HODL - 26K Think Long Term & Other Investment Trends

Step By Step Strategy To Beat The Market In 2018!

It's a brand new day.......

After a rollercoaster of a ride yesterday on Wall street, record high ends the session today. The DOW Jones after breaking the 26K barrier yesterday did not sustain there. However, today.......

• DJI closed over 26K at $26,115.62 (+322.79   1.25%)
• Nasdaq $7,298.28 (+74.59    1.03%)
• S&P 500  $2,802.56  (+26.14   0.94%)

Encouraging statements out of APPLE (APPL) $179.10 (+2.91 1.65%), as they announce a $350 billion investment excluding a $5 billion advanced manufacturing fund & expects to add 20,000 jobs over the next 5 years. All the while it will pay a $38 billion tax bill, so that foreign money can be moved back into the US.

Boeing Co (BA) $351.01 (+15.85   4.73%)  Travel, airbus demands seems to be the motivation behind it's strong market growth.

IBM (IBM) $168.65 (+4.80  2.93%) up on speculations of cloud computing, possible share gains in microprocessors on the wake of Intel & Advanced Micro Devices chip flaws.


On the crypto front the word of the day is 'HODL" 

As I mentioned in yesterday post. This is what the markets do. Spikes & dips......Candlesticks! 

Yet, rest assure that the current market actions are just what is needed......volatility! When you have a 2000% upward trend over the course of 12 months, one can surely expect this kind of market actions 01/16/2018. Where most altcoins took between a 16.00% and 30.00% dip.

People have to remember that in the early stage of the game, long-term should be the thought process. Hold, study what are the causes, act but don't over react!

There will be multiple situations over the coming months/years that will cause one to go into panic mode. Regulatory concerns, China, Korea, the US dollar, gold prices. The list can go on. Yet, knowing that you are in it for the long haul should be of some relief.  

If you are one of the early birds that got in some year ago and beyond. You are still sitting pretty. Your gains far out weight any current losses of recent days.  From the chart below, you can see that most top coins are up in the plus range over the last 24 hrs.

• Bitcoin - $11,426.15  +8.28 (24 hr. Change)
• Bitcoin cash - $1,769.67  8.09%
• Ethereum - $1,045.12  12.26%  
• Ripple -  $1.33  +33.60%
• Litecoin -$192.89  +16.33%
• Neo - $152.69  +30.56%
• Cardano - $0.673  +29.61

My next 5 of 20 companies that I am researching in 2018. These are not recommendation as stated, yet, are companies within industries that I feel are worthy of potential gains

HIMX   Himax Techn. Inc. ~ Headquartered in Taiwan in 2001, dedicated to display imaging processing technologies.
Himax is a worldwide market leader in display driver ICs and timing controllers used in TVs, laptops, monitors, mobile phones, tablets, digital cameras, car navigation, virtual reality (VR) devices and many other consumer electronics devices. Additionally, Himax designs and provides controllers for touch sensor displays, in-cell Touch and Display Driver Integration (TDDI) single-chip solutions, LED driver ICs, power management ICs, scaler products for monitors and projectors, tailor-made video processing IC solutions, silicon IPs and LCOS micro-displays for augmented reality (AR) devices and head-up displays (HUD) for automotive.




HTC      HTC Corp ~ Founded in 1997 this innovator in communcation and internet. Since 2014, they expanded into IoT categories and launched HTC RE™ camera and unveiled UA HealthBox™ to bring an innovative approach to fitness technology. HTC VIVE™ provides users the most immersive virtual reality experience.

RIOT    Riot Blockchain Inc ~ A first mover on the NASDAQ focused on blockchain technology. Leverages its expertise and network to build and support blockchain technology companies. Entered into a definitive agreement to complete a transaction with Cresval Capital Corp.  TessPay is a blockchain company developing a supply chain payment platform for businesses to attempt to guarantee payment on time and in full.

SIEB     Siebert Financial Corp. ~ Originated around 1886, this holding company offers discount brokerage services through its subsidiary Muriel Siebert & Co., which has been in business and a member of the New York Stock Exchange since 1967.  A letter of intent with Overstock.com (NASDAQ:OSTK) to offer discount brokerage services through a portal on Overstock's website will launch 1Q of 2018

STM     STMicroelectronics ~  Is a French-Italian multinational electronics and semiconductor manufacturer headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland. 

Among the world’s largest semiconductor companies is a leading Integrated Device Manufacturer serving all electronics segments.  A leading technology innovator (approximately 7,500 people working in R&D, ~16,000 owned patents in ~9,500 patent families and ~500 new patent filed. 

