For those who attended Doug Gerlach's presentation for the recent eMoneyShow, "Stock Picker's Paradise: 5 Stocks to Consider Now," here is the handout from his talk.

Building a successful stock portfolio doesn’t happen by magic. It requires following a few basic rules and making careful decisions. But the basic concepts of successful investing are surprisingly simple:

In the July issue of Investor Advisory Service, the editors note that international instability has become a theme this year, giving investors reason to worry about ripple effects in the markets. Though the usual warnings of a "bubble" collapse continue, the S&P 500 showed stubborn resilience through the first half of the year and well into the summer. The 10-year and 30-year U.S. Treasury yields have held steady in the short term and gold prices remained unchanged, for a change.

In each issue of IAS, the editors present three stocks to consider and — if warranted — stocks recommended to sell. In the July issue of IAS, the editors present a trio of stocks whose corporate trajectories look promising, with an explanation of the market positioning and opportunities for each. 

The June 2014 issue of the SmallCap Informer newsletter was released earlier this week.

https://www.smallcapinformer.com/GetEach monthly issue of SmallCap Informer brings you a package of news and information about small-cap stocks, with recommendations of two new stocks to follow plus ongoing news of all followed companies.

In the April issue of SmallCap Informer, the editors selected two companies for portfolio consideration. One is a performer we’ve discussed before and one is brand new to our coverage.

Each month in SmallCap Informer the editors recommend two growth-oriented small-cap stocks, along with insights on key factors affecting smaller companies. In the May issue of SCI, the editor provides a quick primer and debt and leverage and their relevance in the small-cap context. 

The March 2014 issue of the SmallCap Informer newsletter has been published for subscribers.

In the January issue of SmallCap Informer, the editors looked at a few core principles of financial statement analysis that go into valuing a stock. Lawrence A. Cunningham, whose 2001 book “How to Think Like Benjamin Graham and Invest Like Warren Buffett,” offers an excellent approach to what goes into valuing a stock. From Cunningham’s book, SmallCap Informer’s editors offer this insight: 

The February 2014 issue of the SmallCap Informer newsletter has been published for subscribers.

Small-cap investing is based on recognizing that many successful small companies are on their way to becoming large companies, so savvy investors must be sure to replenish their small-cap exposure regularly. It is also prudent to expect that more small-company stocks will stumble than the larger companies selected for a portfolio. These stocks will be sold to make way for other opportunities. Both of these factors require investors to be on the constant lookout for small-company prospects, aiming to refill their portfolios from the bottom up.

When 2013 wrapped up, it amounted to a terrific year for stock investors. To take a deeper look at the performance of growth companies. SmallCap Informer recently provided its readers with a detailed breakdown of 2013’s results for all stocks profiled since the newsletter began.

The January 2014 issue of the SmallCap Informer newsletter has been published for subscribers.

Doug Gerlach, Editor-in-Chief of the SmallCap Informer, is presenting at The World MoneyShow, which will be Jan. 29-Feb. 1 at the Gaylord Palms and Convention Center in Orlando, Fla.. On Jan. 30, he'll discuss "Smarter Stock Selection for Bull or Bear Markets" and how to be a successful investor in all markets. The next day, he'll provide ideas for small-company stocks. 

Our editors and analysts have selected their top two small-cap stock picks for long-term investors in the November 2013 issue of the SmallCap Informer, along with two sell recommendations.