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March 1st, 2016 at 8:27:26 AM permalink
Quote: odiousgambit

I don't check your numbers, but it would seem so. A lot of very well paid stock pickers have done no better and sometimes much worse than the market. Many, many, never believed the oil prices would stay low so long.


if long term surplus, then oil HAS to go lower since there's only a finite space to store it.
(and that cap is approaching this summer.)

unless production is cut, I see $20 oil by fall.
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March 1st, 2016 at 8:31:28 AM permalink
Quote: 100xOdds

if long term surplus, then oil HAS to go lower since there's only a finite space to store it.
(and that cap is approaching this summer.)

unless production is cut, I see $20 oil by fall.
Magic 8ball says...



I can see where, barring a large war, oil prices will stay low and may never recover.
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March 11th, 2016 at 9:36:10 AM permalink
Since I had some time on my hands, and since the market is doing OK, I thought that I would take a look at the top 5 picks to double from each the respective stock screen runs. Overall, I'm very, very happy with the results. However, I am really disappointed in missing out on ELMD from the 12/27 stock screen run. A Christmas present that I overlooked. Up 155+% since then.


Symbols Name Screen Run Date Gain as of 03/11/16
CDNA Care Dx Inc 11/4/2015 22.02%
MTSN Mattson Technology, Inc 11/4/2015 56.17%
ORBK Orbotech Ltd 11/4/2015 42.63%
RATE Bankrate Inc 11/4/2015 -28.35%
P Pandora Media Inc 11/4/2015 -19.93%
Average of the 5 Picks 11/4/2015 14.51%
S&P 500 since 11/04/15 -4.38%



Symbols Name Screen Run Date Gain as of 03/11/16
BVX Bovie Medical Corporation 12/27/2015 -5.10%
OMCL Omnicell, Inc. 12/27/2015 -4.81%
AFFX Affymetrix, Inc. 12/27/2015 44.03%
AMRI Albany Molecular Research, Inc. 12/27/2015 -25.33%
CRY Cryolife Inc 12/27/2015 0.65%
Average of the 5 Picks 12/27/2015 1.89%
S&P 500 since 12/27/15 -1.92%




Symbols Name Screen Run Date Gain as of 03/11/16
NMBL Nimble Storage Inc 1/30/2016 13.24%
CGNT Cogentix Medical Inc 1/30/2016 12.62%
SMCI Super Micro Computer 1/30/2016 8.16%
CSII Cardiovascular Systems 1/30/2016 16.21%
FLDM Fluidigm Corporation 1/30/2016 12.52%
Average of the 5 Picks 1/30/2016 12.55%
S&P 500 since 01/30/16 1.72%




Symbols Name Screen Run Date Gain as of 03/11/16
LCI Lannett Company 2/27/2016 -10.57%
NVEE N5 Global 2/27/2016 14.16%
ENT Global Eagle Entertainment 2/27/2016 4.86%
SNCR Synchronoss Technologies 2/27/2016 4.33%
GOGO GOGO Inc. 2/27/2016 11.61%
2/27/2016 4.88%
3.65%
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March 11th, 2016 at 4:00:36 PM permalink
KMI is looking great. Man who got in on some of that DNR?
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March 15th, 2016 at 7:22:06 AM permalink
I am reading about a lot of money being invested by savvy tech co. owners into a new technology called "neural imprinting."

Seems a way to ease / end pain via electronic, not chemical means.

Given all the folks with chronic back problems and other painful conditions, such a technology could be profitable.

Any idea what company or companies a curious investor should take a look at in regard to this?
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March 15th, 2016 at 8:53:37 AM permalink
If you need the stock pictures I know one great website to get sme for free, write to me, and I'll send it to you.
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March 15th, 2016 at 3:24:14 PM permalink
Quote: MrV

I am reading about a lot of money being invested by savvy tech co. owners into a new technology called "neural imprinting."

Seems a way to ease / end pain via electronic, not chemical means.

Given all the folks with chronic back problems and other painful conditions, such a technology could be profitable.

Any idea what company or companies a curious investor should take a look at in regard to this?



I recall seeing someone who conjectured that the company, referred to by the stock gumshoes' article about neural imprinting, was NVDA. I had dismissed researching further since I thought that NVDA was overpriced.
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March 15th, 2016 at 4:10:08 PM permalink
"hearing" a stock is hot from a stock broker or a friend probably means the stock was hot ... you could easily be coming very late to this party.
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March 15th, 2016 at 7:02:05 PM permalink
still up a dollar on my KMI but wondering...
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March 25th, 2016 at 6:12:19 AM permalink
Below is an update on each month's top 5 picks to hit 100% gains. I will also be running this month's screen and publishing it today.


Symbols Name Screen Run Date Gain as of 03/25/16
CDNA Care Dx Inc 11/4/2015 20.87%
MTSN Mattson Technology, Inc 11/4/2015 55.32%
ORBK Orbotech Ltd 11/4/2015 40.37%
RATE Bankrate Inc 11/4/2015 -26.23%
P Pandora Media Inc 11/4/2015 -10.34%
Average of the 5 Picks 11/4/2015 16.00%
S&P 500 since 11/04/15 -3.54%



Symbols Name Screen Run Date Gain as of 03/25/16
BVX Bovie Medical Corporation 12/27/2015 -15.82%
OMCL Omnicell, Inc. 12/27/2015 -13.21%
AFFX Affymetrix, Inc. 12/27/2015 53.60%
AMRI Albany Molecular Research, Inc. 12/27/2015 -28.64%
CRY Cryolife Inc 12/27/2015 -2.89%
Average of the 5 Picks 12/27/2015 -1.39%
S&P 500 since 12/27/15 -1.06%



Symbols Name Screen Run Date Gain as of 03/25/16
NMBL Nimble Storage Inc 1/30/2016 8.98%
CGNT Cogentix Medical Inc 1/30/2016 -0.97%
SMCI Super Micro Computer 1/30/2016 9.17%
CSII Cardiovascular Systems 1/30/2016 12.66%
FLDM Fluidigm Corporation 1/30/2016 11.33%
Average of the 5 Picks 1/30/2016 8.23%
S&P 500 since 01/30/16 2.62%



Symbols Name Screen Run Date Gain as of 03/25/16
LCI Lannett Company 2/27/2016 -27.45%
NVEE N5 Global 2/27/2016 18.75%
ENT Global Eagle Entertainment 2/27/2016 -10.03%
SNCR Synchronoss Technologies 2/27/2016 12.60%
GOGO GOGO Inc. 2/27/2016 0.76%
Average of the 5 Picks 2/27/2016 -1.07%
S&P 500 since 02/27/16 4.56%
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steeldco
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March 25th, 2016 at 6:55:13 AM permalink
Here's this month's screen run. Many familiar names, a couple of fresh ones. I'll post what I think are the top 5 to hit a 100% gain in a day or two.


