***Tripster's 2008 Investments (Ongoing thread)***

[456.North.side]

Glad I could kick in a bit on things, if I'm hearing you right you still expect PAL to continue its run hummmmmm oK I'll get 100 shares on monday I'm not balling like some of you guys hehe

Are there any new picks to look at? for say a 30 day turn over?

 

[water]

BUYINS.NET, www.buyins.net, announced today that these select companies have been removed from the NASDAQ, AMEX and NYSE naked short threshold list: AXA (NYSE: AXA), Heartland Payment Systems Inc. (NYSE: HPY), AspenBio Pharma Inc. (NASDAQ: APPY), Chartered Semiconductor Manufacturing Ltd. (NASDAQ: CHRT), E*TRADE Financial Corp. (NASDAQ: ETFC), Industrial Services of America Inc. (NASDAQ: IDSA).

 

[offwork]

BUYINS.NET, www.buyins.net, announced today that these select companies have been removed from the NASDAQ, AMEX and NYSE naked short threshold list: AXA (NYSE: AXA), Heartland Payment Systems Inc. (NYSE: HPY), AspenBio Pharma Inc. (NASDAQ: APPY), Chartered Semiconductor Manufacturing Ltd. (NASDAQ: CHRT), E*TRADE Financial Corp. (NASDAQ: ETFC), Industrial Services of America Inc. (NASDAQ: IDSA).

The link says shorts will be forced to cover. So this is a good thing.

 

[popozudalvr]

Glad I could kick in a bit on things, if I'm hearing you right you still expect PAL to continue its run hummmmmm oK I'll get 100 shares on monday I'm not balling like some of you guys hehe

Are there any new picks to look at? for say a 30 day turn over?

PAL, has to at sometime retouch 52 weeks highs, as Palladium us moving towards its multi year highs/as well as platinum. So its a fair gamble to think PAL has to retouch $12+

If you want some quick flips/quick money. Play, COIN, COINW,COINZ. You have to have your eye on it though, it moves VERY fast to both sides, look for a red day, get in, then get out, lather,rinse, repeat.
http://finance.yahoo.com/q/bc?s=COIN&t=3m
http://finance.yahoo.com/q/bc?s=COIN&t=5d&l=on&z=m&q=l&c=
due to the low share count this stock moves a bit hectic. It may be that it ends March at over 16+, or under 10. Its just one of those crazy movers

 

[tfresca]

I recommend TSM, great little stock that also pays a dividend.

 

[popozudalvr]

I recommend TSM, great little stock that also pays a dividend.

Out of curiousity, why Taiwan Semi??Is that for pure dividend,small $ moves? Because, Semi's have been in the grave for years/pull up a 5 year chart on TSM,and all you have is a stock moving between $7.50 and $11.00, if that, for 5 YEARS mind you..I got to question your definition of "great". So, i'm a bit curious why you've put that up

onwards....
An IPO will be coming up soon, that everyone ought to keep eyes & ears wide open on..
http://www.intrepidpotash.com/

they've filed for a $100m IPO, miniscule considering the facts that most potash competitors are multi billion dollar companies.
http://www.reuters.com/article/newIssuesNews/idUSN2020264720071220
http://uk.biz.yahoo.com/20122007/323/intrepid-potash-files-ipo.html

Once, this goes to market, I'm looking here,before I look to Visa. I've also looked into a Canadian junior potash co - Potash One KCL.V/KCLOF(pink sheet tracking stock),it currently sports close to 150M Canadian $ market cap, and they are way further out than Intrepid in terms of profits...Intrepid looks like it will be worthwhile....

COIN could also easily, blast off in Market cap, at ~4M O/S & a current price of $12.00+, it has around a $50M market cap. COIN might very well get to 250M+ market cap in short time,,,heavy volatility though.

Lets look for a good week....good luck to all..

 

[kmac1914]

Just wanted to give props to everyone contributin in this thread...it's great to see folks tryna build wealth.

