The AAII Journal

February 2008 Issue

Stock Screens »

Investing in Proven Growth Using CAN SLIM Revised

by Wayne A. Thorp, CFA

William O’Neil’s original CAN SLIM approach was based on analyzing the biggest stock market winners from 1953 to 1993. But the analysis was extended to 2001 and the criteria revised. A look at how our screen based on this revised approach has fared.

AAII Model Portfolios »

Sub-Par Performance by Market in Pre-Election Year Drama

by James B. Cloonan

The Model Mutual Fund Portfolio did considerably better than the S&P 500 last year, coming in at 10.2%, but with disparity within the portfolio. Its superior performance was due to one fund.

Special Features »

2008 Discount Broker Guide

by Jean Henrich

AAII's annual survey can help you find the right broker. This year's survey covers 52 firms that refer to themselves as discount, 45 of which offer on-line trading.

Bonds »

How to Buy Individual Bonds: A Fixed-Income Toolkit

by Stan Richelson and Hildy Richelson

Once you make the choice to invest in individual bonds, the question is: How do you buy them? Guidelines for evaluating Web sites and locating a bond broker.

The First Cut »

The First Cut: Navellier's Growth Stock Winners

by John Bajkowski

A starting point for investors. This issue's focus is on stocks that meet Louis Navellier's eight tried-and-true fundamental factors.

Offbeat Offerings »

Offbeat Offerings: Investing in Gold

by Cara Scatizzi

An investor reference for products that are not your typical offering. This issue's focus is on gold investing.

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  Member questions and comments on recent AAII Journal articles.
• Briefly Noted
  Current news items of interest to individual investors.
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  Member questions and comments on recent AAII Journal articles.