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03/12/10	We've posted our new Featured Articles of the week, with five articles giving you a unique perspective on market news as well as money-making trades. This week our analysts are looking for some winning post-earnings season trades. They have uncovered some juicy trades on stocks and ETFs like Brinker International (EAT), Apple (AAPL), Palm (PALM), and iShares Financial Sector ETF (IYF). One trade could net a 7.1% return with 25.4% downside protection.
03/12/10	Our Weekly Stocks To Watch were released today. FDX, NKE, DFS, TIF and GES made the list. Charts, analyst comments, and trade ideas are included. One of the trades has a target return of 14.9% in just 33 days and the stock price can fall as much as 7.2% without getting this position in trouble.
03/10/10	Our analysts just made a follow-on trade in our Conservative Covered Call Plus Portfolio that netted a quick $500 credit. See our January 2010 Conservative Covered Call Plus Portfolio for full details.
03/05/10	Our Weekly Stocks To Watch were released today. AAPL, NSM, COH, PLL and MW made the list. Charts, analyst comments, and trade ideas are included. One of the trades has a target return of 13.6% in just 40 days and the stock price can fall as much as 10.6% without getting this position in trouble.
03/05/10	We've posted our new Featured Articles of the week, with five articles giving you a unique perspective on market news as well as money-making trades. This week our analysts are giving you everything you need to know about Toyota Motor Corp.'s (TM) recent troubles, and what they could mean for the company's stock. They have uncovered some juicy trades on stocks and ETFs like Toyota (TM), Ford Motor Co. (F), and Consumer Discretionary SPDR (XLY). One trade could net an 9.1% return with 10.3% downside protection.
03/02/10	New trades are out for the Dividends Plus Portfolio. This month's trades are aiming for an 18.4% annualized return, including dividends, with average downside protection of 9.5%. Visit our 1st Quarter '10 Dividends Plus Portfolio page for complete details on these trades.
02/26/10	Our Weekly Stocks To Watch were released today. AZO, MRVL, JOYG, URBN and BID made the list. Charts, analyst comments, and trade ideas are included. One of the trades has a target return of 14.3% in just 47 days and the stock price can fall as much as 11.8% without getting this position in trouble.
02/23/10	New trades are out for the MarketSmart 10% Hedged Portfolio. Our debit spreads are structured to bring in a 15.1% return if the underlying stocks do not drop by more than 8.7% between now and April expiration. Visit the March '10 MarketSmart 10% Hedged Portfolio page for complete details.
02/23/10	New trades are out for the MarketSmart All-Weather Portfolio. Our positions include trades on AMZN and BIDU. Visit the March '10 MarketSmart All-Weather Portfolio page for complete details.
02/22/10	We just added two new covered calls and two new hedged trades to the March '10 Conservative Covered Call Plus Portfolio, including positions on MRK and GIS. See the March '10 Conservative Covered Call Plus Portfolio page for full details.
02/19/10	We've posted our new Featured Articles of the week, with five articles giving you a unique perspective on market news as well as money-making trades. This week our analysts are giving you everything you need to know about stocks reporting earnings this week. They have uncovered some juicy trades on stocks and ETFs like American Tower Corp. (AMT), Pepco Holdings (POM), Hyatt Hotels (H),and Retail HOLDRs (RTH). One trade could net an 8.7% return with 16.9% downside protection.
02/19/10	Our December MarketSmart All-Weather Portfolio trades expired today, and all three tables closed with profits of 11.9%, 23.3%, and 13.8% in less than 60 days. Visit our January '09 MarketSmart All-Weather Portfolio page for complete details.
02/19/10	Our Weekly Stocks To Watch were released today. LOW, RIG, ESRX, NEM and AMT made the list. Charts, analyst comments, and trade ideas are included. One of the trades has a target return of 9.1% in just 26 days and the stock price can fall as much as 11% without getting this position in trouble.
02/16/10	Our analysts just closed out a trade on PPG Industries (PPG) in our 3-Way Managed Risk Portfolio early for a return of $1,350, or 9.9%. See our December '09 3-Way Managed Risk Portfolio page for more details.
02/12/10	Our Weekly Stocks To Watch were released today. DE, AMAT, CHK, ABX and NTAP made the list. Charts, analyst comments, and trade ideas are included. One of the trades has a target return of 15.4% in just 31 days and the stock price can fall as much as 10% without getting this position in trouble.
02/10/10	We just released our latest Monthly Premium article, Can The Food Industry Cook Up Profits In 2010? The report includes an overview of the food industry, changes in the supermarket sector, price wars in the restaurant industry, fast food leaders and laggards, and unique strategies to potentially profit from the future of food. One trade idea in the report has a projected return of 31.6% return (114.1% annualized) with 7.0% downside protection.
02/05/10	We've posted our new Featured Articles of the week, with five articles giving you a unique perspective on market news as well as money-making trades. This week our analysts are trying to determine which stocks reporting earnings this week could win big . They have uncovered some juicy trades on stocks and ETFs like PepsiCo (PEP), Walt Disney (DIS), IntercontinentalExchange (ICE), and iShares DJ US Healthcare Providers (IHF). One trade could net an 12.4% return with 9% downside protection.
02/05/10	Our Weekly Stocks To Watch were released today. PEP, NYX, PHM, ERTS and PLD made the list. Charts, analyst comments, and trade ideas are included. One of the trades has a target return of 14.3% in just 39 days and the stock price can fall as much as 12.4% without getting this position in trouble.
02/02/10	This morning on the InvestorsKeyhole our analysts identified a trade on Whirlpool Corp. that offers a 9.9% projected return with 17.7% downside protection in just over 45 days. See the InvestorsKeyhole page for more information.
01/29/10	We've posted our new Featured Articles of the week, with five articles giving you a unique perspective on market news as well as money-making trades. This week our analysts are trying to determine which stocks reporting earnings this week could win big . They have uncovered some juicy trades on stocks and ETFs like Simon Property Group (SPG), Sara Lee (SRE), Cisco (CSCO), and SPDR KBW Insurance ETF (KIE). One trade could net an 11.1% return with 5.5% downside protection.
01/29/10	Our Weekly Stocks To Watch were released today. CSCO, DOW, AFL, SPG and NOV made the list. Charts, analyst comments, and trade ideas are included. One of the trades has a target return of 9.1% in just 46 days and the stock price can fall as much as 15.1% without getting this position in trouble.
01/26/10	New trades are out for the Dividends Plus Portfolio. This month's trades are aiming for a 14.4% annualized return, including dividends, with average downside protection of 8.5%. Visit our 1st Quarter '10 Dividends Plus Portfolio page for complete details on these trades.
01/26/10	Yesterday our analysts closed out a trade on US Steel (X) in the HedgePro Portfolio for a 34.4% credit in just 20 days. See the 1st Quarter '10 HedgePro Portfolio page for more details.
01/22/10	We've posted our new Featured Articles of the week, with five articles giving you a unique perspective on market news as well as money-making trades. This week our analysts are trying to determine the best way to play Apple (AAPL). They have uncovered some juicy trades on AAPL as well as in interesting play using SPDR Select Technology (XLK). One trade could net an 11.1% return with 20.8% downside protection.
01/22/10	Our Weekly Stocks To Watch were released today. MSFT, DAL, CCL, NE and JEC made the list. Charts, analyst comments, and trade ideas are included. One of the trades has a target return of 11.1% in just 25 days and the stock price can fall as much as 8.6% without getting this position in trouble.
01/20/10	We just added two new covered calls and two new hedged trades to the February '10 Conservative Covered Call Plus Portfolio, including positions on TRV and CVS. See the February '10 Conservative Covered Call Plus Portfolio page for full details.
01/19/10	We just closed a slew of trades on the Dividends Plus Portfolio. Including dividend payments, the 3rd Quarter '08 portfolio landed a 12.1% return, the 4th Quarter '08 got a 21.4% return, the 1st Quarter '09 portfolio took in a 15.7% return, and the 2nd Quarter '09 portfolio raked in a 15.9% return.
01/15/10	We've posted our new Featured Articles of the week, with five articles giving you a unique perspective on market news as well as money-making trades. This week our analysts are trying to determine which stocks could win big this earnings season. They have uncovered some juicy trades on stocks and ETFs like IBM Corp. (IBM), McDonald's (MCD), eBay (EBAY), and iShares Select Dividend Fund (DVY). One trade could net a 14.3% return with 13.4% downside protection.
01/15/10	Our December MarketSmart All-Weather Portfolio trades expired today, and all three tables closed with profits of 16.1%, 27.2%, and 13.1% in less than 60 days. Visit our December MarketSmart All-Weather Portfolio page for complete details.
01/15/10	Our December MarketSmart 10% Hedged Portfolio trades expired today, making a profit of $1,810 (11.0% return) in less than 60 days. Visit our December '09 MarketSmart 10% Hedged Portfolio page for complete details.
01/15/10	Our Weekly Stocks To Watch were released today. AXP, STT, CSX, PCP and ISRG made the list. Charts, analyst comments, and trade ideas are included. One of the trades has a target return of 14.3% in just 31 days and the stock price can fall as much as 12.5% without getting this position in trouble.
01/08/10	Our Weekly Stocks To Watch were released today. INTC, AA, LUV, FRX and BGG made the list. Charts, analyst comments, and trade ideas are included. One of the trades has a target return of 11.1% in just 39 days and the stock price can fall as much as 11% without getting this position in trouble.
01/08/10	We've posted our new Featured Articles of the week, with five articles giving you a unique perspective on market news as well as money-making trades. This week our analysts are suggesting some New Year's resolutions for your portfolio. They have uncovered some juicy trades on stocks and ETFs like Automatic Data Processing (ADP), Apple (AAPL), Amazon.com (AMZN), and Technology SPDR (SPY). One trade could net a 29.0% return with 32.4% downside protection.
01/08/10	Today's Select 10 List includes a nice covered call on NYSE Euronext (NYX). The trade shoots for a 5.05% projected return (25.96% annualized) and also has 5.28% downside protection plus a nice 4.7% dividend. Other stocks covered on the Select 10 today include Molson Coors (TAP), Eastman Chemical Co. (EMN), and CSX Corp. (CSX).
12/31/09	Our Weekly Stocks To Watch were released today. MON, MOS, FDO, WFR and LEN made the list. Charts, analyst comments, and trade ideas are included. One of the trades has a target return of 13.2% in less than 50 days and the stock price can fall as much as 11% without getting this position in trouble.
12/30/09	New trades are out for the Dividends Plus Portfolio. This month's trades are aiming for a 15.7% annualized return, including dividends, with average downside protection of 10.7%. Visit our 1st Quarter '10 Dividends Plus Portfolio page for complete details on these trades.
12/18/09	Trades that have closed in the last month in our Conservative Covered Call Plus portfolio have locked in a total $1,843 profit and a 9.4% aggregate return. See the portfolio pages for all the details.
12/18/09	Our November MarketSmart 10% Hedged Portfolio trades expired today, making a profit of $1,800 (12.2% return) in less than 60 days. Visit our November '09 MarketSmart 10% Hedged Portfolio page for complete details.
