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Electronic TradingElectronic TradingElectronic TradingElectronic Trading
Dr. Aiman H. El-MalehDr. Aiman H. El-Maleh
Computer Engineering DepartmentComputer Engineering Department
Dr. Aiman H. El-MalehDr. Aiman H. El-Maleh
Computer Engineering DepartmentComputer Engineering Department
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OutlineOutline
Basics of InvestingBasics of Investing
Investing StrategiesInvesting Strategies
Quotes & ResearchQuotes & Research
• Stock quotesStock quotes
• Stock chartsStock charts
• Stock researchStock research
Opening Etrading AccountOpening Etrading Account
SummarySummary
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Why Invest at All?Why Invest at All?
Maintain purchasing power to cope with even mild Maintain purchasing power to cope with even mild inflationinflation
Investing is funInvesting is fun• Pitting your intellect against investing communityPitting your intellect against investing community
• Rewarded with increase in assetsRewarded with increase in assets
Investment returns can accumulate at a faster rate than Investment returns can accumulate at a faster rate than your salary.your salary.
A successful investor puts natural curiosity and A successful investor puts natural curiosity and intellectual interest to work to earn more money. intellectual interest to work to earn more money.
Personal wealthPersonal wealth
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Where Stocks TradeWhere Stocks TradeWhere Stocks TradeWhere Stocks Trade
Stocks traded on securities and commodities Stocks traded on securities and commodities exchanges or over the counter exchanges or over the counter
Exchanges members handle trades for themselves and Exchanges members handle trades for themselves and their clients. their clients.
Securities and options are regulated by SEC Securities and options are regulated by SEC (Securities and Exchange Commission) (Securities and Exchange Commission) • New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) • American Stock Exchange (AMEX) American Stock Exchange (AMEX)
For the over-the-counter (OTC) market:For the over-the-counter (OTC) market:• trades are handled electronically—either via telephone or trades are handled electronically—either via telephone or
computer. computer. • Done through dealersDone through dealers
Regulated by the National Association of Securities Regulated by the National Association of Securities Dealers, NASDAQ provides the automated quotes for Dealers, NASDAQ provides the automated quotes for this market. this market.
Stocks traded on securities and commodities Stocks traded on securities and commodities exchanges or over the counter exchanges or over the counter
Exchanges members handle trades for themselves and Exchanges members handle trades for themselves and their clients. their clients.
Securities and options are regulated by SEC Securities and options are regulated by SEC (Securities and Exchange Commission) (Securities and Exchange Commission) • New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) • American Stock Exchange (AMEX) American Stock Exchange (AMEX)
For the over-the-counter (OTC) market:For the over-the-counter (OTC) market:• trades are handled electronically—either via telephone or trades are handled electronically—either via telephone or
computer. computer. • Done through dealersDone through dealers
Regulated by the National Association of Securities Regulated by the National Association of Securities Dealers, NASDAQ provides the automated quotes for Dealers, NASDAQ provides the automated quotes for this market. this market.
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Stock Market CycleStock Market CycleStock Market CycleStock Market Cycle
Stock market moves in cycles: fluctuates.Stock market moves in cycles: fluctuates. Get wonderful bargains every few years and sell again Get wonderful bargains every few years and sell again
at high prices a few years later.at high prices a few years later. With this principle, you will prosper if you don't With this principle, you will prosper if you don't
become too paralyzed to act. become too paralyzed to act. Stock market is a voting machine, polling investors on Stock market is a voting machine, polling investors on
the future, not the present.the future, not the present. The worse you feel, news is bad, the safer the market.The worse you feel, news is bad, the safer the market. The better you feel, news is good, the closer you are to The better you feel, news is good, the closer you are to
a top. a top.
