throw the dart

bill smith · 07-26-2005, 09:52 PM

Doing some research regarding Cramer. I could easily throw a dart and have as many winners as losers. It boils down to what the market wants and the market makers.

bill

dog · 07-26-2005, 11:46 PM

You are probably right. There is no free lunch.

I think he is trying his hardest to wish the market back to the late 1990's

SD · 07-27-2005, 12:05 AM

I don't have the statistics about every stock he recommends on his TV or radio shows, but I know the ones that he buys for his charitable trust, Action alerts PLUS, are up 6.08% YTD 2005 and up 20.42% from its inception compared to 1.42% for the S&P YTD 2005 and 7.24% for the S&P since the inception of AAP. That is why I am a little wary of stocks he recommends on his TV show that he isn't buying himself. Also, I pay more attention to his stock of the week or a special segment devoted to healthcare, for instance, than the 4 seconds he spends on a lightning round stock.

Thierry Martin · 07-27-2005, 12:46 AM

I don't think Cramer does any better than the average investor, however he is a great entertainer and teacher.

You know the old saying, those who can do, those who can't teach.

If Cramer can move stocks with his Mad Money ravings, he is doing a service to everyone because he is getting people excited and involved in stock trading and investing.

I don't think he is the great trading genius he pretends to be, but most investors and traders could probably learn a lot from him.

PhilW · 07-30-2005, 12:12 PM

Was a time that the Wall Street Journal used to have pros and some ordinary people go up against darts. (Wonder why they stopped that feature)

07-26-2005, 09:52 PM	#1
bill smith new member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 1	throw the dart Doing some research regarding Cramer. I could easily throw a dart and have as many winners as losers. It boils down to what the market wants and the market makers. bill

07-27-2005, 12:46 AM	#4
Thierry Martin Site Administrator Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Canada, in an igloo. Posts: 6,653	What is important about Cramer I don't think Cramer does any better than the average investor, however he is a great entertainer and teacher. You know the old saying, those who can do, those who can't teach. If Cramer can move stocks with his Mad Money ravings, he is doing a service to everyone because he is getting people excited and involved in stock trading and investing. I don't think he is the great trading genius he pretends to be, but most investors and traders could probably learn a lot from him. __________________ Free instant email analysis of your favorite stock.

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PhilW new member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 1	darts Was a time that the Wall Street Journal used to have pros and some ordinary people go up against darts. (Wonder why they stopped that feature)

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dog valued contributor Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 88	You are probably right. There is no free lunch. I think he is trying his hardest to wish the market back to the late 1990's

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SD new member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 4	I don't have the statistics about every stock he recommends on his TV or radio shows, but I know the ones that he buys for his charitable trust, Action alerts PLUS, are up 6.08% YTD 2005 and up 20.42% from its inception compared to 1.42% for the S&P YTD 2005 and 7.24% for the S&P since the inception of AAP. That is why I am a little wary of stocks he recommends on his TV show that he isn't buying himself. Also, I pay more attention to his stock of the week or a special segment devoted to healthcare, for instance, than the 4 seconds he spends on a lightning round stock.