Replies to post #46293 on A.I.M. Users Bulletin Board (AIMUSERS)

[OldAIMGuy]

Hi John,
Starting AIM with a new investment needs some thought. Mr. L. thought any time was a good time if you started with enough cash. It has been my experience that 50%, 33% or 20% could be 'right' but wouldn't it be nice to know which one was right today?

The v-Wave helps with investments that are correlated with the general markets.

Your thinking about using a moving average has merit. In my years of AIMing I've found AIM almost always is buying when the price is below the 26 week moving average and most times is selling above the 26 week MA. And AIM doesn't even use such statistics in its calcs!

Best wishes,
OAG Tom

[CanRay]

Hi old_john. Re: when is a good time to start a position?

In Jeff Weber's writings, he recommends starting a program at the 52 week low. Its's nothing new, but a good place to start. He also recommends selling at the 52 week high.

Stockcharts.com has free pre defined scans that include stocks and funds at their 52 week lows.

Ray

[Toofuzzy]

Old John

It doesn't matter when you start, just when you have the cash. Broad based ETF's are safer than individual stocks.

Start with more cash near market highs and less near market lows.

You can also delay trades and only trade at 13/30 ma crossovers though I haven't done that.