Stock market moves in cycles: fluctuates.Stock market moves in cycles: fluctuates. Get wonderful bargains every few years and sell again Get wonderful bargains every few years and sell again
at high prices a few years later.at high prices a few years later. With this principle, you will prosper if you don't With this principle, you will prosper if you don't
become too paralyzed to act. become too paralyzed to act. Stock market is a voting machine, polling investors on Stock market is a voting machine, polling investors on
the future, not the present.the future, not the present. The worse you feel, news is bad, the safer the market.The worse you feel, news is bad, the safer the market. The better you feel, news is good, the closer you are to The better you feel, news is good, the closer you are to
a top. a top.
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Stock GlossariesStock GlossariesStock GlossariesStock Glossaries
Shares OutstandingShares Outstanding• Shares of common stock currently owned by investors.Shares of common stock currently owned by investors.
VolumeVolume• total number of shares traded of a stock during a specific time total number of shares traded of a stock during a specific time
period. period. Revenues Revenues
• net sales of the company plus any other revenues associated net sales of the company plus any other revenues associated with business operations.with business operations.
• does not include dividends, interest income or non-operating does not include dividends, interest income or non-operating income.income.
Net EarningsNet Earnings• profit after all costs, expenses and taxes have been paid. profit after all costs, expenses and taxes have been paid.
DividendsDividends• cash payment, per share, to shareholders every quarter. cash payment, per share, to shareholders every quarter. • part of profits not reinvested in the company. part of profits not reinvested in the company.
Shares OutstandingShares Outstanding• Shares of common stock currently owned by investors.Shares of common stock currently owned by investors.
VolumeVolume• total number of shares traded of a stock during a specific time total number of shares traded of a stock during a specific time
period. period. Revenues Revenues
• net sales of the company plus any other revenues associated net sales of the company plus any other revenues associated with business operations.with business operations.
• does not include dividends, interest income or non-operating does not include dividends, interest income or non-operating income.income.
Net EarningsNet Earnings• profit after all costs, expenses and taxes have been paid. profit after all costs, expenses and taxes have been paid.
DividendsDividends• cash payment, per share, to shareholders every quarter. cash payment, per share, to shareholders every quarter. • part of profits not reinvested in the company. part of profits not reinvested in the company.
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Stock Glossaries – Cont.Stock Glossaries – Cont.Stock Glossaries – Cont.Stock Glossaries – Cont.
Total ReturnTotal Return• price change plus dividend return over last 12 months price change plus dividend return over last 12 months
YieldYield• annual rate of return on a stock as paid in dividends. annual rate of return on a stock as paid in dividends.
• calculated by dividing latest dividend rate by latest closing calculated by dividing latest dividend rate by latest closing price and multiplying by 100. price and multiplying by 100.
• latest dividend rate is the total dividends paid in the past 12 latest dividend rate is the total dividends paid in the past 12 months.months.
Net Earnings-Per-Share (EPS) Net Earnings-Per-Share (EPS) • net earnings allocated to each share of stock.net earnings allocated to each share of stock.
• calculated by dividing net earnings by common shares calculated by dividing net earnings by common shares outstandingoutstanding
Total ReturnTotal Return• price change plus dividend return over last 12 months price change plus dividend return over last 12 months
YieldYield• annual rate of return on a stock as paid in dividends. annual rate of return on a stock as paid in dividends.
• calculated by dividing latest dividend rate by latest closing calculated by dividing latest dividend rate by latest closing price and multiplying by 100. price and multiplying by 100.
• latest dividend rate is the total dividends paid in the past 12 latest dividend rate is the total dividends paid in the past 12 months.months.
Net Earnings-Per-Share (EPS) Net Earnings-Per-Share (EPS) • net earnings allocated to each share of stock.net earnings allocated to each share of stock.
• calculated by dividing net earnings by common shares calculated by dividing net earnings by common shares outstandingoutstanding
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Stock Glossaries – Cont.Stock Glossaries – Cont.Stock Glossaries – Cont.Stock Glossaries – Cont.