12/18/09	Our November MarketSmart All-Weather Portfolio trades expired today, and all three tables closed with profits of 11.2%, 7.9%, and 10.5% in less than 60 days. Visit our November MarketSmart All-Weather Portfolio page for complete details.
12/18/09	We've posted our new Featured Articles of the week, with five articles giving you a unique perspective on market news as well as money-making trades. This week our analysts are looking at what might happen on the stock market in 2010. They have uncovered some juicy trades on stocks and ETFs like Microsoft (MSFT), General Electric (GE), Exxon Mobil (XOM), and SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY). One trade could net over a 61% return with 6% downside protection.
12/18/09	Our Weekly Stocks To Watch were released today. BA, BRCM, MU, AM and CALM made the list. Charts, analyst comments, and trade ideas are included. One of the trades has a target return of 16.3% in just 25 days and the stock price can fall as much as 11% without getting this position in trouble.
12/15/09	Our analysts made two moves in the 3-Way Managed Risk portfolio today. First, we closed out a TXN trade in the November '09 portfolio that locked in a $650 profit, then we sold a follow-on call against our DIS position that pocketed $700 of cold, hard cash.
12/11/09	We've posted our new Featured Articles of the week, with five articles giving you a unique perspective on market news as well as money-making trades. This week our analysts are looking at the insurance sector, and trying to sort out the winners from the losers in this volatile industry. They have uncovered some juicy trades on stocks and ETFs like Aflac (AFL), The Travelers Companies (TRV), AllState (ALL)), and SPDR KBW Insurance ETF (KIE). One trade could net over a 15.9% return (59.4% annualized) with 10% downside protection.
12/11/09	Our Weekly Stocks To Watch were released today. BBY, UTX, DFS, NKE and FDS made the list. Charts, analyst comments, and trade ideas are included. One of the trades has a target return of 11.1% in just 32 days and the stock price can fall as much as 12% without getting this position in trouble.
12/08/09	Today's Select 10 Hedged Strategies List includes a nice covered call on Boeing (BA). The trade shoots for a 5.32% projected return (26.26% annualized) and also has 6.45% downside protection, as well as a nice dividend. Other stocks covered on the Select 10 today include CSX Corp. (CSX), Gilead Sciences (GILD), and Broadcom (BRCM).
12/04/09	We've posted our new Featured Articles of the week, with five articles giving you a unique perspective on market news as well as money-making trades. This week our analysts are looking at strategies to play gold. They have uncovered some juicy trades on stocks and ETFs like Barrick Gold Corporation (ABX), Freeport McMoRan (FCX), Newmont Mining (NEM), and SPDR Gold Trust (GLD). One trade could net over a 17.6% return (83.7% annualized) with 7% downside protection.
12/04/09	Our Weekly Stocks To Watch were released today. AZO, RCL, NSM, HRB and MW made the list. Charts, analyst comments, and trade ideas are included. One of the trades has a target return of 19.0% in just 39 days and the stock price can fall as much as 11% without getting this position in trouble.
12/01/09	New trades are out for the Dividends Plus Portfolio. This month's trades are aiming for a 15.6% annualized return, including dividends, with average downside protection of 10.5%. Visit our 4th Quarter '09 Dividends Plus Portfolio page for complete details on these trades.
11/27/09	Our Weekly Stocks To Watch were released today. TM, MRVL, ARO, SNDA and BIG made the list. Charts, analyst comments, and trade ideas are included. One of the trades has a target return of 20.0% in just 46 days and the stock price can fall as much as 11% without getting this position in trouble.
11/24/09	New trades are out for the MarketSmart 10% Hedged Portfolio. Our debit spreads are structured to bring in a 12.9% return if the underlying stocks do not drop by more than 9.7% between now and September expiration. Visit the December '09 MarketSmart 10% Hedged Portfolio page for complete details.
11/23/09	New trades are out for the MarketSmart All-Weather Portfolio. Our positions include trades on AMZN and FCX. Visit the December '09 MarketSmart All-Weather Portfolio page for complete details.
11/20/09	We've posted our new Featured Articles of the week, with five articles giving you a unique perspective on market news as well as money-making trades. This week our analysts are wondering if we are in the middle of a stock market bubble, and taking a look at strategies investors can use to protect themselves. They have uncovered some juicy trades on stocks and ETFs like Wynn Resorts (WYNN), ExxonMobil (XOM), Microsoft (MSFT), and SPDR S&P 500 (SPY). One trade could net over an 80% annualized return with 20% protection.
11/20/09	Our November-expiration MarketSmart 10% Hedged Portfolio trades expired today, making a profit of $1,500 (9.9% return) in less than 60 days. Visit our October '09 MarketSmart 10% Hedged Portfolio page for complete details.
11/20/09	Our Weekly Stocks To Watch were released today. GS, DE, AET, TIF and ATW made the list. Charts, analyst comments, and trade ideas are included. One of the trades has a target return of 11.1% in just 53 days and the stock price can fall as much as 18% without getting this position in trouble.
11/13/09	We've posted our new Featured Articles of the week, with five articles giving you a unique perspective on market news as well as money-making trades. This week our analysts are looking at investing strategies that can allow individual investors to trade like hedge fund managers. They have uncovered some juicy trades on stocks and ETFs like Dow Chemical Company (DOW), Leap Wireless (LEAP), Marathon Oil (MRO), and Direxion Daily Large Cap Bear 3X Shares ETF (BGZ). One trade could net an 90.7% annualized return with 19.7% protection.
11/13/09	Our Weekly Stocks To Watch were released today. HD, CRM, SHLD, COV and GME made the list. Charts, analyst comments, and trade ideas are included. One of the trades has a target return of 22.0% in less than 35 days and the stock price can fall as much as 12% without getting this position in trouble.
11/06/09	We've posted our new Featured Articles of the week, with five articles giving you a unique perspective on market news as well as money-making trades. This week our analysts are looking at more possible winners and losers for third-quarter earnings season. They have uncovered some juicy trades on stocks and ETFs like Tyco International (TYC), Windstream Corporation (WIN), Walt Disney (DIS), and Retail HOLDRs (RTH). One trade could net an 17.6% return with 6.9% downside protection.
11/06/09	Our Weekly Stocks To Watch were released today. DIS, ANF, ERTS, ECA, GOLD made the list. Charts, analyst comments, and trade ideas are included. One of the trades has a target return of 17.6% in less than 40 days and the stock price can fall as much as 14% without getting this position in trouble.
10/30/09	Our Weekly Stocks To Watch were released today. QCOM, ONXX, XTO, PRU and ICE made the list. Charts, analyst comments, and trade ideas are included. One of the trades has a target return of 20.5% in less than 50 days and the stock price can fall as much as 15% without getting this position in trouble.
10/30/09	We've posted our new Featured Articles of the week, with five articles giving you a unique perspective on market news as well as money-making trades. This week our analysts are looking at more possible winners and losers for third-quarter earnings season. They have uncovered some juicy trades on stocks and ETFs like Cisco Systems (CSCO), Sara Lee (SLE), International Game Technology (IGT), and Market Vectors Agribusiness ETF (MOO). One trade could net an 14.3% return with 12% downside protection.
10/27/09	New trades are out for the Dividends Plus Portfolio. This month's trades are aiming for a 14.6% annualized return, including dividends, with average downside protection of 19%. Visit our 4th Quarter '09 Dividends Plus Portfolio page for complete details on these trades.
10/23/09	We've posted our new Featured Articles of the week, with five articles giving you a unique perspective on market news as well as money-making trades. This week our analysts are looking at possible winners and losers for third-quarter earnings season. They have uncovered some juicy trades on stocks and ETFs like E-Trade (ETFC), Dominion (D), Chevron Corp. (CVX), and Utilities Select Sector SPDR (XLU). One trade could net an 18.2% return with 6% downside protection.
10/23/09	Our Weekly Stocks To Watch were released today. XOM, MET, WLP, VALE and JCI made the list. Charts, analyst comments, and trade ideas are included. One of the trades has a target return of 17.6% in 60 days and the stock price can fall as much as 10% without getting this position in trouble.
10/21/09	New trades are out for the MarketSmart All-Weather Portfolio. Our positions include trades on GOOG and JPM. Visit the November '09 MarketSmart All-Weather Portfolio page for complete details.
10/20/09	New trades are out for the MarketSmart 10% Hedged Portfolio. Our debit spreads are structured to bring in a 12.2% return if the underlying stocks do not drop by more than 9.4% between now and September expiration. Visit the November '09 MarketSmart 10% Hedged Portfolio page for complete details.
10/16/09	We've posted our new Featured Articles of the week, with five articles giving you a unique perspective on market news as well as money-making trades. This week our analysts are looking at the upcoming release of Microsoft's Windows 7 operating system, and what it could mean for the tech sector. They have uncovered some juicy trades on stocks and ETFs like Best Buy (BBY), Apple (AAPL), Dell (DELL), and iShares S&P Technology-Semiconductors (IGW). One trade could net an 11.1% return with 12% downside protection.
10/16/09	Our October-expiration MarketSmart 10% Hedged Portfolio trades expired today, making a full profit of $2,200 (12.4% return) in less than 60 days. Visit our September '09 MarketSmart 10% Hedged Portfolio page for complete details.
10/16/09	Our Weekly Stocks To Watch were released today. MSFT, AMZN, CELG, HOT and GILD made the list. Charts, analyst comments, and trade ideas are included. One of the trades has a target return of 13.2% in 32 days and the stock price can fall as much as 15.2% without getting this position in trouble.
10/16/09	Positions in our September Market Smart Perfect Trade Portfolio expired today. These trades netted a gain of $2,350 for a 15.5% return over the 51 days the trades were open.
10/16/09	October expiring positions in our ETF Covered Call Plus Portfolioexpired today. The trades realized a combined 7.2% return.
10/09/09	We've posted our new Featured Articles of the week, with five articles giving you a unique perspective on market news as well as money-making trades. This week our analysts are giving you all the information you need heading into earnings season. They have uncovered some juicy trades on stocks and ETFs like Oracle (ORCL), Google (GOOG), Yum! Brands (YUM), and Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF (VTI). One trade could net an 9.1% return with 14% downside protection.
10/09/09	Our Weekly Stocks To Watch were released today. IBM, RIMM, OXY, PPG and FAST made the list. Charts, analyst comments, and trade ideas are included. One of the trades has a target return of 13.6% in less than 40 days and the stock price can fall as much as 12% without getting this position in trouble.
10/02/09	We've posted our new Featured Articles of the week, with five articles giving you a unique perspective on market news as well as money-making trades. This week our analysts are taking a look at emerging markets and looking for ways to make money off of this hot segment of the stock market. They have uncovered some juicy trades on stocks and ETFs like Philip Morris International (PM), Nokia (NOK), ExxonMobil (XOM), and iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Index (EEM). One trade could net an 11.1% return with 16% downside protection.
10/02/09	Our Weekly Stocks To Watch were released today. BAC, FSLR, COST, AZN and YUM made the list. Charts, analyst comments, and trade ideas are included. One of the trades has a target return of 20.5% in less than 50 days and the stock price can fall as much as 16% without getting this position in trouble.
