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Three Small to Mid-Cap Chinese Tech Stocks Worth Watching
The Facebook IPO might have drawn a lot of the attention away from the rest of the power tech plays but it didn’t make us forget about them. While America has many great tech plays, China might have even more. Friday we first started to disclose just some of the great investment opportunities in China in our article “Put Aside All the IPO Hype: The World’s Largest Social Network is QQ, China’s Facebook but Bigger!” With a population of over 1.4 billion and a booming technology industry, China has become a true player in the tech world with many top up and coming stocks worth looking at. While there are some great large-cap, big-game Chinese tech stocks like Baidu (NASDAQ: BIDU), China Mobile (NYSE: CHL), Sina Corporation (NASDAQQ: SINA) we are going to focus on the smaller, high growth, more speculative plays. What we are going to look at is highly speculative, high growth, small to mid-cap Chinese tech companies. Below is a list of three small to mid-cap Chinese tech stocks worth looking into:
RDA Microelectronics (NASDAQ: RDA) is a Chinese designer of RF and mixed-signal semiconductors for cellular, broadcast, and connectivity applications. RDA’s chips are used in cellular and other products. While not heavily followed by investment firms, there are currently six analysts watching RDA and all recommend ‘Buy’ with two of six recommending it a ‘Strong Buy’. RDA is a fast growing Chinese based chip stock that in the past years has had its ups and downs. Since its initial IPO, RDA shares have made huge swings. Currently shares are trading at $10.50, we think this is very cheap when factoring the basic fundamentals, qualitative factors, its financial statements, etc. RDA’s shares are trading at 13.33X earnings and 4.25X sales. Past quarters have been great for RDA, as sales grew 66% quarter to quarter along with EPS growing 257%. Along with these outstanding numbers, RDA boasts a PEG Ratio of 0.63 a Bullish long-term indicator for us. The best investor always buys low, sells high. Well luckily for us, RDA is currently trading at low levels due to the market sell-off as a whole opening a strong buying opportunity for investors. Expect for RDA to rise over the course of the next year as within the next 12-months we expect shares to be trading at around $16.50, a total yield of 58%.
Spreadtrum Communications (NASDAQ: SPRD) is a Chinese based semiconductor company. SPRD is a big player in wireless communication chips and has been capitalizing on the growing Chinese handset market. While Mediatek dominates the market, Speadtrum is quickly gaining ground and market share and becoming a prominent player. SPRD is a solid overall investment with a PEG of 0.46, trades at 2.9X sales, 4.1X cash value, and 11.7X forward earnings. Sales have been growing exponentially up 150% from the past two quarters while EPS has skyrocketed 2,675%. The company’s upper management is very efficient producing strong results with 14% Return on Assets and 49% Return on Equity. SPRD is a great company from top to bottom and the stock is trading at a current discount making it a great long-term investment. Long-term SPRD is a safe, strong bet on Chinese telecom and we expect the stock to rise to over $27 per share, a total yield of 70%.
Vimicro International (NASDAQ: VIMC) designs, manufactures and sells semiconductors in China. Of all three investments they are by far the riskiest and most speculative as the other two stocks are safer plays on the market. Like both RDA & SPRD though, VIMC has been hit hard as of late with shares falling more than 14%+ in the most recent trading day as shares have fallen to $0.78. When it comes down to it, VIMC are the leading chipmaker for PC webcams and have achieved great success for their design of multimedia chips for mobile phones. The company has been rapidly expanding, recently they have even created a unit focusing on surveillance-camera chips. The company is a high risk, huge reward speculative play. Trading at such low levels, many worry about the long-term success of the company. Recent losses have hurt VIMC’s stock price significantly however after recent strategic moves we believe VIMC will return to profitability. If all bodes well and Vimicro succeeds the stock could nearly double soaring to over $2 per share, good news for investors worldwide.