Symbol Name Last Close
FLML FLAMEL TECH 10.74
ALQA ALLIQUA INC 0.8786
FIT FITBIT INC 14.58
SEDG SOLAREDGE TECH 24.24
AAC AAC HOLDINGS 18.38
AEGR AEGERION PHARMA 3.84
CGNT COGENTIX MEDICL 1.02
NMBL NIMBLE STORAGE 7.16
LCI LANNETT INC 18.31
AAOI APPLIED OPTOELE 15.79
NVEE NV5 HOLDING INC 24.83
AMRI ALBANY MOL RSCH 14.03
TEAR TEARLAB CORP 0.64
P PANDORA MEDIA 10.93
PRCP PERCEPTRON INC 4.96
CSII CARDIOVASCLR SY 9.52
ACOR ACORDA THERAPT 25.79
INFN INFINERA CORP 15.3
SMCI SUPER MICRO COM 32.51
EXAR EXAR CORP 5.26
CRAY CRAY INC 40.41
ORBK ORBOTECH LTD 22.95
MEET MEETME INC 2.96
SNCR SYNCHRONOSS TEC 31.18
VRTU VIRTUSA CORP 33.94
SIGM SIGMA DESIGNS 6.31
IZEA IZEA INC 7.75
ELMD ELECTROMED INC 3.77
EVHC ENVISION HLTHCR 20.09
GOGO GOGO INC 10.67
XCRA XCERRA CORP 5.81
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March 26th, 2016 at 7:11:03 AM permalink
Here's my best guess on who is going to provide a 100% gain out of this month's run:


Symbols Name
FLML FLAMEL TECH
SEDG SOLAREDGE TECH
AAOI APPLIED OPTOELE
ACOR ACORDA THERAPT
VRTU VIRTUSA CORP
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April 2nd, 2016 at 10:30:01 AM permalink
Below are the results of the top 5 picks of each month's screen runs. I'm posting these just because I had noticed how well they have done. Frankly I'm thrilled with the results so far even though there seems to be a little bit of a good month/bad month pattern. Thank God for up markets. Now if I can just figure out how exactly to incorporate this into my portfolio.............


Symbols Name Screen Run Date Gain as of 04/02/16
CDNA Care Dx Inc 11/4/2015 17.43%
MTSN Mattson Technology, Inc 11/4/2015 55.32%
ORBK Orbotech Ltd 11/4/2015 43.55%
RATE Bankrate Inc 11/4/2015 -25.33%
P Pandora Media Inc 11/4/2015 -26.33%
Average of the 5 Picks 11/4/2015 12.93%
S&P 500 since 11/04/15 -1.79%

Avg. Gain 12.93% Annualized 31.03%


Symbols Name Screen Run Date Gain as of 04/02/16
BVX Bovie Medical Corporation 12/27/2015 -16.84%
OMCL Omnicell, Inc. 12/27/2015 -4.61%
AFFX Affymetrix, Inc. 12/27/2015 44.14%
AMRI Albany Molecular Research, Inc. 12/27/2015 -22.23%
CRY Cryolife Inc 12/27/2015 2.15%
Average of the 5 Picks 12/27/2015 0.52%
S&P 500 since 12/27/15 0.73%

Avg. Gain 0.52% Annualized 1.94%


Symbols Name Screen Run Date Gain as of 04/02/16
NMBL Nimble Storage Inc 1/30/2016 18.26%
CGNT Cogentix Medical Inc 1/30/2016 2.91%
SMCI Super Micro Computer 1/30/2016 15.82%
CSII Cardiovascular Systems 1/30/2016 56.92%
FLDM Fluidigm Corporation 1/30/2016 23.99%
Average of the 5 Picks 1/30/2016 23.58%
S&P 500 since 01/30/16 4.47%

Avg. Gain 23.58% Annualized 134.74%


Symbols Name Screen Run Date Gain as of 04/02/16
LCI Lannett Company 2/27/2016 -30.26%
NVEE N5 Global 2/27/2016 32.09%
ENT Global Eagle Entertainment 2/27/2016 -5.13%
SNCR Synchronoss Technologies 2/27/2016 16.43%
GOGO GOGO Inc. 2/27/2016 0.76%
Average of the 5 Picks 2/27/2016 2.78%
S&P 500 since 02/27/16 6.45%

Avg. Gain 2.78% Annualized 28.57%



Symbols Name Screen Run Date Gain as of 04/02/16
FLML FLAMEL TECH 3/25/2016 2.14%
SEDG SOLAREDGE TECH 3/25/2016 1.73%
AAOI APPLIED OPTOELE 3/25/2016 -4.75%
ACOR ACORDA THERAPT 3/25/2016 5.04%
VRTU VIRTUSA CORP 3/25/2016 11.70%
Average of the 5 Picks 3/25/2016 3.17%
S&P 500 since 03/25/16 1.81%

Avg. Gain 3.17% Annualized 142.74%
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April 2nd, 2016 at 10:46:40 AM permalink
I have NVIV in my portfolio and I have to say that it is well undervalued. Current market cap is around $200M and I believe that it will become several billion once their scaffold is approved. I believe that the chances are excellent that it will get quick approval. What will really drive this is the approval and then the stepped up PR on being able to combine the scaffold with stem cells. That will be the real huge revenue producer, but I believe that the approval and then the promise will drives this up considerably. Just my 2 cents worth......and remember that's all this opinion is worth.
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April 2nd, 2016 at 4:24:45 PM permalink
the buyout offer of AFFX is saving your Dec 27, 2015 screen. :)

but your Jan screen is WOW!!!
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April 3rd, 2016 at 6:45:20 AM permalink
The December screens I am going to stop running. I don't know what it is but I think that December has had the worst record over the past 3 years or so.
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April 3rd, 2016 at 12:00:04 PM permalink
I see where I have failed to post my personal portfolio selections for several months. Here we go...

Open Positions:

Symbol Price Price Paid SHARES Gain (Loss) % Gain
ALLT 5.11 7.86 1000 ($2,765.00) -35.11%
ARAY 5.71 8.61 900 ($2,625.00) -33.81%
EGHT 10.19 7.28 1000 $2,902.00 39.82%
FCEL 6.56 13.56 666 ($4,672.00) -51.68%
NVIV 6.99 3.72 2000 $6,532.00 87.70%
ONVO 2.2 5.67 1500 ($5,220.00) -61.27%
RKUS 10 10.39 700 ($281.00) -3.86%
SSYS 25.4 36.02 200 ($2,139.00) -29.63%
SVA 6.42 3.72 2150 $5,797.00 72.41%
YNDX 15.38 25.815 500 ($5,233.50) -40.50%
($7,704.50) 4.34%



Cosed Positions:
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Symbol Time & Price Price Shares Mkt Value Price Paid Cost $ Gain (Loss) % Gain
OPTR 23-Oct $12.78 571 $7,297.38 $14.00 $7,994.00 ($696.62) -8.71%
CCIH 6-Dec $8.74 2,025 $17,698.50 $3.95 $7,998.75 $9,699.75 121.27%
SIMG 27-Jan $7.26 1,500 $10,890.00 $4.61 $6,915.00 $3,975.00 57.48%
TRIB 10-Feb $17.53 500 $8,765.00 $16.97 $8,485.00 $280.00 3.30%
CKSW 30-Apr $12.44 1,000 $12,440.00 8.04 $8,040.00 $4,400.00 54.73%
BRDR 6-May $13.94 1,200 $16,728.00 6.03 $7,236.00 $9,492.00 131.18%
Total $46,668.75 $27,150.13 58.18%


Total Net Gain $19,445.63
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April 3rd, 2016 at 1:32:17 PM permalink
Quote: steeldco

I have NVIV in my portfolio and I have to say that it is well undervalued. Current market cap is around $200M and I believe that it will become several billion once their scaffold is approved. I believe that the chances are excellent that it will get quick approval. What will really drive this is the approval and then the stepped up PR on being able to combine the scaffold with stem cells. That will be the real huge revenue producer, but I believe that the approval and then the promise will drives this up considerably. Just my 2 cents worth......and remember that's all this opinion is worth.



Hey man,

I've been looking to start investing in stocks, and think this company you mentioned is interesting. I'm currently dealing with a couple of disc herniations, so maybe the issue is close to home haha. Anyway, like with all of the topics of discussion on this site a bigger bank roll is always recommended, I imagine. However, I'm rather young (22) and don't have the income to support huge investments like what you've shown from your portfolio. If I was interested in investing in NVIV and wanted to start with the minimum deposit requirement of a site like eTrade, do you think that's even worth it? The company does seem to show promise, based on recent news.


