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.

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1. Computerized-investing »

   Kodak Zi8 Pocket Video Camera

   The camcorder offers an impressive array of features at a budget-friendly price.

   June 2010 | Computerized-investing

2. Computerized-investing »

   Logitech Speaker Lapdesk N700

   Padded laptop desk with built-in stereo speakers and cooling fan.

   May 2010 | Computerized-investing

3. Stock Screens »

   Graham's Last Will & Testament

   Benjamin Graham and James Rea's three-criterion system for identifying potential investment candidates is translated into a screen.

   May 2010 | Journal

4. Computerized-investing »

   Screening on Jim Slater's Zulu Principle

   A look at a stock-picking approach founded on the premise that individual investors can be successful by focusing their analysis on a narrow area.

   May 2010 | Computerized-investing

5. CI in the Journal »

   Top Charting Web Sites

   Discover two of the best technical analysis and charting Web sites in this new column.

   April 2010 | Journal

6. Computerized-investing »

   Jabra STONE Bluetooth Headset

   Bluetooth in-car speakerphone with built-in FM transmitter that also allows you to stream and control music from your phone to your car stereo.

   April 2010 | Computerized-investing

7. Computerized-investing »

   Editor's Outlook: Making the Most of Your Subscription

   A valuable benefit of subscribing to Computerized Investing is the CI E-Newsletter. This monthly e-mail has recently been redesigned to offer you more, including an interactive Discussion of the Month.

   April 2010 | Computerized-investing

8. Computerized-investing »

   Klipsch iGroove SXT iPod Speaker System

   With seemingly everyone these days owning an iPod personal music player, a booming cottage industry has sprung up providing a variety of accessories.

   April 2010 | Computerized-investing

9. Computerized-investing »

   Technical Analysis & Charting Programs

   What to look for in a software package that helps you analyze the market activity of a stock, and in-depth reviews of the top programs in this area.

   March 2010 | Computerized-investing

10. Computerized-investing »

    Roth IRA Conversion

    A spreadsheet from AAII for calculating whether or not it is beneficial for you to convert your traditional IRA to a Roth IRA in 2010.

    March 2010 | Computerized-investing

11. Computerized-investing »

    Investor Tools Change With Economy

    Thoughts on the consolidation of investment software and Web services due to the troubled economy, and how it affects investors.

    March 2010 | Computerized-investing

12. Computerized-investing »

    Corsair Padlock 2 Flash Drive

    Corsair’s Padlock 2 flash drive offers secure data transport

    March 2010 | Computerized-investing

13. Computerized-investing »

    Benjamin Graham's Net Current Asset Value Approach

    One of Benjamin Graham's original selection methodologies dating back to the early 1930s has been largely overlooked. The methodology focuses on stocks trading at prices less than their net current asset values (NCAVs). This CI Online Exclusive explains the NCAV approach, highlighting how you can use computerized stock screening tools to identify stocks meeting Graham's criteria.

    February 2010 | Computerized-investing

14. Stock Screens »

    2009 Year-End Screening Review: The Bulls Stage a Rally

    The stock screens on AAII.com took advantage of the rebounding markets to post strong gains. It was a relative newcomer, however, that delivered the best performance.

    January 2010 | Journal

15. Computerized-investing »

    Editor's Outlook: Investor Tools Change With Economy

    Thoughts on the consolidation of investment software and Web services due to the troubled economy, and how it affects investors.

    January 2010 | Computerized-investing

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