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Wednesday, January 10, 2018

INVESTMENTS: What To Invest In 2018 And WHY!


Investment:
A monetary or assets commitment for a period of time intended to produce a future income perhaps in the form of interest or dividends.

An upward trend that started in 2009, 2017 continued it's bullish year in the stock market. Sustaining it's 3rd best year since 1967. With the expecting tax reform before the years end, the stock market (US) posted a nearly 22% total return (21.8%) for the year. Along with double digit corporate earnings and a strong economic, growth looks to continue in 2018. 

As the first week of 2018 indicated with yet another record, the DOW Jones breaks 25K. That following the Dow's already 71 All-time highs since 1995 of 69. Including since 1995, the stock market went through 2017 with it's lowest volatile levels without a dip below 3%.


 With global growth likely to continue through 2018, equities are likely to benefit from gains throughout the year. The technology sector being a huge component of today's economy, looks to fuel yet another bullish year.

Investors should always understand the risks involved in investing, the markets do fluctuate. These posting are of informational purposes only. Professional finance advisors  should always be consulted before investing.



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With that being said,  I have decided that I would establish my own pick for 2018. The charts below, I will update 2-3 times a week within my others posts. 


The "2018 Wehit "Pick & Track" chart will be my own personal top 16 pick that I have an interest in. These picks, I will post as of this posting several times a week on their progress. They are a variation of biotech, technology, cannabis and cryptocurrency entities. I am watching the performance of these stocks as part of an on-going research into these industries in 2018. Again, these are of interest to @wehit and are in no way a recommendation. 

2018 WeHIT PICK & TRACK
COMPANY LAST CHANGE     %

AMBA  Ambarella Inc $54.92 -5.29    8.79%
ACBFF  Aurora Cannabis Inc $10.64 -0.30    2.75%
AVAV    AeroVironment Inc$52.86-0.92    1.71%
EXEL    Exelixis Inc $29.99-0.02    0.07%
ETH      Ethereum  $1,266.05            1.74%
HIMX   Himax Techn. Inc.$10.74-0.36    3.47%
HTC      HTC Corp$70.50 -0.20     0.28%
RIOT    Riot Blockchain Inc$22.94 -1.08     4.50%   
SIEB     Siebert Financial Corp. $15.11 -0.68     4.31%
STM     STMicroelectronics $23.49 +0.05    0.21%
SYNA    Synaptics Inc. $41.85 -0.53     1.25%
TWMJF  Canopy Growth corp $33.43 -0.44     1.30%
VFFIF    Village Farms International Inc $7.21 +0.06     0.85%
VRTHF  Veritas Pharma  $0.67 -0.02      2.70%
VTC       Vertcoins $5.90               5.55%
VUZI     Vuzix Corp. $8.75 -0.05      0.06%



These top 5 winners and losers charts below. I will track for informational purposes. What stocks are up or down and information on their performances. 


GREEN - are UP in performances
Red - are DOWN in performances




Top 5 Winners & Losers
COMPANY LAST CHANGE     %
DSI Systems Inc. $79.89 +14.74                 22.62%
WBAI 500 Com LTD $12.72 +1.12                   9.66%
PRTY Party City Inc $15.05 +1.30                   9.45%
VNCE Vince Holding $6.40 +0.52                    8.84%
CMCM Cheetah Mobile $15.22 +1.23                    8.79%
SUV Supervalue $16.94 -2.69                     13.70%
BHVN BioHaven Pharm.$27.09 -2.98                     9.91%
SIG signet Jewel $52.69 -3.90                     6.89%
RES  Rpc Inc $24.27 -1.78                     6.83%
CGG CGG $5.92 -0.43                      6.77%





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Wednesday, November 8, 2017

The Wealthy Smell Opportunity - That's Where They Go

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Shut up & just do what the wealthy do!


   In an earlier post, Wall street & the stock market  I mentioned that it seems the wealthy just know where the money is.  They smell it and that's where they'll be. I'm sure there's a little more to it than that. Yet, it would be quite impressive if that were true. 

   What they do have, is they share traits that are consistent with each other. They are entrepreneurs, constantly looking for opportunity. They are disciplined, self motivated & go-getters. 

   You don't have to tell them to put an effort into a project. First in - last out! They want shit to get done. Which brings into play an obvious trait.......leadership. In order to have their vision brought to fruition, they must be able to delegate the right team players to produce the required performance.



