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July 22, 2008 - With the market down roughly 13% year to date, we at Investing Pennies continue to excel with a modest 10% gain over a comparative amount of time. Coming off our high of a 45% return in May, there is little doubting of the volatility all around us. Yet we continue to pursue our value-oriented strategy. Opportunities make themselves apparent in the midst of fear and skepticism. To date, we continue to urge our readers to look towards some of the recommendations we've made over the last few months. Despite our recent losses in some of these selections, there remain golden opportunities for those who continue to conduct in-depth research into such possibilities.

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Common Investing Misconception #1

Common Investing Misconception #1

The company's stock price absolutely does NOT dictate the worth or valuation of the company. One million outstanding shares of a company's stock priced at $1 is valued the same as a company with one thousand outstanding shares priced at $1000. Always be aware of the share structure of a company prior to investing in it.

Practical Investing Tip #4

Practical Investing Tip #4

Stocks only gain their worth through the hope for eventual dividend income and they only become stable investments through steady yields. While high-dividend stocks may lack the luster of a high-growth stock, yields tend to increase as does a company. For growing companies that steadily pay distributions, having a consistent double-digit annual return on initial investment is a common phenomenon that often occurs for long-term investors.