnings annoucements, and more important expectations for views for the coming quarters.
Futures are under pressure today indicating a modestly negative open on all three indexes.
Futures have improved cutting their loses in half. Let us see if improving trend holds into opening bell. Fed begins their two day meeting today. Rates decision, largely expected to be left unchanged, will be made public at 2:15pm tomorrow.
Futures almost at breakeven continuing the improving trend from couple of hours ago. Let us see if this continues in the regular session.
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Michael Cottone wrote a new blog post: Learn Stock Trading From an Internet Course 1 year, 11 months ago · View
One of the most common worries among individuals of all ages is how they are going to save for retirement. Unfortunately, many of the people who have reached midlife haven’t been able to save much towards this era in their lives. This is why everyone should consider learning about the stock market. The truth is, learning [...]
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Jawahar Buddhavarapu wrote a new blog post: 3 Top-Rated Cash Kings (LLTC, PM, WU) 1 year, 11 months ago · View
Stocktrader’s Note: Companies generating great cashflow are a great investment. It means they are managing their business well, and capacity to grow their business. Use technical analysis to decide on an entry point. LLTC, PM, and WU have been enjoying great cashflow.
From Fool.com: Welcome back to the world of the Cash Kings, where we highlight businesses that generate a healthy dose of [...]
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Jawahar Buddhavarapu posted an update: 1 year, 11 months ago · View
Up across the board as futures indicated. DOW up nearly 95 points, NASDAQ up 28, and S&P up nearly 11. Let us see how the market trades rest of the day. I believe market is primed for positive surprises on earnings annoucements. Expectations are low right now. If we do not see positive surprises move the market up, then we should take cover.
DOW up about 150 points right now. In hind sight, yesterday was a good buying opportunity!
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Jawahar Buddhavarapu posted an update: 1 year, 11 months ago · View
Markets closed at the low-end of the day’s range yesterday after the late day downgrade of Greece’s debt by Moody’s. This call is old news, and did not result in widespread selling. Futures are up today indicating modestly higher open for the market. Yesterday may been a good buying opportunity to ride the rest of this rally to the highs of the range (around 10850 on DOW).
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Jawahar Buddhavarapu posted an update in the group DOW Stocks: 1 year, 11 months ago · View
DOW futures are indicating a higher open, about 60 points higher. Three consecutive up days in DOW as of Friday’s close — something that not happened in over two months. Looks like are set to test the highs of the trading range — around 10800 on DOW.
Gains across all Asian and European markets. Euro is also up. Stock traders should look for opportunities to go long. I agree that we are looking set to test the trading range highs.
After an hour and half’s trading, all indexes are up. I like the follow through action. Hope it continues to the end of the day. If it does, this would further confirm the change in tone of the market — from bearish to bullish in the short-term.
Though we are off the session highs, we moderately positive on all three indexes. NASDAQ is up as much as 1.2 percent. Nice bullish action.
First test of bad news for the current rally. Greece’s debt was downgraded by Moody’s to junk status. Markets are off the highs, and testing the lows for the day. Let us see if the bulls are able to shrug the bad news.
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Michael Cottone posted an update: 1 year, 11 months ago · View
We are in a down market. If we close today (djia) below 9877 their will be no resistance or support
untilll 8200 and 8500 areas. This means no support for advancement between 9874 and 8500.
This is the best time to short the market! -
Jawahar Buddhavarapu posted an update: 1 year, 11 months ago · View
Oops! What a walloping that was. Will post an update after recovering from it! The jobs report was much weaker than expectations. When forecasters are tripping over each other to make prediction, and all are in the same direction, watch out!
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Jawahar Buddhavarapu posted an update: 1 year, 11 months ago · View
Futures flat after a seesaw session yesterday ended in small gains for DOW and S&P. NASDAQ was up nearly one percent. Market has huge expectations for the jobs report. Any disappointment would send the indices crashing down. Jobs report is due to be released at 8:30AM eastern.
Wow! What brutal day for the bulls. But stock trading is not just about buying stocks,so, congrats all those who made money selling stocks short.
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Jawahar Buddhavarapu posted an update: 1 year, 11 months ago · View
Futures under pressure again today. Will be interesting to see if the negative sentiment holds for the rest of the day. If we close any where near friday’s close, that should be a good sign.
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Jawahar Buddhavarapu and Michael Cottone are now friends 1 year, 11 months ago · View
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Michael Cottone posted an update: 1 year, 11 months ago · View
Stock Trading Online – When Should You Sell Stocks?
Among many stock traders, one mistake commonly made is that investors may often exhaust themselves on merely thinking about buying stocks without foreseeing that there may come a time that they may need to let go of such stocks for lucrative reasons. Sometimes, an individual may realize that selling can really be more practical than holding on to something that may cost you more in the long run. Let us understand why and when you should sell stocks.When Your Stock Investment Is No Longer Doing Well
One very major reason that you may need to give some thought to selling your asset] is when it has gone sour by not doing well in the market. There may come a time when investing on certain stocks may even cost you more than the actual gains that you get in return.
There are times however, when you do not necessarily have to sell within the instant. Make sure that you confirm possible cause why your stock has not been doing well, certain factors like the wrong market timing or the occurrence of certain changes within the company may normally create some downtrend in stock behavior.
But when you have noticed that your stock has not been meeting your expectations for a consecutive number of trading quarters, and then it may certainly be wiser to just save yourself from a bad investment.
When A Better Opportunity Presents Itself
Another good reason to sell your stock is when there is a better opportunity available in the market. This is a common reason for many people to sell stocks and may create a churning in an investor’s portfolio, which may mean that the investor’s account is extremely active through frequently purchasing and selling so as to generate profits.
As what has been previously mentioned, once you believe that an investment has truly gone sour and it would be quite difficult to rise above the decline, then the best option for you would certainly be selling and look for better opportunities available.
When Your Reason For Investing Is No Longer There
Lastly, another of the most common reasons why you should sell your stock is when you have lost your belief in your investment. If you have lost or have already met your reasons for investing, then, it may be normal for you to feel that you should sell your stock.
There may be many reasons for you to invest in stocks and some of these may perhaps be the possibility that you want to gain commissions from a certain company or perhaps you truly believe in a certain company’s product.
However, when the time comes wherein you no longer believe in investing in your stocks or you have lost your reasons to do so, then selling your shares may be the right thing to do.
It is only smart if you are an investor to not only think about purchasing or buying stocks and to stop at that. There really must be a certain degree of preparation on your part to be willing to sell your investment at some time. After all, if your investment no longer proves to be practical for you to keep, then selling it may be the best move for you.
Remember that for you to be successful in stock trading, you must be prepared with the many highs and lows of the game. Keep in mind the reasons stated above on when you should consider selling your stocks and perhaps, the selling of options could be a great route for you to rise above declines.
Regards,
A. Michael CottoneYou make some excellent points. Thanks for the post. You do not realize your gains until you close your trade.
Many traders make the mistake of getting overstaying their welcome in a position.
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Michael Cottone posted an update: 1 year, 11 months ago · View
Win …even when stocks are down!
Are you referring to shorting stocks or use of option stretagies?
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Michael Cottone became a registered member 1 year, 11 months ago · View
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Jawahar Buddhavarapu posted an update in the group DOW Stocks: 1 year, 11 months ago · View
So far, after one hour’s trading today, DOW has been in 70 point range all below yesterday’s closing. Right now, down by about 35 points. With the holiday weekend coming up, trading is expected to be thin. Might as well take a vacation from trading the stock market for today.
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