Tag Archives: stocks

Really Good Solar

Posted on March 17, 2012 by Tom Trimbath

Really, it all should be so much simpler that it is. Small companies should be easier to understand, and they are, but even a small NASDAQ company involves big numbers, intricate deals, and confusing accounting. Real Goods Solar announced earnings … Continue reading →

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My Jobs Report

Posted on March 10, 2012 by Tom Trimbath

Jobs! Unemployed people are turning into employed people at the rate of about a quarter of a million per month. Nice. Okay, so the unemployment rate hasn’t changed, but people getting jobs is a good thing; especially, if you are … Continue reading →

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Splitting Stocks

Posted on January 25, 2012 by Tom Trimbath

Take a 20 ounce cup of tea and pour it into to two 10 ounce cups. Of course, the amount of tea hasn’t changed. The taste of the tea hasn’t changed. Microvision announced that it might split its stock (MVIS) … Continue reading →

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Real World Trade DNDN

Posted on January 21, 2012 by Tom Trimbath

A friend described my style of investing as “Get Rich Slow.” He was assuring me that my book, Dream. Invest. Live. didn’t come across as a Get Rich Quick scheme. I like his assurance, but I add a caveat. Any … Continue reading →

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Whew Good News

Posted on January 7, 2012 by Tom Trimbath

That feels better. DNDN, the stock that’s most recently been driving my portfolio, was up over 60% this week. That doesn’t put everything back to bright and cheery, but it is a sign that the downside of the irrational market … Continue reading →

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Semi Annual Exercise EOY 2011

Posted on December 31, 2011 by Tom Trimbath

Before I began typing this introduction to my semi-annual exercise, I poured myself a cup of Passion, a tea mixed and blended by my friends at Dandelion Botanical. I still have a passion for individual investing, but this has been … Continue reading →

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Walls Fall

Posted on December 3, 2011 by Tom Trimbath

I discontinued my satellite service last year. (TV Less) Most of the news was commentary instead of reporting and the ads carried themes of either fear or unrealistic excess. My life became quieter. My stress reduced. I’m feeling much healthier … Continue reading →

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Post Properly Positioned

Posted on November 8, 2011 by Tom Trimbath

The power of the properly positioned post. One post, that was re-posted to a place I never posted (Yahoo and flame wars are too common) is a enlightening lesson in the power of the properly positioned post. Micro Vision, a … Continue reading →

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Lottery Ticket Stocks

Posted on June 11, 2011 by Tom Trimbath

Do you play the lottery? Spend a dollar on a ticket and buy hope and the chance to win much more. Millionaires have been made that way. Most millionaires got there through inheritance, hard work, or investing. Lottery tickets aren’t … Continue reading →

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When To Sell

Posted on February 8, 2011 by Tom Trimbath

When to sell? When you want to. When you need to. Okay, let me be more specific than that, even though those two short sentences are wonderfully concise. Of course, I am talking about when to sell stocks; but, the … Continue reading →

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