Estimated EPS GrowthEstimated EPS Growth• mean estimate of EPS growth, derived from estimates from mean estimate of EPS growth, derived from estimates from
Wall Street analysts. Wall Street analysts.
• provided by Zacks Investment Research.provided by Zacks Investment Research.
Forward P/EForward P/E• calculated using latest closing price of stock divided by t calculated using latest closing price of stock divided by t
latest EPS estimate latest EPS estimate
PEG ratio (price-to-earnings-growth) PEG ratio (price-to-earnings-growth) • calculated by dividing a stock's forward P/E by its projected calculated by dividing a stock's forward P/E by its projected
three- to five-year annual EPS growth rate. three- to five-year annual EPS growth rate.
• A PEG ratio of less than one is considered a sign that a stock A PEG ratio of less than one is considered a sign that a stock is a good value.is a good value.
• The higher the PEG, the pricier the stockThe higher the PEG, the pricier the stock..
Estimated EPS GrowthEstimated EPS Growth• mean estimate of EPS growth, derived from estimates from mean estimate of EPS growth, derived from estimates from
Wall Street analysts. Wall Street analysts.
• provided by Zacks Investment Research.provided by Zacks Investment Research.
Forward P/EForward P/E• calculated using latest closing price of stock divided by t calculated using latest closing price of stock divided by t
latest EPS estimate latest EPS estimate
PEG ratio (price-to-earnings-growth) PEG ratio (price-to-earnings-growth) • calculated by dividing a stock's forward P/E by its projected calculated by dividing a stock's forward P/E by its projected
three- to five-year annual EPS growth rate. three- to five-year annual EPS growth rate.
• A PEG ratio of less than one is considered a sign that a stock A PEG ratio of less than one is considered a sign that a stock is a good value.is a good value.
• The higher the PEG, the pricier the stockThe higher the PEG, the pricier the stock..
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Shorting StocksShorting StocksShorting StocksShorting Stocks
Buying a stock is taking a long position.Buying a stock is taking a long position. Shorting a stock: sell the stocks and then buy them Shorting a stock: sell the stocks and then buy them
when the price falls.when the price falls. You decide that price of a stock is going to fall. You decide that price of a stock is going to fall. Call broker ordering to short, "selling" the stocks at Call broker ordering to short, "selling" the stocks at
the current price. the current price. Broker rounds up the shares in order to sell them for Broker rounds up the shares in order to sell them for
youyou• loans you the certificates from his stashloans you the certificates from his stash
• borrows them from another broker. borrows them from another broker.
When the price falls, you buy the shares at the lower When the price falls, you buy the shares at the lower price, covering the borrowed shares.price, covering the borrowed shares.
Buying a stock is taking a long position.Buying a stock is taking a long position. Shorting a stock: sell the stocks and then buy them Shorting a stock: sell the stocks and then buy them
when the price falls.when the price falls. You decide that price of a stock is going to fall. You decide that price of a stock is going to fall. Call broker ordering to short, "selling" the stocks at Call broker ordering to short, "selling" the stocks at
the current price. the current price. Broker rounds up the shares in order to sell them for Broker rounds up the shares in order to sell them for
youyou• loans you the certificates from his stashloans you the certificates from his stash
• borrows them from another broker. borrows them from another broker.
When the price falls, you buy the shares at the lower When the price falls, you buy the shares at the lower price, covering the borrowed shares.price, covering the borrowed shares.