Thanks!
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April 4th, 2016 at 3:54:27 AM permalink
Hey,
Yes. It's worth it. We have all started somewhere. You should, however, only invest an amount that you are comfortable in losing. Good Luck!
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April 4th, 2016 at 10:48:19 AM permalink
Quote: steeldco

I see where I have failed to post my personal portfolio selections for several months. Here we go...

Open Positions:


Symbol Price Price Paid SHARES Gain (Loss) % Gain
ALLT 5.11 7.86 1000 ($2,765.00) -35.11%
ARAY 5.71 8.61 900 ($2,625.00) -33.81%
EGHT 10.19 7.28 1000 $2,902.00 39.82%
FCEL 6.56 13.56 666 ($4,672.00) -51.68%
NVIV 6.99 3.72 2000 $6,532.00 87.70%
ONVO 2.2 5.67 1500 ($5,220.00) -61.27%
RKUS 10 10.39 700 ($281.00) -3.86%
SSYS 25.4 36.02 200 ($2,139.00) -29.63%
SVA 6.42 3.72 2150 $5,797.00 72.41%
YNDX 15.38 25.815 500 ($5,233.50) -40.50%
($7,704.50) 4.34%



Cosed Positions:
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Symbol Time & Price Price Shares Mkt Value Price Paid Cost $ Gain (Loss) % Gain
OPTR 23-Oct $12.78 571 $7,297.38 $14.00 $7,994.00 ($696.62) -8.71%
CCIH 6-Dec $8.74 2,025 $17,698.50 $3.95 $7,998.75 $9,699.75 121.27%
SIMG 27-Jan $7.26 1,500 $10,890.00 $4.61 $6,915.00 $3,975.00 57.48%
TRIB 10-Feb $17.53 500 $8,765.00 $16.97 $8,485.00 $280.00 3.30%
CKSW 30-Apr $12.44 1,000 $12,440.00 8.04 $8,040.00 $4,400.00 54.73%
BRDR 6-May $13.94 1,200 $16,728.00 6.03 $7,236.00 $9,492.00 131.18%
Total $46,668.75 $27,150.13 58.18%


Total Net Gain $19,445.63



It looks like this morning that RKUS is going to be bought out. Should be exiting soon with a 30+% gain............
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April 7th, 2016 at 5:23:01 AM permalink
Quote: steeldco

I see where I have failed to post my personal portfolio selections for several months. Here we go...

Open Positions:


Symbol Price Price Paid SHARES Gain (Loss) % Gain
ALLT 5.11 7.86 1000 ($2,765.00) -35.11%
ARAY 5.71 8.61 900 ($2,625.00) -33.81%
EGHT 10.19 7.28 1000 $2,902.00 39.82%
FCEL 6.56 13.56 666 ($4,672.00) -51.68%
NVIV 6.99 3.72 2000 $6,532.00 87.70%
ONVO 2.2 5.67 1500 ($5,220.00) -61.27%
RKUS 10 10.39 700 ($281.00) -3.86%
SSYS 25.4 36.02 200 ($2,139.00) -29.63%
SVA 6.42 3.72 2150 $5,797.00 72.41%
YNDX 15.38 25.815 500 ($5,233.50) -40.50%
($7,704.50) 4.34%



Cosed Positions:
l
Symbol Time & Price Price Shares Mkt Value Price Paid Cost $ Gain (Loss) % Gain
OPTR 23-Oct $12.78 571 $7,297.38 $14.00 $7,994.00 ($696.62) -8.71%
CCIH 6-Dec $8.74 2,025 $17,698.50 $3.95 $7,998.75 $9,699.75 121.27%
SIMG 27-Jan $7.26 1,500 $10,890.00 $4.61 $6,915.00 $3,975.00 57.48%
TRIB 10-Feb $17.53 500 $8,765.00 $16.97 $8,485.00 $280.00 3.30%
CKSW 30-Apr $12.44 1,000 $12,440.00 8.04 $8,040.00 $4,400.00 54.73%
BRDR 6-May $13.94 1,200 $16,728.00 6.03 $7,236.00 $9,492.00 131.18%
Total $46,668.75 $27,150.13 58.18%


Total Net Gain $19,445.63



I'll be exiting both FCEL and RKUS today. RKUS will have a nice return by virtue of their being bought by Brocade. FCEL will be at a loss and was just a plain old dumb pick on my part and I just want to extricate myself from it.
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April 7th, 2016 at 5:32:23 AM permalink
Quote: mcavanaugh8

I'm rather young (22) and don't have the income to support huge investments like what you've shown



if you don't have the money to invest properly you risk bad results by picking individual stocks. Your best bet is to diversify with funds in a 401k or an IRA.

being a gambler, in my younger days I would invest more in stocks than recommended, and I often got bad results. The typical scenario was, just as I really needed the money and had to withdraw, like after losing my job, that would be the time too that stocks would be way down.
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April 7th, 2016 at 8:54:57 AM permalink
Quote: steeldco

Quote: steeldco

I see where I have failed to post my personal portfolio selections for several months. Here we go...

Open Positions:


Symbol Price Price Paid SHARES Gain (Loss) % Gain
ALLT 5.11 7.86 1000 ($2,765.00) -35.11%
ARAY 5.71 8.61 900 ($2,625.00) -33.81%
EGHT 10.19 7.28 1000 $2,902.00 39.82%
FCEL 6.56 13.56 666 ($4,672.00) -51.68%
NVIV 6.99 3.72 2000 $6,532.00 87.70%
ONVO 2.2 5.67 1500 ($5,220.00) -61.27%
RKUS 10 10.39 700 ($281.00) -3.86%
SSYS 25.4 36.02 200 ($2,139.00) -29.63%
SVA 6.42 3.72 2150 $5,797.00 72.41%
YNDX 15.38 25.815 500 ($5,233.50) -40.50%
($7,704.50) 4.34%



Cosed Positions:
l
Symbol Time & Price Price Shares Mkt Value Price Paid Cost $ Gain (Loss) % Gain
OPTR 23-Oct $12.78 571 $7,297.38 $14.00 $7,994.00 ($696.62) -8.71%
CCIH 6-Dec $8.74 2,025 $17,698.50 $3.95 $7,998.75 $9,699.75 121.27%
SIMG 27-Jan $7.26 1,500 $10,890.00 $4.61 $6,915.00 $3,975.00 57.48%
TRIB 10-Feb $17.53 500 $8,765.00 $16.97 $8,485.00 $280.00 3.30%
CKSW 30-Apr $12.44 1,000 $12,440.00 8.04 $8,040.00 $4,400.00 54.73%
BRDR 6-May $13.94 1,200 $16,728.00 6.03 $7,236.00 $9,492.00 131.18%
Total $46,668.75 $27,150.13 58.18%


Total Net Gain $19,445.63



I'll be exiting both FCEL and RKUS today. RKUS will have a nice return by virtue of their being bought by Brocade. FCEL will be at a loss and was just a plain old dumb pick on my part and I just want to extricate myself from it.



