AMD stocks

[TRDCorolla]

From the looks of it, this site doesn't look to have too many members so I don't know how many replies I'll get, but oh well.

What are your opinions on AMD stock? They're pretty much at an all time low so I'm looking to get in on their company. I know the troubles they're in as far as debt, sucky CPUs that doesn't meet expectations, CPU recalls, etc. But the second half hope to fair well due to newer models and ATI chipsets. Should I still buy?

[New-born baby]

From the looks of it, this site doesn't look to have too many members so I don't know how many replies I'll get, but oh well.

What are your opinions on AMD stock? They're pretty much at an all time low so I'm looking to get in on their company. I know the troubles they're in as far as debt, sucky CPUs that doesn't meet expectations, CPU recalls, etc. But the second half hope to fair well due to newer models and ATI chipsets. Should I still buy?

This site has many members, but the crummy market has put a lot of them on the sidelines in cash. Subsequently they are quiet.

Me--I don't do Fundamental analysis. I study charts. And the chart on AMD is as follows:
1. It has met its bear target. This may not mean that a bottom has yet been put in. It could fall further.
2. The stock was $42.50 in Feb '06. Now it is only $6.45, about 1/7th of its previous value (down 86%). That means that a lot of "value buyers" got killed when they entered the stock when it was down 10%, 20%, 30%. Translation: it could go lower.
3. The chart says that "now it not the time to enter AMD." Patience should be exercised to wait until AMD clears $8.08 on strong volume. AMD ****MAY*** be working on a double bottom at this time. A move past $8.08 on strong volume would indicate that a double bottom has indeed been put in, and the stock is moving upwards again.
4. AMD has an option chain, which is a good thing.

On the fundy side, read this link:

http://www.thestreet.com/_yahoo/newsanalysis/topten/10391529.html?cm_ven=YAHOO&cm_cat=FREE&cm_ite=NA

Let us know what you do. Best wishes in whatever you do.

[skiracer]

From the looks of it, this site doesn't look to have too many members so I don't know how many replies I'll get, but oh well.

What are your opinions on AMD stock? They're pretty much at an all time low so I'm looking to get in on their company. I know the troubles they're in as far as debt, sucky CPUs that doesn't meet expectations, CPU recalls, etc. But the second half hope to fair well due to newer models and ATI chipsets. Should I still buy?

I would like to hear why you think you like it here. are you looking at the fundamental side or at the technical side for some indication of what to do. NewBorn just gave you a very good technical analysis on the stock. I think that you are most likely looking at it fundamentally. what are your thoughts on even thinking of it at this point? maybe not to many members but we're all blazing sharp so a couple of replies should do it for you and give you a pretty good indication of where it stands.

[TRDCorolla]

How did you read the charts to find out that AMD is not a good buy right now? I've taken some finance classes, but relatively new to stock investments. I see AMD has a chart that shows their value from the past and it does look like the trend is going downwards but I just have to think it has to go up again because of a lot of stuff they're rolling out and the fact that they are Intel's direct competition. They're Income Statement looks horid for 2007 as compared to previous years. Scary.

[New-born baby]

How did you read the charts to find out that AMD is not a good buy right now? I've taken some finance classes, but relatively new to stock investments. I see AMD has a chart that shows their value from the past and it does look like the trend is going downwards but I just have to think it has to go up again because of a lot of stuff they're rolling out and the fact that they are Intel's direct competition. They're Income Statement looks horid for 2007 as compared to previous years. Scary.

Reading charts can be learned through the web or through various good books on technical analysis. Edwards and Magee wrote a good one entitled "The Technical Analysis of Stock Trends." One good website--there are many--is here: http://www.trending123.com/seminar2/...-Reversal.html
or here: http://www.profitfromprices.com/TrendReversal.htm

[billyjoe]

TRD,
You seem determined to buy AMD. Can you tell us why? Is it in one of the top industries at this time? Is it one of the best companies in its group? Is it making more profit than any comparable business? Why does it stand out over the 9000 or so other stocks you could purchase? Did someone with inside information tell you to buy it? If so, why are they so sure about it? Do they stand to gain if you buy it? If you could only buy one stock, why would it be this one? There are lots of questions to ask yourself before buying AMD. Can you positively answer each one? Maybe the only way to find out is through experience. The faster you learn not to repeat mistakes the faster you'll be on your way to financial success. Good luck

-----------billyjoe

[IIC]

From the looks of it, this site doesn't look to have too many members so I don't know how many replies I'll get, but oh well.

What are your opinions on AMD stock? They're pretty much at an all time low so I'm looking to get in on their company. I know the troubles they're in as far as debt, sucky CPUs that doesn't meet expectations, CPU recalls, etc. But the second half hope to fair well due to newer models and ATI chipsets. Should I still buy?

Funds are bailing, the company has lost money for over a year and is projected to lose money this year and next...The group stinks...I can think of absolutely no reason to buy this stock...Doug(IIC)

[New-born baby]

Funds are bailing, the company has lost money for over a year and is projected to lose money this year and next...The group stinks...I can think of absolutely no reason to buy this stock...Doug(IIC)

And that is putting it mildly.

TDRCOROLLA: Doug is one smart stock market genius. And BillyJoe is right there with him. They just gave you some good advice.

[IIC]

And that is putting it mildly.