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Investing StrategiesInvesting StrategiesInvesting StrategiesInvesting Strategies
Investing is a simple process:Investing is a simple process:• Choose a stock in which to take a position Choose a stock in which to take a position
• Commit to the position by executing a trade Commit to the position by executing a trade
• Monitor the trade to see if it fits your expectations Monitor the trade to see if it fits your expectations
• Close the trade when your expectations are met or lost Close the trade when your expectations are met or lost
Stock SelectionStock Selection• A good Watch List is the key to successful stock selection A good Watch List is the key to successful stock selection
• Compare stock performance with other stocks you're Compare stock performance with other stocks you're watchingwatching
• Collect other information about that stockCollect other information about that stock• Price range Price range • NewsNews• Analysts reportsAnalysts reports
Investing is a simple process:Investing is a simple process:• Choose a stock in which to take a position Choose a stock in which to take a position
• Commit to the position by executing a trade Commit to the position by executing a trade
• Monitor the trade to see if it fits your expectations Monitor the trade to see if it fits your expectations
• Close the trade when your expectations are met or lost Close the trade when your expectations are met or lost
Stock SelectionStock Selection• A good Watch List is the key to successful stock selection A good Watch List is the key to successful stock selection
• Compare stock performance with other stocks you're Compare stock performance with other stocks you're watchingwatching
• Collect other information about that stockCollect other information about that stock• Price range Price range • NewsNews• Analysts reportsAnalysts reports
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Investing Strategies – Cont.Investing Strategies – Cont.Investing Strategies – Cont.Investing Strategies – Cont.
Commit to a PositionCommit to a Position• Execute a long or short term tradeExecute a long or short term trade
• Timing is importantTiming is important
• Share your decision with a financial advisorShare your decision with a financial advisor
Monitoring the PositionMonitoring the Position• Most critical aspect of the trading process Most critical aspect of the trading process
• What the investment community thinks of your picksWhat the investment community thinks of your picks
• If pick is up increase your position to increase your gainsIf pick is up increase your position to increase your gains
• If pick is going down, you have to know when to cut your If pick is going down, you have to know when to cut your losses. losses.
Closing the PositionClosing the Position• To make money you have to close the trade. To make money you have to close the trade.
Commit to a PositionCommit to a Position• Execute a long or short term tradeExecute a long or short term trade
• Timing is importantTiming is important
• Share your decision with a financial advisorShare your decision with a financial advisor
Monitoring the PositionMonitoring the Position• Most critical aspect of the trading process Most critical aspect of the trading process
• What the investment community thinks of your picksWhat the investment community thinks of your picks
• If pick is up increase your position to increase your gainsIf pick is up increase your position to increase your gains
• If pick is going down, you have to know when to cut your If pick is going down, you have to know when to cut your losses. losses.
Closing the PositionClosing the Position• To make money you have to close the trade. To make money you have to close the trade.
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Value and Growth StrategiesValue and Growth StrategiesValue and Growth StrategiesValue and Growth Strategies
One of the most popular ways of studying stocks is One of the most popular ways of studying stocks is called fundamental analysis. called fundamental analysis.
Figure out true stock value based on basic information Figure out true stock value based on basic information such as growth of sales and profits.such as growth of sales and profits.
Growth Stocks Growth Stocks • Predict which companies will grow faster in the future Predict which companies will grow faster in the future
• Stock grows its earnings and revenues faster than averageStock grows its earnings and revenues faster than average
• Famous investor: Peter Lynch (Magellan mutual fund)Famous investor: Peter Lynch (Magellan mutual fund)
Value StocksValue Stocks• Look for stocks that have been overlooked by other investors Look for stocks that have been overlooked by other investors
and may have a "hidden value." and may have a "hidden value."
• Famous investor: Warren Buffet (Berkshire Hathaway)Famous investor: Warren Buffet (Berkshire Hathaway)
One of the most popular ways of studying stocks is One of the most popular ways of studying stocks is called fundamental analysis. called fundamental analysis.
Figure out true stock value based on basic information Figure out true stock value based on basic information such as growth of sales and profits.such as growth of sales and profits.
Growth Stocks Growth Stocks • Predict which companies will grow faster in the future Predict which companies will grow faster in the future
• Stock grows its earnings and revenues faster than averageStock grows its earnings and revenues faster than average
• Famous investor: Peter Lynch (Magellan mutual fund)Famous investor: Peter Lynch (Magellan mutual fund)
Value StocksValue Stocks• Look for stocks that have been overlooked by other investors Look for stocks that have been overlooked by other investors
and may have a "hidden value." and may have a "hidden value."