After today's sales, the current positions are:

Open Positions:

Symbol Price Price Paid SHARES Gain (Loss) % Gain
ALLT 4.94 7.86 1000 ($2,915.00) -37.02%
ARAY 5.99 8.61 900 ($2,373.00) -30.56%
EGHT 10.405 7.28 1000 $3,117.00 42.77%
NVIV 6.36 3.72 2000 $5,292.00 71.05%
ONVO 2.2701 5.67 1500 ($5,085.00) -59.68%
SSYS 27.44 36.02 200 ($1,731.00) -23.98%
SVA 6.36 3.72 2150 $5,646.50 70.53%
YNDX 15.53 25.815 500 ($5,158.50) -39.92%
Total ($3,207.00) -4.80%



Closed Positions:

Symbol Time & Price Price Shares Mkt Value Price Paid Cost $ Gain (Loss) % Gain
OPTR 10/23/2013 $12.78 571 $7,297.38 $14.00 $7,994.00 ($696.62) -8.71%
CCIH 12/6/2013 $8.74 2,025 $17,698.50 $3.95 $7,998.75 $9,699.75 121.27%
SIMG 1/27/2015 $7.26 1,500 $10,890.00 $4.61 $6,915.00 $3,975.00 57.48%
TRIB 2/10/2015 $17.53 500 $8,765.00 $16.97 $8,485.00 $280.00 3.30%
CKSW 4/30/2015 $12.44 1,000 $12,440.00 8.04 $8,040.00 $4,400.00 54.73%
BRDR 5/6/2015 $13.94 1,200 $16,728.00 6.03 $7,236.00 $9,492.00 131.18%
FCEL 4/7/2016 $6.48 666 $4,315.68 13.56 $9,030.96 ($4,715.28) -52.21%
RKUS 4/7/2016 $13.87 700 $9,709.00 10.39 $7,273.00 $2,436.00 33.49%
Total $62,972.71 $24,870.85 39.49%

Total Net Gain $21,663.85
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April 9th, 2016 at 9:22:15 AM permalink
I'll be adding SNCR to the portfolio on Monday, presuming of course that there is no early large move due to news being released. My expectation would to exit this issue at around $42.
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Quote: odiousgambit

if you don't have the money to invest properly you risk bad results by picking individual stocks. Your best bet is to diversify with funds in a 401k or an IRA.

being a gambler, in my younger days I would invest more in stocks than recommended, and I often got bad results. The typical scenario was, just as I really needed the money and had to withdraw, like after losing my job, that would be the time too that stocks would be way down.



Oh I totally get that. What I meant, though, was that I don't have the income to support steeldco's scale of investments. My starting stock investment was my tax return for this year ($500). I hope to use this money to begin to learn the stock market and, if I'm smart and lucky, to make a profit!
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April 11th, 2016 at 6:57:39 AM permalink
We've had another 100% gainer. This one is from 01/26/16 stock screen. Unfortunately it wasn't one of my top 5 picks from that run.......
The 100% gainer is DDD- 3D Systems Corporation.
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April 11th, 2016 at 7:41:15 AM permalink
Added SNCR. Current portfolio is:

Open Positions:

Symbol Price Price Paid SHARES Gain (Loss) % Gain
ALLT 5.0832 7.86 1000 ($2,791.80) -35.45%
ARAY 5.82 8.61 900 ($2,517.00) -32.42%
EGHT 10.5 7.28 1000 $3,212.00 44.07%
NVIV 6.45 3.72 2000 $5,452.00 73.20%
ONVO 2.34 5.67 1500 ($4,995.00) -58.63%
SNCR 32.32 32.33 300 ($11.00) -0.11%
SSYS 26.89 36.02 2150 ($1,841.00) -25.50%
SVA 6.41 3.72 2150 $5,775.50 72.14%
YNDX 15.69 25.815 500 ($5,076.00) -39.28%
($2,792.30) -6.53%


Closed Positions:

Symbol Time & Price Price Shares Mkt Value Price Paid Cost $ Gain (Loss) % Gain
OPTR 10/23/2013 $12.78 571 $7,297.38 $14.00 $7,994.00 ($696.62) -8.71%
CCIH 12/6/2013 $8.74 2,025 $17,698.50 $3.95 $7,998.75 $9,699.75 121.27%
SIMG 1/27/2015 $7.26 1,500 $10,890.00 $4.61 $6,915.00 $3,975.00 57.48%
TRIB 2/10/2015 $17.53 500 $8,765.00 $16.97 $8,485.00 $280.00 3.30%
CKSW 4/30/2015 $12.44 1,000 $12,440.00 8.04 $8,040.00 $4,400.00 54.73%
BRDR 5/6/2015 $13.94 1,200 $16,728.00 6.03 $7,236.00 $9,492.00 131.18%
FCEL 4/7/2016 $6.48 666 $4,315.68 13.56 $9,030.96 ($4,715.28) -52.21%
RKUS 4/7/2016 $13.87 700 $9,709.00 10.39 $7,273.00 $2,436.00 33.49%
Total $62,972.71 $24,870.85 39.49%
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April 22nd, 2016 at 5:45:52 AM permalink
Quote: steeldco

I'll be adding SNCR to the portfolio on Monday, presuming of course that there is no early large move due to news being released. My expectation would to exit this issue at around $42.



I found the below from a news clip from Business Wire about SNCR (my most recent addition). It seems that Forbes is a little slow.....

Synchronoss Technologies, Inc. (SNCR), the leader in mobile cloud innovation and software-based activation for mobile carriers, enterprises, retailers and OEMs around the world, today announced its inclusion in the Forbes Fast Tech 25 list of the 25 fastest growing tech companies.

FORBES’ annual Fast Tech 25 list is about finding the firms with superior growth (both past and projected), along with a solid earnings-quality score from Value Line. Forbes evaluated more than 5,000 publicly traded technology companies, looking for profitable companies with a minimum revenue of $150 million and a minimum market value of $500 million. They also assessed firms with sales growth of at least 10% for each of the past three fiscal years and over the latest 12 months.

The final list is ranked by trailing three years of revenue growth. Fifteen companies on the Fast Tech 25 had less than $1 billion in sales over the last year, as well as some large companies with stellar growth such as Facebook, Amazon and Alphabet. Synchronoss which ranked #7, was featured as a company with a three-year average sales growth of 29%

“We are honored to be listed in the top 25 fastest growing tech companies by Forbes,” said Steve Waldis, Founder, Chairman and CEO, Synchronoss. “Synchronoss keeps innovation at the heart of everything we do, and in the ever changing tech landscape, it’s important to evolve and offer creative solutions to provide the highest level of service to our clients.”
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April 22nd, 2016 at 2:17:56 PM permalink
I'll be running this month's stock screen over the weekend and again will attempt to find the top 5 candidates to double. Below is a current list of past top 5 picks to double. Several of the past picks are showing awfully nice gains.


Symbols Name Screen Run Date Gain as of 04/22/16
CDNA Care Dx Inc 11/4/2015 0.23%
MTSN Mattson Technology, Inc 11/4/2015 56.17%
ORBK Orbotech Ltd 11/4/2015 54.43%
RATE Bankrate Inc 11/4/2015 -23.37%
P Pandora Media Inc 11/4/2015 -23.46%
Average of the 5 Picks 11/4/2015 12.80%
S&P 500 since 11/04/15 -0.90%



Symbols Name Screen Run Date Gain as of 04/22/16
BVX Bovie Medical Corporation 12/27/2015 -6.63%
OMCL Omnicell, Inc. 12/27/2015 -0.14%
AFFX Affymetrix, Inc. 12/27/2015 44.14%
AMRI Albany Molecular Research, Inc. 12/27/2015 -18.82%
CRY Cryolife Inc 12/27/2015 16.15%
Average of the 5 Picks 12/27/2015 6.94%
S&P 500 since 12/27/15 1.64%



Symbols Name Screen Run Date Gain as of 04/22/16
NMBL Nimble Storage Inc 1/30/2016 20.24%
CGNT Cogentix Medical Inc 1/30/2016 -1.94%
SMCI Super Micro Computer 1/30/2016 -4.26%
CSII Cardiovascular Systems 1/30/2016 74.20%
FLDM Fluidigm Corporation 1/30/2016 50.22%
Average of the 5 Picks 1/30/2016 27.69%
S&P 500 since 01/30/16 5.42%



