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Recent Actions

A Sunny New Play
Action: TAN

Establishing a long-term position in this solar ETF, given the likelihood of increasing interest in alternative energy.

09/04/08 - 10:50 AM EDT
Finding a Short Opportunity
Action: SKF

Initiating a position in a fund with exposure to financial names, which have failed to make progress to the upside.

08/15/08 - 02:07 PM EDT
Taking Some Profits
Action: XLK

This tech ETF is hitting up against its 50-day moving average, making it a good time to close it out.

08/08/08 - 11:08 AM EDT

Weekly Roundups

Hunting for Opportunities
Action: UNG GLD TAN SPY SKF

Established a new position in the solar sector this week, and continuing to search for ways to put more money to work.

09/05/08 - 07:41 AM EDT
Remain Flexible
Action: UNG GLD TAN SPY SKF

Investors who vigorously protect capital will be in a great position to profit when the next bull market arrives.

08/29/08 - 07:30 AM EDT
Maintain a Cautious Stance
Action: UNG GLD TAN SPY SKF

As the market settles into one of the slowest periods of the year, avoid getting caught up in the bottom-calling game.

08/22/08 - 07:19 AM EDT
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