   On the other side of that, are those with the negative notion that the rich just get richer. Which actually is a true statement. But to some, being rich or wealthy has a negative stigma attached to it in their mind. Of course, this clearly would have a profound effect on a persons ability to engineer a profitable wealth building strategy.  

   Without fully understanding their reasons for wealth deficiency, they tend to just has a negative outlook on the rich and affluent. Let's just call it what it is........HATERS!  ok

   To be honest with you, once you're rich, is there any other way to go?  SAVE & INVEST, there's only a certain amount of material things one can buy. (most wealthy citizens, are not generally flashy) Only so many properties you can reside at. How much money can you spend in a day. At which point, logic would entitle one to invest it into something worthwhile and be charitable. 

   If you work arduously to gain wealth and a good life. Would you want to go back to anything less? Of course not! 

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  My view point is this, if I knew someone had one million dollars and by the next year they were broke. I'd be a bit upset at them. How could someone blow away a million dollars?  Yes,  I'd be disappointed cause I know I would have done something differently.

   
   How many of us have been at the office or workplace. And been asked, what would you do if you had a million dollars?

   Now, I've been in this scene a few times myself. And 85% of the time, people have had a fairly decent response on their spending habits with that million dollar.

   Paying off  bills, buying a home, giving a little something to their closest relatives are the typical responses.

   However, I love it when I hear the ones that get a bit more defined. Knowing about savings, investing and buying property. 


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   Before we go into the body of this post, which is doing what the wealthy do to remain financially independent. I  also want to take a look at several view points surrounding the pros & cons about wealth! Along with some of the causes why there are people who never obtain prosperity while others do. 
Sometimes over & over again.

When it comes to wealth & riches.........


Let's make one thing perfectly clear that the two are different. Yes, they really are.


Rich technically is having enough money for a comfortable living today. One can afford the luxury of life NOW!

Wealthy - in it's simplicity, the wealthy are rich for generations. Wealthy beings have not only their children life's financially secured. They have their grandchildren children secured.


  


 The theme itself  (creating wealth or riches) can be a little like politics to some. Sure, most people want to EARN their fair share. Even aim to become a little secure & comfortable with the abundance in life. 


   Some will and have commit unspeakable crimes to control it. And be controlled by it.  Others fear it all together. Being as.......
Money is the root of ALL evil!





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   I personally, struggled for years with my own demons. One of them being that money would change me. Or I would forget where I came from if I was to wealthy. (You would be amazed at how many feel like this). Another was my negative sub-conscious mindset. Mine, the fear that I might not be around tomorrow, so I'll live and spend day by day, pay check to pay check. Many others do just that in their own lives.....sabotage their future with reckless financial thinking.


A luxury home with a lavish back yard with a large beautiful pool and patio
   Which brings us to the core of this post.....changing the way we think about money. Doing what the wealthy do, point blank!  There's nothing wrong with being wealthy. Nothing at all. That's just it! The only unsound belief in becoming wealthy would be how one gains that wealth status. An honest hard working effort, should NOT demean anyone from enjoying their spoils nor the lifestyle because of your assets! 



   Those of us who have had that negative mentality, have to realize that somewhere somehow, someone or something implanted a virus in our conscious that has conditioned us to that way of thinking. It did not happen over night and will not be cure nor debug/rewire itself over night! 



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   You must simply, re-condition your thoughts. You must want to be wealthy. Picture yourself in that nice home, taking great trips. Surrounding yourself with readings, pictures, videos and people who you will interact with on that level. 


   Mapping out a plan, fine tuning those steps every single day. It's one thing to see or dream the end goal yet, entirely another level to get there. 



   Picturing yourself helping others, because giving back is essential to wealth building. But, you must help yourself first in order to be able to help someone else. To empower others you must first empower yourself. 



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   Wealthy people believe it or not, generally don't spend crazy money. Just cause they can doesn't mean they do. If you think about it, that would seem to go hand in hand with being wealthy. Mostly, because they invest.
   Control self-gratification. Stop living day-2-day. Learn saving techniques, budgeting habits. 



    Stop putting off tomorrow what can be done today! Just get it done and out the way. And move on to the next step or goal.



   It will take time. There will be many up's & down's, setbacks......disappointments, rejections not to mention failures. All of which are needed so that you will learn what you are really made of. To build up character & strength.


Failure is the must ingredient in a well done success story. 


 


   To be honest with you, as I wrote in my success/failure. Failures and setbacks in our lives are simply a test. Do you really want what you are going after? 