Symbols Name Screen Run Date Gain as of 04/22/16
LCI Lannett Company 2/27/2016 -19.33%
NVEE N5 Global 2/27/2016 23.29%
ENT Global Eagle Entertainment 2/27/2016 -5.24%
SNCR Synchronoss Technologies 2/27/2016 19.03%
GOGO GOGO Inc. 2/27/2016 7.74%
Average of the 5 Picks 2/27/2016 5.10%
S&P 500 since 02/27/16 7.42%



Symbols Name Screen Run Date Gain as of 04/22/16
FLML FLAMEL TECH 3/25/2016 8.01%
SEDG SOLAREDGE TECH 3/25/2016 15.35%
AAOI APPLIED OPTOELE 3/25/2016 -26.60%
ACOR ACORDA THERAPT 3/25/2016 16.79%
VRTU VIRTUSA CORP 3/25/2016 9.52%
Average of the 5 Picks 3/25/2016 4.61%
S&P 500 since 03/25/16 2.73%
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April 22nd, 2016 at 2:23:38 PM permalink
Quote: steeldco

I'll be running this month's stock screen over the weekend and again will attempt to find the top 5 candidates to double. Below is a current list of past top 5 picks to double. Several of the past picks are showing awfully nice gains.


Symbols Name Screen Run Date Gain as of 04/22/16
CDNA Care Dx Inc 11/4/2015 0.23%
MTSN Mattson Technology, Inc 11/4/2015 56.17%
ORBK Orbotech Ltd 11/4/2015 54.43%
RATE Bankrate Inc 11/4/2015 -23.37%
P Pandora Media Inc 11/4/2015 -23.46%
Average of the 5 Picks 11/4/2015 12.80%
S&P 500 since 11/04/15 -0.90%



Symbols Name Screen Run Date Gain as of 04/22/16
BVX Bovie Medical Corporation 12/27/2015 -6.63%
OMCL Omnicell, Inc. 12/27/2015 -0.14%
AFFX Affymetrix, Inc. 12/27/2015 44.14%
AMRI Albany Molecular Research, Inc. 12/27/2015 -18.82%
CRY Cryolife Inc 12/27/2015 16.15%
Average of the 5 Picks 12/27/2015 6.94%
S&P 500 since 12/27/15 1.64%



Symbols Name Screen Run Date Gain as of 04/22/16
NMBL Nimble Storage Inc 1/30/2016 20.24%
CGNT Cogentix Medical Inc 1/30/2016 -1.94%
SMCI Super Micro Computer 1/30/2016 -4.26%
CSII Cardiovascular Systems 1/30/2016 74.20%
FLDM Fluidigm Corporation 1/30/2016 50.22%
Average of the 5 Picks 1/30/2016 27.69%
S&P 500 since 01/30/16 5.42%



Symbols Name Screen Run Date Gain as of 04/22/16
LCI Lannett Company 2/27/2016 -19.33%
NVEE N5 Global 2/27/2016 23.29%
ENT Global Eagle Entertainment 2/27/2016 -5.24%
SNCR Synchronoss Technologies 2/27/2016 19.03%
GOGO GOGO Inc. 2/27/2016 7.74%
Average of the 5 Picks 2/27/2016 5.10%
S&P 500 since 02/27/16 7.42%



Symbols Name Screen Run Date Gain as of 04/22/16
FLML FLAMEL TECH 3/25/2016 8.01%
SEDG SOLAREDGE TECH 3/25/2016 15.35%
AAOI APPLIED OPTOELE 3/25/2016 -26.60%
ACOR ACORDA THERAPT 3/25/2016 16.79%
VRTU VIRTUSA CORP 3/25/2016 9.52%
Average of the 5 Picks 3/25/2016 4.61%
S&P 500 since 03/25/16 2.73%



By the way, the range of the annualized rate of return for these groups went from a low of 21.35% for the December picks, to a high of 120.11% for the group of 5 in January.
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April 22nd, 2016 at 2:31:21 PM permalink
In thinking about this I am wondering how to use this to structure a portfolio. I'm kind of leaning towards a rolling 5 months of picks.
That would make for 25 total stocks at any one point in time. I would be investing less per issue but be more diversified. I'm intrigued with the annualized returns that are being produced. I may rotate 5 in and 5 out on a monthly basis to see what the results might be.
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April 23rd, 2016 at 5:35:59 AM permalink
Below is this month's stock screen run. I'll see if I can find 5 that appeal to me.


Symbol Name Last Close
AAC AAC HOLDINGS 20.63
AAOI APPLIED OPTOELE 11.59
ACLS AXCELIS TECH 2.90
AEGR AEGERION PHARMA 3.15
ALQA ALLIQUA INC 0.71
AMRI ALBANY MOL RSCH 15.96
ARKAY ARKEMA-ADR 80.22
BLOX INFOBLOX INC 15.37
CRAY CRAY INC 39.18
ELMD ELECTROMED INC 4.77
EVHC ENVISION HLTHCR 22.92
EXAR EXAR CORP 6.22
FIT FITBIT INC 17.58
GOGO GOGO INC 11.41
INFN INFINERA CORP 14.66
INVN INVENSENSE INC 8.38
IZEA IZEA INC 7.13
LCI LANNETT INC 20.37
NMBL NIMBLE STORAGE 7.90
NVEE NV5 HOLDING INC 25.78
ORBK ORBOTECH LTD 25.25
P PANDORA MEDIA 9.33
PRCP PERCEPTRON INC 4.81
SIGM SIGMA DESIGNS 6.63
SMCI SUPER MICRO COM 28.51
TEAR TEARLAB CORP 0.79
VRTU VIRTUSA CORP 37.17
XCRA XCERRA CORP 6.07
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April 23rd, 2016 at 6:19:19 AM permalink
As I stated before, I am going to attempt to construct a portfolio based upon my top 5 picks made out of each month's screen run.
My intention to peg the portfolio size at 25. Therefore, it will contain the last 5 months' of top 5 picks. As a new month is run, I will add the new 5 and remove the oldest 5. Recording the gains or losses made in order to further develop this. This is all being done in attempt to find a systematic way of investing profitably.

Since this month's 5 will put the port at 30, I am going to remove the oldest 5 (from November). The results are as follows:

Screen Run Date Picks Cost Picks $ Gain (Loss) Picks % Gain S&P Cost S&P $ Gain (Loss) S&P % Gain Picks Vs. S&P
11/4/2015 47.49 4.51 9.50% 2110.6 -19.02 -0.90% 8.60%



So with the closing of these 5 positions I would have beaten the S&P by a good sized margin. I realize this is imperfect in that I am just taking the last closing price. In the real world it would be somewhat different. For now it will suffice for this testing.
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April 23rd, 2016 at 7:14:42 AM permalink
This month's top 5 picks, and additions to the WOV Test Portfolio are:


Symbols Name Screen Run Date Cost Gain as of 04/22/16
ACLS AXCELIS TECH 4/23/2016 2.90
BLOX INFOBLOX INC 4/23/2016 15.37
CRAY CRAY INC 4/23/2016 39.18
INFN INFINERA CORP 4/23/2016 14.66
SIGM SIGMA DESIGNS 4/23/2016 6.63
Average of the 5 Picks 4/23/2016 #DIV/0!
S&P 500 since 04/23/16 0.00%
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April 23rd, 2016 at 7:42:50 AM permalink
With rotating out the 5 oldest and adding in the 5 newest the WOV Test Portfolio looks like this:

Open Positions:

