stock research

[Dee]

besides the obvious like P/e, debt ratio, operating margin...... stuff on the key statistics.i try to stick with stocks that their peers have a positive ytd perfromance also. what other details do i need to pay attn in my research before buying a stock? appreciate all the advice you guys have been giving

[Airelon]

Honestly Dee, those are pretty big ones that you already have.

Remember the market rules:

1) Money management principles is what will make you money in the end, not the hottest stock. Accuracy rate only counts for 1/5 of a successful money management strategy.

2) Trade with the trend, the trend is your friend. But Volume is your best buddy.

3) Know your time frame.

[StockJunkie]

i try to stick with stocks that their peers have a positive ytd perfromance also

This is very important as you have to flow with the trends. Tracking the leaders of the group is a fantastic way to stay ahead of the game. Take a look at fertilizers for example. CF, MOS, and POT as #1 have all lead the group consistently higher through the last year+.

Another I personally promote is to always cut your losses short. 5 - 7% are standard for stop losses and in this market 2 - 4% is even arguably too large.