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    • CommentAuthorcurk
    • CommentTimeJul 23rd 2007
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    I have been impressed by many of the bloggers on Stock Gumshoe, and was wondering if anyone has any opinions or advice on my portfolio. I still have a few of my dog stocks that I rode down, before I adopted the trailing stop strategy. thanks...Curk
    ADVANTAGE ENERGY INCOME FD
    ABY ABITIBI CONSOLIDATED INC
    CHC CENTERLINE HLDG
    GTCB GTC BIOTHERAPEUTICS INC
    HYFXF HYFLUX LTD SHS
    IVTH INOVA TECHNOLOGY INC
    LBIX LEADING BRANDS INC
    LYSCF LYNAS CORP LTD
    MOT MOTOROLA INC 535.000
    NVLT NOVELOS THERAPEUTICS
    SCEY SUN CAL ENERGY INC COM
    SCLL STEM CELL INNOVATIONS
    SIOGF SINO GOLD LTD SHS
    SIX SIX FLAGS INC
    SOEN SOLAR ENERTECH CORP
    SOLM SOLOMON TECHNOLOGIES INC
    UDTT UNIVERSAL DETECTION TECHNOLOGY
    UPBS UPSTREAM BIOSCIENCES
    VNGRF VANGOLD RES LTD
    WTSHF WESTSHORE TERMINALS
    XOMA XOMA LTD
    • CommentAuthorOneshy
    • CommentTimeJul 23rd 2007
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    I'll take a stab at it. First, unless you are a full time trader, you have too many. I like to keep around 10. I've finally learned not to fool with the Phase 1,2,3 biomeds until they show some income or have other meds already selling. I like Lynas and Mot will turn around as soon as they get rid of their CEO which is being rumored at the present time. Solar may be a good play but be selective. I have SOEN and between the pump and the naysayers it is a tough call. I'll hold a little longer as I haven't lost yet. Judging by your gold symbols I assume they are Canadian plays. If they are prospective juniors they are also a tough call. You really have to know the mgt. and financing. Six is expected to show better income going forward but this is really a seasonal play. Get in around Mar. and out by Sept. Oct. Any oil plays should be good. Learn some tech chart indicators for your entrance and exit points. Placing your trailing stop with your broker is like telling the stock specialist to come and get it. Don't telegraph your moves and use a limit order to buy.
    Thankful People: curk
    • CommentAuthorcurk
    • CommentTimeJul 23rd 2007
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    thanks for your insight, your one of the bloggers I look for whenever I log on..
    you think I am too heavily weighted towards speculative? I have the two canadian income trusts for yield (westshore terminals & Advantage income)
    The bulk of the picks are from newsletters that I subscribed to prior to learning about STOCK GUMSHOE. Hyflux and sino gold have been good movers in past 2 weeks (10-15%) I have been thinking of cutting out six flags and centerline...
    • CommentAuthorHexdek16
    • CommentTimeJul 23rd 2007
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    I suppose it all depends on your entry points, even the best picks at the wrong time could substantially reduce your overall gains. That said, HYFLUX is one that I've been watching (go up) since Oct. 2006, it's becoming more & more interesting, though I am hesitating with the recent 'stock tout' that went out on this one recently. I think if it went down below $2 and the fundamentals hadn't changed I'd be a buyer. Honestly I may have missed it at this entry level, but hey you don't get em' all!

    LYSCF has performed well for me (in at .94) though my position is relatively small compared to the rest of my portfolio. I see this one as a low risk even for it's relatively small market cap. Maybe some one will buy this one in the next couple of years.

    LBIX - Still researching this one, though not profitable, it seems to be doing the right things. (I do not own)

    NIX on the SIX - Just to many more less "uncertain" companies out there to consider. I'm sure they will have their "day in the sun" just that I (most likely) will miss out on the fun.

    I agree with Oneshy on the MOT - lose the CEO please! (Next)

    SCLL - Well there's "Pure Heart Attack on a Stick" if you want speculative with a capital "S" you've chosen well. If your in now with a small position - hey it beats a dice roll at the Sands........... (Note: I own 50,000 shares) So I'm looking for my Lucky Rabbit's Foot...............(where'd I put that??)

    SOLM - Here's one of the 'mistakes' I own! I bought in too high and held too long (broke my rules - about three of them) that said I have averaged down to a reasonable share price. Going forward they still have their proverbial "Day in Court" the pay off for which would put the share price up to about or just under $6 a share. That said, if there is no "Big Money Day" they are executing a business plan and seem to be doing a fine job of it. Not profitable (a negtive) but they are reducing yearly loss and making timely acquisitions, gaining contracts and taking orders. Not focused on the Toyota litigation, I still like this company.

    That's my two coppers about the companies I know something or anything about on your list. I liked the Westshore idea, though I can not find accurate information on thier Dividend or if they pay one, etc. Any feedback?

    Regards.
    • CommentAuthorOneshy
    • CommentTimeJul 23rd 2007 edited
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    Thanks for the vote of confidence. My portfolio is almost completely speculative. I've only been trading for 1 yr. but I like to go for the homerun rather than the slow Blue Chips. When you do that you have to watch them closely and having too many can be an overload. Just be more selective and in sectors that are solid. Right now metals, infrastructure, oil, natural resources and tech. I know, I always want to jump on the next tease but I've learned that what takes off today comes back tomorrow. Timing is most important and tech indicators will help. Remember there are a lot of people watching these teasers and letters and they use wording to pique your emotional response. Be a little more analytical and pick your spot. I think SIX is a perfect example of proper timing. I don't know when you got in but I see it has done a nose dive in the last few weeks. Now Business Week and the Motley Fool are calling it a buy. I would give it a chance to come back. They project good earnings in the 3rd qtr. It is now on its support level and is oversold. If your losses are more than 20% maybe you should sell if it goes down from here.
    • CommentAuthorlhuppcap
    • CommentTimeJul 23rd 2007
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    I woudl say your portfolio is a bit too speculative. As for Six Flags I own it because Mark Shapiro who was hired to run it I believe last year and he has been successful in the past. Good new management is a major factor in turning a company around. Look at Radioshack.
    Thankful People: curk
    • CommentAuthorcurk
    • CommentTimeJul 23rd 2007
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    Here are some links and a list of distrubutions for the last 10 years on westshore.
    Here's the info on westshore you were looking for, hope it helps...This list was generated last year, so final on 2006 gotta be dug out of financials
    http://www.westshore.com/
    http://finance.google.com/finance?q=TSE:WTE.UN
    1997 81.4 cents
    1998 86.5 cents
    1999 69.2 cents
    2000 64.3 cents
    2001 70.2 cents
    2002 61.6 cents
    2003 81.2 cents
    2004 82.0 cents
    2005 $1.165
    2006 $1.20 (projected)
    Thankful People: Hexdek16
    • CommentAuthorcurk
    • CommentTimeJul 23rd 2007
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    I just got my update on sino gold, this explains run up n last week, additional 12% in reserves
    www.sinogold.com.au