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    Community Rank: Analyst (184 pts)  |  Member since 08/02/2007
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How I Find Possible Trades 04/27/08   —  Hello everyone and thanks for stopping by. I hope you are all having a good weekend and enjoying some rest away from work. Today I want to start going over in detail the key points of my trading plan. Hopefully by doing this we can all gain a little more insight in how to better pick stocks.First up ...
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How I Find Possible Trades 04/27/08   —  Hello everyone and thanks for stopping by. I hope you are all having a good weekend and enjoying some rest away from work. Today I want to start going over in detail the key points of my trading plan. Hopefully by doing this we can all gain a little more insight in how to better pick stocks.First up ...
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My New Trading Plan 04/24/08   —  Hello and welcome back to my little trading blog. As I said in my last post I have updated my trading plan and hopefully have a new strategy for success. As I have in the past I hope to use this blog to detail my daily trades and ideas and use this space as a detailed trading journal. Of course I hop...
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My New Trading Plan 04/24/08   —  Hello and welcome back to my little trading blog. As I said in my last post I have updated my trading plan and hopefully have a new strategy for success. As I have in the past I hope to use this blog to detail my daily trades and ideas and use this space as a detailed trading journal. Of course I hop...
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I'm Back! 04/24/08   —  Its been so long since I last wrote on here and I have missed it. I hope everyone is doing well and making tons of money in the markets.Now that the crazy tax season is over I hope to start blogging a lot more often now. I have changed up my trading plan as the markets have turned into a sideways tra...
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I'm Back! 04/24/08   —  Its been so long since I last wrote on here and I have missed it. I hope everyone is doing well and making tons of money in the markets.Now that the crazy tax season is over I hope to start blogging a lot more often now. I have changed up my trading plan as the markets have turned into a sideways tra...
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Be My Valentine 02/14/08   —  Since its Valentines day I thought I should dedicate a post to the person who I dedicate my life to. Without the constant love and support of my wife I would have never achieved even half of what I have in life. She is the most patient and loving person I have ever met. So thank you Kristen for putti...
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Be My Valentine 02/14/08   —  Since its Valentines day I thought I should dedicate a post to the person who I dedicate my life to. Without the constant love and support of my wife I would have never achieved even half of what I have in life. She is the most patient and loving person I have ever met. So thank you Kristen for putti...
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New Years Resulotions 01/07/08   —  Hey everyone thanks for stopping by. I hope everyone had a good new year and managed to survive last weeks carnage in the markets.Even though I am 7 days late I did want to list a few things I hope to accomplish in the new year.1. Work on developing a concrete trading plan.2. Work on following my own...
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New Years Resulotions 01/07/08   —  Hey everyone thanks for stopping by. I hope everyone had a good new year and managed to survive last weeks carnage in the markets.Even though I am 7 days late I did want to list a few things I hope to accomplish in the new year.1. Work on developing a concrete trading plan.2. Work on following my own...
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Merry Christmas! 12/25/07   —  I hope all of you have a Merry Christmas and get some rest and relaxation from the daily grind. It is days like these that I am so grateful for the wonderful family I have. Regardless of how I do in the markets and how frustrated and angry they might make me sometimes. I am grateful I have such a wo...
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Merry Christmas! 12/25/07   —  I hope all of you have a Merry Christmas and get some rest and relaxation from the daily grind. It is days like these that I am so grateful for the wonderful family I have. Regardless of how I do in the markets and how frustrated and angry they might make me sometimes. I am grateful I have such a wo...
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GHM   CEP   Graham Corp (GHM) 10/28/07   —  Hey everyone thanks for reading my blog. I hope everyone is having a good weekend. Its been awhile since I last posted on here and I apologize for that. Work has been busy and I have been studying for the Certified Equities Professional test, (CEP) for the last few weeks as well. However I thought I ...
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GHM   CEP   Graham Corp (GHM) 10/28/07   —  Hey everyone thanks for reading my blog. I hope everyone is having a good weekend. Its been awhile since I last posted on here and I apologize for that. Work has been busy and I have been studying for the Certified Equities Professional test, (CEP) for the last few weeks as well. However I thought I ...
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EMC   Purchased Shares of EMC Corp (EMC) 10/10/07   —  Purchased some more shares of EMC as they are up 18% since I initiated my position on 8/20/07, and there showing no sign of slowing down. To view my current portfolio you can check it out at SocialPicks.com....
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Purchased Shares of EMC Corp (EMC) 10/10/07   —  Purchased some more shares of EMC as they are up 18% since I initiated my position on 8/20/07, and there showing no sign of slowing down. To view my current portfolio you can check it out at SocialPicks.com....
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OXY   Sold Shares of Occidental Petroleum (OXY) 10/08/07   —  Today I was stopped out of OXY on open. Looks like we had a huge gap down on the stock, most likely due to the big drop is oil prices. However I did make a small gain on this stock and I hope you all did to.Thanks for reading my blog. Have a good Monday!...
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Sold Shares of Occidental Petroleum (OXY) 10/08/07   —  Today I was stopped out of OXY on open. Looks like we had a huge gap down on the stock, most likely due to the big drop is oil prices. However I did make a small gain on this stock and I hope you all did to.Thanks for reading my blog. Have a good Monday!...
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OXY   Shares Purchased In Occidental Petroleum (OXY) 10/02/07   —  I always think its important that if someone is giving there opinions on the market then they need to prove it.Today I purchased shares in Occidental Pete Corp (OXY). Later tonight when I have more time I will explain why I purchased shares in this company.Trading Transparency...
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Shares Purchased In OXY 10/02/07   —  I always think its important that if someone is giving there opinions on the market then they need to prove it.Today I purchased shares in Occidental Pete Corp (OXY). Later tonight when I have more time I will explain why I purchased shares in this company.Trading Transparency...
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More about Brandon

Investment Style:
Moderate  [?]

Avg exp holding time:
307.70 days

Age:
20's

Occupation:
Broker

Location:
Utah


Website:
themadtrader.blogspot.com




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