Investor's Business Daily

Analyze Your Winners, Losers To Bolster Strengths, Fix Flaws

By Juan Carlos Arancibia
July 8, 2005

"If your stock portfolio is just breaking even this year, you're actually beating the market.

Yes, it's been that kind of year for stocks, which probably means you've taken some losses or sold at the wrong time. The proper way to respond is to sulk in self-pity and forsake the stock market forever.

No, we're just kidding, of course. Investors need to learn from their mistakes, using their own trading experiences to correct flaws in their decision-making. Even the best investors make plenty of forgettable moves..."

"...It may be difficult to do an honest review of your own trading, but you can compare notes with others who use CAN SLIM. The IBD Forums at investors.com provide online bulletin boards to discuss specific stocks. IBD Meetups are monthly gatherings among CAN SLIM investors across the country.

Check investors.com for upcoming meetings in your area."

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