On the Watch

The following is a review of previously recommended stock for research and possible investment.

1. ANAT: Has fallen from the Feb. 2, 2008 level of 127 to today's 104.
2. AWR: Has risen from the 2/2/2008 level of 34 to today's 36.
3. ARTNA: Has fallen from the previous level of 19 to today's 18.
4. BRC: Has risen from 31 to 33.
5. CWT: Up from 35 to 38.
6. ED: Down from 43 to 39.
7. HNZ: Up from 42 to 46.
8. MDT: No change has occured possibly indicating that accumulation is taking place.
9. PAYX: Up from 33 to 34.
10. PGN: Down from 45 to 41.
11. QUIX: Down an amazing 50% from 16 to 8. Must be verified as a viable going concern.
12. SLE: Down from 14 to 13.
13. TDS: Down a sizable amount from 54 to 39.
14. ADP: Up 39 to 42.

All stocks that are down from the previous period are candidates worth researching as possible purchases. Touc

Performance Update of Select Dividend Achievers

The following is the performance of Divivdend Achievers within the last year from March 21, 2006 until March 21, 2007. Keep in mind that the percentage change of these stocks does not include the annual dividend that would have been received over the same period of time.

• ABM Industries (ABM) 62%
• Applebee’s (APPB) 45%
• Aptar Group (ATR) 45%
• AT&T (T) 57%
• Avon (AVP) 45%
• Bandag (BDG) 55%
• Eaton Vance (EV) 49%
• Energen (EGN) 54%
• EnergySouth (ENSI) 41%
• Family Dollar Stores (FDO) 36%
• Frischs Restaurants (FRS) 68%
• Fuller H B (FUL) 46%
• General Growth Properties (GGP) 58%
• Gorman Rupp (GRC) 64%
• Healthcare Properties (HCP) 46%
• Helmerich and Payne (HP) 41%
• Holly Corp (HOC) 80%
• Johnson Controls (JCI) 43%
• Kimco Realty (KIM) 47%
• McDonald’s (MCD) 40%
• McGrath Rents (MGRC) 45%
• Meridian Bioscience (VIVO) 50%
• Nucor (NUE) 46%
• SEI Investments (SEIC) 51%
• Service Master (SVM) 58%
• Sherman Williams (SHW) 54%
• San Jose Water (SJW) 82%
• Stryker (SYK) 67%
• Supervalu (SVU) 49%
• Telephone Data (TDS) 56%
• VF Corp (VFC) 48%
• Vulcan Materials (VMC) 81%
• West Pharma Svc (WST) 44%
• Wolverine Worldwide (WWW) 44%

As you’ll notice, companies with 10 to 35% returns were not included. However, if they were included during this time frame I would have had to add many more companies to the list. If anyone were to complain about receiving only 30% percent in one year with significantly reduced risk then investing in stocks isn't their cup of tea.

Despite the performance of these stocks I would not buy any of them since they are at or near their 1 year high. I currently hold a large position in Helmerich & Payne which I bought near the 1 year low. I always focus on those stocks that are within 5% of their 1 year low. At that time I determine if the stock is actually worth buying. Once I find another stock that is worth buying I will then jump ship.

Investment Tip: The larger your stake in a particular investment the better. While diversification is the general rule it is only sufficient when you don't understand the risks associated.

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