US Stock of the Day for July 1, 2011

Welcome Back...

GMCR - purchase on June 14 @ $76.23 sitting today @ $89.26, a 17.1% gain.   I'm keeping my stop loss to $82.48.

FOSL - purchase on June 27 @ $114.11 closing today @ $117.72, a 3.2% gain.  I'm raising my stop loss to $116.11.

SINA - purchased on June 28 @ $96.34 closing today @ $104.10, a 8.1% gain.  I'm raising my stop loss to $99.23.

June 30th, I chose BPI @ $24.21 with a stop loss @ $23.96 and it triggered, closing @ $25.00, a 3.3% gain.  I'm raising my stop loss to $24.46.

For July 1st, I'm choosing AVL @ $7.05 with a stop loss @ $6.98.

OVERALL 

The Overall total return is 38.9% so far in difficult an unpredictable market conditions.

So far... 5 winners... 1 even... and 2 loser (at -1% each) for a great overall profit.

Are you getting in on any of these and enjoying the profits?

See you on tomorrow!

US Stock of the Day for June 30, 2011

The advantage of my daily strategy is it minimizes losses, maximizes returns, and puts the profits in my pockets.  The past two weeks have been a great example of this... as this portfolio is up over 30%.

GMCR - purchase on June 14 @ $76.23 sitting today @ $88.68, a 16.4% gain.   I'm keeping my stop loss to $82.48.

FOSL - purchase on June 27 @ $114.11 closing today @ $116.82, a 2.4% gain.  I'm placing my stop loss @ $115.28.

SINA - purchased on June 28 @ $96.34 (order set at $96.12 but it opened higher but under the 2% limit) closing the day @ $100.45, a 4.3% gain.  I'm setting my stop loss @ $97.51.

June 29th, I chose SWKS @ $23.90 with a stop loss @ $23.65 and it did not trigger.

For June 30th, I'm choosing BPI @ $24.21 with a stop loss @ $23.96.

OVERALL 

The Overall total return is 30.3% so far in difficult an unpredictable market conditions.

So far... 4 winners... 1 even... and 2 loser (at -1% each) for a great overall profit.

Are you getting in on any of these and enjoying the profits?

See you on tomorrow!

US Stock of the Day for June 29, 2011

The advantage of my daily strategy is it minimizes losses, maximizes returns, and puts the profits in my pockets.  The past two weeks have been a great example of this... as this portfolio is up over 30%.

GMCR - purchase on June 14 @ $76.23 sitting today @ $88.69, a 16.4% gain.   I'm raising my stop loss to $82.48.

FOSL - purchase on June 27 @ $114.11 closing today @ $117.73, a 3.2% gain.

SINA - purchased on June 28 @ $96.34 (order set at $96.12 but it opened higher but under the 2% limit) closing the day @ $100.54, a 4.4% gain.  I'm setting my stop loss @ $97.51.

For June 29th, I'm choosing SWKS @ $23.90 with a stop loss @ $23.65.

OVERALL 

The Overall total return is 31.2% so far in difficult an unpredictable market conditions.

So far... 4 winners... 1 even... and 2 loser (at -1% each) for a great overall profit.

Are you getting in on any of these and enjoying the profits?

See you on tomorrow!

US Stock of the Day for June 28, 2011

Here's where we stand...

GMCR - purchase on June 14 @ $76.23 sitting today @ $84.94, a 11.4% gain.   I'm keeping my stop loss to $81.96.

June 27th, I chose FOSL @ $114.11 with a stop loss @ $112.97 and it triggered, closing @ $104.04.

For June 28th, I'm choosing SINA @ $96.12 with a stop loss @ $95.43.

OVERALL - The Overall total return is 18.6% so far in difficult an unpredictable market conditions.

So far... 2 winners... 2 even... and 2 loser (at -1% each) for a great overall profit.

See you on tomorrow!

US Stock of the Day for June 28, 2011

Here's where we stand...

GMCR - purchase on June 14 @ $76.23 sitting today @ $84.94, a 11.4% gain.   I'm raising my stop loss to $81.96.

June 27th, I chose FOSL @ $114.11 with a stop loss @ $112.97 and it did not trigger.

For June 28th, I'm choosing SINA @ $69.12 with a stop loss @ $68.43.

OVERALL - The Overall total return is 18.6% so far in difficult an unpredictable market conditions.

So far... 2 winners... 1 even... and 2 loser (at -1% each) for a great overall profit.

See you on tomorrow!

US Stock of the Day for June 27, 2011

Here's where we stand...

GMCR - purchase on June 14 @ $76.23 sitting today @ $83.43, a 9.4% gain.   I'm raising my stop loss to $81.96.

