Cabot Investing Advice Your Source for the Best Stocks to Buy since 1970 Subscribe Now | Help | Log In Free E-Letter HOME ADVISORIES INVESTING TOPICS EDUCATION ABOUT US PRICING The Slap on the Side of the Head By Paul Goodwin on May 16, 2014 When I’m feeling like I’ve pretty much got things figured out (in late February, say) the market has been more than willing to take a little time out of its busy schedule to deliver a quick slap to the side of my head. I understand; it’s nothing personal. I sell a few stocks, letting the market know that I’ve received the message. Performance Record Advisory Cabot Index Cabot Market Letter 99% 32% Value Investor 94% 62% China & Emerging Markets 29% 18% Stock of the Month 133% 14% Small-Cap Confidential 31% 19% Cabot Options Trader 310% 23% Cabot Top Ten Trader N/A N/A Cabot Dividend Investor 4.8% 3.6% Compare all Advisories Click here for details on how we track our performance When to Sell Stocks By J. Royden Ward on May 15, 2014 How often do you trade your stocks during a year? Do you turn over your portfolio an average of once a year, twice a year or 12 times a year? more » The Inspiring Story of Grace Groner By Paul Goodwin on May 13, 2014 Back in 1935, Grace Groner did a little investing. Since she was working at Abbott, she bought three shares of the company’s stock for $60 a share. more » Extraordinary CEOs By Timothy Lutts on May 12, 2014 Last week, I introduced this year’s “10 Stocks to Buy & Hold Forever” series, in which I ask all the Cabot analysts to nominate stocks. more » Cabot Weekly Review Stock Market Chopping Sideways | Stock Market Video In this week’s Stock Market Video, Mike Cintolo says even the "best" sectors and indexes are generally chopping sideways, so it's best to play things lightly until that changes. But he's adding to his watch list, including stocks that are many weeks into new launch pads and have been resisting the market's sloppy action. Stock Picks WhiteWave This small company has years of relatively consistent, foreseeable growth ahead. Arris Group Arris is one of the top dogs in supplying set-top boxes and other equipment that allow cable firms to offer next-generation TV services. More Stock Picks » Which Cabot Advisory is Right for You? I'm a beginner. I've had some experience but need to learn more. I'm very experienced; I just want some good investment ideas. Analysts’ Center — Selected Insights from Cabot’s Premium Advisories MICHAEL CINTOLO No Man’s Land One fact about the market that’s not appreciated by most investors is that stocks aren’t always trending—the market often spends many weeks and months heading sideways, chopping up and down. That’s exactly the environment we’re in today.» JACOB MINTZ Options Market Update The Dow's new all-time high was likely helped by initial jobless claims coming in better than expected, the rate on a 30-year mortgage hitting a 26-week low and European PMI services coming in at its highest level since June 2011.» PAUL GOODWIN The PowerShares Golden Dragon Halter USX China ETF (PGJ) made another attempt at getting back into rally mode with gains last Friday and Monday, but the weakness since keeps us firmly in a defensive stance.» What Type of Investor Are You? Growth Investors Traditional growth investors subscribe to our Cabot Market Letter. Aggressive Investors Aggressive investors are comfortable with the high-momentum stocks in Cabot Top Ten Trader or the fast-growing foreign stocks in Cabot China & Emerging Markets Report. Conservative Investors Conservative investors follow the Cabot Benjamin Graham Value Investor to invest in high-quality undervalued stocks. Long-Term Investors Long-term investors find undiscovered emerging companies in Cabot Small-Cap Confidential. Unsure? If you're not sure, Cabot Stock of the Month will help you build a diversified portfolio of growth, momentum, international and value stocks. Reviews What Subscribers are Saying about Cabot Advisories August 13-15, 2014 Register Now For Early Bird Pricing Videos Profit From Growth Stocks How to Time the Stock Market Managing Your Portfolio Market Update The overall evidence has worsened during the past week, as the brief foray into new-high ground for the Dow and S&P 500 has been thoroughly rejected, while the lagging growth-oriented Nasdaq and S&P 600 SmallCap skid toward new correction lows. Our focus is on the market’s bigger picture … a sloppy, choppy environment where few stocks are in sustained uptrends. So regardless of whether stocks slide from here or continue to bob and weave, there simply isn’t much money being made, which argues for a relatively defensive posture. Updated May 16, 2014 from the Cabot Top Ten Trader Featured On Headline News Abbott Labs (ABT) Buying Latin American Drug Giant CFR Union Pacific (UNP) Hits New High Michael Kors (KORS) Shows Big Profit Gains GasLog (GLOG) Reports 160% Earnings Gain About Cabot Newsletters Privacy Policy Report a Bug Contact Us Login Copyright © 2014 Cabot Heritage