Stock Investing

TENTATIVE re-launch of this stock investing meetup group, coming February 2026.

Welcome one and ALL to our stock investing meetup group!

Previously (~10 years ago), this meetup group had TREMENDOUS success as an in-person group in Atlanta. We grew the group to well over 600 members and were averaging ~25-30 people at any particular meetup event. Since that time, the group has been dormant.

We are now looking to re-launch the stock investing meetup, depending on the level of interest from YOU!

This group is, and always has been, about empowering individuals to become successful in building wealth through stock investing.  We seek to answer one fundamental question: which stocks have a reason to increase in price - and why?

There is no shortage of investing resources available online - so why do we need another resource? Good question. We aim to be an independent, unbiased and credible source of investing education. You will be exposed to topics here that you will not see elsewhere, presented in a compelling way to capture your attention and drive you to profitable action!

Core Topics

• Identifying your investment style (growth, value, dividend/income, momentum, etc.) Learn investment analysis techniques (fundamental analysis, valuation, technical analysis, quantitative methods)
  Stock screening ("recipes")
  Analyzing stocks for your portfolio
  Building a portfolio
  Developing risk management strategies
  Measuring portfolio results
  Stock Indices and Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs)
  The "Big 5" commercial stock picking systems and tools (ValueLine, Morningstar, IBD/CANSLIM, VectorVest, and Zacks.
  The "Big 4" stock brokerage platforms and tools (Charles Schwab, Fidelity, TD Ameritrade, E*Trade; but there are many more options available)
• Advanced Topics
  Using stock options to make money on the price increase or decrease in a stock price. Hedging
  Shorting stocks (making money if the stock decreases in price)
  Back testing stock strategies (powerful!!)
  Reviewing upcoming Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) and reviewing recent IPOs
  Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) vs. owning & investing in real-estate directly
  Master Limited Partnerships (MLPs)
  Gold - gold mining stocks vs. owning gold coins & bullion directly vs. gold certificates

Your comments, suggestions and questions are strongly encouraged!