The truth is that if you invest for long enough, you’re going to end up with some losing stocks. But long term The Warehouse Group Limited (NZSE:WHS) shareholders have had a particularly rough ride in the last three year. Regrettably, they have had to cope with a 64% drop in the share price over that
The simplest way to invest in stocks is to buy exchange traded funds. But in our experience, buying the right stocks can give your wealth a significant boost. For example, the Waste Connections, Inc. (NYSE:WCN) share price is up 77% in the last five years, slightly above the market return. It’s also good to see
Ideally, your overall portfolio should beat the market average. But every investor is virtually certain to have both over-performing and under-performing stocks. So we wouldn’t blame long term 360 Capital REIT (ASX:TOT) shareholders for doubting their decision to hold, with the stock down 66% over a half decade. We also note that the stock has
The worst result, after buying shares in a company (assuming no leverage), would be if you lose all the money you put in. But on a lighter note, a good company can see its share price rise well over 100%. For example, the Arcadis NV (AMS:ARCAD) share price has soared 266% in the last half
The main aim of stock picking is to find the market-beating stocks. But every investor is virtually certain to have both over-performing and under-performing stocks. So we wouldn’t blame long term Mirvac Group (ASX:MGR) shareholders for doubting their decision to hold, with the stock down 26% over a half decade. Even worse, it’s down 12%
The most you can lose on any stock (assuming you don’t use leverage) is 100% of your money. But on the bright side, you can make far more than 100% on a really good stock. For example, the Capral Limited (ASX:CAA) share price has soared 162% in the last half decade. Most would be very
Stock pickers are generally looking for stocks that will outperform the broader market. And while active stock picking involves risks (and requires diversification) it can also provide excess returns. For example, long term Spectra Systems Corporation (LON:SPSY) shareholders have enjoyed a 60% share price rise over the last half decade, well in excess of the
Stock pickers are generally looking for stocks that will outperform the broader market. And the truth is, you can make significant gains if you buy good quality businesses at the right price. For example, long term Kenanga Investment Bank Berhad (KLSE:KENANGA) shareholders have enjoyed a 84% share price rise over the last half decade, well
Investing in stocks inevitably means buying into some companies that perform poorly. But long term Micro-Mechanics (Holdings) Ltd. (SGX:5DD) shareholders have had a particularly rough ride in the last three year. So they might be feeling emotional about the 58% share price collapse, in that time. And more recent buyers are having a tough time
Generally speaking the aim of active stock picking is to find companies that provide returns that are superior to the market average. Buying under-rated businesses is one path to excess returns. To wit, the BM GreenTech Berhad share price has climbed 76% in five years, easily topping the market return of 1.0% (ignoring dividends). On