Comments on: Bonus Weekend Reading — Predictions http://www.stockgumshoe.com/2008/01/bonus-weekend-reading-predictions.html Frustrated or intrigued by email teasers from investment newsletters and advisers? We solve them and track their performance here ... so stick around, participate and subscribe (it's free)! Wed, 17 Mar 2010 00:06:22 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: G IMBURG http://www.stockgumshoe.com/2008/01/bonus-weekend-reading-predictions.html/comment-page-1#comment-1137 G IMBURG Fri, 01 Feb 2008 03:18:52 +0000 http://www.stockgumshoe.com/2008/01/bonus-weekend-reading-predictions.html#comment-1137 Let me flip this controversial remark into the mix.Its my belief that trying to capture dividends is a zero sum game.Typically,when the company issues the dividend, the stock price adjusts downward to compensate for the loss of earnings, and the dividend may be a taxable event. This may even result in loss if the stock price keeps falling. I winessed this in PCU, Southern copper. Your right,different strokes is what makes the market move in both directions. Better to come to the market as a predator rather than prey because the game is surival of the fittest. Let me flip this controversial remark into the mix.Its my belief that trying to capture dividends is a zero sum game.Typically,when the company issues the dividend, the stock price adjusts downward to compensate for the loss of earnings, and the dividend may be a taxable event. This may even result in loss if the stock price keeps falling. I winessed this in PCU, Southern copper. Your right,different strokes is what makes the market move in both directions. Better to come to the market as a predator rather than prey because the game is surival of the fittest.

]]> By: advantedges http://www.stockgumshoe.com/2008/01/bonus-weekend-reading-predictions.html/comment-page-1#comment-1119 advantedges Thu, 31 Jan 2008 11:17:37 +0000 http://www.stockgumshoe.com/2008/01/bonus-weekend-reading-predictions.html#comment-1119 Gumshoe First, your blog above regarding the US Market for 2008 may be correct long term,,,,however, tell that to people who are losing money now!....Yes, it may be a good time to buy for the long term, however, please read the IBD take on the markets - they suggest that the market will tell you when the correction is over, and not to try to second guess,,,,, Meanwhile, Japan and Korea are signaling that there may be hope yet for the global markets, both being up today. Watch those markets closely, as they may be part of a new global leadership group! China and India would likely follow,,,,The USA will be a laggard, as the damage of being down 7.7% in January has taken its toll. Finally, a comment on PZE vs. PBR,,,,I had the same conclusion that you did, so I contacted Fortune. In two separate replies from the magazine, their representatives clearly reported that PZE was the selection they made, not PBR. Perhaps they should rename the magazine "Lose a Fortune!" Another magazine that has to be renamed is Smart Money. mmmmmm Any ideas on a new Name? Dumb Money? lol Gumshoe

First, your blog above regarding the US Market for 2008 may be correct long term,,,,however, tell that to people who are losing money now!….Yes, it may be a good time to buy for the long term, however, please read the IBD take on the markets – they suggest that the market will tell you when the correction is over, and not to try to second guess,,,,,
Meanwhile, Japan and Korea are signaling that there may be hope yet for the global markets, both being up today. Watch those markets closely, as they may be part of a new global leadership group! China and India would likely follow,,,,The USA will be a laggard, as the damage of being down 7.7% in January has taken its toll.

Finally, a comment on PZE vs. PBR,,,,I had the same conclusion that you did, so I contacted Fortune. In two separate replies from the magazine, their representatives clearly reported that PZE was the selection they made, not PBR. Perhaps they should rename the magazine “Lose a Fortune!” Another magazine that has to be renamed is Smart Money. mmmmmm Any ideas on a new Name? Dumb Money? lol

]]> By: StockGumshoe http://www.stockgumshoe.com/2008/01/bonus-weekend-reading-predictions.html/comment-page-1#comment-1101 StockGumshoe Tue, 29 Jan 2008 15:36:03 +0000 http://www.stockgumshoe.com/2008/01/bonus-weekend-reading-predictions.html#comment-1101 Pearl, and Imburg, more good points from both of you. I guess that's why the market moves both directions, there's room for many different predictions. Personally, if I thought that we were primed for a few decades of US stagnation (and I don't) I'd probably focus on investing in large multinationals with good dividends and, in an attempt to find some real winners to boost my portfolio, in growth stocks that are non-cyclical, including perhaps some medical growth names (mostly devices and biotech). It's worth remembering that during that stagnant period you note, almost all of the returns from the stock market came from dividends. Pearl, and Imburg, more good points from both of you. I guess that’s why the market moves both directions, there’s room for many different predictions. Personally, if I thought that we were primed for a few decades of US stagnation (and I don’t) I’d probably focus on investing in large multinationals with good dividends and, in an attempt to find some real winners to boost my portfolio, in growth stocks that are non-cyclical, including perhaps some medical growth names (mostly devices and biotech). It’s worth remembering that during that stagnant period you note, almost all of the returns from the stock market came from dividends.

]]> By: G IMBURG http://www.stockgumshoe.com/2008/01/bonus-weekend-reading-predictions.html/comment-page-1#comment-1100 G IMBURG Tue, 29 Jan 2008 15:15:12 +0000 http://www.stockgumshoe.com/2008/01/bonus-weekend-reading-predictions.html#comment-1100 Just a comment on energy.My belief is that the world growth, particularly China and India are reaponsible for crude prices and the demand keeps rising. Coal prices will probably rise if exports increase.New legislation for clean energy is a compelling reason to look at these stocks. Notwithstanding a recession,or stagnation,electricty use will not decrease and there are some exciting alternatives to using crude products and nat gas to create electricity.Many of these new energy types are clean and in their infancy with years to grow.The only problem is selecting the right growth stock. Just a comment on energy.My belief is that the world growth, particularly China and India are reaponsible for crude prices and the demand keeps rising. Coal prices will probably rise if exports increase.New legislation for clean energy is a compelling reason to look at these stocks. Notwithstanding a recession,or stagnation,electricty use will not decrease and there are some exciting alternatives to using crude products and nat gas to create electricity.Many of these new energy types are clean and in their infancy with years to grow.The only problem is selecting the right growth stock.

]]> By: ghayos http://www.stockgumshoe.com/2008/01/bonus-weekend-reading-predictions.html/comment-page-1#comment-1096 ghayos Tue, 29 Jan 2008 07:10:32 +0000 http://www.stockgumshoe.com/2008/01/bonus-weekend-reading-predictions.html#comment-1096 dksc,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,whats the future and when? dksc,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,whats the future and when?

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