10/01/09	New trades are out for the Dividends Plus Portfolio. This month's trades are aiming for a 14.5% annualized return, including dividends, with average downside protection of 13.3%. Visit our 4th Quarter '09 Dividends Plus Portfolio page for complete details on these trades.
09/28/09	New trades are out for the MarketSmart 10% Hedged Portfolio. Our debit spreads are structured to bring in a 15.5% return if the underlying stocks do not drop by more than 10% between now and September expiration. Visit the October '09 MarketSmart 10% Hedged Portfolio page for complete details.
09/25/09	Our Weekly Stocks To Watch were released today. NKE, ACN, MU, STZ and JBL made the list. Charts, analyst comments, and trade ideas are included. One of the trades has a target return of 11.1% in less than 20 days and the stock price can fall as much as 6% without getting this position in trouble.
09/25/09	We've posted our new Featured Articles of the week, with five articles giving you a unique perspective on market news as well as money-making trades. This week our analysts are taking a look at the internet advertising industry and discussing whether this sector has any more room for growth. They have uncovered some juicy trades on stocks and ETFs like Google (GOOG), Comcast (CMCSA), Yahoo (YHOO), and Technology Select Sector SPDR (XLK). One trade could net a 13.2% return with 11% downside protection.
09/24/09	We just added two new covered calls and two new hedged trades to the October '09 Conservative Covered Call Plus Portfolio, including positions on NSC and LLTC. See the October '09 Conservative Covered Call Plus Portfolio page for full details.
09/23/09	New trades are out for the MarketSmart All-Weather Portfolio. Our positions include trades on NFLX and FDX. Visit the October '09 MarketSmart All-Weather Portfolio page for complete details.
09/18/09	Our Weekly Stocks To Watch were released today. CCL, GIS, AZO, MKC and KBH made the list. Charts, analyst comments, and trade ideas are included. One of the trades has a target return of 16.3% in less than 30 days and the stock price can fall as much as 13% without getting this position in trouble.
09/18/09	We've posted our new Featured Articles of the week, with five articles giving you a unique perspective on market news as well as money-making trades. This week our analysts are revisiting last year's economic meltdown and drawing lessons from it for our subscribers. They have uncovered some juicy trades on stocks and ETFs like TD Ameritrade (AMTD), Goldman Sachs (GS), Pengrowth Energy Trust (PGH), and SPDR Gold Shares (GLD). One trade could net a 13.6% return with 11.2% downside protection.
09/18/09	Our September-expiration MarketSmart 10% Hedged Portfolio trades expired today, making a full profit of $2,050 (14.2% return) in less than 60 days. Visit our August '09 MarketSmart 10% Hedged Portfolio page for complete details.
09/18/09	September expiring positions in our ETF Covered Call Plus Portfolio expired today. The trades realized a 9.5% return.
09/18/09	Positions in our August Market Smart Perfect Trade Portfolio expired today. These trades netted a gain of $1,700 for a 12.8% return over the 58 days the trades were open.
09/11/09	We've posted our new Featured Articles of the week, with five articles giving you a unique perspective on market news as well as money-making trades. This week our analysts are examining the effect of health care reform on the health care sector. They have uncovered some juicy trades on stocks and ETFs like Amgen (AMGN), Merck (MRK), CIGNA Corp. (CI), and iShares Nasdaq Biotechnology (IBB). One trade could net a 9.9% return with 14% downside protection.
09/11/09	Our Weekly Stocks To Watch were released today. FDX, PALM, BBY, MON and DAL made the list. Charts, analyst comments, and trade ideas are included. One of the trades has a target return of 17.6% in less than 35 days and the stock price can fall as much as 12% without getting this position in trouble.
09/04/09	We've posted our new Featured Articles of the week, with five articles giving you a unique perspective on market news as well as money-making trades. This week our analysts are examining the effect of a potential Swine Flu outbreak on the stock market. They have uncovered some juicy trades on stocks and ETFs like Campbell Soup (CPB), Regal Entertainment Group (RGC), Darden Restaurants (DRI), and Simon Property Group (SPG). One trade could net a 16.3% return with 25% protection.
09/04/09	Our Weekly Stocks To Watch were released today. NSM, MCK, CPB, GG and MW made the list. Charts, analyst comments, and trade ideas are included. One of the trades has a target return of 16.3% in less than 40 days and the stock price can fall as much as 15% without getting this position in trouble.
09/02/09	New trades are out for the Dividends Plus Portfolio. This month's trades are aiming for a 17.3% annualized return, including dividends, with average downside protection of 17%. Visit our 3rd Quarter '09 Dividends Plus Portfolio page for complete details on these trades.
08/31/09	New trades are out for the MarketSmart All-Weather Portfolio. Our positions include trades on SHLD and FCX. Visit the September '09 MarketSmart All-Weather Portfolio page for complete details.
08/28/09	We've posted our new Featured Articles of the week, with five articles giving you a unique perspective on market news as well as money-making trades. This week our analysts are examining the effect of back-to-school sales on the retail sector. They have uncovered some juicy trades on stocks and ETFs like Kohl's (KSS), JC Penney (JCP), Staples Inc. (SPLS), and SPDR S&P Retail (XRT). One trade could net a 16.3% return with 16% protection.
08/28/09	Our Weekly Stocks To Watch were released today. BA, JOYG, CIEN, TTWO and ALTH made the list. Charts, analyst comments, and trade ideas are included. One of the trades has a target return of 20.0% in less than 50 days and the stock price can fall as much as 16% without getting this position in trouble.
08/26/09	New trades are out for the MarketSmart 10% Hedged Portfolio. Our debit spreads are structured to bring in a 12.4% return if the underlying stocks do not drop by more than 9% between now and September expiration. Visit the September '09 MarketSmart 10% Hedged Portfolio page for complete details.
08/21/09	Our Weekly Stocks To Watch were released today. MDT, SPLS, BCSI, AEO and TIF made the list. Charts, analyst comments, and trade ideas are included. One of the trades has a target return of 16.3% in less than 30 days and the stock price can fall as much as 14% without getting this position in trouble.
08/21/09	Seven trades in the 3-Way Managed Risk portfolio closed out so far in August. Those positions have banked $10,450 for a 12.7% return on stocks like COP, VZ, & CVS.
08/21/09	August expiring positions in our ETF Covered Call Plus Portfolio expired today. The trades realized a 12.3% return.
08/21/09	Positions in our July Market Smart Perfect Trade Portfolio expired today. These trades netted a gain of $2,050 for a 16.5% return over the 58 days the trades were open.
08/14/09	Our Weekly Stocks To Watch were released today. TGT, DE, SHLD, ARO and PETM made the list. Charts, analyst comments, and trade ideas are included. One of the trades has a target return of 17.6% in just 32 days and the stock price can fall as much as 15% without getting this position in trouble.
08/11/09	We've just released the Amazon.com Kindle electronic reader version of our daily Investors Observer Market Alerts. Up to thirty alerts a day are provided and include actionable news, insights and intelligence that can make a difference. Full stories are provided and updated wirelessly throughout the day. To see our Amazon Kindle page go to www.iotogo.com/kindle1
08/07/09	We've posted our new Featured Articles of the week, with five articles giving you a unique perspective on market news as well as money-making trades. This week our analysts are examining a few stocks reporting earnings this upcoming week. They have uncovered some juicy trades on stocks and ETFs like Hormel Foods (HRL), Hewlett-Packard (HPQ), Wal-Mart (WMT), and SPDR S&P Retail (XRT). One trade could net a 16.3% return with 16% protection.
08/07/09	Our Weekly Stocks To Watch were released today. AMAT, SLE, FLR, PCLN and M made the list. Charts, analyst comments, and trade ideas are included. One of the trades has a target return of 17.6% in less than 40 days and the stock price can fall as much as 12% without getting this position in trouble.
07/31/09	We've posted our new Featured Articles of the week, with five articles giving you a unique perspective on market news as well as money-making trades. This week our analysts are examining a few stocks and ETFs that could be on the move this earnings season. They have uncovered some juicy trades on stocks and ETFs like Cisco (CSCO), 99 Cents Only Stores (NDN), Kraft Foods (KFT), and SPDR S&P Oil & Gas Exploration & Production ETF (XOP). One trade could net a 16.3% return with 16% protection.
07/31/09	Our Weekly Stocks To Watch were released today. CVS, MRO, KFT, ALL and CTSH made the list. Charts, analyst comments, and trade ideas are included. One of the trades has a target return of 15.4% in less than 50 days and the stock price can fall as much as 10% without getting this position in trouble.
07/27/09	New trades are out for the Dividends Plus Portfolio. This month's trades are aiming for a 15.3% annualized return, including dividends, with average downside protection of 16%. Visit our 3rd Quarter '09 Dividends Plus Portfolio page for complete details on these trades.
07/24/09	Our Weekly Stocks To Watch were released today. MA, ESRX, BP, ABX and IP made the list. Charts, analyst comments, and trade ideas are included. One of the trades has a target return of 14.9% in less than 25 days and the stock price can fall as much as 11% without getting this position in trouble.
07/24/09	We've posted our new Featured Articles of the week, with five articles giving you a unique perspective on market news as well as money-making trades. This week our analysts are examining a few sectors that could be on the move this earnings season. They have uncovered some juicy trades on stocks and ETFs like IAC/InterActiveCorp. (IACI), Electronic Arts (ERTS), Waste Management International (WMI), and SPDR KBW Insurance ETF (KIE). One trade could net a 11.1% return with 12% protection.
07/23/09	New trades are out for the MarketSmart 10% Hedged Portfolio. Our debit spreads are structured to bring in a 14.2% return if the underlying stocks do not drop by more than 10% between now and September expiration. Visit the August '09 MarketSmart 10% Hedged Portfolio page for complete details.
07/22/09	New trades are out for the MarketSmart All-Weather Portfolio. Our positions include trades on AAPL and GS. Visit the August '09 MarketSmart All-Weather Portfolio page for complete details.
07/21/09	Four new trades have been added to the August '09 MarketSmart Perfect Trade Portfolio. These trades are structured to bring in a $1,700 profit for a potential 12.8% return over 59 days. See the August '09 MarketSmart Perfect Trade Portfolio page for all the details.
07/21/09	We just added three new trades to the August '09 3-Way Managed Risk Portfolio. Together, we are looking for a $2,950 target return (7.6%) in just two months. See the August '09 3-Way Managed Risk Portfolio page for full details.
07/17/09	Our July-expiration MarketSmart 10% Hedged Portfolio trades expired today, making a full profit of $2,180 profit (14.0% return) in less than 60 days. Visit our June '09 MarketSmart 10% Hedged Portfolio page for complete details.
07/17/09	We've posted our new Featured Articles of the week, with five articles giving you a unique perspective on market news as well as money-making trades. This week our analysts are taking a look at the lodging industry. They have uncovered some juicy trades on stocks and ETFs like Choice Hotels (CHH), Starwood Hotels (HOT), and Wyndham Worldwide (WYN). One trade could net a 17.6% return with 15% protection.
07/17/09	July expiring positions in our ETF Covered Call Plus Portfolio expired today. The trades realized an 11.6% return.