   See, winner don't quit right? You are not failing nor undeserving of riches. You must also master the achievement, respect it, along with appreciating the efforts it took to fulfill it.


   Those that receive money fast, most likely will lose it the same way. That scenario has been played out time & time again. Ask any drug dealer, there are plenty of lottery winner that'll tell you the same. Whether they learned the hard way.



If one....lives by the sword - surely they will die by the sword.


   Earn it by honest hard work, play hard honestly. Hard effort includes putting in sacrifices. Giving up the now for the tomorrows

   Remember we are changing our thought process, the attitudes & those nasty bad habits.


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   Understanding that once those old habit and thought patterns are broken. You can now began to think in earning money passively.  You will still need to put in the work, the 9-5  or even overtime. Because you must now think about having while putting that money to work for you. 

   What is your goal......do you have a meaningful reason behind getting wealthy. 

What is your WHY

This must become your passion. 

   Have something that gets a fire lit underneath that ass. Believe me, when you are passionate about something you're going to go for it. You're going to want to get it done. That's when you know your heart is in it for the long haul.  That it's a true destiny and not just a fad nor wish.

   You are going to have to take risk, get use to it. Do the necessary research, footwork and due diligence. Remember, at times actions will not always come out in your favor. You will understand why it didn't later. These are your learning curves. It could be telling you, it's time to do something different or try harder. Time will inform you on which!

Definition of insanity is doing the same thing over & over again then expecting a different result.  


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That above statement was put there for a reason. Read, learn & carry it within you. 


        It does mean something!




  Passive income simply means you are making money without you directly participating in the venture. A savings account is a passive income. It is sitting in a bank making you more money without you doing anything more than the initial work.

   Writing a book, producing a song or music album, making a movie. Opening up some franchised stores ALL are passive income. What do they ALL have in common?

Doing something once, get paid over & over again for the effort.

   Owning rentals, investments  & real estate are also passive income. And here we are. The point in which this post supplements.

Warren Buffet says it clearly, "Don't depend on a single source for income (to build wealth). Make investments that create multiple sources."


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Yes, another  attribute the wealthy & rich ALL have in common? They invest!

   They take their money, buy into an investment and hold onto it for a long long time. Over time as the markets whether it be stocks & bonds gradually climb. So does their value as well as their profits. It sounds simple and it is yet. The hard part is your initial monetary investments. You first must come up with the investment dollars, then learn how to pick great stocks and study how the market system works.


 
   As we continue further along these postings, we will dissect the many path that will strengthen our knowledge base. It will seem daunting, confusing even tedious. One lesson we surely will gain........patience. Patience will win the game. Building you a secure financial network must include it.

  So you might be thinking, yeah not for me. Maybe YOU are one of those that have that bad habit, falling into your old caution or fearful of failure ways. 
   That is why I put those words at the top of the page.........


SHUT UP........JUST DO WHAT THEY DO! 

Then get WEALTHY
  


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Thursday, November 2, 2017

Fantastic Frenzy Fills the Financial World - A Day in the Financial Sector

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   When we woke up this morning, and your alerts are going crazy.......

   Bitcoin tops $7289. Held it's ground for a bit then dip back below $7K. And like a stubborn mule it regained it's ground to settle above $7K. 


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   Say what you want, I know there are skeptics who under estimate this technology & it's eventual value behind Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. Yet, it seems even Amazon has taken to the bug. They have recently acquired 3 domain names to utilize what maybe the set-up for future crypto payment acceptance.



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   With Amazon downplaying the purchases to a mear trade name protection move. Those names include amazoncryptocurrency.com, amazoncryptocurrencies.com & amazoncryptoethereum.com. 

   A few years back Amazon secured amazonbitcoin.com which seems to play into that speculation. 

   Amazon insist that there isn't enough demand for the digital coin to began accepting Bitcoin or any other cryptocoins as a payment outlet.

   This I believe, will be the biggest understatement for many in the near future. There will be a point of trust in the technology, where bitcoin and it's siblings will integrate seamlessly due to demand.


A man holding a sign with tax reform printed on it
  Adding to the financial whirl wind today, President Trump has disclose the administration's Tax reform plan. As it would has been expected. Plenty of fanfare on both sides. I'm so amazed how we have a government that is elected by & for the people yet allows for complete differential in accomplishing little for ALL the people. But, maybe that's just me.


