Wayne Thorp

Wayne A. Thorp is senior financial analyst at AAII and editor of Computerized Investing. Follow him on Twitter at @AAII_CI.

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Areas of Expertise: computerized investing, stock analysis, stock screening, technical analysis

Twitter Feed: @AAII_CI

Topics Presented in Speeches: “How to Analyze a Stock,” “Finding a Stock Winner: First Step Screening,” “Computerized Stock Screening & Analysis” and “Stock Screening Using Stock Investor Pro”

Biography:
Wayne A. Thorp, CFA, is senior financial analyst for the American Association of Individual Investors and the editor of Computerized Investing, a quarterly newsletter considered to be the premier publication covering the use of personal computers for financial planning, investment analysis and portfolio management. As a financial columnist for AAII, Thorp has written a column for the AAII Journal on technical analysis as well as articles on stock screening and analysis. He also is product manager for the Stock Investor Pro computerized fundamental data and screening program and serves on the Stock Superstars Report (SSR) and Dividend Investing (DI) advisory committees.

Thorp is a graduate of DePaul University in Chicago, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in finance. He was awarded the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation in 2002. Wayne has been with AAII since 1997.

Articles by this Author

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1. Computerized-investing »

   Grant Henning’s Fundamental-Value Stock Trading System

   After Henning developed a technical-momentum approach to stock-picking, he discovered that there are times when value stocks with strong earnings do better. A look at Henning's ranking system using a fundamental-value approach.

   September 2010 | Computerized-investing

2. Computerized-investing »

   Agent 18 StandHear Travel Stand

   Portable device that allows hands-free viewing and audio sharing from an iPhone, iPod, Blackberry Storm or Palm Pre.

   September 2010 | Computerized-investing

3. Computerized-investing »

   BBP Expand-It Messenger Laptop Bag

   Stylish and functional expandable messenger bag with removable laptop sleeve.

   September 2010 | Computerized-investing

4. Computerized-investing »

   The Dot-Com Turns 25

   Thought on the evolution of the Web on the 25th anniversary of the registration of the first dot-com domain name.

   August 2010 | Computerized-investing

5. Computerized-investing »

   Using a Spreadsheet to Construct Moving Averages

   A spreadsheet from AAII for calculating three types of moving averages and generating buy and sell signals from them.

   August 2010 | Computerized-investing

6. Computerized-investing »

   Buy-and-Hold Versus Market Timing

   A look at Theodore Wong’s research into building a moving average crossover system and testing it against a buy-and-hold approach.

   August 2010 | Computerized-investing

7. Computerized-investing »

   The Top Web-Based Stock Screening Services

   What to look for in online services that help filter through a database of stocks to identify potential opportunities.

   August 2010 | Computerized-investing

8. Stock Screens »

   A Technical-Fundamental System for Stock Selection

   Momentum and value are combined in this active trading strategy based on Grant Henning’s book, “The Value and Momentum Trader.”

   August 2010 | Journal

9. Computerized-investing »

   Grant Henning’s Technical-Momentum Stock Trading System

   Henning’s approach is based on the belief that using mathematical models to select stocks can eliminate the guesswork and emotion from the investment process.

   August 2010 | Computerized-investing

10. Computerized-investing »

    Archos 9 PCtablet

    Ultra portable “hybrid” Windows 7 tablet PC with a touch screen, WiFi and Bluetooth.

    August 2010 | Computerized-investing

11. Computerized-investing »

    Sonos ZonePlayer S5 With ZoneBridge

    All-in-one, five-speaker music system that connects to a router to deliver music wirelessly throughout your home.

    August 2010 | Computerized-investing

12. CI in the Journal »

    CBOE's Volatility Index (VIX)

    An explanation of the so-called “fear gauge” and how it has fared in recent years.

    July 2010 | Journal

13. Computerized-investing »

    Lenovo IdeaPad S10-3t Netbook Tablet

    Windows 7 mini laptop that converts into a tablet netbook with a touch-sensitive screen.

    July 2010 | Computerized-investing

14. Computerized-investing »

    Powermat 2X Wireless Charging Mat

    Wireless charging station that supports a number of mobile electronic devices.

    July 2010 | Computerized-investing

15. Computerized-investing »

    Excel Plug-ins

    July 2010 | Computerized-investing

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