Symbols Name Screen Run Date Cost Current Price Gain as of 04/22/16
BVX Bovie Medical Corporation 12/27/2015 $1.96 $1.83 -6.63%
OMCL Omnicell, Inc. 12/27/2015 $29.30 $29.26 -0.14%
AFFX Affymetrix, Inc. 12/27/2015 $9.72 $14.01 44.14%
AMRI Albany Molecular Research, Inc. 12/27/2015 $19.66 $15.96 -18.82%
CRY Cryolife Inc 12/27/2015 $10.71 $12.44 16.15%
NMBL Nimble Storage Inc 1/30/2016 $6.57 $7.90 20.24%
CGNT Cogentix Medical Inc 1/30/2016 $1.03 $1.01 -1.94%
SMCI Super Micro Computer 1/30/2016 $29.78 $28.51 -4.26%
CSII Cardiovascular Systems 1/30/2016 $8.45 $14.72 74.20%
FLDM Fluidigm Corporation 1/30/2016 $6.71 $10.08 50.22%
LCI Lannett Company 2/27/2016 $25.25 $20.37 -19.33%
NVEE N5 Global 2/27/2016 $20.91 $25.78 23.29%
ENT Global Eagle Entertainment 2/27/2016 $8.97 $8.50 -5.24%
SNCR Synchronoss Technologies 2/27/2016 $27.69 $32.96 19.03%
GOGO GOGO Inc. 2/27/2016 $10.59 $11.41 7.74%
FLML FLAMEL TECH 3/25/2016 $10.74 $11.60 8.01%
SEDG SOLAREDGE TECH 3/25/2016 $24.24 $27.96 15.35%
AAOI APPLIED OPTOELE 3/25/2016 $15.79 $11.59 -26.60%
ACOR ACORDA THERAPT 3/25/2016 $25.79 $30.12 16.79%
VRTU VIRTUSA CORP 3/25/2016 $33.94 $37.17 9.52%
ACLS AXCELIS TECH 4/23/2016 $2.90 $2.90 0.00%
BLOX INFOBLOX INC 4/23/2016 $15.37 $15.37 0.00%
CRAY CRAY INC 4/23/2016 $39.18 $39.18 0.00%
INFN INFINERA CORP 4/23/2016 $14.66 $14.66 0.00%
SIGM SIGMA DESIGNS 4/23/2016 $6.63 $6.63 0.00%
Picks Average 8.87%
S&P from 12/27/16 $2,057.77 $2,091.58 1.64%



Closed Positions:

Screen Run Date Exit Date Picks Cost Picks $ Gain (Loss) Picks % Gain S&P Cost S&P $ Gain (Loss) S&P % Gain Picks Vs. S&P
11/4/2015 4/22/2016 47.49 4.51 9.50% 2110.6 -19.02 -0.90% 8.60%
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April 23rd, 2016 at 7:51:44 AM permalink
I'm reposting because I found an error in the way it calculated the Stock Picks' gains.

Open Positions:

Symbols Name Screen Run Date Cost Current Price Gain as of 04/22/16
BVX Bovie Medical Corporation 12/27/2015 $1.96 $1.83 -6.63%
OMCL Omnicell, Inc. 12/27/2015 $29.30 $29.26 -0.14%
AFFX Affymetrix, Inc. 12/27/2015 $9.72 $14.01 44.14%
AMRI Albany Molecular Research, Inc. 12/27/2015 $19.66 $15.96 -18.82%
CRY Cryolife Inc 12/27/2015 $10.71 $12.44 16.15%
NMBL Nimble Storage Inc 1/30/2016 $6.57 $7.90 20.24%
CGNT Cogentix Medical Inc 1/30/2016 $1.03 $1.01 -1.94%
SMCI Super Micro Computer 1/30/2016 $29.78 $28.51 -4.26%
CSII Cardiovascular Systems 1/30/2016 $8.45 $14.72 74.20%
FLDM Fluidigm Corporation 1/30/2016 $6.71 $10.08 50.22%
LCI Lannett Company 2/27/2016 $25.25 $20.37 -19.33%
NVEE N5 Global 2/27/2016 $20.91 $25.78 23.29%
ENT Global Eagle Entertainment 2/27/2016 $8.97 $8.50 -5.24%
SNCR Synchronoss Technologies 2/27/2016 $27.69 $32.96 19.03%
GOGO GOGO Inc. 2/27/2016 $10.59 $11.41 7.74%
FLML FLAMEL TECH 3/25/2016 $10.74 $11.60 8.01%
SEDG SOLAREDGE TECH 3/25/2016 $24.24 $27.96 15.35%
AAOI APPLIED OPTOELE 3/25/2016 $15.79 $11.59 -26.60%
ACOR ACORDA THERAPT 3/25/2016 $25.79 $30.12 16.79%
VRTU VIRTUSA CORP 3/25/2016 $33.94 $37.17 9.52%
ACLS AXCELIS TECH 4/23/2016 $2.90 $2.90 0.00%
BLOX INFOBLOX INC 4/23/2016 $15.37 $15.37 0.00%
CRAY CRAY INC 4/23/2016 $39.18 $39.18 0.00%
INFN INFINERA CORP 4/23/2016 $14.66 $14.66 0.00%
SIGM SIGMA DESIGNS 4/23/2016 $6.63 $6.63 0.00%
Picks $406.54 $431.92 6.24%
S&P from 12/27/16 $2,057.77 $2,091.58 1.64%



Closed Positions:

Screen Run Date Exit Date Picks Cost Picks $ Gain (Loss) Picks % Gain S&P Cost S&P $ Gain (Loss) S&P % Gain Picks Vs. S&P
11/4/2015 4/22/2016 47.49 4.51 9.50% 2110.6 -19.02 -0.90% 8.60%
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April 23rd, 2016 at 8:31:52 AM permalink
It looks to me like the current portfolio with a gain of 6.24% would equate to an annualized rate of 29.97% (6.24/2.5 average age of pick*12/2.5). The closed positions yielded an annualized rate of 20.11%. Very small sample rate, but it's looking interesting.

Also, if someone with better math skills, can confirm that I correctly calculated the annualized rate it would be greatly appreciated.
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May 10th, 2016 at 11:19:12 AM permalink
Quote: steeldco

I'm reposting because I found an error in the way it calculated the Stock Picks' gains.

Open Positions:


Symbols Name Screen Run Date Cost Current Price Gain as of 04/22/16
BVX Bovie Medical Corporation 12/27/2015 $1.96 $1.83 -6.63%
OMCL Omnicell, Inc. 12/27/2015 $29.30 $29.26 -0.14%
AFFX Affymetrix, Inc. 12/27/2015 $9.72 $14.01 44.14%
AMRI Albany Molecular Research, Inc. 12/27/2015 $19.66 $15.96 -18.82%
CRY Cryolife Inc 12/27/2015 $10.71 $12.44 16.15%
NMBL Nimble Storage Inc 1/30/2016 $6.57 $7.90 20.24%
CGNT Cogentix Medical Inc 1/30/2016 $1.03 $1.01 -1.94%
SMCI Super Micro Computer 1/30/2016 $29.78 $28.51 -4.26%
CSII Cardiovascular Systems 1/30/2016 $8.45 $14.72 74.20%
FLDM Fluidigm Corporation 1/30/2016 $6.71 $10.08 50.22%
LCI Lannett Company 2/27/2016 $25.25 $20.37 -19.33%
NVEE N5 Global 2/27/2016 $20.91 $25.78 23.29%
ENT Global Eagle Entertainment 2/27/2016 $8.97 $8.50 -5.24%
SNCR Synchronoss Technologies 2/27/2016 $27.69 $32.96 19.03%
GOGO GOGO Inc. 2/27/2016 $10.59 $11.41 7.74%
FLML FLAMEL TECH 3/25/2016 $10.74 $11.60 8.01%
SEDG SOLAREDGE TECH 3/25/2016 $24.24 $27.96 15.35%
AAOI APPLIED OPTOELE 3/25/2016 $15.79 $11.59 -26.60%
ACOR ACORDA THERAPT 3/25/2016 $25.79 $30.12 16.79%
VRTU VIRTUSA CORP 3/25/2016 $33.94 $37.17 9.52%
ACLS AXCELIS TECH 4/23/2016 $2.90 $2.90 0.00%
BLOX INFOBLOX INC 4/23/2016 $15.37 $15.37 0.00%
CRAY CRAY INC 4/23/2016 $39.18 $39.18 0.00%
INFN INFINERA CORP 4/23/2016 $14.66 $14.66 0.00%
SIGM SIGMA DESIGNS 4/23/2016 $6.63 $6.63 0.00%
Picks $406.54 $431.92 6.24%
S&P from 12/27/16 $2,057.77 $2,091.58 1.64%



