As some of you know, I invest in stocks and the last few years of my experiences are documented on my website/blog (link in my sig).
Although I'm Canadian, I invest primarily in U.S. stocks. Currently my portfolio is up a little over 28% YTD. So far, this compares well to the index.
2010 YTD Returns*
S&P500 +0.9%
DOW +1.6%
NASDAQ +1.5%
* does not include dividends
My return has been approximately 14% annualized over the last 14 years. This results in the quadrupling of an original investment compared to the 60% return of the S&P500 over the same period.
It's not amazing, it's respectable I think. I've made a lot of mistakes, but I'm continually learning.
The following are the 5 year income statements of the stocks that have generated this return:
Fossil Watches
http://financials.morningstar.com/income-statement/is.html?t=FOSL®ion=USA&culture=en-US
K-Swiss
http://financials.morningstar.com/income-statement/is.html?t=KSWS®ion=USA&culture=en-US
Columbia Sportswear
http://financials.morningstar.com/income-statement/is.html?t=COLM®ion=USA&culture=en-US
American Eagle
http://financials.morningstar.com/income-statement/is.html?t=AEO®ion=USA&culture=en-US
The Buckle
http://financials.morningstar.com/income-statement/is.html?t=BKE®ion=USA&culture=en-US
Berkshire Hathaway
http://financials.morningstar.com/income-statement/is.html?t=BRK.B®ion=USA&culture=en-US
As some readers may notice, the vast majority of my investments have been in U.S. retail (cue horror music). In my introduction I mentioned that I look for investments in the wreckage of destroyed markets. Few markets have been as destroyed as U.S. retail.
Selling puts on BKE stock is still a viable way of making money and building up a position in a strong retailer.
I hope this was somewhat useful!
Best regards.
Although I'm Canadian, I invest primarily in U.S. stocks. Currently my portfolio is up a little over 28% YTD. So far, this compares well to the index.
2010 YTD Returns*
S&P500 +0.9%
DOW +1.6%
NASDAQ +1.5%
* does not include dividends
My return has been approximately 14% annualized over the last 14 years. This results in the quadrupling of an original investment compared to the 60% return of the S&P500 over the same period.
It's not amazing, it's respectable I think. I've made a lot of mistakes, but I'm continually learning.
The following are the 5 year income statements of the stocks that have generated this return:
Fossil Watches
http://financials.morningstar.com/income-statement/is.html?t=FOSL®ion=USA&culture=en-US
K-Swiss
http://financials.morningstar.com/income-statement/is.html?t=KSWS®ion=USA&culture=en-US
Columbia Sportswear
http://financials.morningstar.com/income-statement/is.html?t=COLM®ion=USA&culture=en-US
American Eagle
http://financials.morningstar.com/income-statement/is.html?t=AEO®ion=USA&culture=en-US
The Buckle
http://financials.morningstar.com/income-statement/is.html?t=BKE®ion=USA&culture=en-US
Berkshire Hathaway
http://financials.morningstar.com/income-statement/is.html?t=BRK.B®ion=USA&culture=en-US
As some readers may notice, the vast majority of my investments have been in U.S. retail (cue horror music). In my introduction I mentioned that I look for investments in the wreckage of destroyed markets. Few markets have been as destroyed as U.S. retail.
Selling puts on BKE stock is still a viable way of making money and building up a position in a strong retailer.
I hope this was somewhat useful!
Best regards.
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