Sunday, February 5, 2012

January 2012 Trading

January represented a fairly good month for both unrealized and realized gains.  Also, a few dividends were collected, but no new acquisitions for the second month in a row, leaving my percent invested continuing the downward path to 76.7%.  It would be nice to get this a little lower, but I am now better prepared to look for other opportunities.

Most noteworthy this month is that I left my enployer of 4+ years, so I have a significant amount from a 401(k) that can be rolled in the investment pool for active trading.  This should add about 10% to the investment pool.  Also, since I had a few gaps in empoyment in 2011, I'm eligible to make Roth IRA contributions for my wife and I for last year.  These factors will further reduce my percent invested.

Sales this month:
  • Harte-Hanks, Inc - 9% gain.  Liquidated final 80% of these holdings.  Took several sessions to liquidate further reinforcing my feelings about small caps. 
Current holdings and unrealized gains/losses are as follows. 

The following dividends were collected. 
  • Navios Maritime Holdings
  • SPDR S&P 500

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