Monster Portfolio 2011 Week 15 Results/1 yr Anniversary of Blog

MONSTER PORTFOLIO 2011

Balance: Inception 01/07/11
$1977.32 Stock
$13.65 Cash
Total $1990.97

Balance: End of Week 14 04/22/11
$2,112.50 Stock
$51.96 Cash
Total $2,164.46

Excluding cash inflow of $255.50 we have a balance of $1,908.96. I’m fighting back tooth and nail.  I'm up +2.88% from last weeks results.

Since Inception: -4.12%

Current Holdings:
Apple (AAPL)
Cosi Inc. (COSI)
Weatherford International (WFT)

Last week worked out pretty well! Apple (AAPL) destroyed earnings and revitalized the Monster Portfolio. Apple is on fire generating $24.67 billion in revenues this quarter, with a profit of $5.99 billion. That is a record on both numbers. That is a ton of money. I listened to the earnings call and the CFO Peter Oppenheimer was extremely upbeat. They had record revenues in a single quarter for the iPhone. They sold 18.65 million iPhones. This is their leading product and it continues to be the top seller. Sales for the iPhone increased 113% compared to last year’s Q2 Results. That’s amazing growth rate! Don’t forget about the iPad 2. The demand for the iPad 2 is taking hold. They shipped every iPad 2 they could possibly produce in excess of 4 million units. Although this number was light the demand continues to be overwhelming. Tim Cook the COO of Apple was very confident they will be able to produce a very large number of iPad 2’s for the 3rd qtr. The pipeline continues to be strong and I believe Q3 will be another strong quarter for Apple. I enjoy listening to the earning calls because they give listeners an edge. You can tell if the company is excited vs. misleading. When a CEO/CFO/COO beat around the bush you know something is up. Everything about this call was very upbeat. For me as a shareholder a strong management team adds confidence in my purchase of Apple stock. The numbers were great and the stock price doesn’t reflect of how well Apple performed. I’m looking for a gradual upturn in the stock price very soon. Let’s go!

Now onto my second company Weatherford International (WFT). This company confuses me. The numbers were terrible. They came in with a low number of $78 million for the 1st qtr or $0.10 a share well below the analyst expectations of $0.19 a share. The earnings call consisted of tax charges, after-tax severance, and investigation costs. Not sure what WFT is trying to do, but I believe all of the negative news is priced into the stock. Normally I would cut and run, but the future for this company is promising. They just need to cut out the 1 time charges. The bright spot was the North American business.  North America was stronger than expected and should continue through the remainder of 2011. The sore spot was the Middle East, North Africa, and Asia business. Revenues decreased $109 million sequentially, which means it dropped drastically from last qtr. Europe, West Africa, FSU, and Latin America were all dogs as well compared to the previous qtr. WFT was gradually gaining my confidence, but with this fiasco they have been knocked down a few notches. I still have confidence and the current share price is very enticing. Next qtr earnings are to be between $0.15 to $0.17 a share. I still want to hold onto WFT. International operations were very poor, but the numbers can only go up from here.  Increased drilling activity due to high oil prices should keep WFT busy for the remainder of 2011 and into 2012.  It's a no brainer even if they had a dog of a qtr. I’m a buyer!

Well that’s all I have for tonight. We still have many weeks of earnings to go. Caterpillar the Peoria Powerhouse is set to report on Friday. $$$. I almost forgot! Today is the official 1 year anniversary of my blog the Stock Market Monster! I appreciate everyone that has been along for the ride. Your input is very welcome. I hope the information that I have provided has helped everyone with their investment portfolios. Or at least I was able to provide some sort of entertainment value. LOL! I’m here to stay. Now if I could only get my portfolio to take off.  2011 should continue to be a great year for stocks!

Clay-

Monster Portfolio 2011 Week 12, 13, 14 Results

MONSTER PORTFOLIO 2011

Balance: Inception 01/07/11
$1977.32 Stock
$13.65 Cash
Total $1990.97

Balance: End of Week 11 04/01/11
$2177.08 Stock
$.46 Cash
Total $2,177.54

Excluding cash inflow of $204.00 we have a balance of $1,973.54

Since Inception: -.08%

Balance: End of Week 12 04/08/11
$2103.98 Stock
$17.46 Cash
Total $2,121.44

Excluding cash inflow of $221.00 we have a balance of $1,900.44

Since Inception: -4.54% (This brings tears to my eyes)

Balance: End of Week 13 04/15/11
$2058.98 Stock
$51.96 Cash
Total $2,110.94

Excluding cash inflow of $255.50 we have a balance of $1,855.44

Since Inception: -6.80% (This # is straight unacceptable!) 

Down -6.80% seems like a lot, but its only $135.53. Well I’m hurting for sure. I went on vacation and look what happens! WFT back tracked around where I bought the stock and Apple has been performing extremely doggish. This week both Apple and Weatherford report their earnings. Apple is set for Wednesday 04/20/11 and Weatherford will be on stage Thursday 04/21/2011. This week will make or break my portfolio! If either AAPL or WFT disappoints the analysts I will be digging out of a hole for the remainder of the year. I will be the road commission guy you see digging a hole on the side of the road, while the rest of my fellow coworkers stand and watch me work. (I know some of you have seen this while driving past a construction zone) It’s unfortunate, but it’s a real possibility! LOL! I’m confident this will not be the case, but I’m very anxious to see how these 2 powerhouse companies have performed. Remember there is a reason why Apple is the 2nd largest company by market capitalization! It’s because the big money believes that Apple will continue to outperform the market. Nothing has changed! As for Weatherford I have no doubt they will make money this quarter. With crude oil above $100 a barrel WFT will make a ton of my money for the remainder of 2011 and into 2012. I will either be thrilled or crying the next time I’m post. We will have to wait and see. LOL!

Current Holdings:
Apple (AAPL)
Cosi Inc. (COSI)
Weatherford International (WFT)

Happy Trading!

Clay-

Updates later this week. Catching up after long vacation

Hello Folks! I will update the Monster Portfolio 2011 later this week. I'm already 2 weeks behind, but I'm playing catch up. I just got back from vacation yesterday and I'm exhausted. That means I'm not really thinking clearly right now. I do know that Westport Innovations (WPRT) blew up while I was gone and has recently retreated. What a move! Apple is being a dog, which I'm not concerned about and Weatherford International (WFT) is back where I bought it a few weeks ago. So it looks like I'm spinning my wheels for the time being. I did appreciate the sharp decline in oil prices today. I will be happy once the price gets back below $100 a barrel. I just bought a new SUV about a month ago and I cringe at the bill after it's all said and done. At least we have progress in the right direction for oil!

Have a great day!

P.S. Don't ever fly with Spirit Airlines.  They are terrible!

Clay-

On Vacation

I will be on vacation for the week! When I return I will update the Monster Portfolio. Looks like WFT did very well this week. Apple has been lagging a bit lately, but it can't always go up in a straight line! There is always next week. The shining star for the was Westport Innovations (WPRT). My goodness! That bad boy moved up over 20% in 3 days from the news that Obama is looking for other fuels to power the United States. I like it! With the unemployment rate steadily declining and a good jobs report the stock market was on fire this week. Companies are in better shape than investors thought. Keep up your confidence in stocks and let the stock market make money off your hard earned cash! It's a no brainer if you want to retire with some money to spend in your later years. That's it for me as I'm writing from my Droid and its not the easiest thing to do with your thumbs. Plus I'm on vacation! LOL!

Have a great week

Clay-