12 month evaluation (quarter #4) YEAR 1 IS COMPLETE!

While the market took an obvious turn for the worst for people with long positions, we solidly outperformed the market and were able to eek out a gain for the quarter. Although generally we would consider this a success, it is clear that our performance was hampered by poor decisions and could have been far better. We look to improve greatly after finishing up this first great year!

Note to new parties: This is all starting from $100,000 and the S&P at 1455.11 on day one. You can see all of our trades on the excel spreadsheet on the model portfolio page.

Since inception GAIN/LOSS:

J Stock Portfolio: +39.78%
S & P 500: -11.70%

Quarter#4 (May 01, 2008 - August 05, 2008 )
J Stock Portfolio: Started $136430.50 / Ended $139775.50 | GAIN/LOSS: +2.45%
S & P 500: Started 1409.34 / Ended 1409.34 | GAIN/LOSS: -8.83%

Quarter#3 (February 02, 2008 - May 01, 2008)
J Stock Portfolio: Started $119,970.00 / Ended $136430.50 | GAIN/LOSS: +13.75%
S & P 500: Started 1395.42 / Ended 1409.34 | GAIN/LOSS: +1%

Quarter#2 (November 01, 2007- February 02, 2008)
J Stock Portfolio: Started $137,170.00 / Ended $119,970.00 | GAIN/LOSS: -12.54%
S & P 500: Started 1549.38 / Ended 1395.42 | GAIN/LOSS: -9.94%

Quarter#1 (August 08, 2007 - October 31, 2007)
J Stock Portfolio: Started $100,000.00 / Ended $137,107.00 | GAIN/LOSS: +37.11%
S & P 500: Started 1455.11 / Ended 1549.38 | GAIN/LOSS: +6.48%

Bought Sigma Designs (NASDAQ: SIGM) stock in the Portfolio

Bought Sigma Designs (NASDAQ: SIGM) stock. 1200 shares @$18.32 were bought in the [model portfolio]. Chart is seeming to find a bottom and is ready to bounce. This stock has a great history of large percentage rebounds.

Sold CVR Energy ( NYSE: CVI ) stock in the portfolio

Sold CVR Energy ( NYSE: CVI ) stock. 900 shares @28.53 were sold in the [model portfolio]. Taking profits on this one as oil refiners put in one heck of a multi day run.

Bought VanceInfo Technologies Inc. (NYSE: VIT) stock in the Portfolio

Bought VanceInfo Technologies Inc.(NYSE: VIT) stock. 1500 shares @$12.35 were bought in the [model portfolio]. We waited for the pullback and got it, looking for another leg up on this buy.

Sold Genoptix, Inc. (NASDAQ: GXDX) stock in the portfolio

Sold Genoptix, Inc. (NASDAQ: GXDX) stock. 1200 shares @31.00 were sold in the [model portfolio]. Taking profits on this one as it is appearing to be rolling over for a pullback.

Bought Synchronoss Technologies (NASDAQ: SNCR) stock in the portfolio

Bought Synchronoss Technologies (NASDAQ: SNCR) stock. 850 shares @12.03 were bought in the [model portfolio]. While earnings were bad on this one , it has since dropped 50%+ and they announced a stock buyback on that same day. This is a highly risky speculative play but the panic appears to be out of this stock.

Bought Sepracor (NASDAQ: SEPR) stock in the Portfolio

Bought Sepracor (NASDAQ: SEPR) stock. 1000 shares @20.08 were bought in the [model portfolio]. An attractive chart (potential bottom) and a new CEO makes this one seem like a decent entry point.