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Readers Respond: The 10 Best Ways to Play the Hugest Bubble in History

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By Ilan Moscovitz and John Reeves, The Motley Fool

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WHat??????????
What is the hell are you guys talking about ??????????

That was just one of the nearly 1,700 emails we received in response to our “Hugest Bubble in History Set to Explode” special alert.

By now, most of you probably know that we weren’t really tipped off to a soon-to-explode bubble of historic proportions. There was no anonymous Swiss bubble expert feeding us information — it was all part of this year’s April Fool’s Day joke, which took to task Wall Street, hurried speculators, and breathless pundits.

In addition to offering our own Market Goggles™ to help you “see” through the market noise and a ShadowFear Index™ that identified “hidden” levels of market fear, we asked readers to submit their own favorite bubble plays.

The most popular were big-name blue chips: Johnson & Johnson, Hormel, Berkshire Hathaway, and Costco. A lot of readers also thought tech stocks like Apple and 3D Systems would be good picks for a bubble.

Commodity buffs liked natural gas exporter Cheniere Energy and Silver Wheaton. The VIX market volatility index was also a popular pick, even though we claimed in update 7 that the VIX IS CONTROLLED BY WALL STREET.

Here were some fairly typical responses:

I want two (2) pairs [of Market Goggles™].
I want green and blue
One stock I am interested in to play the bubble is Johnson & Johnson (JNJ).

Is this a joke? JNJ

Please send me the “MegaBubble: What’s Hot and What’s Not” special free report.

Wondering if you still have the market Google for free. 

Some readers got really creative and suggested alternative investments for playing the bubble. Here are 10 of our favorite responses:

1. As an asset class, ant farms have held their value in previous market downturns. The only downside that I can foresee is that it is a niche market within the collectibles class that is very thinly traded, and is only traded on the Puerto Maldonaldo exchange.

2. With the end of Hostess, Twinkies are already becoming a rare commodity…. The already low supply and intense demand that will come after the collapse will create a perfect storm for Twinkie prices.

3. Invest heavily in toilet paper…….and shovels……

4. None of the metals you mentioned above. More likely silver. Secondarily maybe Boron.

5. I would like to request one pair of 3-D glasses, Rose colored lenses; my stock to play the bubble is Facebook.

6. Cannot reveal source as it is a close and trusted friend, seems [large European bank] is looking more and more “troubling.”

[At that point, our reader received our automatic email response: “Dear Fool, Thanks for your note! The Motley Fool’s mission is “to educate, amuse, and enrich,” and every April 1, we like to focus on amusement in particular….” The reader then replied]

Oh, then “nevermind” the bit on [large European bank]
Onwards

7. Hardened Structures, LLC and Utah Shelter Systems. Should the dreaded triple top scenario play out, global markets will be worthless so we should invest …read more
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3 Red Flags: A Cautionary Tale About IPOs

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By Karen Ochsenreiter and John Reeves, The Motley Fool

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Last spring was marked by a flurry of high-profile IPOs, which have turned into wild rides for many early investors over the past year. Facebook , Zynga, and Groupon all garnered unprecedented levels of hype surrounding their initial public offerings, and eager investors clamored to get in on the action. Now, it’s worth asking: Was it worth it?

Today we look back on The Motley Fool’s unorthodox approach to helping the world invest better in IPOs, and then size up how some of those stocks have fared since going public.

For instance, Facebook’s IPO was the most hyped of all, but so far investors have been let down. Zuckerberg shouldn’t be the only one getting rich off Facebook, though, and while only time can tell whether there’s ultimately anything to “like” about the company, there are certain things that every shareholder needs to know. The Motley Fool has outlined them all in a premium research report on Facebook, which comes with a full year of additional expert analysis to keep you up to date as key news breaks. There’s a lot more to Facebook than meets the eye, so click here now to read up on the full story and understand your investment from the inside out.

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1 Chinese Growth Stock That's Worth a Second Look

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By John Reeves and Pamela Peerce-Landers, The Motley Fool

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China‘s Baidu is one of the most successful Internet companies in the world, and it has certainly made a lot of money for investors since it went public in 2005. Currently trading at around 18 times trailing earnings — vs. roughly 25 for Google — Baidu just might be an attractive bargain right now.

There are reasons for hesitation, however. Baidu faces fierce competition, and there are legitimate concerns about China‘s overall economic health at the moment. And the company concedes that it’s in a transitional phase as it attempts to monetize mobile search.

Is now an ideal time to invest in a proven winner at a compelling price? Or is the market accurately reflecting Baidu’s diminished future prospects?

We think there are strong arguments on both sides of the debate, though we ultimately lean more toward the bull case. In the detailed slidedeck below, we take a closer look at the various arguments for and against Baidu. The entire slideshow is quite long, but you should be able to move through it in a reasonable amount of time.

To view the entire presentation on Baidu, just click on the arrows within the embedded slideshow below. Alternatively, you can view the presentation by clicking the link below the slideshow.

The article 1 Chinese Growth Stock That’s Worth a Second Look originally appeared on Fool.com.