2 things--one, i'm really wantin to at least dabble in this tradin stuff, but i haven't the slightest where to start...anyone have a recommendation for a site/book that would explain the basics of what i'd need to get started? I'm definitely gonna start with one of those sites that lets you practice with 'play' money first, but i'm tryna learn as much as i can.

Two, i was reading the other day about Visa's upcoming IPO...any opinions on it one way or the other?

 

[TheDynasty]

Playing with stocks, especially commodities is so fucking dangerous right now. Best of luck to all in this bear market and those who are investing heavily in commodities..I hope you're able to bear the margin calls because when they come..you're going to see precious metals drop like a fucking stone.

 

[TCapone]

Just wanted to give props to everyone contributin in this thread...it's great to see folks tryna build wealth.

2 things--one, i'm really wantin to at least dabble in this tradin stuff, but i haven't the slightest where to start...anyone have a recommendation for a site/book that would explain the basics of what i'd need to get started? I'm definitely gonna start with one of those sites that lets you practice with 'play' money first, but i'm tryna learn as much as i can.

Two, i was reading the other day about Visa's upcoming IPO...any opinions on it one way or the other?

One of the best sites for beginners to get their skills up. http://simulator.investopedia.com/

Definitely buy visa if you can get the offer price, either for long term(5 years & up), or a dump at the open.

 

[popozudalvr]

Playing with stocks, especially commodities is so fucking dangerous right now. Best of luck to all in this bear market and those who are investing heavily in commodities..I hope you're able to bear the margin calls because when they come..you're going to see precious metals drop like a fucking stone.

Is that so? Is this just your opinion or do you monitor markets for bull/bear cycles?? Here's what you're missing, investing is ACCEPTING risk, almost embracing it. Anyone investing in ANYTHING, accepts the fact that you may come out with less than you put in...but invest NOTHING, risk nothing & i assure you in the end you will likely have NOTHING...

Some who are heavily invested in commodities are on cash accounts, so the reference towrds margin calls coming in would not really phase them. I never reccomend margin, it's money for the brokers, not money for you. Smart investors, invest with what they HAVE & what tey can tolerate risking. I think you really don't know about what's taking place right now in the commodities market, understanding the push/pull demand/supply equation of the Chinese & Indian middle class population, or understand the reason why all commodities from grain,to base metals to precious metals are where they are now. Commodity markets, like all markets will have cycles, what i think you're inferring is that the cycle is to soon end, there is where you're a bit off..there is much more feul in the engine & they have a bit more to go. Just watch how Potash companies generate profits over the next 4 years +, when they start to pull back in terms of growth, then I'll listen to what you're suggesting...for now I'm going to hold the stone firmly, and apply calculated risk

 

[jagu]

Guys, what the word on TGB, is it safe to jump into it now at 5.50?

Their recent financial reports looks strong and the graph seems to be at a steady increase.

Your thoughts?

 

[popozudalvr]

Guys, what the word on TGB, is it safe to jump into it now at 5.50?

Their recent financial reports looks strong and the graph seems to be at a steady increase.

Your thoughts?

I dabbled a bit, small holding in TGB, looks like a good company, great Moly play, i think it's cheap, due to the Moly they extract. Don't seem too late to me

 

[dig it]

Everything I've read on it is its a safe play. all I've read on it has it getting to between 8 and 10 with in the next few months.

But im very new to this but been on TGB for a month now and made a few dollars. wish i had more to invest in some of these picks but learning to walk befor i run.

thanks to Pop, Kaya, Trip and the rest 1 month and you guys made me a couple hundred on $1500 investment

 

[456.North.side]

damn coinz ran 10% last time i looked not that i was smart enough to setup the buy but still lol

 

[offwork]

Peace everyone. Did I hear IPO?? I have not had any IPO action since Under Armour.My mistake there was I jumped in in a hurry. Still made a profit but got out to early and left money on the table. Any advice on how to play either of the IPO's Visa or Popos IPO pick.