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WeHIT 2018 PICK & TRACK  UPDATED 01/17/2018

COMPANY	LAST	CHANGE	%
AMBA  Ambarella Inc	$53.80	+0.11            0.20%
ACBFF  Aurora Cannabis Inc	$9.92	+0.30           3.12%
AVAV    AeroVironment Inc	$53.42	+1..01          1.93%
EXEL    Exelixis Inc	$27.49	-2.16            7.28%
A      Agilent Techn. Inc.	$72.06	+0.83            1.17%
HIMX   Himax Techn. Inc.	$9.89	+0.02             0.20%
HTC      HTC Corp	$73.00	+0.40             0.55%
RIOT    Riot Blockchain Inc	$17.76	-0.52              2.84%
SIEB     Siebert Financial Corp.	$13.68	+1.86             153.74%
STM     STMicroelectronics	$24.34	+0.44              1.84%
ARE    Alexandria Real Estate	$125.50	+0.57              0.46%
SYNA    Synaptics Inc.	$46.82	-0.54              1.14%
IBB      iShare NASDAQ Biotech ETF	$111.41	+0.81             0.73%
TWMJF  Canopy Growth corp	$30.24	+0.98             3.36%
KEYS     Keysight Technologies	$46.01	+1.26              2.82%
VFFIF    Village Farms Inter.	$6.20	+0.01              0.11%
O A         Orbital ATK Inc.	$131.72	-0.03               0.02%
VRTHF  Veritas Pharma	$0.66	+0.05              7.65%
VTC       Vertcoins	$4.14	10.82%
VUZI     Vuzix Corp.	$8.20	+0.05             0.61%

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DAILY  5  GAINERS & LOSERs   01/17/2018

COMPANY	LAST	CHANGE	%
Lam Research Corp	$205.08	+14.69                7.72%
KLA - Tencor Corp	$113.49	+5.83                   5.42%
Texas Instrument Inc	$119.16	+6.24                    5.53%
Applied Materials Inc	$57.34	+2.84                    5.21%
Boeing Co	$351.01	+15.70                   4.68%
Ford Motor Co	$12.18	-0.92                     7.02%
Fastenal Co	$52.20	-3.24                     5.84%
General Electric Co	$17.35	-0.86                     4.72%
DISH Network Corp	$45.45	-2.54                     5.29%
Dentsply Sirona Inc	$62.65	-3.00                     4.57%

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My Personal Top PICK & TRACK Stocks for 2018

The "2018 Wehit "Pick & Track" chart will be a personal top 20 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.

Stocks are a weird entity of sorts.  For centuries humans have made and lost fortunes in the markets. Billions have been invested, millions spent trying to understand it's behavior. Which is probably why we are drawn towards it's unpredictability and risk it's financial rewards.

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UPDATED after CLOSE:

01/16/2018 (LOTs  of REDS)

Today, the Dow hits 26K yet closed out at $25,792.86  -10.33  0.04% (+4.34 for the year)

As the Nasdaq slides $7,224.00 -37.06  0.51% (+4.64 for the year)

While the S&P500 holds @ 2776.42 0.00  0.00% (+3.85 for 2018)

All on the heels of the euro as it hits a 3yr. high against the USD.

GE takes a beating, dipping -0.55  2.93% to $18.21

In the crypto world,  also on edge, even though the altcoins are performing as expected when you throw volatility in the mix. Still, most took a grave hit today.

• Bitcoin - $11,256.55  -16.39%
• Bitcoin cash - $1,770.17  -23.03%
• Ethereum - $1,036.69  -17.42%  
• Ripple -  $1.21  -24.39%
• Litecoin -$189.46  -16.37%
• Neo - $142.17  -21.58%
• Cardano - $0.595  -19.67

It seems that most altcoins took a huge dip between -16.00% to -30.00%

Welcome to the world of investments........

The stock markets with it's SPIKE's (up's) and DIP's (down's) acts almost as if they were a pinball machine, bouncing around, up & down day in day out.  Never knowing when that ball will slip between your flippers. 

Step By Step Strategy To Beat The Market In 2018! 

 
Yet, the financial returns are a sense of  future security, particular when in it for the long-term. If you are planning to invest in a company knowingly for 5, 10 15 years. Tracking will only cause you an emotional distress. That seesaw reflection you will witness, likely will keep you up at nights.

However, tracking the companies that you have shares with is your obligation .  As an investor, you want as much information on financial reports, company earnings, quarterly meetings, management changes and data on stocks. Again, this is your duty, as your future yields & gains depends on knowing the happenings of said company.

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Below, I have taken the first 5 of 20 companies that I am researching in 2018. These are not recommendation as stated, yet, are within industries that I feel are worthy of potential gains. 