June 24th, I chose TPX @ $66.50 with a stop loss @ $65.83 and it triggered for a 1% loss.

For June 27th, I'm choosing FOSL @ $114.11 with a stop loss @ $112.97.

OVERALL - The Overall total return is 16.6% so far in difficult an unpredictable market conditions.

So far... 2 winners... 1 even... and 2 loser (at -1% each) for a great overall profit.

See you on tomorrow!

US Stock of the Day for June 24, 2011

Hello there... before reviewing the current positions, I thought I'd take just a moment to review a few of the benefits of the approach followed here at US Stock of the Day!

1. Purchasing rising stocks - If the stock doesn't rise, then the purchase isn't made.  So if the markets drop, and the stock drops, a dollar is never invested and, therefore, a dollar is never lost.
2. Putting profits in pockets - If stocks rise, we profit... if they drop, we eventually sell for a profit.  There's no sense letting them drop to the point of a loss.
3. Limiting risk - I keep a tight stop loss on all purchases... only raising those stop losses when the stock prices have risen... for the greatest profit!

Perhaps in the next week or so, I'll explain this process a little more... but for now, if you have any questions, please feel free to leave a comment.

Now, for the positions held...

GMCR - purchase on June 14 @ $76.23 sitting today @ $84.89, a 11.4% gain.   I'm keeping my stop loss @ $80.26.

ISRG - sold for an even trade @ $346.25.

June 23rd, I chose SPRD @ $13.83 with a stop loss @ $13.69 but it did not trigger.

For June 24th, I'm choosing TPX @ $66.50 with a stop loss @ $65.83.

OVERALL - With one stock closed out at -1%, the Overall total return is 19.6% so far in difficult an unpredictable market conditions.

So far... 2 winners... 1 even... and 1 loser (at -1%) for a great overall profit.

See you on tomorrow!

US Stock of the Day for June 23, 2011

Well, here's where we stand...

GMCR - purchase on June 14 @ $76.23 sitting today @ $83.75, a 9.9% gain.   I'm keeping my stop loss @ $80.26.

ISRG - purchase on June 17th @ $346.05 and it closed @ $352.52, a 1.9% gain.  I'm keeping my stop loss @ $346.25.

On June 21st, I stuck with SINA @ $82.60.  It triggered and closed the day @ $92.04, a 11.4% gain.  Today, it triggered the sale at my stop loss price, set @ $90.18, for a total return with this position of 9.2%.

On June 22nd, I chose TZOO @ $60.55 with a stop loss @ $59.94.  It opened the day @ $62.39 and, therefore, I did not make the purchase since it was up over 3% of my purchase price.  

I stick to a 2% rule at open... if it looks like it is going to open greater than 2% above my purchase price on a new position, I sit it out... it simply increases the risk more than I'm comfortable.

OVERALL - With one stock closed out at -1%, the Overall total return is 20% so far in difficult market conditions.

So far... 3 winners... 1 loser for a great overall profit.

For June 23rd, I'm choosing SPRD @ $13.83 with a stop loss @ $13.69.

See you on tomorrow!

US Stock of the Day for June 22, 2011

Well, here's where we stand...

GMCR - purchase on June 14 @ $76.23 sitting today @ $82.92, a 8.8% gain.   I'm raising my stop loss slightly to @ $80.26.

ISRG - purchase on June 17th @ $346.05 and it closed @ $351.65, a 1.5% gain.  I'm bumping my stop loss to $346.25.

On June 21st, I stuck with SINA @ $82.60.  It triggered and closed the day @ $92.04, a 11.4% gain.  I'm moving my stop loss up to $90.18.

OVERALL - With one stock closed out at -1%, the Overall total return is 20.7% so far in difficult market conditions.

So far... 3 winners... 1 loser for a great overall profit.

For June 22nd, I'm choosing TZOO @ $60.55 with a stop loss @ $59.94.

See you on tomorrow!

US Stock of the Day for June 21, 2011

Well, here's where we stand...

GMCR - purchase on June 14 @ $76.23 sitting today @ $79.98, a 4.9% gain.   I'm keeping my stop loss slightly to @ $78.67.

ISRG - purchase on June 17th @ $346.05 and it closed @ $351.71, a 1.6% gain.  I'm bumping my stop loss to $346.25.

Overall = a total return of 5.5% so far in very difficult market conditions.

On June 20th I chose SINA @$86.75 with a stop loss @ $85.88.  

For June 21st, I'm gonna repeat my SINA order with a lower price of $82.60 and a stop loss @ $81.77.

See you on tomorrow!

US Stock of the Day for June 20, 2011

Well, here's where we stand...