John Reeves owns shares of Google. Fool contributor Pamela Peerce-Landers owns shares of Google and Baidu. The Motley Fool recommends Baidu, Google, SINA , and Sohu.com. The Motley Fool owns shares of Baidu and Google. Try any of our Foolish newsletter services free for 30 days. We Fools may not all hold the same opinions, but we all believe that considering a diverse range of insights makes us better investors. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.

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My Top 2 Stocks: Berkshire Hathaway and Markel

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By Buck Hartzell and John Reeves, The Motley Fool

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In the following video, Fool.com contributor John Reeves sits down with Fool analyst Buck Hartzell to hear why Berkshire Hathaway and Markel are Buck’s two largest holdings right now. He tells us what he loves about these companies, what has driven their success in the past year, and whether investors should think about buying today. 

Now that you’ve heard about Buck’s top two stock holdings, are you still on the search for those cornerstone stocks that belong in your own portfolio both today and forever? Motley Fool CEO and investing maverick Tom Gardner is now sharing his two highest-conviction stock picks ever with you. They’re the biggest positions in his Everlasting Portfolio, which are the only stocks he’s buying for the rest of his life. Tom has crushed Wall Street for years, and today you’re invited to uncover his top picks for free. To learn more about these lifelong-worthy stocks and how to benefit from Tom’s market-stomping service, just click here now.

 

The article My Top 2 Stocks: Berkshire Hathaway and Markel originally appeared on Fool.com.


Buck Hartzell owns shares of Berkshire Hathaway, Berkshire Hathaway, Markel, and BofI Holding. John Reeves owns shares of Berkshire Hathaway. The Motley Fool recommends and owns shares of Berkshire Hathaway, BofI Holding, and Markel. Try any of our Foolish newsletter services free for 30 days. We Fools don’t all hold the same opinions, but we all believe that considering a diverse range of insights makes us better investors. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.

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My Top Two Stocks: InvenSense and Infinera

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By David Meier and John Reeves, The Motley Fool

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In this video, Fool.com contributors John Reeves and David Meier sit down and talk about the two biggest holdings in David’s portfolio. He shares with investors how his investing style has shifted over the years, and why InvenSense and Infinera both represent incredible disruptive opportunities, and why he sees them as two of the next great companies on the market.

Are you still on the search for those cornerstone stocks that belong in your portfolio both today and forever? Motley Fool CEO and investing maverick Tom Gardner is now sharing his two highest-conviction stock picks ever with you. They’re the biggest positions in his Everlasting Portfolio, which are the only stocks he’s buying for the rest of his life. Tom has crushed Wall Street for years, and today you’re invited to uncover his top picks for FREE. To learn more about these lifelong-worthy stocks and how to benefit from Tom’s market-stomping service, just click here now.

The article My Top Two Stocks: InvenSense and Infinera originally appeared on Fool.com.


David Meier owns shares of MAKO Surgical, InvenSense, and Infinera. John Reeves has no position in any stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool recommends Infinera and MAKO Surgical. The Motley Fool owns shares of Infinera and InvenSense. The Motley Fool is short InvenSense. Try any of our Foolish newsletter services free for 30 days. We Fools may not all hold the same opinions, but we all believe that considering a diverse range of insights makes us better investors. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.

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My Top Two Stocks: Google and Apple

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By John Reeves and David Meier, The Motley Fool

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In this video, Motley Fool contributors John Reeves and David Meier sit down to talk about the two biggest holdings in John’s portfolio, Google and Apple . He tells investors why this was a cut and dry clear choice for him: These are great businesses with solid balance sheets, management he can trust, and solid growth prospects.

Are you still on the search for those cornerstone stocks that belong in your portfolio both today and forever? Motley Fool CEO and investing maverick Tom Gardner is now sharing his two highest-conviction stock picks ever with you. They’re the biggest positions in his Everlasting Portfolio, which are the only stocks he’s buying for the rest of his life. Tom has crushed Wall Street for years, and today you’re invited to uncover his top picks for FREE. To learn more about these lifelong-worthy stocks and how to benefit from Tom’s market-stomping service, just click here now.

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David Meier owns shares of Apple. John Reeves owns shares of Apple, Google, Walt Disney, and Starbucks. The Motley Fool recommends Apple, Google, Starbucks, and Walt Disney. The Motley Fool owns shares of Apple, Google, Starbucks, and Walt Disney. Try any of our Foolish newsletter services free for 30 days. We Fools may not all hold the same opinions, but we all believe that considering a diverse range of insights makes us better investors. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.

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3 Big Losers This Week

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In the following video, Fool.com contributor John Reeves gives investors his weekly wrap-up, and tells us the story behind three stocks that were really hit hard this week. He discusses InvenSense‘s nearly 20% fall after an analyst downgrade, part of a continuing trend for the company. He also tells us about Westport Innovations‘ 5% fall this week, as the stock for this potentially disruptive natural gas engine company remains volatile on uncertainty about the future of the technology. Then he discusses SandRidge‘s 9% drop this week, on concerns over both management, and the company’s production.

Investors were startled after SandRidge plummeted when natural gas prices reached 10 year lows, but with the company halfway through its ambitious three year plan to profitability, the future looks bright. If you are unsure about the future of this emerging oil and gas junior, and are looking to find out more about its strengths and weaknesses, you should view this brand new premium report detailing SandRidge’s game plan and what to expect from the company going forward. To get started–click here!

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