Resources
I spend a lot of time reading different sites, approaches to investing and whatnot. Below are some resources I’ve found useful that I want to keep track of. You may find them helpful depending on your level of experience and what sectors you’re interested in trading.
Biotech
Understanding Biotech Companies – I found this post on oneminusp.com a great primer and good reference for the development phase of a biotech product.
How to Invest in Biotech Stocks – Some good tips from this short post. Here are a few:
What to look for in biotech stocks
1. Solid Market Potential of Product
2. Pick Companies with Strong Collaborative Support
3. Pick Companies with AT LEAST Two Years of Cash Reserves
4. Select Biotech Companies Whose Product Pipeline has AT LEAST 2 Products in Clinical Trials
5. Look for Companies Whose Products Will Soon Hit the Market
6. Look for Companies Whose Managers have Research Experience
What are HOT areas which will reap large returns for a viable product? To name a few:
- HIV/AIDS
- Cancer
- Diabetes
- Heart Disease, Stroke
- Neurological disorders (Alzheimer’s Disease, Parkinson’s Disease, Dementia)
- Immunological Diseases (Lupus, Diabetes, Rheumatoid Arthritis, etc…)
- Tissue Regeneration
Keywords to Look For:
Genomics, database, antibody, transgenics, vector, virus are but a few “flag” words whose presence in the description of a company stimulate both short and long term momentum.