c000815's Instablog Anon. c000815 http://seekingalpha.com 2010 Investing Lessons Learned http://seekingalpha.com/instablog/558345-c000815/123677-2010-investing-lessons-learned?source=feed 123677
Listed by symbol, and lesson learned.

IOC/BYI - Avoid large risk/reward situtions avoid shorts / options, they don't work for me

TTT Stay with corp actions through the process completion and allow time for capital structure to stabilize

IPGP/INFN - Monitor gains and trim positions that grow above 5%

DSWL - Monitor losses to validate/reject the original investment assumptions

DSWL - Avoid obscure companies with poor track record even if PE/Div / price book
look good, bad management!

LYG - don't buy on impulse, do solid research and analysis EVER TIME

CML - Take calculated risks and stick with them see below

CML - For growth/tech type positions, be prepared to stick with them if they are potential acquisition targets

Good luck in 2011
 
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Listed by symbol, and lesson learned.

IOC/BYI - Avoid large risk/reward situtions avoid shorts / options, they don't work for me

TTT Stay with corp actions through the process completion and allow time for capital structure to stabilize

IPGP/INFN - Monitor gains and trim positions that grow above 5%

DSWL - Monitor losses to validate/reject the original investment assumptions

DSWL - Avoid obscure companies with poor track record even if PE/Div / price book
look good, bad management!

LYG - don't buy on impulse, do solid research and analysis EVER TIME

CML - Take calculated risks and stick with them see below

CML - For growth/tech type positions, be prepared to stick with them if they are potential acquisition targets

Good luck in 2011
 
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