Your second data point, "This chart above shows the very cyclical nature of the growth and slowdown experienced over time," would show that a potentially great buying opportunity is at hand -- after the expected fall.
I mean, obviously these lows came during the two crashes we've experienced since 2000, but have otherwise creating great buying opportunities for long-term investors.
I can only hope McDonald's suffers through a multi-year under-performance. I have a very long-term time frame and am willing to buy as many shares as I can now, to enjoy later.
A Lower-Risk, Lower-Reward Strategy For Gaining Exposure To Apple [View article]
Uwlaw,
It's all personal preference, honestly. I have gone long shares of Apple, but not in my IRA. For my IRA I wanted something with less volatility. Perhaps your view is different, which is fine.
As the comment above states, "The best way to invest in Apple, is to invest in Apple."
Clear and to the point, and I agree to an extent. But after thinking and researching, I decided to go with the QQQ fund. With a heavy influence from Apple and a solid influence from Google, Amazon and Qualcomm for the diversification.
I'm long both, just in separate accounts. It's not something that everyone will appreciate, but is a viable strategy for much more conservative investors.
Panera Bread Company: Is The Growth Sustainable? [View article]
Definitely stu. I think it's smart to roll out with only 3 dishes first. If consumers like it and begin to make it a top pick, then roll out more dishes, maybe 7-10.
What I love about PNRA is the LONG-TERM growth potential. We're not looking at 3-4 years of sustained growth. The outlook is closer to 8-10 years, and potential many more.
Pnra is certainly one of my favorite long-term holdings. It might be the one I'm most excited about. I can only hope high commodity costs keep it pinned down in 2013, which will give me time to keep adding to it.
I love when constructive conversations exist in the comment sections here!
Panera Bread Company: Is The Growth Sustainable? [View article]
Thanks stu. Kind of reminds of my Noodles selection...if you have ever heard of them. Really tasty and quickly made pasta restaurant. Small chain, but good variety. They also seem quite popular.
Perhaps PNRA can take some of this market share by eventually expanding its pasta selections. Thanks for the news clip, I appreciate it!
Why I Bought Apple At $460.68 And Why I Expect To Make Money On It [View article]
I feel ya, Murph. Ive essentially created a lot of these products, although sometimes Jobs would be the one taking credit. Even before Jobs had passed, I think Apple was already onto their next big thing.
With Jobs and Ive there, they had the right ideas (hopefully) and without Jobs, hopefully Ive, Cook and the rest of the crew can put the finishing touches on it. Long Apple.
Why I Bought Apple At $460.68 And Why I Expect To Make Money On It [View article]
Huh, that is interesting. Thanks for both replying and going into detail. I'll give this is a shot, seems interesting. A lot of volume for high priced stocks like GOOG, AMZN, AAPL, and PCLN lies within the derivatives market. IE: options.
Shares of GameStop (GME -10.5%) crumble with speculation over next-generation systems hurting the company's resale business tipping sentiment. If future consoles feature games fully connected to the Internet with no value beyond initial purchase, GameStop's revenue could suffer. [View news story]
Could suffer? Could? GME's revenue would be crushed. decimated. In the short-term it would weigh on them, but it's that 3-5 year time frame that will kill them.
People will still trade and buy xbox 360 and ps3 games in the year or two that follow a new console release. Beyond that though, it's all about the new system.
Why I Bought Apple At $460.68 And Why I Expect To Make Money On It [View article]
sheldond...bing! Bing! Bing! You got it my friend!
Is growth slowing? Sure, it's right there in the numbers. But did Apple just sell 47 MILLION iPhones and 22 MILLLION iPads last quarter?!
Yes! The growth is slowing and I magnified that in the article. But just because a car is going 200 mph and is now going 180 mph, doesn't mean it is slow, just because it has SLOWED down.
I think it's foolish to be unloaded shares in this level. Completely foolish. Between the cash on hand, future products/markets and the deeply undervalued state of Apple, I'm certainly a buyer.
It's a case of lower-risk, higher-reward. Appreciate the alien-oriented comment :)
Why I Bought Apple At $460.68 And Why I Expect To Make Money On It [View article]
Hey Murph,
That's a fair window for estimating. I think the big problem is the chips that they need. Qualcomm is working on them, but some analysts don't expect them to be ready until second half 2013.