   This 429 page Tax Cut & Jobs Acts reform bill entails proposals that are to enhance corporate & the middle class tax burdens. Trump is expecting a passing of the bill before Thanksgiving. 

The word Tax in big letters with a little man in frontA snippet of the bill:                                   
  • Increased Child Tax Credit
  • Corporate Tax at 35% would be cut to 20%   
  • A company can now deduct investment within same year
  • Larger standard deductions
  • A reduced Home mortgage  interest deduction
  • Eliminating the Estate Tax after doubling it 
  • Eliminating Personal Itemized & Credit deductions 
  • Eliminating Medical Expense deductions
  • Eliminating Alimony Payment deductions
  • Eliminating Student loan interest deduction
  • Changes in State & Local Tax (S.A.L.T.) deductions
  • Tax on Imports from U.S. companies
  • No changes in 401K Retirement 
   Here are just a few of the proposals on the table. As in most any reform procedures there's going to be up's & down's. It would seem that the up's and who benefits are corporations in the higher tax brackets, heirs to estates (over time), low & high income households. 

   Plus, it would seem that doing our own taxes is in our future, as they will be that simplified as to do so.

   The big loser in all this comes out to be the U.S. national debt to the tune of $1.7 trillion. 


   Let the Games begin!



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   Here's a little something on the lighter side of today's financial frenzy.  President Trump's newly picked Federal reserve chair-person Jerome "Jay" H. Powell seems like he might go through confirmation without to much distraction. 

   Seeing as he pretty much follows or rather voted along the same lines as the current chairperson Janet L. Yellen. "Jay" as Trump affectionately pinned him in this mornings press conference has been on the Fed's board since 2012. Which would lead one to believe he understand the inner workings of the financial institutions. While others feel he is more in tune to Trumps's wealth building mentality.       In Trump's own words........


President Trump pointing while speaking to the public
Trump says,

"Today is an important milestone on the path to restoring economic opportunity to the American people
  

   Only time will tell.  

   I say, looking at the way Wall street has been reacting since Trump's election, The wealthy will continue to become wealthier. 
They smell where the money is and go. If getting paid in the future is on your to do list. Simply........do what they do!

   Touching more on the subject of picking the best stock for your portfolio, that I started in yesterday's post. Don't forget to look within your own circle. 


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   They say, word of mouth is your best review. What about the products you use everyday. Cars was my example yesterday, but yes, things like the company that built the microwave oven you use. Or your favorite television, smartphone, computer. Believe it or not, your kids & grand-kids are a great source on whats the next new thing. What do you see other people using or talking about?


An Apple store  with the apple logoYour next best pick can in the palm of your hands, be staring right at you, speaking to you everyday.......

APPLE Inc. (APPL, +0.73%) 
Hits it's ALL-TIME high today.

Remember, INVESTing in the stock market and you own a piece of that company!





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Wednesday, November 1, 2017

What Does It Take To Pick A Great Stock Investment? - To A Regular Joe & Josette



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   What affects our financial system? What gets the markets roaring? 


   With all it's up's & downs, fluctuations, peaks, dips, candles & trends . Why is this market a trend anyway? What happened this day that didn't happen yesterday?

   In piecing together a simple insight into the inner workings of the functionality within our stock market! One can only hypothesize. There are no magic wards, you can't input a formula and out materializes an interpretation. 



   In today's intricate world of business finance, those who study, move, react on a hooch & clues, are the ones who most likely will not only survive but will also end up on the wealthier side of the equation.


   
However, that is easier said than done. 

   Wall Street & the financial district is ALL about money. Lots & lots of money! 

   It is estimated that some $2+ trillion passed through this district everyday.  

 Everyday......? Phew!


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   Money is power & power is money. And there's nothing easy about getting to it neither. 


   Man has for centuries done every conceivable act, scheme, deed, venture & jobs to get their hands on as much of that dollar dollar bill as they can possibly have. And when they do......they want more. 

   It's out there, money, wealth & riches that for sure. The bigger the payout, the bigger the risk one will take.

 The same with the markets.......

   What is the strategy for your investments? Are you looking for a long term or short term investments? 

   These two channels makes a world of difference.

   Long term, being 10, 15 - 20 years that requires you to sit and be patient. These can be medium to minimal risk. Generally called "Buy & Hold" stocks. These are the seeds you plant now . Then you nourish them through maturity and growth. You are building a passive wealth over time especially in what is called compound interest. Reinvesting your dividends  (profits) back into more shares. 


