Today's Market
by Dr Invest

My Investments

My investment continues its UPs and DOWNs. I have a STOP-SELL set for each stock at 6% below the purchase price. Below are the three stocks I have chosen during what I hope will be a Christmas Rally. If my losses exceed 6%, the stocks will automatically sell and I'll drink my hot chocolate in a corner by myself; but if I get the 6 to 8% return I hope to get, I will put another pice of cake on my plate and giggle a loud, Ho! Ho! Ho!

Back to reality here:

                                                               BUY                                        NINE DAYS LATER
FDO (Family Dollar)              $58.8193                                         loss 2.66%
DLTR (Dollar Tree)                $79.20                                             loss 1.20%
CATM (Cardtronics ATMs)   $24.81                                             gain 6.85%
                                                                                                                2.99% Total Gain

As of today, I have gained a total of 2.99% in the overall stock porfolio after trading fees. I had expected better from the DOLLAR STORE STOCKS. As the market moved higher today at the report of increased retail sales, I was surprised the the Dollar Store Stocks did not dramatically rise. As you can see, I am no where near a 6% loss on any one stock, but my safety net remains in place just in case the market turns ugly.

(note: The above information is not to be used for any finanical advice, see your personal financial advisor before making any decisions regarding your finances.)