07/17/09	Positions in our June Market Smart Perfect Trade Portfolio expired today. These trades netted a gain of $1,550 for a 19.5% return over the 58 days the trades were open.
07/17/09	Our Weekly Stocks To Watch were released today. AAPL, VZ, MRK, NFLX and STT made the list. Charts, analyst comments, and trade ideas are included. One of the trades has a target return of 16.3% in less than 35 days and the stock price can fall as much as 15% without getting this position in trouble.
07/14/09	Today's Select 10 Hedged Strategies List includes a nice covered call on Rio Tinto plc (RTP). The trade shoots for a 11.31% projected return (43.45% annualized) and has 4.68% downside protection, along with a 4.25% dividend. Other stocks covered on the Select 10 today include Flowserve Corporation (FLS), priceline.com (PCLN), and Amgen, Inc. (AMGN).
07/10/09	We've posted our new Featured Articles of the week, with five articles giving you a unique perspective on market news as well as money-making trades. This week our analysts are taking a look at the airline industry. They have uncovered some juicy trades on stocks and ETFs like AirTran (AAI), Boeing (BA), Continental Airlines (CAL), and Claymore/NYSE Arca Airline Index ETF (FAA). One trade could net a 17.6% return with 17% downside protection.
07/10/09	Our Weekly Stocks To Watch were released today. GE, CSX, IBM, BAX and YUM made the list. Charts, analyst comments, and trade ideas are included. One of the trades has a target return of 15.4% in less than 40 days and the stock price can fall as much as 15% without getting this position in trouble.
07/06/09	We've posted our new Featured Articles of the week, with six articles giving you a unique perspective on market news as well as money-making trades. This week our analysts are examining Second-Quarter Winners and Losers. They have uncovered some juicy trades on stocks and ETFs like Consol Energy (CNX), Hess Corporation (HES), Continental Airlines (CAL), and US Oil Fund (USO). One trade could net a 15.4% return with 12.5% downside protection.
07/02/09	Our Weekly Stocks To Watch were released today. CVX, AA, FDO, SGR and INFY made the list. Charts, analyst comments, and trade ideas are included. One of the trades has a target return of 21.2% in less than 50 days and the stock price can fall as much as 11% without getting this position in trouble.
06/30/09	New trades are out for the MarketSmart All-Weather Portfolio. Our positions include trades on APOL and AZO. Visit the July '09 MarketSmart All-Weather Portfolio page for complete details.
06/30/09	New trades are out for the Dividends Plus Portfolio. This month's trades are aiming for a 16.8% annualized return, including dividends, with downside protection of 11%. Visit our 3rd Quarter '09 Dividends Plus Portfolio page for complete details on these trades.
06/26/09	We've posted our new Featured Articles of the week, with five articles giving you a unique perspective on market news as well as money-making trades. This week our analysts are examining the auto industry. They have uncovered some juicy trades on stocks and ETFs like Daimler AG (DAI), Tata Motors (TTM), and Ford Motor (F). One trade could net a 17.7% return with 24% downside protection.
06/26/09	Our Weekly Stocks To Watch were released today. MSFT, JCP, HRB, TOT and AYI made the list. Charts, analyst comments, and trade ideas are included. One of the trades has a target return of 20.0% in less than 60 days and the stock price can fall as much as 15% without getting this position in trouble.
06/24/09	New trades are out for the MarketSmart 10% Hedged Portfolio. Our debit spreads are structured to bring in a 12.0% return if the underlying stocks do not drop by more than 10% between now and August expiration. Visit the July '09 MarketSmart 10% Hedged Portfolio page for complete details.
06/19/09	Our Weekly Stocks To Watch were released today. NKE, PALM, MON, DRI and BBBY made the list. Charts, analyst comments, and trade ideas are included. One of the trades has a target return of 11.1% in just 25 days and the stock price can fall as much as 11% without getting this position in trouble.
06/19/09	We've posted our new Featured Articles of the week, with five articles giving you a unique perspective on market news as well as money-making trades. This week our analysts are wondering whether the stock market is fully valued. They have uncovered some juicy trades on stocks and ETFs like Southern Company (SO), McDonald's (MCD), Ford Motor (F), and SPDR S&P Retail (XRT). One trade could net a 13.6% return with 14% downside protection.
06/19/09	Our May MarketSmart 10% Hedged Portfolio trades expired today, making an $1,100 profit (7.2% return) in less than 60 days. Visit our May '09 MarketSmart 10% Hedged Portfolio page for complete details.
06/19/09	Our May MarketSmart All-Weather Portfolio trades expired today, and all three tables closed with profits of 12.9%, 25.8%, and 10.4% in less than 60 days. Visit our May '09 MarketSmart All-Weather Portfolio page for complete details.
06/12/09	We've posted our new Featured Articles of the week, with five articles giving you a unique perspective on market news as well as money-making trades. This week our analysts are looking at potential portfolio pitfalls that affect too many investors. They have uncovered some juicy trades on stocks and ETFs like Proctor and Gamble (PG), IBM Corp. (IBM), SPDR S&P 500 (SPY), and iShares Lehman 7-10 Yr Treasury ETF (IEF). One trade could net a 14.5% return.
06/12/09	Our Weekly Stocks To Watch were released today. RIMM, BBY, FDX, ADBE and KMX made the list. Charts, analyst comments, and trade ideas are included. One of the trades has a target return of 14.9% in less than 35 days and the stock price can fall as much as 10% without getting this position in trouble.
06/05/09	We've posted our new Featured Articles of the week, with five articles giving you a unique perspective on market news as well as money-making trades. This week our analysts are looking at strategies for investing in gold as a hedge against inflation and a sinking dollar. They have uncovered some juicy trades on stocks and ETFs like Randgold (GOLD), Newmont Mining (NEM), and SPDR Gold Trust (GLD). One trade could net an 14.9% return with 7% protection.
06/05/09	Our Weekly Stocks To Watch were released today. BA, XOM, NSM, ERTS and PLL made the list. Charts, analyst comments, and trade ideas are included. One of the trades has a target return of 11.7% in less than 40 days and the stock price can fall as much as 6% without getting this position in trouble.
06/03/09	Today's Special Daily Select 10 Hedged Strategies List includes a nice covered call on Boeing (BA). The trade shoots for a 6.99% projected return (31.88% annualized) and also has 6.91% downside protection, as well as a nice dividend. Other stocks covered on the Select 10 today include Gilead Sciences (GILD), Coca-Cola (KO), and Regional Bank HOLDRs (RKH).
05/29/09	Our Weekly Stocks To Watch were released today. TGT, CMTL, SNY, CCL and TOL made the list. Charts, analyst comments, and trade ideas are included. One of the trades has a target return of 13.6% in less than 20 days and the stock price can fall as much as 14% without getting this position in trouble.
05/29/09	We've posted our new Featured Articles of the week, with five articles giving you a unique perspective on market news as well as money-making trades. This week our analysts are reexamining the government stimulus plan, and uncovering what government initiatives could mean for your portfolio. They have uncovered some juicy trades on stocks and ETFs like Wal-Mart (WMT), Wells Fargo (WFC), Illinois Tool Works (ITW), and Consumer Staples SPDR (XLP). One trade could net an 11.1% return with 18% protection.
05/28/09	New trades are out for the Dividends Plus Portfolio. This month's trades are aiming for a 23.9% annualized return, including dividends, with downside protection of 13.0%. Visit our 2nd Quarter '09 Dividends Plus Portfolio page for complete details on these trades.
05/26/09	New trades are out for the MarketSmart 10% Hedged Portfolio. Our debit spreads are structured to bring in a 14.0% return if the underlying stocks do not drop by more than 10% between now and July expiration. Visit the June '09 MarketSmart 10% Hedged Portfolio page for complete details.
05/22/09	Our Weekly Stocks To Watch were released today. AZO, RAI, BIG, FRO and CBRL made the list. Charts, analyst comments, and trade ideas are included. One of the trades has a target return of 13.6% in less than 30 days and the stock price can fall as much as 17% without getting this position in trouble.
05/21/09	New trades are out for the MarketSmart All-Weather Portfolio. Our positions include trades on X and TGT. Visit the June '09 MarketSmart All-Weather Portfolio page for complete details.
05/20/09	The Conservative Covered Call Plus portfolio has released two new covered call and two new hedged trades today. All told, we are aiming for more than a $3,500 profit with trades on CVX & PEP. See the trade tables for all the details.
05/15/09	Our Weekly Stocks To Watch were released today. TGT, HD, MDT, GME and ARO made the list. Charts, analyst comments, and trade ideas are included. One of the trades has a target return of 16.3% in less than 35 days and the stock price can fall as much as 15% without getting this position in trouble.
05/15/09	We've posted our new Featured Articles of the week, with five articles giving you a unique perspective on market news as well as money-making trades. This week our analysts are writing about the 5% Strategy, a simple rule that could save investors thousands of dollars. They have uncovered some juicy trades on stocks and ETFs like Altria (MO), SPDR S&P 500 (SPY), XTO Energy (XTO), and FPL Group (FPL). One trade could net an 21.1% return with 12% protection.
05/15/09	Our April MarketSmart All-Weather Portfolio trades expired today, and all three tables closed with profits of 13.6%, 22.1%, and 9.7% in less than 60 days. Visit our April MarketSmart All-Weather Portfolio page for complete details.
05/15/09	Our April MarketSmart 10% Hedged Portfolio trades expired today, making a $2,500 profit (14.3% return) in less than 60 days. Visit our April MarketSmart 10% Hedged Portfolio page for complete details.
05/13/09	Today's Select 10 Hedged Strategies List includes a nice covered call on Exxon Mobil (XOM). The trade shoots for a 8.26% projected return (45.66% annualized) and also has 2.17% downside protection, as well as a nice dividend. Other stocks covered on the Select 10 today include Weyerhaeuser (WY), VistaPrint (VPRT), and Oil Service HOLDRs (OIH).
05/08/09	Our Weekly Stocks To Watch were released today. WMT, AMAT, KSS, FLR and AU made the list. Charts, analyst comments, and trade ideas are included. One of the trades has a target return of 22.0% in less than 40 days and the stock price can fall as much as 11% without getting this position in trouble.
05/08/09	We've posted our new Featured Articles of the week, with six articles giving you a unique perspective on market news as well as money-making trades. This week our analysts are writing about strategies for making money after earnings season. They have uncovered some juicy trades on stocks and ETFs like Garmin (GRMN), Vanguard Total Stock Market (VTI), International Businesses Machines (IBM), and Goldcorp (GG). One trade could net an 16.3% return with 19% protection.
05/06/09	Today's Select 10 Hedged Strategies List includes a nice covered call on Proctor & Gamble (PG). The trade shoots for a 8.27% projected return (41.35% annualized) and also has 2.61% downside protection, as well as a nice dividend. Other stocks covered on the Select 10 today include Nike (NKE), Encana (ECA), and Burlington Northern (BNI).
05/01/09	Our Weekly Stocks To Watch were released today. CVS, DIS, RIG, TEVA and ALL made the list. Charts, analyst comments, and trade ideas are included. One of the trades has a target return of 17.6% in less than two weeks and the stock price can fall as much as 13% without getting this position in trouble.
