Stocks to Buy February 2013

By Tim - http://stockstobuy.org - Twitter - @stockstobuy - 

I recently started a stock picks group where I share all of my stock trades in real time, communicate to members what stocks I buy and sell, and give analysis on the stock market. I also highlight key pre market and after hours news and just try to create a daily trading plan so that we can all make money. I also highlight long term stocks to buy and hold because not everyone is a short term investor. Most importantly, I share with members the right way to trade and invest so they can make more winning trades and avoid losses.

Below is analysis of my trades from January 2, 2013 - February 15, 2013.  I had a 18 out of 21 success rate with an open position in Apple (AAPL)..

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2013 is starting with a bang.  I would've had a lot more trading opportunities but I was on vacation for three weeks and I had limited internet access.

Trades before my vacation:

January 11, 2013 - NEWL - Buy $1.40 - Sell $1.41 - other half
January 11, 2013 - NEWL - Buy $1.40 - Sell $1.30 - half
January 7, 2013 - SPWR - Buy $7.85 - Sell $7.92
January 7, 2013 - AGQ - Buy $42.60 - Sell $43.42
January 4, 2013 - AGQ - Buy $42.53 - Sell $43.20
January 2, 2013 - BGMD - Buy $2.60 - Sell $2.85 - after hours
January 2, 2013 - UVXY - Buy $17.44 - Sell $17.68
December 28, 2012 - ZNGA - Buy $2.35 - Sell $2.41 - January 2, 2013

Trades last two weeks:

EnteroMedics Inc. (ETRM) - Feb 8, 2013 - EnteroMedics Inc. (ETRM) dropped hard recently but seemed to be stabilzing in the $1.20's.  I bought the stock at $1.27 but was stopped out at $1.25 after a failed rally.

NewLead Holdings Ltd. (NEWL) - Feb 7-12, 2013 - NewLead Holdings Ltd. (NEWL) was a stock I took a shot on at $1.17 but I ended up taking a minor loss by selling at $1.15.

NCL Corporation Ltd. (NCLH) - Feb 11, 2013 - NCL Corporation Ltd. (NCLH) was a stock I bought on an earnings play.  NCLH reported blow out earnings and raised guidance.  I bought NCLH at $29.07 and sold at $29.12.  The stock is well above $30 now.

ExOne Company (XONE) was one of my best trading stocks last week.  This recent IPO has been very volatile and made larger swings.

February 14, 2013 - XONE - Buy $26.90 - Sell $27.12
February 13, 2013 - XONE - Buy $28.30 - Sell $28.90
February 12, 2013 - XONE - Buy $28.35 - Sell $29 - February 13, 2013
February 12, 2013 - XONE - Buy $28.62 - Sell $29.30

Zillow (Z) reported blow out earnings on Wednesday night and the stock was explosive.  I managed a few solid trades in this stock.

February 14, 2013 - Z - Buy $42.65 - Sell $43.40
February 13, 2013 - Z - Buy $42.40 - Sell $43.50 - Other Half Position
February 13, 2013 - Z - Buy $42.40 - Sell $44.45 - Half Position

Elli Mae (ELLI) - I bought ELLI in after hours on Thursday at $22.60 and sold the stock Friday morning at $23.

Herbalife (HLF) was all over the place on Friday.  I managed to net two winning trades during the falling knife.

February 15, 2013 - HLF - Buy $42.93 - $43.10
February 15, 2013 - HLF - Bought $44.25 - Sell $44.75

Apple (AAPL) - I was paid a $2.65 per share dividend from my Apple (AAPL) shares which lowered my average.

That is all of the trades I made in 2013.  I will update my report card in a few weeks.  There are a lot of exciting potential earnings plays in the next two weeks in the Stock Picks Group.