Stock Investment Money Buy Sell Invest Hold Long term Short term
   Short term goals, couple of weeks to under 3 years. Generally, short term gain offer reasonable yield. These are your bank type saving accounts, CD Certificates of Deposit, money market (index) funds, treasuries or bonds. That are less risky.  Trading stocks in the short term game results in higher taxation issues, profits eaten away through penalties & transaction fees. 

   Even shorter term  investing is available. If you enjoy sitting around in front of a computer all day where the operations  are the same yet trading is done in as little as the same day. 

   Day trading,  buying on the fluctuation of the markets. Buy low then sell high and make a quick profit. A bit riskier of course as mentioned above, idea here is to make a little here & there multiple times throughout the day to make it worth while.

   These are just the tip of  iceberg when it comes to the workings of the stock market for a gain. Still, what are some of the barometer in determining a decent playing field? 

How does one began to get a little dirty in the world of trading?


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  To start with, companies you know. Understanding the company or industry is of most importance. When you know something about the industry you are investing in. You can interpret other actions that surround that business. 

Example: 
   Let's say you are investing in the automobile industry.  Because you work as a car salesperson, you are close to the action. You have meeting on the car buying experience, your know when car buying is heaviest and in it's slow periods. 

   Other insight maybe the amount of mechanical issues a particular model might have. You get immediate feedback from consumers on a wide variety of subjects that ordinary people just are not privy to. 

   These bits of information can provide you a general feel on what direction that company is heading . If you know that consumer are not happy with the style or performance you then understand that will have an impact on sales within that company thereby influencing the value of your stock.


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   Another indicator, looking at the markets for stocks that have hit a first time all-time high. There might be something going on there. Research to see has there been any improvements that may have a connection to this company. Has there been an sales inquiry or talk of merger.

   
   These are some tell-tale signs to be watchful for. If you are going to do investment for a gain. It is most certainly a safer strategy to go long-term or "buy & hold". This requires you buy your shares and hold on to them for 10, 15 or 20+ years.

   Blue chip companies are great long term prospects. Watch for great book-keeping, solid management, future projects. 

   Which takes us to a crucial element in stock trading. Understanding the companies overall value or it's market (cap) capitalization. What debt has it accumulated or it's (EV) enterprise value.  


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You are hoping for returns (profits from the company shares) it's best to look at your earning per share (EPS) growth. While this is a pretty good indication of the companies profits measurements.

What are the trends? 

   For instance,  tech & energy stocks are doing well these last few months. Pay attention to the trucking industry. Up ticks in the sales of trucks is a slick indicator that businesses are busy. People buying goods is always a great economical indicator.

   Here's a few industries that are poised to do very well over the next few years:
  • Sustainable Renewable Energy 
  • Artificial Intelligence AI, 
  • Deep learning, Machine learning
  • Drone Technology 
  • Electric automobiles, 
  • Solar power
  • Cannabis (especially medical marijuana)
  • Biotech 

        ........are just a few to name.

In picking stocks, one must think in terms of sub-groups. What are ALL the factors that surround that company?

   See within each of these individual industries are other industries. Supply chain as they are called. Suppliers of the materials in process to the finished product.

  
  In the sustainable renewable energy field, you have solar, wind, turbine, hydro. Artificial intelligence requires chips & processors. 
Drone technology will need visual equipment and landing fields, operators, technicians and businesses that will utilize these drones. Solar power uses panels, installers. 
The medical & recreational cannabis industry will set off an agriculture boom like no other. 

   See where I'm going with this. The companies that supply the raw materials to a popular product, say like smartphones & earbuds etc. Great investment opportunities.

   Using this thought process as a foundation. Along with some other technical indicators which we will tap into as we move forward. Will help influence your confidence in your trade, buying & selling strategies. 


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   Please remember this, my one soul purpose is to post information expressed in as plain & simple to understand terminology. No fancy wording or path to complex that you can't get out there and get a piece of your own company. Build a nest egg and wealth as the wealthy have done continuously for decades. Try not to read to much into the steps. It is a learning process, let it happen. As you learn to crawl, then you learn to walk which will lead to running. 


Life isn't that complicated, we just tend to make it that way!

   There's all kind of money out there floating around. The plan is to get sucked up in that whirl wind and ride it like the riches of the rich. And ALL You have to do is what they do.


Money is not evil.......Humans are their own culprit!




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