Ellen's Investment Club

ELLENS DEGENERATES SHARE CLUB MINUTES March 27, 2012 Miles Nadal Community Centre Room 102 7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Meeting facilitator: Mary Renner-Dray We revisited our members' past stock picks from January 17, 2012. As of March 27, 2012: Lululemon (TSE:LLL): +20% Starbucks: (NASDAQ:SBUX): +16.28% Saputo: (TSE:SAP): +11.61% We reviewed Constellation Software (TSE:CSU) and Qualcomm (NASDAQ:QCOM) respectively as we discussed how the Technology sector fits into the sector rotation and stock market trends. We also looked at cyclical buying opportunities based the book “Seasonal Market Trends”  During our round table stock review,  Inter Pipeline Fund (TSE:IPL.UN) was recommended. More information can be found  stockchase.com .  Fund Manager Michael Decter of Redwood Diversified has followed this stock with positive outlook. Just a reminder technical support is available during Open Forum for members who have troubles getting Club emails or invites. Nex

AGENDA ELLEN DEGENERATES SHARE CLUB TUESDAY, MARCH 27 7:30 – 9:30 P.M. ROOM #102 MILES NADAL COMMUNITY CENTRE 720 SPADINA AVE. (AT BLOOR) THEME: TECHNICAL / SOCIAL COMMUNICATION STOCKS We’re looking for 2 volunteers to present a detailed analysis of a technical or social communication stocks you currently own or are researching to buy. If anyone is attending Larry Berman’s seminar let me know if you can provide a brief summary or highlight of the seminar(s). Please email mdray@sympatico.ca to be put on the agenda.  Thanks. Administration: 7:30 – 7:35 Treasury Report Past Pics: handout Technical Stock Analysis: 7:35 – 8:15 Qualcomm (Mary) Volunteer #2 Volunteer #3 Cyclical buying opportunities (Meena): 8:15 – 8:30 Larry Berman’s Seminar Summary and Highlights: 8:30 – 8:40 Round Table Stock Reviews: 8:40 – 9:00 Open Forum: 9:00 – 9:30 Guest Speaker recommendation (Gordon) Google communication tool tutorial (Luke)

We had over 30 people attend the presentation by Gail Bebee "Ten Common Investor Ills and How to Cure Them".   Below is her summary sheet and you can always check out her website at www.gailbebee.com Ten Common Investor Ills and How to Cure Them 1     Not having a financial plan   Ask your financial advisor to prepare a plan, hire certified financial planner or do-it-yourself 2     Too much debt Stop spending! Find money in budget and set up a schedule to pay off debt ASAP especially outstanding credit card balances 3     Missing out on free money from the government    Consider Tax Free Savings Accounts and Registered Education Savings Plan 4     Not paying yourself first Set up automatic payday transfer from bank account to savings account. Or join workplace savings plan. 5     Accepting your financial advisor’s recommendations without question Choose