J.K. Lasser's Pick Winning Stocks [Paperback]

Edward F. Mrkvicka Jr. (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 8, 2000 | Series: J.K. Lasser (Book 2)

A Simple, Breakthrough Stock-Picking System! Pick winning stock after winning stock with nationally recognized financial expert Edward F. Mrkvicka, Jr. Using his proven Trinity Trading System, anyone can enter the market and profit, whether you're a beginning investor on the Internet or a professional trader who needs to supercharge a portfolio. J.K. Lasser's Pick Winning Stocks will put power into your investing as you scan key indicators listed daily in the Wall Street Journal. Then, the resistance barrier breakthroughs you chart today will begin rewarding you with a lifetime of significant returns. This easy-to-understand guide isn't like other investing systems on the market, yet it is so clear and safe, you'll be recognizing buy and sell signals in minutes-with or without a broker. Critical coverage will help you:
* Locate information you thought was available only to Wall Street insiders-and put it to use energizing your investments
* Take the "emotion" out of placing or canceling an order by picking stocks objectively and confidently
* Increase profitability, no matter what kind of market conditions you're investing in

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From the Back Cover

A Simple, Breakthrough Stock-Picking System! Pick winning stock after winning stock with nationally recognized financial expert Edward F. Mrkvicka, Jr. Using his proven Trinity Trading System, anyone can enter the market and profit, whether you're a beginning investor on the Internet or a professional trader who needs to supercharge a portfolio. J.K. Lasser's Pick Winning Stocks will put power into your investing as you scan key indicators listed daily in the Wall Street Journal. Then, the resistance barrier breakthroughs you chart today will begin rewarding you with a lifetime of significant returns. This easy-to-understand guide isn't like other investing systems on the market, yet it is so clear and safe, you'll be recognizing buy and sell signals in minutes-with or without a broker. Critical coverage will help you:
* Locate information you thought was available only to Wall Street insiders-and put it to use energizing your investments
* Take the "emotion" out of placing or canceling an order by picking stocks objectively and confidently
* Increase profitability, no matter what kind of market conditions you're investing in

About the Author

EDWARD F. MRKVICKA, JR., is a past chairman, CEO, and president of an Illinois national bank. His previous books on personal finance include The Bank Book, Your Bank Is Ripping You Off, and The Rational Investor. The banking expert for Boardroom Reports, Mrkvicka has also written on money and the economy for publications nationally. In addition, he was a registered investment advisor for the SEC. J.K. Lasser-Practical Guides for All Your Financial Needs Please visit our Web site at www.jklasser.com

Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Wiley; 1 edition (September 8, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0471393576
• ISBN-13: 978-0471393573
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.3 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,018,303 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Edward Mrkvicka is a lay minister and counselor, and life-long Bible student. His religious writings have been awarded Best Christian Book of the Year, Best Christian Study of the Year, named a National Best Book Awards finalist, and a winner in the Christian Choice Book Awards. He has also been awarded the prestigious Faith Writers Seal of Approval.

His efforts on behalf of families, understanding adultery, and the devastating effect of divorce on children have earned him a United States Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition.

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Great strategy... if it worked, October 21, 2001

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Eclectic reader "softarch" (california) - See all my reviews

This review is from: J.K. Lasser's Pick Winning Stocks (Paperback)

This was a very interesting book. I enjoyed it immensely. Unfortunately, the Trinity Trading System doesn't work. Since I'm a software developer, I created a database and program to automatically alert me to ALL stocks that fit Mrkvicka's strategy, and I've been monitoring it. It just doesn't work. The losers far outnumber the winners, and the winners have not been stellar. Anyone can sell a book that has a "sure-fire system," but in the end Mrkvicka provides only anecdotal evidence to back up the system. If you want an example of a statistically sound book, check out O'Shaughnessy's What Works On Wall Street or Siegel's Stocks for the Long Run. If Mrkvicka really believes in his system, he will publish valid data to prove it, not just list a few winners.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Make your picks carefully, October 16, 2001

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Sean McCarron (Atlanta, GA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: J.K. Lasser's Pick Winning Stocks (Paperback)

I put the book's principles to work, and got mixed results. I would say roughly 75% of my picks based on this system produced gains in the first few days/weeks. I've probably traded 40 different stocks. I took the authors advice and moved my stops up as the price increased. However, after posting nice gains in the short term, and subsequently upped the stops as they moved, most of the stocks pulled back and hit the stop for a small gain or small loss. I had one stock post a 70% increase in a few of weeks. Check out CHH bought in early July. However, the stock had strong earnings, strength and it was also being heavily accumulated at the time I bought it. Most days 4 times the average daily volume, and up to as much as 20 times normal volume. Also, CHH is in the leisure industry which happened to be in the top 3 industries at the time. And it just so happens that it was pulling out of price consolidation or base - a perfect 'cup with handle' formation. See investors.com for further detail. It looks like all of these things made a difference in my best performing stock. I would suggest using TTS to alert you to stocks, but also check their fundamentals, volume and industry strength. Don't just buy any stock that hits your radar screen. In a bear market, I would suggest targeting a small profit, then sell it once it hits. I know that the author states that you should go long in a bear market, and short in a bull market, based on his belief that a stock that is bucking the trend shows real strength in whichever direction it is moving. But, I've found that most stocks will eventually follow the market in either direction. If I would have sold at a small profit, say 10-15% which most of the stocks that I picked made, I would have done better. Also, I would pick one stock at a time and let it prove itself instead of picking many stocks just to be fully invested. And I wouldn't limit myself to the prices that he recommends based on your portfolio, nor the number of stocks. I believe it's better to have a few good stocks and feed them, then to have many mediocre ones. Like he says, don't alter the princples of TTS, but feel free to tailor it to your needs. An interesting and good read even if you don't try it.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars I tried it with mixed results., June 29, 2001

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"divaderohs" (Ossining, NY United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: J.K. Lasser's Pick Winning Stocks (Paperback)

I read Winning Stocks with great excitement and anticipation. The stock picking strategy seemed compelling. I found the explanations of our "rigged" stock market enlightening and eye-opening. However, when I tried the author's "Trinity" system, I found it relatively ineffective. I followed the strategy religiously for 3 months and lost a fair amount of money. Granted, it was during the down market of 3/01-6/01, but it's supposed to work regardless of conditions. Either I missed something or the period was simply unfavorable for any investor. I'd be curious about other people's results.