05/01/09	We've posted our new Featured Articles of the week, with five articles giving you a unique perspective on market news as well as money-making trades. This week our analysts are writing about earnings season surprises. They have uncovered some juicy trades on stocks like Symantec Corporation (SYMC), Windstream Communications (WIN), and Unilever (UN). One trade could net an 11.1% return with 14% protection.
04/30/09	New trades are out for the MarketSmart All-Weather Portfolio. Our positions include trades on V and AAPL. Visit the May '09 MarketSmart 10% Hedged Portfolio page for complete details.
04/28/09	New trades are out for the MarketSmart 10% Hedged Portfolio. Our debit spreads are structured to bring in a 14.8% return if the underlying stocks do not drop by more than 10% between now and June expiration. Visit the May '09 MarketSmart 10% Hedged Portfolio page for complete details.
04/27/09	New Key Risk Ranking Improvers/Decliners For Leading Stocks have been posted. Stocks improving or declining today include Apple Computer (AAPL), Bed Bath & Beyond (BBBY), and Humana (HUM). This Key Ranking is determined daily and is a measure of the relative risk for a covered call or calendar spread trade on each underlying stock.
04/24/09	Our Weekly Stocks To Watch were released today. MRO, TRV, X, MHS and GD made the list. Charts, analyst comments, and trade ideas are included. One of the trades has a target return of 15.4% in less than 20 days and the stock price can fall as much as 17% without getting this position in trouble.
04/24/09	We've posted our new Featured Articles of the week, with five articles giving you a unique perspective on market news as well as money-making trades. This week our analysts are writing about the oil sector ahead of Exxon Mobil's (XOM) earnings next week. They have uncovered some juicy trades on stocks like Exxon Mobil (XOM) and United States Oil Fund (USO). One trade could net an 11.1% return with 14% protection.
04/22/09	New trades are out for the Dividends Plus Portfolio. This month's trades are aiming for a 20.9% annualized return, including dividends, with downside protection of 13.1%. Visit our 2nd Quarter '09 Dividends Plus Portfolio page for complete details on these trades.
04/17/09	Our Weekly Stocks To Watch were released today. WFC, COP, MCD, RTN and SLB made the list. Charts, analyst comments, and trade ideas are included. One of the trades has a target return of 15.4% in less than 30 days and the stock price can fall as much as 26% without getting this position in trouble.
04/17/09	We closed out two trades on CVS & WMT this week in the 3-Way Managed Risk portfolio. Those positions banked $1,950 for a 6.8% return in the past eight weeks.
04/17/09	April-expiring positions in our Conservative Covered Call Plus portfolio expired today. We closed one trade on MCD for a $1,400 profit and a 10.0% return in just two months.
04/17/09	Our March MarketSmart 10% Hedged Portfolio trades expired today, making a $2,400 profit and 13.6% return in less than 60 days. Visit our March '09 MarketSmart 10% Hedged Portfolio page for complete details.
04/17/09	We've posted our new Featured Articles of the week, with five articles giving you a unique perspective on market news as well as money-making trades. This week our analysts are writing about the online retail sector ahead of Amazon.com's (AMZN) earnings next week. They have uncovered some juicy trades on stocks like Amazon.com (AMZN) and Inernet HOLDRs (HHH). One trade could net a 28.2% return with 12.4% downside protection.
04/15/09	We released our new Premium Article of the Month, Changing The Channel On The Television Industry. The report provides an overview of the headwinds facing the television industry and their effects on ratings, company profitability, and upcoming innovations; plus unique strategies to potentially profit from the future of the broadcasting and entertainment sector. A trade on Apple (AAPL) in this article can pull in a 40.8% return (81.0% annualized) and has 15.0% downside protection.
04/09/09	Our Weekly Stocks To Watch were released today. GE, INTC, BAX, CSX and FAST made the list. Charts, analyst comments, and trade ideas are included. One of the trades has a target return of 11.1% in just over 30 days and the stock price can fall as much as 24% without getting this position in trouble.
04/09/09	We've posted our new Featured Articles of the week, with five articles giving you a unique perspective on market news as well as money-making trades. This week our analysts are writing about the wireless telecom sector. They have uncovered some juicy trades on stocks like China Mobile (CHL), Embarq (EQ), iShares Dow Jones US Telecom (IYZ), and Verizon (VZ). One trade could net a 15.6% return with over 10% downside protection.
04/08/09	Today's Select 10 Hedged Strategies List includes a nice covered call on Teva Pharmaceutical (TEVA). The trade shoots for a 8.08% projected return (40.394% annualized) and also has 2.66% downside protection and a 1.22% dividend. Other stocks covered on the Select 10 today include Cardinal Health (CAH), IIIumina Inc. (ILMN), and Telefonica de Espana (TEF).
04/03/09	Our Weekly Stocks To Watch were released today. GOOG, AA, MOS, BBBY and FDO made the list. Charts, analyst comments, and trade ideas are included. One of the trades has a target return of 14.9% in less than 40 days and the stock price can fall as much as 23% without getting this position in trouble.
03/31/09	New trades are out for the MarketSmart 10% Hedged Portfolio. Our debit spreads are structured to bring in a 14.3% return if the underlying stocks do not drop by more than 10% between now and May expiration. Visit the April '09 MarketSmart 10% Hedged Portfolio page for complete details.
03/27/09	Our Weekly Stocks To Watch were released today. NVDA, MON, LEN, JCI and CEO made the list. Charts, analyst comments, and trade ideas are included. One of the trades has a target return of 16.3% in just over 20 days and the stock price can rise as much as 22% without getting this position in trouble.
03/26/09	New trades are out for the MarketSmart All-Weather Portfolio. Our positions include trades on BBY and CRM. Visit the April '09 MarketSmart 10% Hedged Portfolio page for complete details.
03/25/09	The 3-Way Managed Risk portfolio placed three new trade orders this morning that total a $3,050 target return in just two months. Check out the portfolio page for details.
03/25/09	The Conservative Covered Call Plus portfolio has released two new covered call and two new hedged trades today. All told, we are aiming for more than a $2,400 profit with trades on INTC & GILD. See the trade tables for all the details
03/24/09	New trades are out for the Dividends Plus Portfolio. This month's trades are aiming for a 27.3% annualized return, including dividends, with downside protection of 19.9%. Visit our 2nd Quarter '09 Dividends Plus Portfolio page for complete details on these trades.
03/20/09	Our Weekly Stocks To Watch were released today. BBY, WAG, GME, CCL and TIF made the list. Charts, analyst comments, and trade ideas are included. One of the trades has a target return of 16.3% in less than 30 days and the stock price can fall as much as 13% without getting this position in trouble.
03/20/09	We closed out a hedged trade on CVS in the Conservative Covered Call Plus portfolio today. That trade banked $1,000 for a 7.1% return.
03/20/09	March-expiring positions in our 3-Way Managed Risk portfolio expired today. We closed one trade on VZ for a $550 profit and a 5.8% return in just two months.
03/20/09	We've posted our new Featured Articles of the week, with five articles giving you a unique perspective on market news as well as money-making trades. This week our analysts are writing about the effect of the recent $11 trillion destruction Of household wealth on the stock market. They have uncovered some juicy trades on stocks like KB Homes (KBH), Essex Property Trust Inc. (ESS), and Toyota Motor Corp. (TM). One trade could net a 11.1% return with over 25% downside protection.
03/19/09	Today's Special Daily Select 10 Hedged Strategies List includes a nice covered call on McDonald's (MCD). The trade shoots for a 11.07% projected return (43.45% annualized) and also has 2.53% downside protection and a 3.83% dividend. Other stocks covered on the Best 10 today include Lockheed Martin Corporation (LMT), Newmont Mining Corp. (NEM), and Netflix, Inc. (NFLX).
03/16/09	Our Weekly Stocks To Watch were released today. FDX, NKE, ORCL, ADBE and GIS made the list. Charts, analyst comments, and trade ideas are included. One of the trades has a target return of 13.6% in less than 40 days and the stock price can rise as much as 25% without getting this position in trouble.
03/13/09	We've posted our new Featured Articles of the week, with five articles giving you a unique perspective on market news as well as money-making trades. This week our analysts are writing about the effect of the Ides of March on the stock market. They have uncovered some juicy trades on stocks like Wynn Resorts Ltd. (WYNN), SPDR S&P 500 (SPY), and GameStop (GME). One trade could net a 31.5% return with over 20% downside protection.
03/12/09	Today's Special Daily Select 10 Hedged Strategies List includes a nice covered call on Coca-Cola (KO). The trade shoots for a 6.89% projected return (38.72% annualized) and also has 5.43% downside protection and a sweet 3.9% dividend rate.
03/09/09	We just posted a new trade on SPY in the HedgePro Portfolio that shoots for a 17.2% return in just 12 days. See the 1st Quarter '09 portfolio page for more details.
03/06/09	Our Weekly Stocks To Watch were released today. IBM, WFC, SPLS, KR and NSM made the list. Charts, analyst comments, and trade ideas are included. One of the trades has a target return of 13.6% in less than 45 days and the stock price can fall as much as 15% without getting this position in trouble.
03/06/09	We've posted our new Featured Articles of the week, with five articles giving you a unique perspective on market news as well as money-making trades. This week our analysts are writing about how uncommon knowledge can give investors an edge in the market. They have uncovered some juicy trades on stocks like Microsoft (MSFT) and iShares US Real Estate ETF (IYR). One trade could net a 14.3% return with over 15% downside protection.
03/03/09	New trades are out for the MarketSmart 10% Hedged Portfolio. Our debit spreads are structured to bring in a 13.6% return if the underlying stocks do not drop by more than 10% between now and April expiration. Visit the March '09 MarketSmart 10% Hedged Portfolio page for complete details.
02/27/09	Our Weekly Stocks To Watch were released today. AZO, PBR, EIX, PETM and BJ made the list. Charts, analyst comments, and trade ideas are included. One of the trades has a target return of 22.0% in less than 60 days and the stock price can fall as much as 18% without getting this position in trouble.
02/27/09	We've posted our new Featured Articles of the week, with five articles giving you a unique perspective on market news as well as money-making trades. This week our analysts are looking at the effect of retiring baby boomers on the stock market, and what this could mean for your portfolio. They have uncovered some juicy trades on stocks like Best Buy (BBY), Bard (BCR), and Cerner Corporation (CERN). One trade could net a 13.6% return with over 20% downside protection.
02/25/09	New trades are out for the Dividends Plus Portfolio. This month's trades are aiming for a 21.4% annualized return, including dividends, with downside protection of 14.1%. Visit our 1st Quarter '09 Dividends Plus Portfolio page for complete details on these trades.
02/24/09	We have placed two follow-on trades for January Conservative Covered Call Portfolio hedged trades on PM and BMY. These two trades brought us in $1,600 in cash today and raised our target return by 7.6%. These two trades now look to make a 14.2% profit overall.
02/24/09	New trades are out for the MarketSmart All-Weather Portfolio. The new trades include positions on AMZN and PCLN. Visit the March '09 MarketSmart All-Weather Portfolio page for complete details.