• Famous investor: Warren Buffet (Berkshire Hathaway)Famous investor: Warren Buffet (Berkshire Hathaway)
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Importance of DiversificationImportance of DiversificationImportance of DiversificationImportance of Diversification
Diversification means building a portfolio with Diversification means building a portfolio with securities from different asset classes. securities from different asset classes.
Example: a portfolio that includes a certain percentage Example: a portfolio that includes a certain percentage of stocks and bonds. of stocks and bonds. • bonds tend to do well when stocks don't bonds tend to do well when stocks don't
Buy securities not affected by the same variables. Buy securities not affected by the same variables. • Utilities, grocery stores, and airlines are completely different Utilities, grocery stores, and airlines are completely different
businessesbusinesses
A diversified portfolio will have less volatility, and A diversified portfolio will have less volatility, and steadier returns.steadier returns.
Overall return lower than in an undiversified portfolio. Overall return lower than in an undiversified portfolio.
Diversification means building a portfolio with Diversification means building a portfolio with securities from different asset classes. securities from different asset classes.
Example: a portfolio that includes a certain percentage Example: a portfolio that includes a certain percentage of stocks and bonds. of stocks and bonds. • bonds tend to do well when stocks don't bonds tend to do well when stocks don't
Buy securities not affected by the same variables. Buy securities not affected by the same variables. • Utilities, grocery stores, and airlines are completely different Utilities, grocery stores, and airlines are completely different
businessesbusinesses
A diversified portfolio will have less volatility, and A diversified portfolio will have less volatility, and steadier returns.steadier returns.
Overall return lower than in an undiversified portfolio. Overall return lower than in an undiversified portfolio.
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Mutual Funds InvestingMutual Funds InvestingMutual Funds InvestingMutual Funds Investing
Most mutual funds invest in stocks, are called equity Most mutual funds invest in stocks, are called equity funds. funds.
Mutual funds are categorized by market capitalization Mutual funds are categorized by market capitalization of stocks in their portfolios.of stocks in their portfolios.
Some funds specialize in investing inSome funds specialize in investing in• Small-cap stocks < $500 millionSmall-cap stocks < $500 million
• Mid-cap stocks $500 million to $5 billionMid-cap stocks $500 million to $5 billion
• Large-cap stocks > $5 billionLarge-cap stocks > $5 billion
Equity fund managers styles of stock picking Equity fund managers styles of stock picking • Value approachValue approach
• Growth approachGrowth approach
• Blend approachBlend approach
Most mutual funds invest in stocks, are called equity Most mutual funds invest in stocks, are called equity funds. funds.
Mutual funds are categorized by market capitalization Mutual funds are categorized by market capitalization of stocks in their portfolios.of stocks in their portfolios.
Some funds specialize in investing inSome funds specialize in investing in• Small-cap stocks < $500 millionSmall-cap stocks < $500 million
• Mid-cap stocks $500 million to $5 billionMid-cap stocks $500 million to $5 billion
• Large-cap stocks > $5 billionLarge-cap stocks > $5 billion
Equity fund managers styles of stock picking Equity fund managers styles of stock picking • Value approachValue approach
• Growth approachGrowth approach
• Blend approachBlend approach
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Index Fund InvestingIndex Fund InvestingIndex Fund InvestingIndex Fund Investing
An index fund builds its portfolio by buying all the An index fund builds its portfolio by buying all the stocks in a particular index.stocks in a particular index.
Most popular index of stock index funds is the Most popular index of stock index funds is the Standard and Poor's 500.Standard and Poor's 500.
