Sunday, August 8, 2010

What, When and How - ILMN, CTSH, RVBD, FFIV

The up trend we are seeing continues giving us opportunities to buy. It could end tomorrow, it could end next month, we don’t know and neither does anybody else. All you can do is buy the up trends of a stock market and protect against loss. I think it’s a good idea to do a quick review of what to buy, when to buy and how to buy.

What to buy :- Maintain a list of stocks currently under consolidation (sideways action), close to new highs with great earnings and revenues. Such stocks being close to new highs have resisted any downward pressure and are now consolidating recent gains before their next move up.

When to buy :- As these stocks start moving out of their consolidation phase preferably on large volume it is time to consider buying such stocks. This means the recent gains have been fully consolidated and digested and the market is now ready to move these stocks higher again.

How to buy :- Start with a very small purchase that won’t keep you awake it night just in case the breakout fails. As these stocks move up you can continue adding to them. Also remember that previous purchases from earlier breakouts you are already adding to on a regular basis.

The following companies have all broke out on good volume and should be considered after you do your homework on potential purchases. Remember to use your sell stops and check that earnings are not imminent.

ILMN – $42.71

CTSH – $60.93

RVBD – $36.05

FFIV – $88.48

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