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Lufkin (LUFK) and Quality Systems (QSII) "Trading Transparency'

 Aug 09, 2008 02:02 AM UTC
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Return Risk
-11.71% LOW
Principal
Symbol Sentiment Start Return Closed
QSII Positive 08/09/08 +1.11% --
LUFK Neutral/Hold 08/09/08 -57.68% --
EMR n/a

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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.

I have been doing a little bit of "micro-managing" of my portfolio.  I swapped out my VIVO for RMD hoping to catch a bit more momentum, and now, noting that my Lufkin (LUFK) stock, which I just recently purchased 7/16/08 at a cost basis of $91.10 has been struggling while the rest of the market has been rallying, I chose to sell my shares.

They really hadn't hit a sale point, and we shall need to see if this is a reasonable decision or whether by ignoring my own 'trading rules' I was a bit hasty, lost patience with a great company, and instead jumped on a stock that

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