 

[jagu]

Damn, what the fuck happened to deibold (DBD). It shot up by 55% in one day and they refused the offer of buy out.


I thought they were going to make this thread a sticky?

 

[offwork]

Tripster E*Trade has chosen a CEO, Donlad Layton(Enron?) Do you think this guy will have any effect on E* being bought this year? In his interview on CNBC they asked ofcourse and ofcourse he tapped danced around it. I understand I wouldnt just throw a price out there either.Im thinking he will try to create more value to raise the offers. Any opinion is valued & appreciated.

 

[popozudalvr]

damn coinz ran 10% last time i looked not that i was smart enough to setup the buy but still lol

Northside....COIN,COINz,COINW - as i informed folks here will be volatile, i've mentioned it as a high risk pick, but I think since I dropped it here around $10.00, (mid-Feb) the stock has moved to above $14. The Warrants(COINZ,COINW) likely are very much higher in their return over that same period. Why I'm In is I've always since I first began investing, sought out possible good companies with extremely low outstanding shares. Why, well less shares you have more the fight for them, more quickly they move (think of TASR/TZOO, in the past), At 4M Outstanding Shares, COIN could price at $20.oo & STILL ONLY have a $80M, market cap. TO me the risk is worth It..so while most rould shy away due to the risk of their busines...I say why not...Charts on it look lovely///

http://finance.yahoo.com/q/bc?s=COIN

As for that IPO question, a poster asked. Way i see it, if you want in on Visa or Intrepid, you just buy in, contact your broker & ask if they will have allotment, or just place orders to buy once they hit market. I will get Intrepid, will pass on VISA, as I think they've been overpriced already comin in at $15B, Mastercard set the trend, then ran up big, so now Visa in coming IN BIG...still good, but to me there is better. If you want some past reference look at the UPS IPO, then the FED EX one a few yrs back,,both have done great, they are all top businesses...

 

[Love2F Black BOOTY]

Thanks for the info made close to 1200 on coin and swc

 

[madscientist314]

Northside....COIN,COINz,COINW - as i informed folks here will be volatile, i've mentioned it as a high risk pick, but I think since I dropped it here around $10.00, (mid-Feb) the stock has moved to above $14. The Warrants(COINZ,COINW) likely are very much higher in their return over that same period. Why I'm In is I've always since I first began investing, sought out possible good companies with extremely low outstanding shares. Why, well less shares you have more the fight for them, more quickly they move (think of TASR/TZOO, in the past), At 4M Outstanding Shares, COIN could price at $20.oo & STILL ONLY have a $80M, market cap. TO me the risk is worth It..so while most rould shy away due to the risk of their busines...I say why not...Charts on it look lovely///

http://finance.yahoo.com/q/bc?s=COIN

As for that IPO question, a poster asked. Way i see it, if you want in on Visa or Intrepid, you just buy in, contact your broker & ask if they will have allotment, or just place orders to buy once they hit market. I will get Intrepid, will pass on VISA, as I think they've been overpriced already comin in at $15B, Mastercard set the trend, then ran up big, so now Visa in coming IN BIG...still good, but to me there is better. If you want some past reference look at the UPS IPO, then the FED EX one a few yrs back,,both have done great, they are all top businesses...

WTF! COIN closed up 15% and is still climbing in after-hours. Have I missed the boat? Or will the volatility bring it back down to $10-12 a share?

Also, COIN was mention in "The Gartman Letter". Does anybody have or know where to get a free copy of this? See http://online.barrons.com/article/SB120414876014197627.html?mod=yahoobarrons&ru=yahoo

 

[offwork]

As for that IPO question, a poster asked. Way i see it, if you want in on Visa or Intrepid, you just buy in, contact your broker & ask if they will have allotment, or just place orders to buy once they hit market. I will get Intrepid, will pass on VISA, as I think they've been overpriced already comin in at $15B, Mastercard set the trend, then ran up big, so now Visa in coming IN BIG...still good, but to me there is better. If you want some past reference look at the UPS IPO, then the FED EX one a few yrs back,,both have done great, they are all top businesses...

