Monday, November 19, 2007

11/19/07 Stock Purchase Update - New Purchases Added To Remaining Holding

I base my stock picking system on the Unemotional Investor Growth system from the book The Unemotional Investor by Robert Sheard, with the following modifications. First, I look at the top 20 stocks. Second, I avoid the stocks that have a high percentage of shorted shares Third, I then look at the businesses of the remaining stocks. The result is a short list of stock selections which I attempt to buy when market conditions appear favorable for the selections.

The latest update of my buy list using this system was on 10/15/07. The previous update of my buy list was on 5/28/07. Interestingly, one stock, Potash (POT) was selected in both lists. Since Potash is the one remaining holding from the 5/28/07 list and two purchases have been made from the 10/15/07 updated buy list, this and future updates will be based on the 10/15/07 selections.


My Wealth Builder
10/15/07 Buy List
Stock [purchase date]SharesPurchase
Price

Current Price
11/16/07

Potash (POT) [6/7/07]50

$71.59

$113.05

Southern Copper(PCU) [11/13/07]40

$108.24

$110.05

CNH Global NV (CNH) [11/13/07]50

$55.22

$53.59

BHP Billiton (BHP)tbd

tbd

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While the buy list was created on 10/15/07, I had decided to wait before making any new purchases. Waiting a month has been fortuitous, since prices of my selections have dropped below their 10/15/07 price. At this point, the total portfolio is up $2073.90 for a 19.5% return. However, the new purchases of PCU and CNH are down slightly $9.10 for a -0.1% return.

The market activity continues to be concerning, with narrow breadth and a high number of new lows. However, the Fed interest rate cuts lead me to believe the bull market will last about another year, although it may be choppy. Currently, I am limiting my purchases until the market develops a more clear direction.

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This is not financial advice. Please consult a professional advisor.

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