Key distinction between stock index funds and Key distinction between stock index funds and "actively managed" mutual funds"actively managed" mutual funds• No need for stock selection No need for stock selection
• No need for a team of highly-paid stock analysts No need for a team of highly-paid stock analysts
• Much cheaper to run than an active fundMuch cheaper to run than an active fund
• Perform better than actively managed fundsPerform better than actively managed funds• In 1998, 85% of all mutual funds that were set up to beat the In 1998, 85% of all mutual funds that were set up to beat the
S&P 500 failed to meet that goal.S&P 500 failed to meet that goal.
An index fund builds its portfolio by buying all the An index fund builds its portfolio by buying all the stocks in a particular index.stocks in a particular index.
Most popular index of stock index funds is the Most popular index of stock index funds is the Standard and Poor's 500.Standard and Poor's 500.
Key distinction between stock index funds and Key distinction between stock index funds and "actively managed" mutual funds"actively managed" mutual funds• No need for stock selection No need for stock selection
• No need for a team of highly-paid stock analysts No need for a team of highly-paid stock analysts
• Much cheaper to run than an active fundMuch cheaper to run than an active fund
• Perform better than actively managed fundsPerform better than actively managed funds• In 1998, 85% of all mutual funds that were set up to beat the In 1998, 85% of all mutual funds that were set up to beat the
S&P 500 failed to meet that goal.S&P 500 failed to meet that goal.
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Impact of News on InvestmentImpact of News on InvestmentImpact of News on InvestmentImpact of News on Investment
Chasing a hot stock or attempting to time the swings in Chasing a hot stock or attempting to time the swings in the marketthe market• costly to implement, costly to implement,
• extremely low probability of success, extremely low probability of success,
• ineffective in adding value to your portfolio.ineffective in adding value to your portfolio.
When you hear news about a company, you need to When you hear news about a company, you need to figure out its impact on your investmentfigure out its impact on your investment• news likely to affect the profitability of the stock in the future, news likely to affect the profitability of the stock in the future,
short-term and long-term? short-term and long-term?
• problem specific to this company, or affect entire industry? problem specific to this company, or affect entire industry?
• how news likely to affect performance of investment in your how news likely to affect performance of investment in your time frame?time frame?
• time frame analyst used in making "downgrade", "upgrade" ?time frame analyst used in making "downgrade", "upgrade" ?
Chasing a hot stock or attempting to time the swings in Chasing a hot stock or attempting to time the swings in the marketthe market• costly to implement, costly to implement,
• extremely low probability of success, extremely low probability of success,
• ineffective in adding value to your portfolio.ineffective in adding value to your portfolio.
When you hear news about a company, you need to When you hear news about a company, you need to figure out its impact on your investmentfigure out its impact on your investment• news likely to affect the profitability of the stock in the future, news likely to affect the profitability of the stock in the future,
short-term and long-term? short-term and long-term?
• problem specific to this company, or affect entire industry? problem specific to this company, or affect entire industry?
• how news likely to affect performance of investment in your how news likely to affect performance of investment in your time frame?time frame?
• time frame analyst used in making "downgrade", "upgrade" ?time frame analyst used in making "downgrade", "upgrade" ?
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Do not Rush to an InvestmentDo not Rush to an InvestmentDo not Rush to an InvestmentDo not Rush to an Investment
Good investing is an exercise in controlled fussiness. Good investing is an exercise in controlled fussiness. Safest strategy is being very hard to please.Safest strategy is being very hard to please. Focus on not make avoidable mistakes.Focus on not make avoidable mistakes. Insist on waiting for a stock to satisfy you completely Insist on waiting for a stock to satisfy you completely
before you risk your capital.before you risk your capital. Take your time, plenty of other possibilities.Take your time, plenty of other possibilities.
Good investing is an exercise in controlled fussiness. Good investing is an exercise in controlled fussiness. Safest strategy is being very hard to please.Safest strategy is being very hard to please. Focus on not make avoidable mistakes.Focus on not make avoidable mistakes. Insist on waiting for a stock to satisfy you completely Insist on waiting for a stock to satisfy you completely
before you risk your capital.before you risk your capital. Take your time, plenty of other possibilities.Take your time, plenty of other possibilities.