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Thank you all for the nice words and comments. I appreciate them a lot! :-)...Seriously, very glad you guys decided to say something!
-Bret
A Lower-Risk, Lower-Reward Strategy For Gaining Exposure To Apple [View article]
However, as it stand, I have about twice as many individual stocks as I do ETF's. Essentially 1/3 is ETF.
PM if you want more details!
-Bret
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-Bret
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I mean, obviously these lows came during the two crashes we've experienced since 2000, but have otherwise creating great buying opportunities for long-term investors.
I can only hope McDonald's suffers through a multi-year under-performance. I have a very long-term time frame and am willing to buy as many shares as I can now, to enjoy later.
Thanks for the article,
Bret
A Lower-Risk, Lower-Reward Strategy For Gaining Exposure To Apple [View article]
It's all personal preference, honestly. I have gone long shares of Apple, but not in my IRA. For my IRA I wanted something with less volatility. Perhaps your view is different, which is fine.
As the comment above states, "The best way to invest in Apple, is to invest in Apple."
Clear and to the point, and I agree to an extent. But after thinking and researching, I decided to go with the QQQ fund. With a heavy influence from Apple and a solid influence from Google, Amazon and Qualcomm for the diversification.
I'm long both, just in separate accounts. It's not something that everyone will appreciate, but is a viable strategy for much more conservative investors.
Ford's Dividend Boost Changes The Landscape For Buyers [View article]
-Bret
Panera Bread Company: Is The Growth Sustainable? [View article]
What I love about PNRA is the LONG-TERM growth potential. We're not looking at 3-4 years of sustained growth. The outlook is closer to 8-10 years, and potential many more.
Pnra is certainly one of my favorite long-term holdings. It might be the one I'm most excited about. I can only hope high commodity costs keep it pinned down in 2013, which will give me time to keep adding to it.
I love when constructive conversations exist in the comment sections here!
-Bret
Panera Bread Company: Is The Growth Sustainable? [View article]
Perhaps PNRA can take some of this market share by eventually expanding its pasta selections. Thanks for the news clip, I appreciate it!
Bret
Why I Bought Apple At $460.68 And Why I Expect To Make Money On It [View article]
With Jobs and Ive there, they had the right ideas (hopefully) and without Jobs, hopefully Ive, Cook and the rest of the crew can put the finishing touches on it. Long Apple.
Bret
Why I Bought Apple At $460.68 And Why I Expect To Make Money On It [View article]
Nice work,
Bret
Why I Bought Apple At $460.68 And Why I Expect To Make Money On It [View article]
Thanks again,
Bret
Shares of GameStop (GME -10.5%) crumble with speculation over next-generation systems hurting the company's resale business tipping sentiment. If future consoles feature games fully connected to the Internet with no value beyond initial purchase, GameStop's revenue could suffer. [View news story]
People will still trade and buy xbox 360 and ps3 games in the year or two that follow a new console release. Beyond that though, it's all about the new system.
Why I Bought Apple At $460.68 And Why I Expect To Make Money On It [View article]
Is growth slowing? Sure, it's right there in the numbers. But did Apple just sell 47 MILLION iPhones and 22 MILLLION iPads last quarter?!
Yes! The growth is slowing and I magnified that in the article. But just because a car is going 200 mph and is now going 180 mph, doesn't mean it is slow, just because it has SLOWED down.
I think it's foolish to be unloaded shares in this level. Completely foolish. Between the cash on hand, future products/markets and the deeply undervalued state of Apple, I'm certainly a buyer.
It's a case of lower-risk, higher-reward. Appreciate the alien-oriented comment :)
Bret
Why I Bought Apple At $460.68 And Why I Expect To Make Money On It [View article]
I love options and I'm sure many readers here do as well. If you don't mind, could you elaborate on this?
Much appreciated,
Bret
Why I Bought Apple At $460.68 And Why I Expect To Make Money On It [View article]
That's a fair window for estimating. I think the big problem is the chips that they need. Qualcomm is working on them, but some analysts don't expect them to be ready until second half 2013.
Thanks for the input!
Bret