We have watch the markets doing extremely well recently. And giving the current tax breaks, industries , the likes of Biotech, including medical marijuana, companies involved in drones, virtual/augmented (VR/AR) reality technologies as well as altcoins, stand to do very well in my opinion this year.

AMBA  Ambarella Inc ~ Is a high definition/ultra HD video chip processor company founded in 2004. Currently employing nearly 700 personnel. Ambarella supplies their chips to GoPro, IP securities, non-GoPro wearables as well as drones. It's CEO Fermi wang, have informed of it successful demonstrated of it's CV1 chip to customers and quote "solid execution in support of the development and delivery of our next generation computer vision solutions." And has begun sampling it in both the security & automotive markets.

ACBFF  Aurora Cannabis Inc ~ A medical marijuana producer & distributor. Founded out of Canada in 2006, has recently expanded it's management team. With plans to buy a 17.6% stake in a privately held marijuana grower named Green Organic Dutchman Holdings for $44 million.

2017, being a very good year for this company per it's 4Q & full 2017 financial report . With this year looking extremely well due to projects like the Aurora Sky near completion. Just in time for Canada's official legalization on July 1st 2018.



AVAV    AeroVironment Inc ~ Founded in the early 70's (1971), this is an American technology company. They supply the military and commercial application for unmanned aerial vehicles, commercial information solutions for electric vehicle (EV) system & energy systems. 

At the 2018 CES in Las Vegas this company unveiled it's next-generation EV charging station for commercial, workplace, utility and residential customers around the world called "TurboDX™".

EXEL    Exelixis Inc ~ Founded in 1995, this research & development company has three medicines discovered by Exelixis researchers that treat patients living with certain types of kidney cancer, thyroid cancer and advanced melanoma.

With substantial gains this year, this company stand to flourish in 2018. Data provided indicates improved survival rates among patients with advanced-stage hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), the most common form of liver cancer. And is said to be ready to apply to the FDA, which could increase it $7.7 billion market cap a largely undeserved population.

A      Agilent Techn. Inc. ~  A global leader in life sciences, diagnostics and applied chemical markets. Founded in 1999, as a spin-off from Hewlett-Packard, here is another research, development & manufacturing company. They have won tons of awards in innovations with as many patents for inventions in tow. 

With the recent acquired Cork, Ireland-based Luxcel Biosciences "Luxcel", a developer of real-time fluorescence plate-reader based in vitro cell assay kits. The acquisition expands Agilent's cell analysis portfolio with the addition of easy-to-use assay kits that are compatible with industry standard plate-readers.

This company works with customers in more than 100 countries, providing instruments, software, services and consumables for the entire laboratory workflow.

WeHIT 2018 PICK & TRACK  UPDATED 01/16/2018 (Closed MLK Day)

COMPANY	LAST	CHANGE	%
AMBA  Ambarella Inc	$53.69	-1.23                2.24%
ACBFF  Aurora Cannabis Inc	$9.62	+1.32                 15.91%
AVAV    AeroVironment Inc	$52.41	-1.66                 3.07%
EXEL    Exelixis Inc	$29.65	-0.73                 2.40%
A      Agilent Techn. Inc.	$71.23	-0.50                 0.70%
HIMX   Himax Techn. Inc.	$9.87	-0.83                  7.76%
HTC      HTC Corp	$72.40	-0.20                 0.28%
RIOT    Riot Blockchain Inc	$18.28	-3.60                 16.45%
SIEB     Siebert Financial Corp.	$11.82	-2.34                  16.53%
STM     STMicroelectronics	$23.90	-0.33                 1.36%
ARE    Alexandria Real Estate Equit	$124.93	-0.19                 0.15%
SYNA    Synaptics Inc.	$47.36	-2.40                4.82%
IBB      iShare NASDAQ Biotech ETF	$110.60	-1.38                 1.23%
TWMJF  Canopy Growth corp	$29.36	-3.35                 12.94%
KEYS     Keysight Technologies	$44.75	-0.06                 0.13%
VFFIF    Village Farms International	$6.19	+0.43                 7.42%
O A         Orbital ATK Inc.	$131.75	-0.29                 0.22%
VRTHF  Veritas Pharma	$0.61	-0.04                  6.46%
VTC       Vertcoins	$4.00	22.93%
VUZI     Vuzix Corp.	$8.15	-0.40                4.68%

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DAILY  5  WINNERs & LOSERs  (Closed MLK day) Update @ Close!