Thank you for your input. AG sector is so bullish I think im going to dedicate more research to Intrepid. I read they applied to be listed on NYSE using the ticker IPI. No price as of yet. Visa I believe is going public on March 17 '08 using the prestigious one letter ticker symbol "V".

And I know most here dont like the man but I am pretty much on CNBC or Bloomberg all day so I take Cramer right long with it and he had this to say..."Cramer says Potash, which closed Monday at $157.36, about $11 off its 52-week high, is all about growth. The company is poised to grow 107% in 2008 and is expected to increase its potash production from 10.7 million tons to 15.7 million tons by year end.

And with the high cost of entry, Cramer expects little, if any, new competition to challenge Potash's dominance.
Potash reported a better-than-expected quarter in January and trades at only 22 times earnings. It also has a stock buyback program that Cramer finds attractive.

Cramer predicted Potash could trade as high as $383 a share."

But about that comment of no comp....what about this Intrepid Potash IPO? Could they be good competition?

 

[offwork]

What's on tap for today.......

Ok so Cramer, opens his mouth & says like a serpent things about AGs,,so damn two sided he can be,,not a fan of the dude, by the way, just for record (don't know how he maintained a reputation after the '01 crash)...anyway, you can peep the video here on his two sided speak.. www.cnbc.com/id/15840232?play=1&video=665278814&__source=yahoo|headline|quote|video|&par=yahoo

Basically, he just shot Ags in the foot, boldly saying theyre going down today, but then stating they are good to be in...So ofcourse, traders already are pushing them down this am, he's high on MOS which makes me almost want to bail on MOS, but, i won't.....anyway, we'll see how it turns... PAL & SWC - good today, AGs- due to Krammer slight pullback,...

And by the way respect goes to you you were right on. Last week Cramer shitted on the AGs and now he recommends them right back.

 

[TheDynasty]

Is that so? Is this just your opinion or do you monitor markets for bull/bear cycles?? Here's what you're missing, investing is ACCEPTING risk, almost embracing it. Anyone investing in ANYTHING, accepts the fact that you may come out with less than you put in...but invest NOTHING, risk nothing & i assure you in the end you will likely have NOTHING...

Some who are heavily invested in commodities are on cash accounts, so the reference towrds margin calls coming in would not really phase them. I never reccomend margin, it's money for the brokers, not money for you. Smart investors, invest with what they HAVE & what tey can tolerate risking. I think you really don't know about what's taking place right now in the commodities market, understanding the push/pull demand/supply equation of the Chinese & Indian middle class population, or understand the reason why all commodities from grain,to base metals to precious metals are where they are now. Commodity markets, like all markets will have cycles, what i think you're inferring is that the cycle is to soon end, there is where you're a bit off..there is much more feul in the engine & they have a bit more to go. Just watch how Potash companies generate profits over the next 4 years +, when they start to pull back in terms of growth, then I'll listen to what you're suggesting...for now I'm going to hold the stone firmly, and apply calculated risk

Very well stated, however, there is no way I would invest in commodities nor the markets. period. I tip my hat to you and hope you don't lose your nuts in the unwinding process of the markets.

 

[tfresca]

TSM is a small stock that pays a dividend $3 a share if you held it last year.

 

[water]

Everything I've read on it is its a safe play. all I've read on it has it getting to between 8 and 10 with in the next few months.

But im very new to this but been on TGB for a month now and made a few dollars. wish i had more to invest in some of these picks but learning to walk befor i run.

thanks to Pop, Kaya, Trip and the rest 1 month and you guys made me a couple hundred on $1500 investment

The rest need to get on board.............





Bless.

 

[popozudalvr]

Very well stated, however, there is no way I would invest in commodities nor the markets. period. I tip my hat to you and hope you don't lose your nuts in the unwinding process of the markets.