02/20/09	Our Weekly Stocks To Watch were released today. HD, ESRX, HNZ, RRC and WYNN made the list. Charts, analyst comments, and trade ideas are included. One of the trades has a target return of 17.6% in less than 30 days and the stock price can rise as much as 20% without getting this position in trouble.
02/20/09	We've posted our new Featured Articles of the week, with five articles giving you a unique perspective on market news as well as money-making trades. This week our analysts are looking at New Stock Market Realities, and what these new realities could mean for your portfolio. They have uncovered some juicy trades on stocks like Amazon.com (AMZN), Wal-Mart (WMT), and Diamonds Trust, Series 1 (DIA). One trade could net a 13.6% return with over 25% downside protection.
02/20/09	February positions in our Market Smart Perfect Trade Portfolio expired fully profitable today. These trades netted a $1,300, 11.6% return over the 29 days the trades were open.
02/20/09	Our January Market Smart Momentum Income Portfolio expired with a profit today. The portfolio realized a $700, 8.3% profit over a total holding period of 59 days.
02/20/09	Our January MarketSmart All-Weather Portfolio trades expired today, and all three tables closed with full profits of 13.0%, 22.0%, and 28.2% in less than 60 days. Visit our January MarketSmart All-Weather Portfolio page for complete details.
02/18/09	We released our new Premium Article of the Month, Would You Like To Add This To Your Cart? The Department Store Attempts To Adapt To Online Retail. An in-depth look at the effect of the internet on the department store industry, how companies are reacting to new technology, and unique strategies to potentially profit from the future of retail. A trade on JC Penney (JCP) in this article can pull in a 47.1% return (177.1% annualized) and has over 7% downside protection.
02/13/09	We've posted our new Featured Articles of the week, with six articles giving you a unique perspective on market news as well as money-making trades. This week our analysts are examining the $800 billion government stimulus package, and what it could mean for your portfolio. They have uncovered some juicy trades on stocks like Illinois Tool Works (ITW), Wal-Mart (WMT), and Wells Fargo & Company (WFC). One trade could net a 26.6% return with over 10% downside protection.
02/13/09	Our Weekly Stocks To Watch were released today. HPQ, CVS, GG, XTO and PCLN made the list. Charts, analyst comments, and trade ideas are included. One of the trades has a target return of 13.6% in just over 30 days and the stock price can fall as much as 17% without getting this position in trouble.
02/06/09	Our Weekly Stocks To Watch were released today. KO, AET, MT, WMI and ANF made the list. Charts, analyst comments, and trade ideas are included. One of the trades has a target return of 22% in less than 40 days and the stock price can fall as much as 16% without getting this position in trouble.
02/06/09	We've posted our new Featured Articles of the week, with six articles giving you a unique perspective on market news as well as money-making trades. This week our analysts are examining crucial market survival strategies. They have uncovered some juicy trades on stocks like Apple (AAPL), SPDR Trust Series 1 (SPY), and SPDR S&P Homebuilders (XHB). One trade could net an 13.3% return with over 30% protection.
02/03/09	New trades are out for the MarketSmart Sector Winners Portfolio. This month's trades are aiming for an 11.1% return with average downside protection of 14.5%. Visit our February '09 MarketSmart Sector Winners Portfolio page for complete details on these trades.
01/30/09	Our Weekly Stocks To Watch were released today. MRO, PRU, AFL, YUM and EOG made the list. Charts, analyst comments, and trade ideas are included. One of the trades has a target return of 19% in less than 50 days and the stock price can rise as much as 35% without getting this position in trouble.
01/28/09	New trades are out for the MarketSmart All-Weather Portfolio. The new trades include positions on ESI and LO. Visit the February '09 MarketSmart All-Weather Portfolio page for complete details.
01/28/09	New trades are out for the Dividends Plus Portfolio. This month's trades are aiming for a 16.7% annualized return, including dividends, with downside protection of 18.1%. Visit our 1st Quarter '09 Dividends Plus Portfolio page for complete details on these trades.
01/23/09	Our Weekly Stocks To Watch were released today. MCD, CVX, X, FCX and WLP made the list. Charts, analyst comments, and trade ideas are included. One of the trades has a target return of 16.3% in less than 30 days and the stock price can fall as much as 23% without getting this position in trouble.
01/23/09	We've posted our new Featured Articles of the week, with six articles giving you a unique perspective on market news as well as money-making trades. This week our analysts are examining the banking industry and determining the best strategies and tactics to play a this volatile sector. They have uncovered some juicy trades on stocks like Wells Fargo & Company (WFC), Financial Select Sector SPDR (XLF), and Bancorp South (BXS). One trade could net an 25.0% return with 20.6% downside protection.
01/21/09	New trades are posted in the MarketSmart Cash Generator February portfolio. These four new positions on stocks including Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) and McDonald's (MCD) look to bank $1,580 in less than two months and average downside protection of more than 15%.
01/16/09	Our Weekly Stocks To Watch were released today. MSFT, GENZ, LMT, SLB and LUV made the list. Charts, analyst comments, and trade ideas are included. One of the trades has a target return of 14.3% in just over 30 days and the stock price can fall as much as 13% without getting this position in trouble.
01/16/09	January positions in our Market Smart Perfect Trade Portfolio expired fully profitable today. These trades netted a $1,200, 10.6% return over the 24 days the trades were open.
01/16/09	Our December Market Smart Momentum Income Portfolio expired with its full profit today. The portfolio realized a $1,500, 17.6% profit over a total holding period of 52 days.
01/16/09	January positions in our Market Smart Sector Winners Portfolio expired fully profitable today. These trades netted a $2,100, 11.7% return over the 39 days the trades were open.
01/16/09	January positions in our Market Smart 10% Hedged Portfolio expired fully profitable today. These trades netted a $2,000, 11.1% return over the 42 days the trades were open.
01/09/09	Our Weekly Stocks To Watch were released today. INTC, SHLD, DNA, JCI and XLNX made the list. Charts, analyst comments, and trade ideas are included. One of the trades has a target return of 14.9% in less than 40 days and the stock price can fall as much as 17% without getting this position in trouble.
01/09/09	We've posted our new Featured Articles of the week, with six articles giving you a unique perspective on market news as well as money-making trades. This week our analysts are examining whether a complete economic collapse is actually possible, and determining the best strategies and tactics to play a potential catastrophic meltdown. They have uncovered some juicy trades on stocks like Toll Brothers Inc. (TOL), SPDRs S&P 500 ETF (SPY), and Proctor and Gamble (PG). One trade could net a 26.6% return with 46.8% protection.
01/07/09	New trades are posted in the January MarketSmart All-Weather Portfolio. The new trades include positions on IBM and MON. Visit the portfolio page for complete details.
01/06/09	New trades are out for the Dividends Plus Portfolio. This month's trades are aiming for a 20.5% annualized return, including dividends, with downside protection of 16.4%. Visit our 1st Quarter '09 Dividends Plus Portfolio page for complete details on these trades.
01/06/09	The Verizon (VZ) hedged trade in our Conservative Covered Call Plus portfolio closed out today with a $900 or 9.8% return in just 6 weeks. See the December '08 portfolio page for all the details.
01/02/09	Our Weekly Stocks To Watch were released today. DELL, SVU, APOL, FDO and KBH made the list. Charts, analyst comments, and trade ideas are included. One of the trades has a target return of 13.6% in less than 50 days and the stock price can fall as much as 26% without getting this position in trouble.
12/30/08	Today's Special Daily Select 10 Strategies includes a nice covered call on Pepsico (PEP). The trade shoots for a 6.44% projected return (44.38% annualized) and also has 4.44% downside protection and a nice dividend. Other stocks covered on the Select 10 today include AstraZeneca plc (AZN), Rio Tinto plc (RTP), and UltraShort S&P500 ProShares (SDS).
12/26/08	Our Weekly Stocks To Watch were released today. WMT, AMZN, JNY, NAV and CALM made the list. Charts, analyst comments, and trade ideas are included. One of the trades has a target return of 13.6% in less than 60 days and the stock price can fall as much as 14% without getting this position in trouble.
12/23/08	New trades are posted in the January Conservative Covered Calls Plus Portfolio. The new trades include positions on PM and BMY.
12/19/08	Our Weekly Stocks To Watch were released today. GM, RIMM, GS, WAG and RHT made the list. Charts, analyst comments, and trade ideas are included. One of the trades has a target return of 12.4% in less than 30 days and the stock price can fall as much as 18% without getting this position in trouble.
12/19/08	We closed four positions in the November MarketSmart Cash Generator Portfolio today for $1,350 profits. We realized a 12.1% gain on those trades over just the past 53 days.
12/19/08	December positions in our Market Smart Perfect Trade Portfolio expired today. These trades netted a $1,450, 13.1% return over the 24 days the trades were open.
12/19/08	We've posted our new Featured Articles of the week, with six articles giving you a unique perspective on market news as well as money-making trades. This week our analysts are looking ahead to 2009, and determining the best strategies and tactics to play the post-meltdown market. They have uncovered some juicy trades on stocks like Microsoft (MSFT), Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), and Wal-Mart (WMT). One trade could net an 57.9% return with 8% downside protection.
12/19/08	Our November Market Smart Momentum Income Portfolio expired fully profitable today. The portfolio realized a $1,450, 13.1% profit over a total holding period of 58 days.
12/12/08	Our Weekly Stocks To Watch were released today. FDX, JOYG, ADBE, FDS and NVS made the list. Charts, analyst comments, and trade ideas are included. One of the trades has a target return of 13.6% in just over 30 days and the stock price can fall as much as 18% without getting this position in trouble.
12/08/08	Our Weekly Stocks To Watch were released today. COST, KR, AZO, HRB and NSM made the list. Charts, analyst comments, and trade ideas are included. One of the trades has a target return of 11% in less than 40 days and the stock price can fall as much as 21% without getting this position in trouble.
12/04/08	New trades are out for the Dividends Plus Portfolio. This month's trades are aiming for a 25.5% annualized return, including dividends, with downside protection of 21.8%. Visit our 4th Quarter '08 Dividends Plus Portfolio page for complete details on these trades.
12/03/08	We just posted a number of new trades in our HedgePro Portfolio. We are shooting for at least a 13% return on each trade. Check out the 4th Quarter '08 Portfolio page for more details.
11/28/08	Our Weekly Stocks To Watch were released today. AMZN, SPLS, TOL, RY and SNDA made the list. Charts, analyst comments, and trade ideas are included. One of the trades has a target return of 14% in less than 20 days and the stock price can fall as much as 18% without getting this position in trouble.
11/28/08	We've posted our new Featured Article of the week. This week Vic Wisemann looks at what we can be thankful for as this turbulent year comes to a close. Included are Vic's thoughts on United States Oil (USO), International Business Machines (IBM), Procter and Gamble (PG) and more.
11/21/08	Our Weekly Stocks To Watch were released today. HPQ, DE, GPS, CPB, DLTR made the list. Charts, analyst comments, and trade ideas are included. One of the trades has a target return of 19% in less than 30 days and the stock price can fall as much as 15% without getting this position in trouble.
