Chapter Z: Sell When the Market is High
The toughest thing about stocks, such as Home Depot (HD), is knowing when to sell. In this lesson we discuss how to (try to) sell at the top of the market.
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Chapter Y: Sell When the Stock is Too High
In this lesson we dicsus how to sell when a stock is too high, and take a look back at Qualcomm’s (QCOM) 1999 run.
Chapter X: Sell if the Stock is Too Low
In Chapter X learn how to understand our attachment to the stocks we own, and how to admit when it is appropriate to sell stocks like Cisco Systems (CSCO).
Chapter W: Sell When They Miss or Guide Lower
An earnings miss is often the worst news for a stockholder. In this chapter we will explore the scenarios, like Lucent’s (LU) fall, which will advise you on the most important selling signals.
Chapter V: Sell When Profits Slow or Fall
With the help of Chapter V, you will understand the specifics of some specific selling tactics, such as selling a stock when profit growth slows or when profits fall. Featured stock is Microsoft (MSFT).
Chapter U: When to Hold Stocks that No Longer Fit the Mold
Holding stocks that don’t fit the mold is a gray area. In this chapter we discuss how not to just dump stocks, like Best Buy (BBY), when they no longer fit the mold.
Chapter T: Don’t Sell Stocks that Fit the Mold
Its tough hanging on to something that’s about to turn up; don’t get shaken out. When we invest in stocks, the main goal is to own more down the road than we do today. Featured stock Urban Outfitters (URBN).
Chapter S: Don’t Expect Consistent Returns
One of the biggest mistakes I see people make is grading how much their holdings have gone up during a certain time period. In Chapter S we talk about the importance of not timing your stocks, such a Lowe’s (LOW), and easing into returns that are not always consistent.
Chapter R: Hold for the Long Term
The best gains are made by holding stocks over long periods of time. Amgen (AMGN) was a long-term winner as it went from $15 to $80 in ten years.
Chapter Q: When to Buy High
The best stocks are often high, not low. Learn about some rules to buying high. It takes a little skill and an understanding of the stock’s chart pattern, like with Yahoo! (YHOO) stock.
Chapter P: When to Buy Low
How do you buy a good stock when it’s down? How do you buy low? If the stock like Coventry (CVH) passes these six tests, the chances it will bounce back are good.
Chapter O: When to Buy into the Market
We never know what stage of the economy we are at, but we always know what is yet to come. In this chapter you will learn about the The Cheat Sheet to see where to put your money. Featured stock Career Education (CECO).