I use the market to aquire a few sets of spare nuts, so when the nut choppin begins, i've not lost my own nuts..lol..
Understand your view point man, its a game & by you recognizing the risk, i know you recognize the reward.

 

[456.North.side]

im going to setup a buy for either 7 or 8, good looking popo

 

[popozudalvr]

TSM is a small stock that pays a dividend $3 a share if you held it last year.

ok, so its a pure dividend hold, good then,,can respect that. $3.oo/sh seems aweful high...so someone with say 10k shares is picking up $3/per,,$30k annual??,hmm doesnt seem right..pulled up a chart & it says a .36c dividend paid in june 8th 2007,,,that makes more sense..could you clarify...

 

[popozudalvr]

Thank you for your input. AG sector is so bullish I think im going to dedicate more research to Intrepid. I read they applied to be listed on NYSE using the ticker IPI. No price as of yet. Visa I believe is going public on March 17 '08 using the prestigious one letter ticker symbol "V".

And I know most here dont like the man but I am pretty much on CNBC or Bloomberg all day so I take Cramer right long with it and he had this to say..."Cramer says Potash, which closed Monday at $157.36, about $11 off its 52-week high, is all about growth. The company is poised to grow 107% in 2008 and is expected to increase its potash production from 10.7 million tons to 15.7 million tons by year end.

And with the high cost of entry, Cramer expects little, if any, new competition to challenge Potash's dominance.
Potash reported a better-than-expected quarter in January and trades at only 22 times earnings. It also has a stock buyback program that Cramer finds attractive.

Cramer predicted Potash could trade as high as $383 a share."

But about that comment of no comp....what about this Intrepid Potash IPO? Could they be good competition?

See what you got to understand about POTash is simply they control the supply..when you have 1/4 the worlds potash under your wing, you're going to be king. Potash is a GREAT, i repeat GREAT company, with great command of thier product. Cramer, one thing he's not is stupid, he's at times wrong like all of us, but when you get beyond the high strung cars salesman speak, he knows markets,,when the likes of PoTash,Mosaic Agrium begin to fall it will signal the end to their bull cycles,,but that time is not now..I sold POT, but kept MOS. Intrepid is alluring to me as it will be a SMALL potash company, it will be new, it will be increasing business & it will run to catch the big boys, even though its a small fry. I haven;t seen them price, but i'm hoping to land some when they do. AG is just to profitable to not be in,,we are clearly in a recession, but this market is allowin the rich to stay rich..because the financial markets are not in full decline. Btw did Cramer jus mention this, up to last week he was on the other side calling for the big 5 AG to slip..man he can be clownish at times...POT,MOS,MON,AGU,DER, you pick they're all growing fast.. AGU may have the most push upards.

 

[popozudalvr]

WTF! COIN closed up 15% and is still climbing in after-hours. Have I missed the boat? Or will the volatility bring it back down to $10-12 a share?

Also, COIN was mention in "The Gartman Letter". Does anybody have or know where to get a free copy of this? See http://online.barrons.com/article/SB120414876014197627.html?mod=yahoobarrons&ru=yahoo

COIN,COINZ,COINW..man crazy securities, Right now COIN looks like the push will move it to a major upside. Its at $15.oo, and has been getting a good bit of press lately as it approaches it's plant opening. The 4M O/S, is INSANE,,the stock could be $20,$30,$50 in a FAST period of time. I wish it had options, as i would buy options instead & watch the craziness from the sidelines. If you look at the charts on it,,while i contend it is volatile,it's volatile during day's trading action wild swings but over the last few months all it's done is find a wat to move up..I would look for it's market cap to approach 100M, that means a price of around $25.00, as for that report check the Y! message board on COIN i'm sure someone has posted it. If you want the big ride,,buy the COINZ or COINW...if the stock can get to 25.oo they will outperform the stock by a great ration

 

[Tripster]

Sorry I've been gone a while fam. I'm back. Looks like Pop and Kaya have been holding things down quite nicely. I hope many of the fam have opened or have begun the process of opening your online brokerage accounts. If not, you are missing out and you need to be getting with the program.