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Common MistakesCommon MistakesCommon MistakesCommon Mistakes
Panic sellingPanic selling• will sell at low, possibly below its cost and at a loss will sell at low, possibly below its cost and at a loss
compared with its earlier prices. compared with its earlier prices.
• most who sell near a bottom fail to reenter until well toward most who sell near a bottom fail to reenter until well toward the next top. the next top.
Never sellingNever selling• far from a perfect approach in most cases far from a perfect approach in most cases
Investing in Penny stocksInvesting in Penny stocks• riskiest investments riskiest investments
• the remnants of the stock marketthe remnants of the stock market
Panic sellingPanic selling• will sell at low, possibly below its cost and at a loss will sell at low, possibly below its cost and at a loss
compared with its earlier prices. compared with its earlier prices.
• most who sell near a bottom fail to reenter until well toward most who sell near a bottom fail to reenter until well toward the next top. the next top.
Never sellingNever selling• far from a perfect approach in most cases far from a perfect approach in most cases
Investing in Penny stocksInvesting in Penny stocks• riskiest investments riskiest investments
• the remnants of the stock marketthe remnants of the stock market
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Tap the Power of the InternetTap the Power of the InternetTap the Power of the InternetTap the Power of the Internet
Internet shattered barriers between Wall Street and Internet shattered barriers between Wall Street and Main Street.Main Street.
Previously, took a lot of manpower and computing Previously, took a lot of manpower and computing power to research a stock.power to research a stock.
With internet you canWith internet you can• retrieve in seconds sock price and volume information retrieve in seconds sock price and volume information
• plot intraday stock graphs or historical graphs for one week or plot intraday stock graphs or historical graphs for one week or one month, one year or twentyone month, one year or twenty
• up-to-date company newsup-to-date company news
• inspect corporate financial statements filed with the Securities inspect corporate financial statements filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). and Exchange Commission (SEC).
• Insider informationInsider information
Internet shattered barriers between Wall Street and Internet shattered barriers between Wall Street and Main Street.Main Street.
Previously, took a lot of manpower and computing Previously, took a lot of manpower and computing power to research a stock.power to research a stock.
With internet you canWith internet you can• retrieve in seconds sock price and volume information retrieve in seconds sock price and volume information
• plot intraday stock graphs or historical graphs for one week or plot intraday stock graphs or historical graphs for one week or one month, one year or twentyone month, one year or twenty
• up-to-date company newsup-to-date company news
• inspect corporate financial statements filed with the Securities inspect corporate financial statements filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). and Exchange Commission (SEC).
• Insider informationInsider information
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Quotes & ResearchQuotes & ResearchQuotes & ResearchQuotes & Research
Many excellent internet sites for stock quotes and Many excellent internet sites for stock quotes and researchresearch• finance.yahoo.comfinance.yahoo.com
• www.excite.comwww.excite.com
• www.www.etradeetrade.com.com
