Chart Examples – Start Here Guide – How the Stock Market Works

The following are two graphical examples of many recent, excellent individual stock investment opportunities.  These – and others – were available to the average investor ready and able to invest in individual stocks (Please see our Stock Market Companion disclaimer).

 

Example 1: Apple, Inc.  (Ticker: AAPL)

 

Our first chart emphasizes the approximate +85% gains that were available to investors in Apple, Inc. from August 2013 until July 2015 (approximately 23 months).

In the first edition of this study guide, we documented the approximate 330% gains that were available for those investors who invested in Apple, Inc. from 2006 through 2011 (approximately 4 years).

Opportunities like this exist for those investors who learn how to invest carefully in individual stocks, following buy and sell signals and setting appropriate stop-loss levels.

 

Example 2: Facebook, Inc. (Ticker: FB)

Our second stock chart shows the approximate 465% gains available in 3.5 years to investors who understood the opportunities and correct buy point for Facebook, Inc. shares.

Over 26 years of investing experience tells us that there are more such excellent opportunities that will come in the years ahead. (Not necessarily with Apple and Facebook.  Past performance is no guarantee of future returns.  The charts are provided for educational purposes only.  Please see Stock Market Companion disclaimer.)