ARE YOU A SPECULATIVE INVESTOR?

Written by: Angela Akers

Dr. DiLiddo introduced us to the Investment Matrix decades ago in his classic little green book, “Stocks, Strategies & Common Sense.”

“Without knowing it, each of us has an investment style which is distinctly our own.” – Dr. Bart DiLiddo

The four basic investment styles are categorized by using two of our key proprietary fundamental indicators, Relative Value, RV, which measures the long-term price appreciation potential of a company and Relative Safety, RS, which is an indicator of risk and measures the consistency and predictability of a company’s financial performance. Both of these indicators are measured on a 0.00 – 2.00 scale with values above 1.00 being favorable and values below 1.00 being unfavorable.

If you’re not familiar with these indicators, here are some quick refreshers:

• Relative Safety
• Relative Value

Three weeks ago, we studied the high risk, high reward Aggressive Investor. Two weeks ago, we examined the low risk, low reward Conservative Investor. Last week, we reviewed the low risk, high reward Prudent Investor. So, the final quadrant in the Investment Matrix is the Speculative Investor.

The Speculative Investor is the gambler. They are high risk, low reward investors. They’re betting that the risk they take will pay off in spades. They love the thrill and excitement of making the quick buck. They’re meme-stock lovers with volatility being the name of the game. They have no regard for value or safety. The stocks that fall in line with the Speculative investment style are characterized in VectorVest by having a Relative Value, RV, below 1.00 and a Relative Safety, RS, below 1.00. Because speculators are enamored by big price fluctuations and the potential to lose money is high, to be successful, they must pay close attention to changes in momentum. Looking for divergences between price and Relative Timing, RT, is vital for the nimble speculator.

You can find Speculative stocks in VectorVest by clicking on the UniSearch tab of VV7 and selecting the Searches – Speculative group from the list on the lefthand side of the screen. You’ll find 12 Long Searches and 2 Short Searches in this list that will help you find the best stocks to fit the Speculative investment style. Speculative investors often disregard Market Timing as price and volume spikes get their attention no matter what the broad market is doing.

Make sure you watch tonight’s “Special Presentation” where Mr. Steve Chappell will help you navigate the Speculative approach. Are You A Speculative Investor?

*There are heavy risks associated with buying stocks when the market is falling. VectorVest advises against this practice.

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