Closed Positions:

Screen Run Date Exit Date Picks Cost Picks $ Gain (Loss) Picks % Gain S&P Cost S&P $ Gain (Loss) S&P % Gain Picks Vs. S&P
11/4/2015 4/22/2016 47.49 4.51 9.50% 2110.6 -19.02 -0.90% 8.60%



Just a brief update. It looks like CSII will be the first one to 100% gains. It is at a 84% gain as of today. I fully expect to hit on at least one of these every 5-6 months.
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I'll be adding SNCR to the portfolio on Monday, presuming of course that there is no early large move due to news being released. My expectation would to exit this issue at around $42.



I'm halfway home to getting to $42. It is at $36.61 as I write this.
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May 10th, 2016 at 12:04:42 PM permalink
I didn't buy TWTR when it went public because it was a young company with an unclear picture of growth.

Now it has matured, has steady revenue, and has plenty of potential to tap it's wealth of users, traffic and data for more revenue. And it's cheaper than ever at 10bn market cap. I likr this price point and feel confident that growth will continue.

This is not a recommendation to buy, and I own shares.
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I'm reposting because I found an error in the way it calculated the Stock Picks' gains.

Open Positions:


Symbols Name Screen Run Date Cost Current Price Gain as of 04/22/16
BVX Bovie Medical Corporation 12/27/2015 $1.96 $1.83 -6.63%
OMCL Omnicell, Inc. 12/27/2015 $29.30 $29.26 -0.14%
AFFX Affymetrix, Inc. 12/27/2015 $9.72 $14.01 44.14%
AMRI Albany Molecular Research, Inc. 12/27/2015 $19.66 $15.96 -18.82%
CRY Cryolife Inc 12/27/2015 $10.71 $12.44 16.15%
NMBL Nimble Storage Inc 1/30/2016 $6.57 $7.90 20.24%
CGNT Cogentix Medical Inc 1/30/2016 $1.03 $1.01 -1.94%
SMCI Super Micro Computer 1/30/2016 $29.78 $28.51 -4.26%
CSII Cardiovascular Systems 1/30/2016 $8.45 $14.72 74.20%
FLDM Fluidigm Corporation 1/30/2016 $6.71 $10.08 50.22%
LCI Lannett Company 2/27/2016 $25.25 $20.37 -19.33%
NVEE N5 Global 2/27/2016 $20.91 $25.78 23.29%
ENT Global Eagle Entertainment 2/27/2016 $8.97 $8.50 -5.24%
SNCR Synchronoss Technologies 2/27/2016 $27.69 $32.96 19.03%
GOGO GOGO Inc. 2/27/2016 $10.59 $11.41 7.74%
FLML FLAMEL TECH 3/25/2016 $10.74 $11.60 8.01%
SEDG SOLAREDGE TECH 3/25/2016 $24.24 $27.96 15.35%
AAOI APPLIED OPTOELE 3/25/2016 $15.79 $11.59 -26.60%
ACOR ACORDA THERAPT 3/25/2016 $25.79 $30.12 16.79%
VRTU VIRTUSA CORP 3/25/2016 $33.94 $37.17 9.52%
ACLS AXCELIS TECH 4/23/2016 $2.90 $2.90 0.00%
BLOX INFOBLOX INC 4/23/2016 $15.37 $15.37 0.00%
CRAY CRAY INC 4/23/2016 $39.18 $39.18 0.00%
INFN INFINERA CORP 4/23/2016 $14.66 $14.66 0.00%
SIGM SIGMA DESIGNS 4/23/2016 $6.63 $6.63 0.00%
Picks $406.54 $431.92 6.24%
S&P from 12/27/16 $2,057.77 $2,091.58 1.64%



Closed Positions:

Screen Run Date Exit Date Picks Cost Picks $ Gain (Loss) Picks % Gain S&P Cost S&P $ Gain (Loss) S&P % Gain Picks Vs. S&P
11/4/2015 4/22/2016 47.49 4.51 9.50% 2110.6 -19.02 -0.90% 8.60%



Just a brief update. It looks like CSII will be the first one to 100% gains. It is at a 84% gain as of today. I fully expect to hit on at least one of these every 5-6 months.



I see where this morning, one of the picks from 04/23, BLOX, has received a takeover offer. Up 20+%. What I am finding very interesting is the number of these picks that get taken over. Since my algorithm includes a measure of undervaluation, I am going to guess that part of the screening process is spot on.
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May 12th, 2016 at 9:24:52 AM permalink
But are the Braves going to win or lose their next game.
I'm considering 'all in'.

My apologies, in advance.
Pls don't report me to the mgt.
They might miss this one.....;-)
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May 21st, 2016 at 6:40:15 AM permalink
I'll be running a new stock screen today. Also, I will be changing the method by which I construct the portfolio. In the past, I have assumed a purchase of 1 share in each pick. I am now going to change it to be based upon a set $ amount invested per pick. I will be using $1,000 to invest per pick. I believe that this new method will increase gains dramatically.
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May 21st, 2016 at 7:44:01 AM permalink
This month's stock screen run is below. Not many new names, if at all. I'll see if I can find 5 to add to the portfolio.


Symbol Name Last Close
ALQA ALLIQUA INC 1.29
FIT FITBIT INC 14.60
IZEA IZEA INC 6.10
SEDG SOLAREDGE TECH 19.41
SYNA SYNAPTICS INC 64.48
LCI LANNETT INC 22.50
AAOI APPLIED OPTOELE 9.12
AMRI ALBANY MOL RSCH 13.72
HDSN HUDSON TECHNOLO 3.33
NVEE NV5 HOLDING INC 25.55
NMBL NIMBLE STORAGE 7.18
SMCI SUPER MICRO COM 25.20
INFN INFINERA CORP 12.35
ORBK ORBOTECH LTD 26.01
CRAY CRAY INC 31.58
TEAR TEARLAB CORP 0.71
P PANDORA MEDIA 10.77
VRTU VIRTUSA CORP 32.49
ELMD ELECTROMED INC 4.10
EVHC ENVISION HLTHCR 23.26
ACOR ACORDA THERAPT 26.31
GOGO GOGO INC 9.74
SIGM SIGMA DESIGNS 6.91
XCRA XCERRA CORP 6.01
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May 21st, 2016 at 8:19:48 AM permalink
These 5 from the 12/27/15 stock screen are sold out of the portfolio:

Symbols Name Screen Run Date Cost Ea. $ Gain (Loss)
BVX Bovie Medical Corporation 12/27/2015 $1.96 -$183.60
OMCL Omnicell, Inc. 12/27/2015 $29.30 $58.48
AFFX Affymetrix, Inc. 12/27/2015 $9.72 $437.58
AMRI Albany Molecular Research, Inc. 12/27/2015 $19.66 -$297.00
CRY Cryolife Inc 12/27/2015 $10.71 $68.82
Total of the 5 picks 12/27/2015 $71.35 $84.28
S&P 500 since 12/27/15 $2,057.77 -$5.45



These 5 from today's screen run will be added to the portfolio. One of the names (AMRI) was part of the oldest group getting sold out. I am adding it back.