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Looking for Some New Summer Reads? Here are the Top Subscriptions You Need to Own
Whether or not you are an advanced trader or a beginner, one thing you should always have is a good set of publications to rely on for up to date information, strong analysis, market-timing advice, etc. The problem is there are so many different publications out there to choose from it’s hard to decide which one to pick. Luckily we have made your job easy as below we have outlined for you the top online financial publications all of which you should subscribe to. If you have any questions never resist to Contact Us:
The Wall Street Journal
The Wall Street Journal is the most respected source for news and business information. The Wall Street Journal is easily the world’s leading business publication!
The Wall Street Journal is by far the online leader when it comes to business. They offer everything one needs to keep up to date with the world of business. They have been so successful and world renowned that they have launched several other publications on the side, most notably MarketWatch, Barron’s, and Smart Money all of which we highly recommend and go into further detail below.
Ever since we first became interested in finance we have read the Journal. It is what most likely sparked our deep interest and passion. There’s not a day that passes by in which we don’t checkout The Wall Street Journal. They make it too easy not to, we have the daily paper delivered to our office, the website bookmarked on all our computers, and even the iPhone app. What we like most about the journal is it’s very informative and it’s up-to-date content. They have so many diverse writers and categories there is something for everyone to enjoy. They offer great insight and analysis into the world of finance along with strong opinative arguments
We throughly recommend that you check it out, unfortunately the only way to read the Journal is by becoming a subscriber. However, like most things if it’s good, it’s going to cost you. Luckily the journal is economically priced and very reasonable. Right now they have some amazing deals, for instance you can get a yearly subscription for both Print & Online for $99! Plus right now they are giving away a Free 4-Week Trial to show you how good it really is. The dual package is great especially if you are one who loves to read the morning newspaper. However if you are to pick just one we would go with the Online Service as you get unlimited access to all the Wall Street Journal has to offer. The best offer however is the dual package, we would recommend you purchase that. So stop sitting around reading bad articles on Yahoo Finance and step your game up with a subscription to the Wall Street Journal. To take advantage of the 4-Week Trial plus 75% off Yearly Subscriptions of the Wall Street Journal, Simply Click on the Link Below!
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MarketWatch
MarketWatch operates a financial information website that provides business news, analysis and stock market data to over 6 million people. MarketWatch offers personal finance news and advice, tools for investors and access to industry research.
They are an affiliate to both the Dow Jones and the Wall Street Journal. We are avid fans and readers of MarketWatch as we believe their writers have a great grasp of the markets and give intuitive and analytical research word by word. The articles are always very informative and quite beneficial if you invest or trade regularly while at the same time don’t come off like textbook writing, they are both compelling and interesting keeping you tuned in from start to finish. As we have said, they are one of our favorite publications and are one of the industry leaders.
The cost of the subscription is relatively cheap compared to its peers and what you are getting back in return. In fact, currently MarketWatch is giving a FREE 30-Day TRIAL to see if you like what they have to offer. We guarantee if you test it out and sign-up for the 30-Day Free Trial you will be getting either a monthly or yearly subscription shortly after. It’s that good! To sign-up and take advantage of the Free 30-Day Trial of MarketWatch’s Investment Newsletters, Simply Click on the Link Below!
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Barron’s Magazine
Barron’s is an American weekly newspaper covering U.S. financial information, market developments, and relevant statistics. They are America’s premier financial magazine providing in-depth analysis and commentary on the markets.
Barron’s is a daily updated website & newsletter. Each issue provides a wrap-up of the previous week’s market activity, news reports, and an informative outlook on the week to come. Like MarketWatch, Barron’s is an affiliate of the Wall Street Journal and is one of the top publications out there.
If you have a passion for the financial markets and trade/invest yourself then Barron’s is the perfect publication for you. They deliver quality content and in-depth analysis giving you an upper-edge on the markets. The subscription costs are minimal especially for what you receive so make the jump and sign-up. Plus right now Barron’s is offering a Four-Week Free Trial. Now there is no reason not to test it out. To sign-up and take advantage of the Free 4-Week Trial of Barron’s Magazine, Simply Click on the Link Below!
