Would You Buy This Stock Based on Chart?

MoonRiver · #1 01/03/12, 10:58 AM

Here's the chart over the last 5 years.

Would You Buy This Stock Based on Chart? - General Chat

ninny · #2 01/03/12, 11:25 AM

Not enough information...

DAVID In Wisconsin · #3 01/03/12, 11:27 AM

I need more than just a chart before I decide to buy a stock.

MoonRiver · #4 01/03/12, 11:38 AM

Come on. You just put a ruler on it and see if the trend is up or down, and it's in a 3 year up trend.

Bret · #5 01/03/12, 11:49 AM

I voted no. It feels so good to have a voice. I would want more information.

Just for fun...what is the stock?

MoonRiver · #6 01/03/12, 11:51 AM

I'm a contrarian, looks like. Just bought some more.

I'll post later what it is, but someone will probably figure it out.

ryanthomas · #7 01/03/12, 12:29 PM

I'm also a contrarian, but I won't buy anything based on a 3-year uptrend. I'm assuming there's more behind your decision.

wy_white_wolf · #8 01/03/12, 04:43 PM

Chart only shows past performance. I'd also like to see forcast as to what's expected in the future for the company.

Home Harvest · #9 01/03/12, 05:06 PM

Well, based on what little info was provided I had to vote NO. Yes, it's trending up, but it's only up 15 points (100 to 115) over 5 years. 3 points per year. Not great.

The fact that you say you bought more tells me that there is probably much more to this than the chart we are being shown.

manawar · #10 01/03/12, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by MoonRiver

Come on. You just put a ruler on it and see if the trend is up or down, and it's in a 3 year up trend.

Nope.
What's the product? What's the P/E ratio? Who's the CEO? How long have they've been in business?
Any personal references I can talk to?
There's a whole lot more to smart investing than a ruler and a chart.

HeelSpur · #11 01/03/12, 05:22 PM

Nope, I prefer to earn my money.

ryanthomas · #12 01/03/12, 05:28 PM

Thought about it, I'm guessing it's a government bond fund of some sort.

copperkid3 · #13 01/03/12, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by HeelSpur

Nope, I prefer to earn my money.

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I 'prefer' to keep my money. I had more invested in my soon to be ending 17+ yrs of marriage
and thought that the research in the investment was sound......loosing half of everything that I'd brought
into the marriage is NOT what I'd call a very wise investment. I'm know finding out so much more
after the fact, and all you've given us to make a judgment, is a small chart/graph with far less
info than I had going in (or thought I had). What do they say about a fool and his money......????
Certainly not in these uncertain economic times!

MoonRiver · #14 01/03/12, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by ryanthomas

Thought about it, I'm guessing it's a government bond fund of some sort.

You're right.

It is TIP (ISHARES TREAS INFLATION PROTECTED SECS FD) currently yield is 4.47%.

I suck at buying stocks, so I am trying to be a little more conservative this year. Inflation is expected in 2nd half of year, or at least that's what some project, so I thought this might be a good place to park some money.

Tobster · #15 01/03/12, 06:16 PM

It has become increasingly difficult to get any sort of yield without a risk to the principle. The days of the FDIC guaranteed CD yielding 4%+ at your neighborhood bank are nowhere to be found.

I think at the end of 2012 you will be pleased with your purchase.