11/21/08	We've posted our new Featured Articles of the week, with six articles giving you a unique perspective on market news as well as money-making trades. This week our analysts are writing about The American Auto Industry and looking for winning trades in the auto sector and related industries, including trades on stocks like Ford (F), General Motors (GM), and BorgWarner (BWA). One trade could net an 8.7% return with over 30% downside protection.
11/20/08	Today's Special Daily Select 10 Strategies includes a nice covered call on Procter & Gamble Co. (PG). The trade shoots for a 9.13% projected return (57.47% annualized) and also has 8.03% downside protection and a nice dividend. Other stocks covered on the Select 10 today include Caterpillar Inc. (CAT), Diamonds Trust, Series 1 (DIA), and CME Group Inc. (CME).
11/18/08	Our Weekly Stocks To Watch were released today. TGT, HD, GME, HNZ and LDK made the list. Charts, analyst comments, and trade ideas are included. One of the trades has a target return of 13% in just over than 30 days and the stock price can fall as much as 29% without getting this position in trouble.
11/14/08	We've posted our new Featured Articles of the week, with six articles giving you a unique perspective on market news as well as money-making trades. This week our analysts are writing about Tax Traps And Opportunities and looking for tax-smart investing strategies, including trades on stocks like Google (GOOG), Royal Caribbean Cruises (RCL), and SPDRs Trust, Series 1 (SPY). One trade could net an 8.7% return with over 25% downside protection.
11/13/08	Lee Allen just posted his latest article. Lee's looking at your taxes today, and ponders the who the next Treasury secretary will possibly be. Some other thoughts on his mind this week: What new painless taxes could raise big money for the US Treasury? What large sectors could be targeted for a tax increase? Log in to see what Lee has uncovered, along with his take on Starbucks (SBUX), General Motors (GM), Altria (MO), and more.
11/07/08	Our Weekly Stocks To Watch were released today. AMAT, MT, REG, SRE and SBUX made the list. Charts, analyst comments, and trade ideas are included. One of the trades has a target return of 13% in less than 40 days and the stock price can fall as much as 23% without getting this position in trouble.
11/07/08	We released our new Premium Article, The Changing Face of the Cosmetics Industry. An overview of the shift away from department stores towards specialty cosmetics retail chains, including who�s profiting, who�s losing, company responses, and some unique strategies to potentially profit from the future of the cosmetics industry. A trade on Estee Lauder (EL) in this article can pull in a 13.6% return (70.1% annualized) and has over 20% protection.
11/07/08	We've posted our new Featured Articles of the week, with five articles giving you a unique perspective on market news as well as money-making trades. This week our analysts are bargain hunting for stocks your grandmother would love and determining which strategies might work for these stocks, including trades on stocks like IBM, Corp. (IBM), Cisco (CSCO), and Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR (XLP). One trade could net an 11.1% return with over 18% downside protection.
11/07/08	Today's Special Daily Select 10 Strategies includes a nice hedged trade on McDonalds (MCD). The trade shoots for a 19.33% projected return (99.0% annualized) and also has 5.94% downside protection. Other stocks covered on the Select 10 today include MasterCard (MA), Agrium, Inc. (AGU), and 3M (MMM).
10/31/08	Our Weekly Stocks To Watch were released today. QCOM, DIS, XTO, TM and ATVI made the list. Charts, analyst comments, and trade ideas are included. One of the trades has a target return of 13.6% in less than 50 days and the stock price can fall as much as 21% without getting this position in trouble.
10/31/08	We've posted our new Featured Articles of the week, with five articles giving you a unique perspective on market news as well as money-making trades. This week we will be examining the effect of the Presidential election on the stock market and determining which strategies can make a good play on a post-election market, including trades on stocks like KBR, Inc. (KBR), Harley Davidson (HOG), and ITT Educational Services (ESI). One trade could net a 9.9% return with over 25% downside protection.
10/30/08	New trades are out for the Dividends Plus Portfolio. This month's trades are aiming for a 12.8% annualized return, including dividends, with downside protection of 18.9%. Visit our 4th Quarter '08 Dividends Plus Portfolio page for complete details on these trades.
10/30/08	In the Conservative Covered Call Plus Portfolio, we have recently placed seven follow-on trades. These are trades that are on positions where at least one set of sold calls has expired worthless. Altogether, these seven trades have raked in more than $5,700 over the past two weeks.
10/24/08	We've posted our new Featured Articles of the week, with five articles giving you a unique perspective on market news as well as money-making trades. This week we will be Bargain Hunting For Restaurant Stocks and determining which restaurant stocks are poised for a takeoff, including trades on stocks like Starbucks Corp. (SBUX), DineEquity (DIN), and McDonald's (MCD). One trade could net a 14.3% return with over 20% downside protection.
10/24/08	Our Weekly Stocks To Watch were released today. XOM, KFT, X, ESRX and CF made the list. Charts, analyst comments, and trade ideas are included. One of the trades has a target return of 16.3% in less than 30 days and the stock price can rise as much as 28% without getting this position in trouble.
10/23/08	Today's Special Daily Select 10 Strategies includes a nice covered call on IBM (IBM). The trade shoots for a 9.11% projected return (57.36% annualized) and also has 6.82% downside protection and a 2.16% annual dividend rate. Other stocks covered on the Select 10 today include Colgate-Palmolive (CL), Wal-Mart (WMT), and Kellogg Co. (K).
10/22/08	New trades have been posted in the November Conservative Covered Call Plus Portfolio. These include a covered call and a hedged trade on both Wal-Mart (WMT) and Kraft Foods (KFT). Our trades target a $2,575 return in just less than three months time.
10/17/08	Our Weekly Stocks To Watch were released today. YHOO, USB, BA, PM and ATI made the list. Charts, analyst comments, and trade ideas are included. One of the trades has a target return of 13.6% in just over 30 days and the stock price can rise as much as 22% without getting this position in trouble.
10/17/08	We've posted our new Featured Articles of the week, with five articles giving you a unique perspective on market news as well as money-making trades. This week we will be Bargain Hunting For Financial Stocks and determining which financial stocks are poised for a takeoff, including trades on stocks like Bank of America (BAC), Hudson City Bancorp (HCBK), and Citigroup (C). One trade could net a 11.1% return with over 35% downside protection.
10/14/08	Today's Special Daily Select 10 Strategies includes a nice covered call on Kraft Foods (KFT). The trade shoots for a 4.47% projected return (24.36% annualized) and also has 15.53% downside protection and a 4.19% annual dividend rate. Other stocks covered on the Select 10 today include First Solar, Inc. (FSLR), Goldman Sachs (GS), and Exxon Mobil (XOM).
10/10/08	Our Weekly Stocks To Watch were released today. KO, GILD, NUE, JNJ and UTX made the list. Charts, analyst comments, and trade ideas are included. One of the trades has a target return of 16.3% in less than 40 days and the stock price can rise as much as 20% without getting this position in trouble.
10/10/08	We've posted our new Featured Articles of the week, with five articles giving you a unique perspective on market news as well as money-making trades. This week we will be Bargain Hunting For Sin Stocks and determining whether now is the right time to add tobacco, alcohol, or gaming stocks to your portfolio, including trades on stocks like Philip Morris International (PM), Diageo (DEO), and MGM Mirage (MGM). One trade could net a 13.6% return with over 10% downside protection.
10/07/08	Today's Special Daily Select 10 Strategies includes a nice hedged trade on Chevron (CVX). The trade shoots for a 12.46% projected return (60.66% annualized) and also has 4.79% downside protection and a 3.16% annual dividend rate. Other stocks covered on the Select 10 today include PowerShares QQQ Trust (QQQQ), SPDR S&P Biotech ETF (XBI), and Fortune Brands (FO).
10/03/08	We released our new Premium Article, Obama or McCain: Who's the Bear and Who's the Bull? An in-depth look at the effect the Presidential election may have on the stock market, which companies could capitalize on either outcome, and 9 trading strategies to take advantage of either outcome. A trade on Chevron (CVX) in this article can pull in a 28.2% return (97.1% annualized) and has 9.0% protection.
10/03/08	Our Weekly Stocks To Watch were released today. MET, COST, YUM, SWY and FAST made the list. Charts, analyst comments, and trade ideas are included. One of the trades has a target return of 14.9% in less than 50 days and the stock price can rise as much as 28% without getting this position in trouble.
10/03/08	We've posted our new Featured Articles of the week, with five articles giving you a unique perspective on market news as well as money-making trades. This week we will be Bargain Hunting For Homebuilder Stocks and determining whether now is the right time to add underpriced homebuilder stocks to your portfolio, including trades on stocks like MDC Holdings (MDC), Centex (CTX), and SPDR Homebuilders ETF (XHB). One trade could net a 20.5% return with over 20% downside protection.
09/30/08	New trades are out for the Dividends Plus Portfolio. This month's trades are aiming for a 13.9% annualized return, including dividends, with downside protection of 8.5%. Visit our 4th Quarter '08 Dividends Plus Portfolio page for complete details on these trades.
09/26/08	Our Weekly Stocks To Watch were released today. BAC, MOS, STZ, MAR and FDO made the list. Charts, analyst comments, and trade ideas are included. One of the trades has a target return of 13.6% in less than 60 days and the stock price can rise as much as 16% without getting this position in trouble.
09/26/08	We've posted our new Featured Articles of the week, with five articles giving you a unique perspective on market news as well as money-making trades. This week we will be Bargain Hunting For Basic Materials Stocks and determining whether now is the right time to add underpriced basic materials stocks to your portfolio, including trades on stocks like United States Steel (X), BHP Billiton (BHP), and Weyerhaeuser (WY). One trade could net a 16.3% return with over 20% downside protection.
09/21/08	Our Weekly Stocks To Watch were released today. NKE, BBBY, PAYX, LEN and FDS made the list. Charts, analyst comments, and trade ideas are included. One of the trades has a target return of 13.6% in less than 30 days and the stock price can rise as much as 19% without getting this position in trouble.
09/19/08	We've posted our new Featured Articles of the week, with five articles giving you a unique perspective on market news as well as money-making trades. This week we will be Bargain Hunting For Dividend Stocks and determining whether now is the right time to add underpriced dividend paying stocks to your portfolio, including trades on stocks like General Electric (GE), Hudson City Bancorp (HCBK), and Ultra S&P500 Proshares (SSO). One trade could net a 15.3% return with 5% downside protection.
09/17/08	We closed a PG position early in our Conservative Covered Call Plus Portfolio today for a bonus $150 profit. With this extra profit, we were able to realize a total gain of $1,050 on the trade, for a 7.5% realized gain on a day the markets really tanked.
09/12/08	Our Weekly Stocks To Watch were released today. MS, BBY, KR, GIS and CCL made the list. Charts, analyst comments, and trade ideas are included. One of the trades has a target return of 14.3% in less than 40 days and the stock price can rise as much as 20% without getting this position in trouble.
09/12/08	We've posted our new Featured Articles of the week, with five articles giving you a unique perspective on market news as well as money-making trades. This week we are looking at The Unemployment Rate And The Market, and what you need to know about the effect of weak unemployment numbers on the market, including trades on stocks like Visa (V) , SPDR S&P Homebuilders ETF (XHB), and Abercrombie & Fitch (ANF). One trade could net a 25.0% return with 6.48% downside protection.