Most stock quotes are delayed by 20 minutesMost stock quotes are delayed by 20 minutes Free real time quotes with accountFree real time quotes with account Example: finance.yahoo.comExample: finance.yahoo.com
• Stock QuoteStock Quote
• Charts: stock price rangesCharts: stock price ranges
• ResearchResearch
• NewsNews
• SEC & insiderSEC & insider
Many excellent internet sites for stock quotes and Many excellent internet sites for stock quotes and researchresearch• finance.yahoo.comfinance.yahoo.com
• www.excite.comwww.excite.com
• www.www.etradeetrade.com.com
Most stock quotes are delayed by 20 minutesMost stock quotes are delayed by 20 minutes Free real time quotes with accountFree real time quotes with account Example: finance.yahoo.comExample: finance.yahoo.com
• Stock QuoteStock Quote
• Charts: stock price rangesCharts: stock price ranges
• ResearchResearch
• NewsNews
• SEC & insiderSEC & insider
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Stock QuotesStock QuotesStock QuotesStock Quotes
Basics :Basics :• SymbolSymbol
• NameName
• Last Trade Last Trade
• Change & PercentChange & Percent
• VolumeVolume
• Average Daily VolumeAverage Daily Volume
Fundamentals :Fundamentals :• Earnings/ShareEarnings/Share
• P/E RatioP/E Ratio
• Dividend Pay DateDividend Pay Date
• Dividend/ShareDividend/Share
• Market CapitalizationMarket Capitalization
Basics :Basics :• SymbolSymbol
• NameName
• Last Trade Last Trade
• Change & PercentChange & Percent
• VolumeVolume
• Average Daily VolumeAverage Daily Volume
Fundamentals :Fundamentals :• Earnings/ShareEarnings/Share
• P/E RatioP/E Ratio
• Dividend Pay DateDividend Pay Date
• Dividend/ShareDividend/Share
• Market CapitalizationMarket Capitalization
Details :Details :• Bid/AskBid/Ask• Previous ClosePrevious Close• OpenOpen• Day's RangeDay's Range• 52-week Range52-week Range
Portfolios:Portfolios:• Shares OwnedShares Owned• Price PaidPrice Paid• CommissionCommission• Holdings ValueHoldings Value• Day's Value ChangeDay's Value Change• Holdings Gain & PercentHoldings Gain & Percent• Trade DateTrade Date• Annualized GainAnnualized Gain
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Stock Quote ExampleStock Quote ExampleStock Quote ExampleStock Quote Example
SymbLast
Change Volume
Day's Range
52-week Range
INTC 131 1/8 -5 11/16 -4.16% 22,361,100 130 7/8 - 139 1/16 50 1/8 - 145 3/8
Intel CorporationIntel Corporation
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Last Trade
2:55PM · 131 3/8
Change +1/4
(+0.19%)
Prev Cls 131
1/8
Volume
21,959,200
Div Date
Jun 1
Small: [ 1d | 5d | 1y | none ] Big: [ 1d | 5d | 3m | 1y | 2y |
5y | max ]
Day's Range
127 31/64 -
134 1/4
Bid 131 5/16
Ask 131
3/8
Open
130
Avg Vol
27,561,364
Ex-Div May
3
52-week Range 50 1/8 -
145 3/8
Earn/Shr 2.11
P/E 62.14
Mkt Cap 439.1B
Div/Shr 0.12
Yield
0.09
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Number of brokersrecommending as: Strong Buy 22
Moderate Buy 12
Hold 6
Moderate Sell 0
Strong Sell 0
Average Recommendation
(Strong Buy) 1.00 - 5.00 (Strong Sell)
This Week 1.52
Last Week 1.57
Change 0.1
Earnings Per Share
Last Quarter
(Dec1999) 0.69
Surprise 9.5%
Consensus Estimates
This Quarter
)Mar 00( 0.68
This Year )Dec 00( 2.91
Next Year 3.39
Research SummaryResearch Summary
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Dec 1998 Mar 1999 Jun 1999 Sep 1999 Dec 1999
EstimateActual
Difference% Surprise
0.530.600.0712.26 %
0.540.570.035.56 %
0.540.51-0.03-5.56 %
0.570.55-0.02-3.51 %
0.630.690.069.52 %
Earnings History & GrowthEarnings History & Growth
Last 5 Years
This Year(Dec 00)
Next Year(Dec 01)
Next 5 Years
Price/Earn(Dec 00)
PEG Ratio(Dec 00)
Intel CorpELEC COMP-SEMICS&P 500
16.5 %10.8 %9.2 %
25.3 %30.4 %11.6 %
16.5 %36.7 %8.5 %
19.3 %30.8 %15.2 %
45.057.626.7
1.781.892.30
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