Symbols Name Screen Run Date # of Shares Cost
ALQA ALLIQUA INC 5/21/2016 775 $1.29
FIT FITBIT INC 5/21/2016 68 $14.60
AMRI ALBANY MOL RSCH 5/21/2016 72 $13.72
ELMD ELECTROMED INC 5/21/2016 243 $4.10
XCRA XCERRA CORP 5/21/2016 166 $6.01
S&P 500 since 04/23/16 $2,052.32
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May 21st, 2016 at 8:19:50 AM permalink
without looking it up, have to think gogo inc. will be a good bet if mini-skirts come back in LOL
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May 21st, 2016 at 8:59:53 AM permalink
The closed positions and new portfolio look as follows:

Closed Positions (Surprised that the December picks did OK):

Screen Run Date Exit Date Picks Cost Picks $ Gain (Loss) Picks % Gain Annualized Rate S&P Cost S&P $ Gain (Loss) S&P % Gain Picks Vs. S&P
11/4/2015 4/22/2016 $4,985.56 $640.01 12.84% 27.18% $2,110.60 -$19.02 -0.90% 13.74%
12/27/2015 5/20/2016 $4,966.27 $84.28 1.70% 4.21% $2,057.77 -$5.45 -0.26% 1.96%



Open Positions as of today:

Symbols Name Screen Run Date # of Shares Cost Current Price Gain as of 05/21/16
NMBL Nimble Storage Inc 1/30/2016 152 $6.57 $7.18 9.28%
CGNT Cogentix Medical Inc 1/30/2016 970 $1.03 $0.88 -14.56%
SMCI Super Micro Computer 1/30/2016 33 $29.78 $25.20 -15.38%
CSII Cardiovascular Systems 1/30/2016 118 $8.45 $15.29 80.95%
FLDM Fluidigm Corporation 1/30/2016 149 $6.71 $8.65 28.91%
LCI Lannett Company 2/27/2016 39 $25.25 $22.50 -10.89%
NVEE N5 Global 2/27/2016 47 $20.91 $25.55 22.19%
ENT Global Eagle Entertainment 2/27/2016 111 $8.97 $6.82 -23.97%
SNCR Synchronoss Technologies 2/27/2016 36 $27.69 $34.96 26.25%
GOGO GOGO Inc. 2/27/2016 94 $10.59 $9.74 -8.03%
FLML FLAMEL TECH 3/25/2016 93 $10.74 $9.83 -8.47%
SEDG SOLAREDGE TECH 3/25/2016 41 $24.24 $19.41 -19.93%
AAOI APPLIED OPTOELE 3/25/2016 63 $15.79 $9.12 -42.24%
ACOR ACORDA THERAPT 3/25/2016 38 $25.79 $26.31 2.02%
VRTU VIRTUSA CORP 3/25/2016 29 $33.94 $32.49 -4.27%
ACLS AXCELIS TECH 4/23/2016 344 $2.90 $2.42 -16.55%
BLOX INFOBLOX INC 4/23/2016 65 $15.37 $18.39 19.65%
CRAY CRAY INC 4/23/2016 25 $39.18 $31.58 -19.40%
INFN INFINERA CORP 4/23/2016 68 $14.66 $12.35 -15.76%
SIGM SIGMA DESIGNS 4/23/2016 150 $6.63 $6.91 4.22%
ALQA ALLIQUA INC 5/21/2016 775 $1.29 $1.29 0.00%
FIT FITBIT INC 5/21/2016 68 $14.60 $14.60 0.00%
AMRI ALBANY MOL RSCH 5/21/2016 72 $13.72 $13.72 0.00%
ELMD ELECTROMED INC 5/21/2016 243 $4.10 $4.10 0.00%
XCRA XCERRA CORP 5/21/2016 166 $6.01 $6.01 0.00%
Picks -0.13%
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May 21st, 2016 at 11:57:45 AM permalink
LOL......interesting. Are skirt levels expected to get hiked up this year? If so, we should have a great market.
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May 25th, 2016 at 10:19:33 AM permalink
Quote: steeldco

The closed positions and new portfolio look as follows:

Closed Positions (Surprised that the December picks did OK):


Screen Run Date Exit Date Picks Cost Picks $ Gain (Loss) Picks % Gain Annualized Rate S&P Cost S&P $ Gain (Loss) S&P % Gain Picks Vs. S&P
11/4/2015 4/22/2016 $4,985.56 $640.01 12.84% 27.18% $2,110.60 -$19.02 -0.90% 13.74%
12/27/2015 5/20/2016 $4,966.27 $84.28 1.70% 4.21% $2,057.77 -$5.45 -0.26% 1.96%



Open Positions as of today:

Symbols Name Screen Run Date # of Shares Cost Current Price Gain as of 05/21/16
NMBL Nimble Storage Inc 1/30/2016 152 $6.57 $7.18 9.28%
CGNT Cogentix Medical Inc 1/30/2016 970 $1.03 $0.88 -14.56%
SMCI Super Micro Computer 1/30/2016 33 $29.78 $25.20 -15.38%
CSII Cardiovascular Systems 1/30/2016 118 $8.45 $15.29 80.95%
FLDM Fluidigm Corporation 1/30/2016 149 $6.71 $8.65 28.91%
LCI Lannett Company 2/27/2016 39 $25.25 $22.50 -10.89%
NVEE N5 Global 2/27/2016 47 $20.91 $25.55 22.19%
ENT Global Eagle Entertainment 2/27/2016 111 $8.97 $6.82 -23.97%
SNCR Synchronoss Technologies 2/27/2016 36 $27.69 $34.96 26.25%
GOGO GOGO Inc. 2/27/2016 94 $10.59 $9.74 -8.03%
FLML FLAMEL TECH 3/25/2016 93 $10.74 $9.83 -8.47%
SEDG SOLAREDGE TECH 3/25/2016 41 $24.24 $19.41 -19.93%
AAOI APPLIED OPTOELE 3/25/2016 63 $15.79 $9.12 -42.24%
ACOR ACORDA THERAPT 3/25/2016 38 $25.79 $26.31 2.02%
VRTU VIRTUSA CORP 3/25/2016 29 $33.94 $32.49 -4.27%
ACLS AXCELIS TECH 4/23/2016 344 $2.90 $2.42 -16.55%
BLOX INFOBLOX INC 4/23/2016 65 $15.37 $18.39 19.65%
CRAY CRAY INC 4/23/2016 25 $39.18 $31.58 -19.40%
INFN INFINERA CORP 4/23/2016 68 $14.66 $12.35 -15.76%
SIGM SIGMA DESIGNS 4/23/2016 150 $6.63 $6.91 4.22%
ALQA ALLIQUA INC 5/21/2016 775 $1.29 $1.29 0.00%
FIT FITBIT INC 5/21/2016 68 $14.60 $14.60 0.00%
AMRI ALBANY MOL RSCH 5/21/2016 72 $13.72 $13.72 0.00%
ELMD ELECTROMED INC 5/21/2016 243 $4.10 $4.10 0.00%
XCRA XCERRA CORP 5/21/2016 166 $6.01 $6.01 0.00%
Picks -0.13%



This is having a great day today. The January group of 5, with NMBL up around 25% on the day as I write this is looking phenomenal. One of the 5 picks is up 94% (CSII), a second one (FLDM) of the five is up around 43% and a third one (NMBL) is up around 41%. All in a short 4 month period.
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May 25th, 2016 at 10:39:41 AM permalink
Markets up today.
I'm just in 'funds'.
If we have another good day tomorrow, maybe I'll be back where I was 7 months ago.
Maybe
Sigh
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