Penny stocks continued....

The second penny stock that I've taken a position in is called Big Cat Energy Corp (BCTE). These guys have a patented system of re-injecting water back into a coal mine. That process helps the operators of the mines minimize water pollution. I don't know much about the mining business but I've done some research on their technology and based on the number of field tests their potential customers are conducting, I'd say they may be on to something.

Again, I encourage everyone to do their own DD. More information about the company can be found at http://www.bigcatenergy.com/s/home.asp.

Ever consider investing in Penny Stocks?

That question usually elicits a dirty look from most prudent and seasoned investors. Only the guys with a strong stomach would even consider trading in penny stocks.

However, every once in a while we come across a company or companies that really deserve a closer look. One such company is called NutraCea (NTRZ). They are a health-science company, engaged in the development and distribution of stabilized rice bran and proprietary rice bran formulations (company website: http://www.nutracea.com). The stock trades at around $2.80.

This is a company that has very little competition (a good thing!) and is having to expand its operations because it can't keep up with demand for its products (another good thing). I was really impressed by this little company when I came across them that I bought some shares for my retirement portfolio.

Now, I'm not saying you should do the same thing, however, I really encourage my readers to do their own due diligence and take a look at this company. Who know, you to may be impressed.

A Mutual Fund that has gotten a 32% return / yr?

To be more precise...for the past 6.5 years. While most investors concentrate on putting their money into Mutual Funds that invest primarily in US stocks, there is a whole other world of funds that invest in overseas markets that have trumped the returns found in the U.S.

One of them is the Global 10 Large Cap Index Fund by http://www.globalinv.net/default.asp?lf=1. While much is written in the press about the returns in Latin America and Asia, very little is written about investments in the Middle East. We all know why.

This fund invests in the 10 largest companies trading on the Kuwait Stock exchange and is worth taking a look at.