Learn penny stock basics & advanced strategies The Future of the OTC BB – What OTC BB? February 28, 2011 PSW For many years now there have been two separate venues for over the counter unlisted securities to be quoted, the OTC BB and the Pink Sheets. What has separated them in the past is the notion of better quality on the OTC BB due to to full SEC reporting requirements, and the wide spread availability of level two quotes leading to better transparency. Today, however, things have changed dramatically. GAAP Versus Non-GAAP February 14, 2011 PSW When looking at and comparing financial results, it is important to understand what kind of measures you are looking at, GAAP, non-GAAP or something else entirely. We can also learn a lot about a company and the industry it is in by finding out what exactly is and isn't being stripped out. Reading Quarterly and Annual Reports (Part Three) February 7, 2011 PSW In part three, we'll discuss why reading the risk disclosures in quarterly and annual reports is worth your time. We'll also address what can and can't be assumed based on what time of the day, week or quarter these reports are filed. Finally, we'll peek at the income statement, balance sheet and statements of cash flow to see what we can learn about the way they are stacked up against historical results. Our intention in this series is not to get into the numbers, but rather, address ways to save yourself valuable time, and build a general research philosophy. Reading Quarterly and Annual Reports (Part Two) January 31, 2011 PSW After a very substantive introduction, the quarterly or annual report continues with so much information, it can be more than overwhelming. In fact, it's designed to be indecipherable by the average human for a specific reason, Wall Street wants more of your money. In part two, we'll jump ahead a little bit and discuss perhaps the most interesting (if there is one) part of the quarterly or annual report, "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations". Reading Quarterly and Annual Reports (Part One) January 20, 2011 PSW In the first of a three part series, we examine quarterly and annual reports as a whole, how they are structured, and where to quickly find pertinent information. What it Means to be Unbiased January 6, 2011 PSW Staff We would like to take a moment today to address the recent increase in the amount of biased promotional "reports" hitting the wires and the in-boxes of unsuspecting folks all over the world. Serious Penny Stock traders can tell the difference between Biased, and Unbiased reports almost immediately, and we would like to make sure that you are aware of some of the tricks of the trade. Intro to Penny Stocks We won't attempt to define the parameters of what a Penny Stock is, but rather, try and dispel some of the myths surrounding them and focus on what our parameters are. The Securities and Exchange Commission requires all broker/dealers to obtain written acknowledgment from potential penny stock.. Hedging with Penny Stocks Using penny stocks to hedge your portfolio may be a more viable option than you think. Traditional hedging typically involves using complicated options or derivative securities, and doing it yourself may require opening margin, options, futures commodities and foreign exchange accounts. All hedging... Tweaking Charts for Penny Stocks Charting can be a remarkable tool to discover trading opportunities in Penny Stocks, but it is important to use them properly and over a correct time frame. Typically we use weekly... Philosophy Wall Street can be a scary place for the individual investor. Our goal is to help you trade with absolutely zero emotion. Greed, fear or overconfidence should have no place on your trading desk. The most important aspect of trading is the preservation of capital. Sadly, this is often the most difficult... Choosing the Right Broker Many online brokers are suited quite well for penny stocks, others, however, are horrible. The first and foremost feature to check is share limitations. With penny stocks you will be purchasing as many as a million shares or more at a time. A half a penny extra per share over say 1000 shares doesn't sound like... Minimizing Risk When the price action of a penny stock is displayed on a chart in just the right time frame, it often becomes not just enticing, but exponentially to good to be true. To get an idea as to just how risky buying a Penny Stock could be, let's look at a worst case scenario, and then focus on how to avoid... More Tutorial Articles |
Analysis of listed, fully reporting penny stocks 5 Stocks that could Double Quickly February 28, 2011 PSW This week we present five stocks under five bucks from a diverse group of industries for further research. These stocks are undervalued relative to their peers and are exhibiting tremendous growth potential. These micro, small and mid cap stocks could easily double over the next three to six months given a continuation of favorable conditions. These are not the cheapest stocks on the block, but recent growth in results, stock price and projections could continue to bring volatility and upward momentum to these issues that are all still below $5. Can Quantum Corp. Leap Over a Lower Bar? February 14, 2011 PSW Quantum Corp. disappointed analysts late last month on lower revenues and weaker earnings than expected. Sequential growth along with increased branded sales and an improved financial condition may not be regarded with enough vigor in future estimates. Power-One Looking to Add to Recent Momentum January 31, 2011 PSW Power-One has seen some market share gains, improving margins, and record earnings primarily due to the company's Alternative energy units. The company expects the good times to continue rolling, but the stock has stalled a bit over the last six months. 