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Johnson Controls (JCI) "Trading Transparency"

 Sep 04, 2008 05:52 PM UTC
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Return Risk
-14.16% LOW
Principal
Symbol Sentiment Start Return Closed
GHM n/a
JCI Neutral/Hold 09/04/08 -41.76% --

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 advisors prior to making any investment decisions based on information on this website.

One of the hardest things about being a blogger, and now a Seeking Alpha contributor, is the necessity of doing everything so publicly! I just got around to posting about my 'brilliant' decision to switch my Graham (GHM) holdings into Johnson Controls (JCI) and now my entire plan is hitting headwinds.  Perhaps a bit of turbulence from Gustav?

It is my strategy to sell a holding should it hit an 8% loss.  I don't really care whether that holding has been held for a year or 15 minutes.  After an initial purchase, if that stock drops the required 8% out it goes.

And John

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