tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5232481098066200105.post8002143916585056445..comments2024-02-21T05:09:47.829-05:00Comments on Compounding Income: Am I Good at Picking Stocks?Compounding Incomehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04207986983526689578noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5232481098066200105.post-81491933512651551482013-02-08T12:34:02.003-05:002013-02-08T12:34:02.003-05:00Its interesting to note that stocks that pay decen...Its interesting to note that stocks that pay decent dividends tend to hold up better in a declining market than stocks that do not pay a dividend. I think the results that you have obtained on your stocks over the last two years is excellent. I would not worry to much about the degree that your stocks have increased or decreased over a two year period. It could be a little luck and a little skill. QUALITY STOCKS UNDER 5 DOLLARShttp://www.zipleaf.us/Companies/The-Manhattan-Calumet-Value-Stock-Hotlinenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5232481098066200105.post-15984443474525270552012-08-30T11:04:26.318-04:002012-08-30T11:04:26.318-04:00The last time I bought INTC it was below $20 so it...The last time I bought INTC it was below $20 so it's difficult for me to buy more at these levels. If it goes to $23 or low $24 I might just increase my stake. There's no rush, but I will buy something in September. I'm hoping the market retreats a bit. We'll see...Compounding Incomehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04207986983526689578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5232481098066200105.post-18442406675885278732012-08-30T10:59:18.369-04:002012-08-30T10:59:18.369-04:00Yes there are quite a few negatives. Really not a...Yes there are quite a few negatives. Really not a surprise. I do not expect every single purchase to outperform. I don't need to be right every single time to accomplish my goals, it's okay.<br /><br />I can't stress enough how important valuation is. I'm learning as I go, but have figured out that being patient is key. Agree with you 100%. I don't mind sitting on cash, but do feel compelled to make at least one purchase every month. I plan to use the excess cash when valuations are favorable. Compounding Incomehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04207986983526689578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5232481098066200105.post-48959099731608443832012-08-27T13:48:37.731-04:002012-08-27T13:48:37.731-04:00I agree, INTC is starting to look attractive again...I agree, INTC is starting to look attractive again. I sold my holdings of Intel earlier in the year, but wouldn't mind getting back in. No cash at the moment.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5232481098066200105.post-88495547019576405682012-08-26T03:35:20.095-04:002012-08-26T03:35:20.095-04:00Even though there are a few negatives, I think you...Even though there are a few negatives, I think you've done well. <br /><br />I agree that valuation is important. I continue to learn how to become a better judge of value and buy stocks at attractive valuations. I have also overpaid for some stocks in the past, in part because I was too impatient to own them, but at least I recognize what I did and can learn from those experiences. <br /><br />One of the things I'm slowly teaching myself is patience: If there is a stock I want to buy, but the valuation is too high, the best approach might be to do nothing and just wait. I get anxious about sitting on cash (I always want to invest it right away), but I am realizing that holding cash for a while is no big deal. That's part of the reason why I've only made one purchase in the past 3 months.<br /><br />Of course, the market could help me out by declining sharply in the next few weeks. :)Dividend Growth Machinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13304571550687216360noreply@blogger.com