5 Small Caps that may Outperform in 2011 January 20, 2011 PSW Get the year started off with a small but diversified group of micro to small cap stocks for further research. These potential growth stocks stand to outperform even their small cap peers this year. 8x8 Finds a Path to Profitability January 4, 2011 PSW Staff Although not yet a direct threat to rivals Vonage (VG) and Skype, 8x8 (EGHT) has discovered the formula for profits first by offering a suite of business VOIP products and services. EGHT is seeing subscriber growth, earnings growth and improving margins. Filtering for Value and Growth: Entegris PSW Staff Entegris (ENTG) has been growing revenues and earnings faster than it's stock price, and it now looks undervalued. A lack of coverage and understanding for their results and position as well as other superficial factors may be contributing to the low price, but will substance win in the end? DryShips: Come Aboard, Just Make Sure You Have Your Sea Legs PSW Staff DryShips has seen revenue and EBITDA growth lately while shrinking expenses, but their balance sheet has caused some to speculate on a take- over. We examine the long term prospects of the company as well as the likelihood and outcome of any acquisitions in the industry. We assert that DryShips could be a great value play independent of any buy-outs. Brocade's Quarterly Results: How Bad Were They? PSW Staff Brocade's revenue growth has been sub-par, but a closer look reveals some positive signs. Could BRCD be the next take over target in the data storage arena, or will their diversification strategy give them legs of their own to stand on. Somaxon Pharmaceuticals in Bed with Proctor & Gamble PSW Staff We take a look at the Somaxon (SOMX)/ Proctor & Gamble (PG) co-marketing agreement for Somaxon's insomnia drug Silenor, and peer under the covers. RF Micro Devices: Low Valuations, High Expectations PSW Staff We look at the recent buzz surrounding RF Micro Devices, and delve into the numbers. We also explore the SmartPhone market. Will Unbreakable IPhone Help Terminate Competition? PSW Staff In an 8-K filed on August 9, 2010, it was disclosed that Apple (AAPL) secured specific intellectual property rights from Liquidmetal Technologies (LQMT.PK) in exchange for a licence fee. This gives Apple exclusive rights to commercialize the product in the field of consumer electronics, while Liquidmetal will retain the right to market it in all other fields. The product is Liquidmetal, and it could help make an extremely sleek and aesthetically pleasing IPhone that is virtually indestructible... See all Recent Articles |
Independent research on unlisted penny stocks Is IceWeb Starting to Thaw? February 7, 2011 PSW For the last year or so, there has been a growing buzz around the concept of cloud computing. Several acquisitions from major technology players last year shows just how important cloud computing is expected to be. IceWeb is yet to be a big player in the space, however, it may be holding some key technology that could change this. IceWeb also has several things going for it that most unlisted companies do not. A Look through New Energy's SolarWindow Coating January 20, 2011 PSW New Energy has made a lot of progress with it's spray on solar coating, and the technology now holds a lot of promise. How long could it take to get to market, and how much will New Energy benefit? Kraig Biocraft Creates Mutant Spider Moths: Great Story, Lousy Investment PSW Staff When this headline came out on September 13, 2010, shares of Kraig Biocraft (KBLB) jumped over the next few days from below 4 cents to as high as 18 cents. To get an idea what traders were paying, the 500 million shares that are issued and outstanding were worth $7.5 million just a month ago. On September 16, 2010, they were worth $90 million. That's not bad for a company with no revenues since inception in April of 2006, and consistent expenses of $1 million a year. What is particularly interesting is... Titan Energy's Revenues Jump Started by Solar Installations PSW Staff Titan Energy Worldwide is a tiny company worth only about $15 million that specializes in on site power generation, energy management and energy efficiency products and services. The company has seen some very substantial revenue growth over the past year or so, but has yet to turn a profit. This is primarily due to inorganic growth by acquiring several smaller businesses. At least one of their new entities based in New Jersey, however, has seen some real promise. When acquired, the business had open orders of around $3 million in New York, Connecticut and New Jersey. The business was merged into their core subsidiary called Titan Energy Solutions... GetFugu (GFGU) Not Out of the Woods Yet PSW Staff OTC BB shares of GetFugu Inc., (GFGU) (Currently – GFGUE), jumped 300% on Friday after announcing that a federal court threw out a civil lawsuit against the company accusing them of being a racketeer influenced corrupt organization. Then today, Monday August 30, the stock climbed another 100% when they announced a lawsuit of their own against the law firms bringing the original civil suit. Volume was not overly intense, although it was for this particular stock. The issue did around 400 trades on Friday and around 800 today making it... View all recent OTC Stories |
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Highly Liquid Stocks Under $2.00 for Active Traders March 16, 2011 PSW The following are exchange listed stocks trading between one and two dollars that are consistently in ping-pong mode. These issues see more than 5000 trades per day and exhibit plenty of volatility. These stocks are not safe long-term bets by any means, but short-term traders may find enormous opportunity. Three Penny Stocks you Should Avoid March 16, 2011 PSW Bankruptcy is without a doubt the most disturbing word in the language of investing, and for proper reason. Equity investors know, or soon will, that an investment in a company that goes bankrupt means you lose all of your money. Do not think it is a quick death either, in fact, it is quite the contrary. Familiarize Yourself with Short Events to Gain a Better Long Perspective March 16, 2011 PSW |
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