GMCR - purchase on June 14 @ $76.23 sitting today @ $79.35, a 4.1% gain.   I'm keeping my stop loss slightly to @ $78.67.

ISRG - purchase on June 17th @ $346.05 and it closed Friday @ $344.46.  I'm keeping my stop loss @ $342.59.

Overall = a total return of 2.6% so far in very difficult market conditions.

For June 20th I'm choosing SINA @$86.75 with a stop loss @ $85.88.

See you on Sunday!

US Stock of the Day for June 16, 2011

For those of you who subscribe to the Weekly Newsletter, you wouldn't be surprised to see the markets down today after that little one day blip.  

For those following this daily approach, here's where we stand:

• For June 14th, I chose GMCR @ $76.23 with a stop loss of $75.45.  
• It triggered and closed today at $79.85, a 4.8% gain.  I'm keeping my stop loss @ $78.33, ensuring a 2.9% profit if it sells off.  If it continues to rise, I'll continue to benefit.
• For June 15th, I chose HLF @ $55.08 with a stop loss of $54.53.  It triggered and sold for a 1% loss.
• For June 16th, I'm choosing TZOO @ $62.33 with a stop loss @ $61.70.

So, our running tally has two purchases for an average return of 3.9%.

See you tomorrow!

US Stock of the Day for June 15, 2011

One day is not enough to get excited about... but it may provide some small wins.

• For June 14th, I chose GMCR @ $76.23 with a stop loss of $75.45.  It triggered and closed the day at $79.93, a 4.9% gain.  I'm raising my stop loss to $78.33, ensuring a 2.9% profit if it sells off.  If it continues to rise, I'll continue to benefit.
• For June 15th, I'm choosing HLF @ $55.08 with a stop loss of $54.53.

So, our running tally has one purchase now up 4.9%.

See you tomorrow!

US Stock of the Day for June 14, 2011

Markets continued their retreat... and we didn't catch our stock of the day.

• For June 14th, I'm choosing GMCR @ $76.23 with a stop loss of $75.45.  

This is a great stock whose recent dip provides an excellent entry point going forward.

See you tomorrow!

US Stock of the Day for June 13, 2011

Markets continued their retreat... and we didn't catch our stock of the day.

• For June 13th, I'm sticking with NFLX @ $264.71 with a stop loss of $262.06.

See you tomorrow!

US Stock of the Day for June 11, 2011

Markets continued their retreat... and we didn't catch our stock of the day.

• For June 11th, I'm choosing NFLX @ $264.71 with a stop loss of $262.06.

See you tomorrow!

US Stock of the Day for June 10, 2011

With the markets in retreat, we continue to be break even.  No money lost when only choosing one stock a day is not a bad thing.  

Nevertheless, we hope to see one catch sometime soon.  I think today's might.

• For June 9th, I chose SLW @ $33.60 (stop loss at $33.25).  It got close, but didn't trigger.  Nevertheless, I'm going to leave that order in place for one more day.
• For June 10th, I am choosing GMCR @ $77.55 (stop loss at $76.77).

I think from now on I'll keep a running tally to make it easier for those following to know exactly where we are at.  Watch and see... I suspect we'll be up every month despite market conditions.

See you tomorrow!

US Stock of the Day for June 9, 2011

Here's some things you need to know as you follow along:

• These are not recommendations.  I'm not a professional financial advisor and I do not make recommendations.  These are my personal picks that I share with you for entertainment purposes only.  
• These are short term picks.  Personally, I prefer to use a Weekly approach, based on strong fundamentals and weekly technical indicators.  In fact, I've been quite successful in presenting weekly picks to my subscribers at www.investinthemarkets.com.  But, if you're looking for something a little more "active" than this might be a great place for you too.
• Stop losses are necessary.  I'll always place a stop loss on every trade... to minimize my risk while allowing for maximum returns.  
• Canadian and Small Cap stock picks are also available.  For those looking for other options, consider the following sites:
• http://canadianstockoftheday.blogspot.com/
• http://smallcapstockoftheday.blogspot.com/

If you ever have any questions, feel free to email me at contactdoctorstock@gmail.com.

Now, for the June 9, 2011 US Stock of the Day Pick.

• For June 9th, I am choosing SLW @ $33.60 (stop loss at $33.25).

See you tomorrow!

US Stock of the Day for June 8, 2011

Well, it took me a while to get settled... and I appreciate your patience.

Watch for a full explanation of this site coming later this week.  Remember, these are not recommendation, merely my personal picks.

For now, here's the stock of the day:

Travelzoo (TZOO) - Buy @ $61.17 (stop loss at $60.25).

See you tomorrow.