Chris Lau's  Instablog

A strategy for 2013 was posted here. Readers recognize that some of the small positional picks are not conservative ones. The approach will be the same as in the past: start a small position, and add to them as actual fundamentals get closer to the originally viewed outlook.

In other investments, the gaming sector is not the place to be right now, but things could improve as consumers realize that console gaming will tailor only to the big-hit titles. Console refresh will bring some interest back into this sector.

1. Updown - Up 9.7%

Microsoft (MSFT) dropped below $30 but the portfolio performed well with Liberty Media (LINTA). Microsoft shares were acquired at a lower cost in 2010.

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2. Simitrade - Up 1723% (down 259% in 3 Months)

Simitrade is a great way to track stock ideas - long or short. In the last month, the big increase in stocks meant exiting short-positions. Best to let the market ride up, and to minimize losses on the short-side. Losses in solar were extensive.

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3. Kapitall.com - Up 33% from Inception

A strategy document was posted here: http://seekingalpha.com/article/1109951-setting-an-investment-strategy-for-2013-with-these-ideas . The site is a good way to interact with other investors and to share entire portfolios.