09/10/08	Today's Special Daily Select 10 Strategies includes a nice hedged trade on ConocoPhillips (COP). The trade shoots for a 14.16% projected return (70.00% annualized) and also has 3.74% downside protection. Other stocks covered on the Select 10 today include Abbott Laboratories (ABT), Foster Wheeler (FWLT), and Colgate Palmolive (CL).
09/05/08	Our Weekly Stocks To Watch were released today. KO, MDT, AIZ, VLO and CPB made the list. Charts, analyst comments, and trade ideas are included. One of the trades has a target return of 20.5% in less than 40 days and the stock price can fall as much as 10% without getting this position in trouble.
09/05/08	We've posted our new Featured Articles of the week, with five articles giving you a unique perspective on market news as well as money-making trades. This week we are looking at Intuition and Investing, and how you can use your intuition to invest smarter and avoid potential disaster, including trades on stocks like Morgan Stanley (MS), UltraShort S&P500 ProShares (SDS), and Wal-Mart (WMT). One trade could net a 37.0% return with 13.9% downside protection.
09/03/08	Today's Special Daily Select 10 Strategies includes a nice hedged trade on Covance Inc. (CVD). The trade shoots for a 8.8% projected return (40.16% annualized) and also has 2.85% downside protection. Other stocks covered on the Select 10 today include Bed Bath & Beyond (BBBY), Harris Corp. (HRS), and Schlumberger Limited (SLB).
08/29/08	Our Weekly Stocks To Watch were released today. GM, JOYG, BA, GES and TOL made the list. Charts, analyst comments, and trade ideas are included. One of the trades has a target return of 17.6% in less than 50 days and the stock price can rise as much as 20% without getting this position in trouble.
08/29/08	We've posted our new Featured Articles of the week, with five articles giving you a unique perspective on market news as well as money-making trades. This week we are looking at strategies that will turn your investment losses into tax savings, and which moves could save you money in April while also positioning yourself for a market rebound, including trades on stocks like Financial Sector SPDR (XLF), Nike (NKE), and SPDR Trust (SPY). One trade could net a 11.1% return with 6.5% downside protection.
08/29/08	New trades are out for the Dividends Plus Portfolio. This month's trades are aiming for a 13.0% annualized return, including dividends, with downside protection of 16.4%. Visit our 3rd Quarter '08 Dividends Plus Portfolio page for complete details on these trades.
08/27/08	Four new trades have been added to the September MarketSmart Perfect Trade Portfolio. These trades are structured to bring in a $1,700 profit for a potential 9.3% return over 23 days. See the portfolio page for all the details.
08/25/08	Four new trades have been posted in the September MarketSmart Cash Generator Portfolio service. These trades on MSFT, NSC, AMT, and ADP should generate $1,050 in cash tomorrow morning. See the portfolio page for all the details.
08/25/08	We closed our DELL position early in our August 3-Way Managed Risk Portfolio today for a bonus $100 profit. With this extra profit, we were able to realize a total gain of $900 on the trade, for a 9.8% realized gain. This profit was realized over a period of 27 days.
08/22/08	We've posted our new Featured Articles of the week, with five articles giving you a unique perspective on market news as well as money-making trades. This week we are examining investing in a recovering market, and which moves could put you on top, including trades on stocks like JPMorgan Chase (JPM), Walt Disney (DIS), and KLA-Tencor Corp. (KLAC). One trade could net a 42.9% return with 10.4% downside protection.
08/22/08	Our Weekly Stocks To Watch were released today. MSFT, VZ, TIF, ENER and PETM made the list. Charts, analyst comments, and trade ideas are included. One of the trades has a target return of 16.3% in less than 30 days and the stock price can fall as much as 10% without getting this position in trouble.
08/15/08	Our Weekly Stocks To Watch were released today. HPQ, ARO, GME, ADI and ROST made the list. Charts, analyst comments, and trade ideas are included. One of the trades has a target return of 13.6% in 32 days and the stock price can fall as much as 11% without getting this position in trouble.
08/15/08	The July Hedged International Holdings Portfolio closed out today with a $1,040 Profit and 8.2% return int eh past two months even though one of our trades went against us and had to be exited. Not too shabby.
08/15/08	Our July MarketSmart 10% Hedged Portfolio expired today for a full profit. We were able to realize a 13.6% gain on these trades with a total profit of $1,500 over the course of 37 days.
08/15/08	Our July RecessionSmart/Income Builder Portfolio expired today for a full profit. These trades closed out the month with a $1,150 profit for an 8.3% return over the 37 days the trades were open.
08/15/08	We've posted our new Featured Articles of the week, with four articles giving you a unique perspective on market news as well as money-making trades. This week we are examining Olympic Gold Medal Companies, and which companies are the best of the best, including trades on stocks like General Electric (GE), Pepsico (PEP), and IBM (IBM). One trade could net a 14.9% return with 14.0% downside protection.
08/15/08	Our July MarketSmart Momentum Income Portfolio closed today with a small loss of $800 in a turbulent market.
08/15/08	Our August Perfect Trade Portfolio expired today for a full profit. These trades netted a $1,100, 7.9% return over the 23 days the trades were open.
08/14/08	Today's Special Daily Select 10 Strategies includes a nice hedged trade on Massey Energy Company (MEE). The trade shoots for a 10.22% projected return (57.39% annualized) and also has 18.20% downside protection. Other stocks covered on the Select 10 today include Verizon (VZ), Daimler AG (DAI), and Baker Hughes, Inc. (BHI).
08/12/08	Today's Special Daily Select 10 Strategies includes a nice hedged trade on Adobe Systems, Inc. (ADBE). The trade shoots for a 5.66% projected return (30.83% annualized) and also has 7.19% downside protection. Other stocks covered on the Select 10 today include MedcoHealth Solutions (MHS), Nike (NKE), and Molson Coors Brewing Company (TAP).
08/12/08	We placed a follow-on trade for a hedged trade in the Conservative Covered Call Plus Portfolio on General Electric (GE). This trade pulled in $900 today and decreased the amount of capital at risk in this position. See the portfolio page for all the details.
08/12/08	We released a trade on Amazon.com (AMZN) in the Investors Keyhole that is shooting for an 11.1% return with 17.5% downside protection. See the Investors Keyhole for more details.
08/11/08	Our Weekly Stocks To Watch were released today. DE, LDK, KSS, FLR and NTAP made the list. Charts, analyst comments, and trade ideas are included. One of the trades has a target return of 13.6% in less than 40 days and the stock price can fall as much as 25% without getting this position in trouble.
08/08/08	We’ve posted our new Featured Articles of the week, with four articles giving you a unique perspective on market news as well as money-making trades. This week we are examining Changing Consumer Habits, and which companies can win or lose from new consumer patterns, including trades on stocks like Netflix (NFLX), Wal-Mart (WMT), and Whole Foods Market (WFMI). One trade could net a 22.0% return with a 9.7% downside protection.
08/07/08	We released our new Premium Article, a report on the “Post-Olympic Bubble” and the Beijing Olympics. An in-depth report on the “Post-Olympic Bubble,” the 2008 Olympics and the Chinese economy, and six trading strategies to take advantage of possibly volatile times. A trade on SunTech Power Holdings (STP) in this article can pull in a 28.2% return (62.4% annualized) and has 23.2% protection.
08/07/08	Today’s Special Daily Select 10 Strategies includes a nice hedged trade on United States Steel (X). The trade shoots for a 12.72% projected return (64.47% annualized) and also has 10.88% downside protection. Other stocks covered on the Select 10 today include Sony (SNE), Cigna Corp. (CI), and Agrium, Inc. (AGU).
08/04/08	Our Weekly Stocks To Watch were released today. PG, TM, TWX, VMC and TAP made the list. Charts, analyst comments, and trade ideas are included. One of the trades has a target return of 11.1% in 46 days and the stock price can fall as much as 11% without getting this position in trouble.
07/28/08	Our Weekly Stocks To Watch were released today. DIS, ABX, UBS, ERTS and SNE made the list. Charts, analyst comments, and trade ideas are included. One of the trades has a target return of 9.9% in 53 days and the stock price can fall as much as 14% without getting this position in trouble.
07/25/08	We’ve posted our new Featured Articles of the week, with four articles giving you a unique perspective on market news as well as money-making trades. This week we are examining Bullish Sectors in a Bearish Market, and how investors can play these sectors in their portfolios, including trades on stocks like Bank of America (BAC),and JP Morgan Chase (JPM). One trade could net a 19% return with a 27% downside protection.
07/22/08	New trades are out for the Dividends Plus Portfolio. This month’s trades are aiming for a 12.5% annualized return, including dividends, with downside protection of 18.8%. Visit our 3rd Quarter ’08 Dividends Plus Portfolio page for complete details on these trades.
07/20/08	Our Weekly Stocks To Watch were released today. AMZN, T, MRK, NEM and CAT made the list. Charts, analyst comments, and trade ideas are included. One of the trades has a target return of 13.6% in 25 days and the stock price can fall as much as 12% without getting this position in trouble.
07/18/08	Our June RecessionSmart/Income Builder Portfolio closed with a loss of $1,500 today.
07/18/08	Our July Perfect Trade Portfolio expired today for a full profit. These trades netted a $1,200, 10.6% return over the 22 days the trades were open.
07/18/08	One hedged trade and three covered calls in the Conservative Covered Call Plus Portfolio expired today for a nice profit. These conservative trades on McDonald’s (MCD), Intel (INTC), Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), and Kroger (KR) netted a $2,400+ profit and a 10.5% return all together.
07/17/08	Today’s Special Daily Select 10 Strategies includes a nice hedged trade on Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan (POT). The trade shoots for a 11.49% projected return (64.51% annualized) and also has 11.48% downside protection. Other stocks covered on the Select 10 today include First Solar Inc. (FSLR), Baidu.com (BIDU), and DryShips (DRYS).
07/14/08	Our Weekly Stocks To Watch were released today. GOOG, DNA, EBAY, NUE and RS made the list. Charts, analyst comments, and trade ideas are included. One of the trades has a target return of 13.6% in less than 40 days and the stock price can fall as much as 10% without getting this position in trouble.
07/11/08	We’ve posted our new Featured Articles of the week, with four articles giving you a unique perspective on market news as well as money-making trades. This week we are examining the Online Retail Sector, and giving our subscribers unique insight into the industry, including trades on stocks like eBay (EBAY), Barnes and Noble (BKS),and Netflix (NFLX). One trade could net an 11.1% return and has 21.5% protection.
07/07/08	Our Weekly Stocks To Watch were released today. AA, ABT, STZ, SGR and PBG made the list. Charts, analyst comments, and trade ideas are included. One of the trades has a target return of 14.9% in less than 40 days and the stock price can rise as much as 14% without getting this position in trouble.
07/07/08	We’ve posted our new Featured Articles of the week, with four articles giving you a unique perspective on market news as well as money-making trades. This week we are examining the Earnings Season, including trades on stocks like Abbott Laboratories (ABT). One trade could net an 13.6% return and has 8.5% protection.

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