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Copart (CPRT) "Trading Transparency"

 May 29, 2008 05:44 PM UTC
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Return Risk
-11.76% LOW
Principal
Symbol Sentiment Start Return Closed
V n/a
CPRT Positive 05/29/08 -38.51% --
RMD n/a

Graphic_arrow1 Via Stock Picks Bob's Advice:  


Hello Friends!  Thanks so much for stopping by and visiting my blog, Stock Picks Bob's Advice! As always, please remember that I am an amateur investor, so please remember to consult with your professional investment advisers prior to making any investment decisions based on information on this website.

Earlier this morning, my Copart (CPRT) stock hit an appreciation target of a 30% gain triggering a partial sale of 1/7th of my position or 30 shares which were sold at $43.80/share.  This represented a gain of $10.08/share or 29.9% since purchase.  The shares were initially acquired 9/27/07 at a cost basis of $33.72/share.

As you may know, I use sales like today's sale as a 'signal' to buy an additional position if I am under my maximum of 20 positions.  Since, after yesterday's sale of ResMed (RMD), I am at my minimum of 5 positions, well under my maximum, this sale

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