Archive for Christian Hill

My Case for the Automakers
by Christian Hill (08/25/2008)

"You make money when you buy, not when you sell." So says the old adage. It’s especially important to keep this in mind in today’s market. Buying opportunities abound, and now is the time to take advantage of that and make your money.

Know When to Say When
by Christian Hill (08/02/2008)

We have all been there... Sitting at a bar, head in your hands, you're wondering how it happened. How could your favorite stock have fallen so far, so fast? It looked so promising months ago. But here you are, sick to your stomach over it.

Don’t Act Too Quickly or You Could Get Burned
by Christian Hill (07/24/2008)

An ETF With a Bright Future
by Christian Hill (07/15/2008)

The world of exchange traded funds (ETFs) is ever-evolving. Nowadays, you can invest in a fund that covers just about any niche market. One that has caught my interest lately is the Claymore/MAC Global Solar Energy Index ETF, with the ticker symbol TAN. (Apparently, even Wall Street has a bit of a sense of humor.)

A Leveraged ETF for All Market Conditions
by Christian Hill (07/01/2008)

Most investors would agree that in tough economic times one safe haven is consumer staples. Companies like Johnson & Johnson, Coke, and Philip Morris do well in all markets, and tend to weather storms better than companies that sell discretionary goods.

Add Some Leverage to Your Portfolio the Easy Way
by Christian Hill (06/25/2008)

You can find ETFs that cover just about any market ("spiders" cover the S&P) or sector (the XLF covers the financials). But did you know there are some that can offer leveraged returns?

A Safe Way to Get a Technology Play
by Christian Hill (06/16/2008)

One ETF (exchange traded fund) - which is laden with some of the biggest names in technology - is set to offer outstanding returns once the economy recovers. I'm talking about the technology SPDR (XLK), and it allows you to own a "who's who" of the technology industry, including Microsoft, Google, Intel, Hewlett-Packard, and Apple.

Fill Up Your Portfolio With This Profitable Company
by Christian Hill (06/07/2008)

When it comes to a measuring a company's health, little can compare with overall profits. The more profitable a company is, the better. And no company in the world is more profitable than ExxonMobil (XOM). For anyone who drives a car and pays $4/gallon for gas, this should come as no surprise.

Keep On Rolling
by Christian Hill (05/19/2008)

One thing to keep in mind when buying a company's stock is the lifespan of its product. In other words, keep an eye on how often consumers have to buy replacements. If people have to buy your product only once, you are on a constant search for new customers. Unless, that is, you're satisfied with sporadic sales.

A Bright Future
by Christian Hill (05/17/2008)

If you're looking for a long-term investment, look no further than Philips.