Solar stocks came back into favor with the stock market in a big way in 2013. TAN, Guggenheim's solar stock ETF, gained an amazing 135% for the year. By holding TAN, you get instant diversification in the solar sector, and the top ten holdings are some of the best solar stocks. You also don't have to worry about picking the wrong solar company. TAN is a stock I missed buying in 2013, but I will be first in line to buy the stock on January 2, 2014.
Tuesday, December 31, 2013
InvenSense | MotionProcessing | MEMS Gyro | MotionSensing | Gyroscope - Home
InvenSense | MotionProcessing | MEMS Gyro | MotionSensing | Gyroscope - Home
This is a link to InvenSense (INVN), a motion sensing device company. The company's chips are widely used in smartphones and tablets. For example, when you turn a phone from vertical to horizontal for a wider view, the chip and programming that makes this possible most likely came from InvenSense. The stock gained over 11% on the last trading day of 2013. The stock is volatile, but I own shares in the company, and I plan to buy more.
This is a link to InvenSense (INVN), a motion sensing device company. The company's chips are widely used in smartphones and tablets. For example, when you turn a phone from vertical to horizontal for a wider view, the chip and programming that makes this possible most likely came from InvenSense. The stock gained over 11% on the last trading day of 2013. The stock is volatile, but I own shares in the company, and I plan to buy more.
Hydrogen Systems - Renewable Energy Solutions - Fuel Cell Technology
Hydrogen Systems - Renewable Energy Solutions - Fuel Cell Technology
Here is a link to the Hydrogenics (HYGS) website. The company deals with hydrogen handling and fuel cells. The stock price is up around 100% for 2013, and sales are up around 35%. Although hydrogen fuel cells have been slow taking off for transportation, we still have fuel cell lift trucks, some public transportation vehicles, and stationary power backup applications. The stock is a worthwhile investment for a diversified portfolio.
Here is a link to the Hydrogenics (HYGS) website. The company deals with hydrogen handling and fuel cells. The stock price is up around 100% for 2013, and sales are up around 35%. Although hydrogen fuel cells have been slow taking off for transportation, we still have fuel cell lift trucks, some public transportation vehicles, and stationary power backup applications. The stock is a worthwhile investment for a diversified portfolio.
Monday, December 30, 2013
The 7 Critical Economic Indicators You Need To Check Every MorningMoney Morning - Only the News You Can Profit From
The 7 Critical Economic Indicators You Need To Check Every MorningMoney Morning - Only the News You Can Profit From
This is a link to a great article at Money Morning.com which talks about 7 important indicators to analyze each day in reference to the economy and stocks. The Baltic Dry Index is one indicator to watch because it involves a picture of the global economy through shipping. The ten-year treasury bond yield is another indicator that was mentioned. If the treasury yield is down, stocks might be in for a pullback. Conversely, a high yield is bullish like we saw in 2013. The ten-year bond went from around 1.49% in July 2013 to around 3% in December. Meanwhile, the S&P 500 gained 29% for 2013.
This is a link to a great article at Money Morning.com which talks about 7 important indicators to analyze each day in reference to the economy and stocks. The Baltic Dry Index is one indicator to watch because it involves a picture of the global economy through shipping. The ten-year treasury bond yield is another indicator that was mentioned. If the treasury yield is down, stocks might be in for a pullback. Conversely, a high yield is bullish like we saw in 2013. The ten-year bond went from around 1.49% in July 2013 to around 3% in December. Meanwhile, the S&P 500 gained 29% for 2013.
Sunday, December 29, 2013
CVD Manufactures Customized Equipment & Process Solutions for R&D and Production Systems | CVD Equipment Corporation
CVD Manufactures Customized Equipment & Process Solutions for R&D and Production Systems | CVD Equipment Corporation
This is a link to CVD Equipment Corporation (CVV). The company is one of the best in building equipment for state-of-the art designs and new inventions. They are involved in graphene and solar processes, and these are two big waves of the future. It would be a good idea to buy shares in CVV and stay up to date with what is happening at the company.
This is a link to CVD Equipment Corporation (CVV). The company is one of the best in building equipment for state-of-the art designs and new inventions. They are involved in graphene and solar processes, and these are two big waves of the future. It would be a good idea to buy shares in CVV and stay up to date with what is happening at the company.
FRB: H.15 Release--Selected Interest Rates--Historical Data
FRB: H.15 Release--Selected Interest Rates--Historical Data
Here is a link to the Federal Reserve's interest rate database. Note that the 30-year treasury bond interest rate and Moody's BAA corporate bond rate are near the bottom of the page. Daniel Moore of the Financial Market Vigilante blog illustrated in an important article that when the spread between the 30-year bond interest and the BAA corporate bond interest goes significantly above 2%, we are at a stock market top. So, it would be a good idea to monitor the interest rate spread every week or two in order to get out of the stock market before most people do. Currently, we are safe, though.
Here is a link to the Federal Reserve's interest rate database. Note that the 30-year treasury bond interest rate and Moody's BAA corporate bond rate are near the bottom of the page. Daniel Moore of the Financial Market Vigilante blog illustrated in an important article that when the spread between the 30-year bond interest and the BAA corporate bond interest goes significantly above 2%, we are at a stock market top. So, it would be a good idea to monitor the interest rate spread every week or two in order to get out of the stock market before most people do. Currently, we are safe, though.
Financial Market Vigilante: Credit Market Signals make good Stock Market Leading Indicators
Financial Market Vigilante: Credit Market Signals make good Stock Market Leading Indicators
This is a link to the very informative article that Daniel Moore has written about how 2014 will be a good year for stocks. Even with the Federal Reserve tapering announcement, Daniel insists that the Fed is still doing a great amount financially to support the economy and the stock market. He also illustrates that the 30-year treasury bond yield spread compared to the BAA1 Seasoned Corporate Bond Yield is a warning signal for a stock market top when the spread is a little more than 2%. Currently, the spread is around 1.5%, and we are not in danger. At the height of the 2008-2009 crisis, the spread was almost 6%. This is a fantastic article by Daniel Moore that would be beneficial to everyone.
This is a link to the very informative article that Daniel Moore has written about how 2014 will be a good year for stocks. Even with the Federal Reserve tapering announcement, Daniel insists that the Fed is still doing a great amount financially to support the economy and the stock market. He also illustrates that the 30-year treasury bond yield spread compared to the BAA1 Seasoned Corporate Bond Yield is a warning signal for a stock market top when the spread is a little more than 2%. Currently, the spread is around 1.5%, and we are not in danger. At the height of the 2008-2009 crisis, the spread was almost 6%. This is a fantastic article by Daniel Moore that would be beneficial to everyone.
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