COMPANY	LAST	CHANGE	%
Merck & Co Inc	$62.07	+ 3.41                  5.81%
Qualcomm Inc	$68.25	+  2.87                    4.39%
MGM Resorts International	$36.03	+1.00                     2.85 %
equinix Inc	$448.10	+12.15                    2.79%
McKesson Corp	$170.66	+4.41                      2.65%
Netease	$322.08	- 6.75                  2.05%
Under Armour Inc	$13.81	-1.31                   8.66%
Viacom Inc.	$31.38	-2.38                  7.05%
Alliance Data systems Corp	$258.07	-18.34                 6.64%
CF Industries Holdings	$40.71	-2.81                   6.46%

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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.





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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So You Decided To Invest.....What Are Your Options!

    You finally have it in your heart & head. That the future of your remaining days will indeed be better off when you invest in the businesses that you support every day. That the products & services you use day in and day out. Things you love so and spend your hard earned cash on can actually be returned to you in the form of dividends and compound interest. Providing you a comfortable retirement lifestyle.  You've realize that the rich, when investing wisely into stocks, bonds, ETF, & mutual funds is what keeps them wealthy.



 In the long run, you and yours will be better off financially. Will it be easy, no! There will be continuous improvement as you move forward. Your knowledge base will increase as well, which will lead to better trades that will eventually grow your yield's & gains therefore increasing your bottom-line. You can ride off into retirement bliss.

    Well, we now have the simple short version. Sweet right?  Reality, is nothing worth while is ever easy. Point blank! The world of stocks & trades can be a complicated one if taken in to fast. So our first endeavor is to take a few baby steps into your start-up. 

Let's take it slow!

   The most essential tool at your disposal will be research. Every piece of information about the companies you are interested in and how world events relations to that business should be scrutinized. In the business world as I mentioned in an earlier post. An event clear across the world can have a effect on the future business that you have shares in.

   You may have an interest in "oranges".  In Florida, one year you can have a outstanding crop production and returns are impressive. The next year a freeze can accord, causing a low product output. Which in turn will affect the industry as a whole including the cost of oranges.

So, let dig in.......


Several steps that can be implemented immediately. 

1.  Check your own 401K, mutual fund participation  
2.  Pretend trading
3.  Trade plan
4.  Picking a broker
5.  Prepare to make a long term investment. 

#1)  Check your job for 401K, mutual fund participation:

    Do you currently contribute to a retirement fund?  Are you getting out of it what you expect? Should you increase or decrease your contribution? What is the cost of your plan? Check what your employer's matching contribution is. Some companies are quite generous in their employee contribution.


Will it meet your retirement goals?




#2)  Pretend trading:

   I have found that virtual investing apps can dramatically improve your strategy skills.
This Mock Trading has been highly rated. Step by step video guide. 

   Worth the efforts & actually fun. You can play the markets without risk. Find something that works......transport your strategies to your broker or real life tactics.
Surprise your broker with some of your own advanced trading skills.

#3)  Trading plan:




Out of the strategies in your mock trading. 
Create a TRADE PLAN.





#4)  Picking a broker:

   What type of trader are you? Long term (hint), day trader, swing trader, binary, futures, commodities.
   Of the skills and knowledge consumed, heavy research broker firms. You can DIY trade with numerous online trade firm. Which have become pretty competitive in cost efficient per fees and trade limits. And if you are starting out small $500 or less. It's great hand-ons lessons down this avenue. However, this is your money we are playing with. So I would at minimal seek an  professional finance advisor.

#5)  Prepare for a long term investment strategy:

• Less stress  
• Compounding Interest will be your best companion.  
• Blue chip companies consistently add value to your portfolio over time. 
• Taxes & broker fees cut 

   Not that one can't make a substantial profit in the short term, swing trade or day trading. Because you can and people do. Yet, this type of trading involves a different kind of mindset along side an intense risk management strategy.  Thereby, requiring a whole new level of skill sets.

Investing is an investment in your future. If there was someone truly vested in my future and had mentored me into investing earlier in my life I would have. Now that I'm a bit older......It just makes plain good sense. Just wish I would I gotten it back then when I knew it all.

To build wealth, you must invest. Simple!

   If you are considering investing and in your 20's - 30's, began now with long-term investment into blue-chip companies. 

   In your 40's, you really should sit down with a personal finance advisor to discuss your current assets & options. Play the markets as your skill set permits. Of course, with the assistance of a broker, if you have the guts and finances, some short-term invest. 

   I must say that if a person really does their due diligence. They would find that this can be an interesting time to invest. Not to mention industries the likes of:

• BLOCKCHAIN
• CRYPTOCURRENCIES
• ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

   Many more industries, businesses & start-ups are emerging.  Any one of which will make brand NEW millionaires out of the right investor, at the right time with the right amount of patience.

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