What Makes a Stock (Bond, Commodity) Look Good?

If you can find at least three of the following characteristics in a stock, the chances are you will pick a winner: • Rising price trend as more and more investors jump aboard. • Rising volume as investors become more aggressive in their purchases. • Strong, but not excessive, price momentum. Anything higher indicates that supply and demand are out of synch. • Strong sector. If the sector is doing well, there is likely to be enough business for all stocks in it. • Strong market. A rising tide raises most boats. • Supportive environment. Low input prices, high output prices, low cost of doing business, and favorable supply and demand in the industry. These are the basic criteria. ...

Language

English

Publisher

Pearson Education, Limited

Editions

3

ISBN

9780132173124

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