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SmartMoney
SmartMoney offers personal finance and investing analysis, advice and tools to help you make smart decisions with your money. They are one of the premier financial publications with over a million subscribers and are an affiliate to both the Dow Jones and the Wall Street Journal.
SmartMoney is a regularly updated magazine and it is mostly know or considered to be the Magazine of Personal Business & Finance for the Wall Street Journal. The magazine is targeted towards affluent professional and managerial business people needing personal finance information. SmartMoney usually talks about ideas for saving, investing, and spending, as well as coverage of technology, automotive, and lifestyle subjects including travel, fashion, wine, music, and food. They are a very entertaining yet informative read.
This subscription is geared more to the long-term investor and males and females age 40 and up. Currently they are offering up to 87% off your subscription so take a look and if you wish to take advantage of this great offer, Simply Click on the Link Below!
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The Financial Times
The Financial Times Newspaper provides the world’s most influential business newspaper, offering its readers a unique perspective on world business news. Along with 200 exclusive annual FT Special Reports, the newspaper is delivered Monday – Saturday in both Online and Print format.
The Financial Times is one of the great online & print publications out there. It is very similar to the Wall Street Journal but has a different spin on macro-economic events along with very different perspectives. It will give you the latest UK and international business, finance, economic and political news, comment and analysis. We believe it is a must read for anyone who’s intrigued or engaged within the business world. It also is very geared towards Europe giving you an upper advantage on staying up to date with what’s going on over there.
We recommend investing in a yearly subscription for the Financial Times. Right now is the perfect time to sign-up as they are currently offering a Free 4-Week Trial allowing you to test out the service to see if you like it before you make any commitment. After the Four Weeks however you will be very impressed with what they have to offer and be ready to sign-up for a yearly subscription which is great for you as they are giving 73% off your first year subscription. There’s no reason not to sign-up, with a Free 4-Week Trial financially there is no risk, to take advantage of this offer and sign-up for the Financial Times, Simply Click on the Link Below!
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The Street
TheStreet.com, Inc. is a leading digital financial media company. They provide readers with a variety of subscription-based and advertising-supported content and tools through a range of online platforms, including websites, mobile devices, email services, widgets, blogs, podcasts and online video channels.
Many of you might be familiar with Jim Cramer’s popular TV show on CNBC called “Mad Money.” While Jim Cramer does much more than that, he also runs a very successful financial investment research website called TheStreet.com. The Street offers great analysis on individual stocks picks, financial markets, and everything finance. His team includes many great writers all of whom provide top-notch tips and advice. The Street also offers many other services such as Action Alert Plus Stock Picking Service, Investment Newsletters, etc. What we like best are the videos in which they provide. They are a great way of delivering top financial advice without actually having to read. It’s the perfect solution for people who multi-task and always have something to do. We have been a long-time subscribers of TheStreet.com and highly recommend their services. Right now The Street is offering a 14-Day Free Trial to all of Jim Cramer’s Investment Information plus 25% off all subscriptions. To take advantage of this offer, Simply Click on the Link Below!
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Forbes Newsletter
Forbes is the most trusted, recognized and influential brand of financial news and analysis in the world. For over fifty years the Forbes Newsletters have provided readers with advice and insight on investing in the stock market.
The Forbes Newsletters are great for anyone looking to try and beat the markets. The Forbes Special Situation Survey is one of oldest continuously published investment newsletters on the market. Each month, subscribers receive a 10-page research report recommending just one undervalued stock that their analysts believe holds the promise for significant capital appreciation over the next 18 to 24 months. The Forbes Special Situation Survey did four times better than the S&P 500 over the past five years.
The Prudent Speculator, another Forbes Publication, is the best-performing veteran in value stock investing among a crowded field of competitors. For over 30 years, The Prudent Speculator’s value-based investing approach has provided readers with actionable investment information. In addition, the Hulbert Financial Digest rated The Prudent Speculator the #1 investment newsletter for Total Return Performance for the past 15, 20, and 25 years.
