Comments on: MM Stock Portfolio Up 220% in 63 Months!!! :)

By: Jody

Jody — Fri, 03 Jan 2014 21:23:32 +0000

Very enjoyable post. I am an index man but I am always interested in what other people like to buy. I do think PHI was a sweet stock back in the day, and it still sports a hefty dividend. I also am a big fan of dividend payouts. I know, I know, I am a boring investor, but it is very consoling to have the dividends come in when you find yourself in the bottom of a trough.(enormous grin)

Jody

By: Thel from Florida

Thel from Florida — Fri, 03 Jan 2014 15:25:32 +0000

I am very happy and grateful with my Berkshire Hathaway stock. In 1996, I bought 48K worth now it is worth 188+K. Someday I plan to give these to my favorite girl :)

By: Bubut

Bubut — Fri, 03 Jan 2014 09:04:46 +0000

just my two cents… for those locally who wants to invest in online stockmarket, i recommend the Citiseconline.com. I have an account there and the system is very user friendly as anyone would be able to navigate aside from the lowest fees that they are applying.

By: shane

shane — Fri, 03 Jan 2014 01:11:08 +0000

Hi MM…happy new year to you and your family…am somewhat new here but i regularly visit your blog for good reads…

i have been toying with the idea of investing in stocks but tend to put things off because

1) am not really familiar with it…though i try reading about stocks and investments whenever possible…
2) am not sure where to start or rather which investment co./group to consult re investing…and if they are trustworthy…
3) some said i should do online since it’s convenient…but my gut instinct tells me that i should talk to a broker (which leads me back to no. 2) and let him/her do the work first while i familiarize myself with stock investment…sort of the broker being my tutor…
4) how much is a relatively safe amount as start up investment…

there were some IPO last year, which i thought were viable, but a few of them were continually postponing or moving at a later date…and some i missed because of my issues mentioned above…i would be truly grateful if you can give me some advice regarding stock investments…thanks a lot MM…have a wonderful year…

By: ellen parpana

ellen parpana — Thu, 02 Jan 2014 23:55:14 +0000

I am so impress on how you do your stocks. Mine didn’t fare like you do, lost half of my principal. Now I am satisfied with the 2% interest certificate of deposits. At least I know my hard earned savings are safe. I know that with all the inflation and everything , it’s not practical but I sleep well at night and no regrets. It was so nice of you to give an overview to those people who would like to try stocks. You gave them idea what companies to start with.

By: Marketman

Marketman — Thu, 02 Jan 2014 22:59:21 +0000

Faust, you win some, you loose some… :) Google went public 2004, just as I started this blog… most of the stocks on my list were more established with perhaps the exception of Amazon…

By: Faust

Faust — Thu, 02 Jan 2014 19:55:26 +0000

you missed the google stocks.

By: chupacabra

chupacabra — Thu, 02 Jan 2014 13:41:30 +0000

Hi! Marketman,

my mom and i have been a longtime reader, though we don’t comment much. i know you have background on banking/finance, can you do a similar post with pinoy stocks? and also how can we do business with stocks in the Philippines. Thanks in advance, and belated happy new year!