Remember, WEALTH is about OWNERSHIP. What do you OWN? Better than that...what do you OWN that can INCREASE in value?? Even if you have to buy no new clothes or another car or rims this entire year, take that money and INVEST it. Now, this thread is about the Stock market, but its not the ONLY way to invest your money (real estate, businesses, etc..), but its one of the easiest in my opinion.

Its really as simple as learning some basics about the market, learning how to research a stock and a segment/industry, doing that research, and getting in a stock at a good price based on what the stock is expected to do.

Remember, the VALUE of a stock is NOT directly determined by the financial strength of the company. This is a misconception. Rather, the VALUE (stock price) is based on the MARKET (buyers and sellers of the stock). The more people BUY, the higher the stock goes, and vice-versa. I've seen very GOOD companies with STRONG financials plummet, and I've seen BAD companies with NO earnings skyrocket (internet bubble of the 90s). Its all about INVESTOR SENTIMENT. How do investors feel about this stock? This industry? So in essence, you are dealing with EMOTIONS which are based on fears and aspirations. Always take this into consideration.

So for those who have begun this process into financial independence, I salute you. For those of you on the fence, get your stuff together and get involved.

Let's Get It!

 

[popozudalvr]

Sorry I've been gone a while fam. I'm back. Looks like Pop and Kaya have been holding things down quite nicely. I hope many of the fam have opened or have begun the process of opening your online brokerage accounts. If not, you are missing out and you need to be getting with the program.

Remember, WEALTH is about OWNERSHIP. What do you OWN? Better than that...what do you OWN that can INCREASE in value?? Even if you have to buy no new clothes or another car or rims this entire year, take that money and INVEST it. Now, this thread is about the Stock market, but its not the ONLY way to invest your money (real estate, businesses, etc..), but its one of the easiest in my opinion.

Its really as simple as learning some basics about the market, learning how to research a stock and a segment/industry, doing that research, and getting in a stock at a good price based on what the stock is expected to do.

Remember, the VALUE of a stock is NOT directly determined by the financial strength of the company. This is a misconception. Rather, the VALUE (stock price) is based on the MARKET (buyers and sellers of the stock). The more people BUY, the higher the stock goes, and vice-versa. I've seen very GOOD companies with STRONG financials plummet, and I've seen BAD companies with NO earnings skyrocket (internet bubble of the 90s). Its all about INVESTOR SENTIMENT. How do investors feel about this stock? This industry? So in essence, you are dealing with EMOTIONS which are based on fears and aspirations. Always take this into consideration.

So for those who have begun this process into financial independence, I salute you. For those of you on the fence, get your stuff together and get involved.

Let's Get It!

In that vein Tipster, its's also important to , Have things you OWN, rather than Things that OWN you. Live the life of a Pauper,with the wealth of a King.

 

[popozudalvr]

Thanks for the info made close to 1200 on coin and swc

L2F...
Glad you participated, hope youre still in both as the run has only begun. hope to hear you double that soo...

and btw,,who doesn't love2F Black Booty lol...,,nice tag

 

[jagu]

Heads up guys, E Trade is plunging despite them appointing a new director yesterday.
It is at fucking 3.85!!. This is a good price to get in if you're not in already, but I think you'll have to be patient for any gain on this one.

Also Pal went up to 9.28 right in front of me. I was able to scoop up about $800 in profit. I hope it swings down to the mid 8 again so I can get back in.

 

[popozudalvr]

Heads up guys, E Trade is plunging despite them appointing a new director yesterday.
It is at fucking 3.85!!. This is a good price to get in if you're not in already, but I think you'll have to be patient for any gain on this one.

Also Pal went up to 9.28 right in front of me. I was able to scoop up about $800 in profit. I hope it swings down to the mid 8 again so I can get back in.

looks like you made a great exit there, bernake spoke and all markets tanked, metals hit a selloff, stocks as well. Should be a telling day how it closes out.