If you enjoy news on economics, insights into the market, and much need help for your investment portfolio. If your portfolio is under pressure, it’s time you got Insight, the monthly investment newsletter “The Prudent Speculator” from both the economist and Forbes magazine columnists. It is great for the average investor and even better for the advanced trader. We throughly recommend both of these newsletters, they are both very informative and if followed correctly can make you lots of money within the stock market. To sign-up for any of the Forbes Newsletters, Simply Click on the Link Below:
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My 10 Commandments for Successful Entrepreneurs
Just Do It, Damn it! My 10 Commandments for Entrepreneurs
I’m a student entrepreneur. Balancing studies and running a company is challenging and requires sacrifice. But it’s all worth it. I care as much about my businesses as my degree. I’m hopefully going to be starting and growing businesses for the next 20 years.
What’s it take to be a successful entrepreneur? There’s no cookie cutter approach. Everyone’s unique. Entrepreneurs must be passionate, willing to learn, driven. It becomes part of the fabric of your life. You cannot become a successful entrepreneur if you don’t like it. I do it because I enjoy it. It’s not just a task.
My 10 Commandments for Entrepreneurs. Here are my 10 commandments to help motivate, guide and, hopefully, inspire wannabe entrepreneurs of all ages:
1. Just Do It, Damn It! This mantra rises above all others. Entrepreneurs must be doers. It’s all about execution. That’s what really defines entrepreneurs. (Credit to Nike for inspiring this twist on their famous ad theme.)
– James Hartje, CEO, Founder, Stocks on Wall Street LLC
2. The critical ingredient is getting off your butt & doing something. It’s as simple as that. The true entrepreneur is a doer, not a dreamer.
– Nolan Bushnell, Founder of Atari & Chuck E. Cheese
3. Success is to the quick. Create your plan, know your market. Take quick, decisive action.
– Douglas Dolan, The Solopreneur’s Guide, Arizona
4. Not every action will work. Making mistakes, getting it almost right & experimenting to see what happens is all part of the process of eventually getting it right.
– Jack Canfield, Chicken Soup for the Soul
5. Deliver value. Expect nothing.
– Drew Nagle, Benco Dental, Indiana
6. Your business relationships are your greatest asset. Money spent on them is the best place to allocate part of your marketing budget.
– Lauren Doyle, Getting Results, Michigan
7. Always take an enthusiastic approach to everything you do. Life is too short to spend it doing anything half-heartedly. The more energy and enthusiasm you pour into what you do, the more energy and enthusiasm will flow back to you.
– Will Peters, The Anstad Group, N. Carolina
8. 20 years from now, you will be more disappointed by the things you didn’t do that by the ones you did do.
– Mark Twain
9. A successful life is one that is lived through understanding and pursuing one’s own path, not chasing after the dreams of others.
– Chin-Ning Chu, The Art of War for Women
10. Never, never take a “maybe.” “No” is better because you can explore their reasons.
– Sheila Kurtz, Graphology Consulting Group, NY
JUST DO IT, DAMN IT!
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Facebook’s IPO By the Numbers: How Does it Stack Up Against Other Companies Big First Day
The Facebook IPO wasn’t the success we all had envisioned. Here are our Five Majors Problems that Caused Facebook’s IPO Failure:
1. Too many shares offered. They never should have increased the IPO size 25%.
2. Lack of transperency, many investors were unsure of what they got their $FB shares at or if they had in fact bought shares at all.
3. Trading on a Friday plus the fact they had filled every order, both institution & retail demand. The goal is to create demand not have a surplus.
4. To much hype & speculation, all week this has been the biggest focus of any financial media. Any weakness out the gate like today was going to cause huge worries.
5. Nasdaq Delay right off the gate stalled momentum & did not help.
Below are some great graphs that give insight to Facebook as a company and now a stock, enjoy!
A Facebook IPO By the Numbers
This is Why You Place Limit Orders!
See How Facebook’s IPO Compares to Others
More Facebook Insiders Cashing Out
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