TDRCOROLLA: Doug is one smart stock market genius. And BillyJoe is right there with him. They just gave you some good advice.

Well...I might have been a bit harsh...But that's the way I see AMD...As I read his/her post I got the feeling that he/she wasn't really all that thrilled with the company...It seemed to me that they were trying to talk themself into it being a good buy at this price...Who really knows???...Maybe it rebounds???...But it is hard enough to find a winner that's got everything going for it much less a dream bottom pick.

Hope you don't get discouraged TDR...Tis only my opinion...Best, Doug(IIC)

[TRDCorolla]

I'm not too good with the charts or terms associated with it like what beta means or what short and long means. I usually like to look from the management standpoint and the overall goal of the company---to see where they are headed. But from a broad point of view, AMD has always been a strong company. Especially when they are going head on with Intel so I have to give them credit for that. AMD did dominate the industry for a short time back in 05-06 when they were at their peak (due to the most efficient and speedy 64-bit CPUs ever designed with integrated memory controllers). It is unfortunate that Intel caught up really fast with their newer Core architecture which totally outperforms AMD. And it doesn't look like there will be any relief soon for AMD, because Intel is ready to ship out their new Nehalem designs while AMD is still stuck on older processes.

Their aquisition with ATI graphics, well, I have no clue if this is paying off or not. The only thing I see keeping AMD together right now is their recent contract with an overseas company.

But why do I still have an interest in AMD? They're still rolling out products like no tomorrow, they appear to have a strong outlook (saw some good stuff off their own website), and they're actually doing something right now in hopes to get them back on top. They're already rolling out new revisions to their bad chips awhile back, they have new quad cores awaiting to be released. Again, still behind Intel. They're working on Fusion (integrated GPU/CPU technology) and getting ready for 16 core processors which involves integration of 4 quad cores on a single die or perhaps bridged somehow? But it's in the works. Smaller manufacturing process is their next phase so at least they haven't fallen too, too behind.

And finally, they're stocks are just sooooo cheap!!!! Hmmmmm. That's the funny part. WHy does AMD have such low priced stocks? You would think Intel would be $40 a share or something too. How are stock prices determined?

I might just throw some money into OSIS...

[skiracer]

I'm not too good with the charts or terms associated with it like what beta means or what short and long means. I usually like to look from the management standpoint and the overall goal of the company---to see where they are headed. But from a broad point of view, AMD has always been a strong company. Especially when they are going head on with Intel so I have to give them credit for that. AMD did dominate the industry for a short time back in 05-06 when they were at their peak (due to the most efficient and speedy 64-bit CPUs ever designed with integrated memory controllers). It is unfortunate that Intel caught up really fast with their newer Core architecture which totally outperforms AMD. And it doesn't look like there will be any relief soon for AMD, because Intel is ready to ship out their new Nehalem designs while AMD is still stuck on older processes.

Their aquisition with ATI graphics, well, I have no clue if this is paying off or not. The only thing I see keeping AMD together right now is their recent contract with an overseas company.

But why do I still have an interest in AMD? They're still rolling out products like no tomorrow, they appear to have a strong outlook (saw some good stuff off their own website), and they're actually doing something right now in hopes to get them back on top. They're already rolling out new revisions to their bad chips awhile back, they have new quad cores awaiting to be released. Again, still behind Intel. They're working on Fusion (integrated GPU/CPU technology) and getting ready for 16 core processors which involves integration of 4 quad cores on a single die or perhaps bridged somehow? But it's in the works. Smaller manufacturing process is their next phase so at least they haven't fallen too, too behind.

And finally, they're stocks are just sooooo cheap!!!! Hmmmmm. That's the funny part. WHy does AMD have such low priced stocks? You would think Intel would be $40 a share or something too. How are stock prices determined?

I might just throw some money into OSIS...

when you take your hard earned money, if you're lucky enough to save some, it becomes imperative that whatever you do with that money that it earns some worthwhile return on it. that's ROI or return on investment. putting the money in anything that isn't going to provide that return is foolish and maybe stupid too.
It is so important that you research the instruments you're looking to invest in and that you have done your homework and are completely satisfied that you have eliminated as much risk as you can and that you have chosen something that is going to provide the greatest reward vs the least risk.
I've looked at both charts and at the fundamental side of each of these stocks and i don't see anything there to prompt an investment. the truth usually hurts and in this case i have to ask you if you can truthfully state that you have done enough research , they call it DD or due diligence. inexperience is no excuse for thowing your money away or placing it somewhere that it will sit dormant with little ROI. you should be watching, reading, and asking questions before you gamble with the money. if you need to gamble then go somewhere where gambling is what they do. take your time and learn more about this investing stuff. buy small amounts if you need to experience the action and work your way up to some knowledgeable point. but most of all learn something about trading stocks and the way you want to trade or invest. it doesn't seem that you have done any of this.
you might want to listen to some of the selections the members here speak about. even then you still have to do your DD before making any trades. before you make any trade make sure you can ask yourself if you have done your DD and can truthfully answer yes you have. then you can make the trade in good conscience. if not you are just deceiving yourself, gambling, and will be broke in no time. if those are the circumstances then i would bet that within a much shorter time than you think you will have lost all your money, burned out and become disillusioned towards trading stocks, and will be blaming everything else except the truthful facts as to why you went broke.