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BITS Issue Archive for 2002

February 2002: Unleashing the Power of Our Computer Group

Featured Story:
A Major Move Forward -- With Memories

Nancy Danko shares her perspective on 16 years of classic content in BITS.



March 2002: Screening for Stocks: A Walk-Through Example

Featured Story:
Screening for Stocks: A Walk-Through Example
Here's a reader-participation contribution from Brian Lewis. Join him in in this walk-through of a stock screening example, and give some of the techniques a try.



April 2002: An SSG Study of The McGraw-Hill Companies

Featured Story:
An SSG Study of The McGraw-Hill Companies



May 2002: An SSG Study of Washington Mutual

Featured Story:
An SSG Study of Washington Mutual

Ralph Seger shares his personal stock study of Washington Mutual, along with the "why" behind his judgments and estimates.



June 2002: A Study of Pfizer on the Stock Selection Guide

Featured Story:
A Study of Pfizer on the Stock Selection Guide
Hugh McManus shares his personal stock study of Pfizer Inc., one of the most popular stocks held by investment clubs nationwide and the Stock to Study in June's Better Investing.



July 2002: CompuFest Bonus Coverage

Featured Story:
A Firsthand Report on CompuFest 2002
Just how successful was CompuFest 2002? Brian Lewis answers with some specifics. It's not the same as being there, but his report does give a taste of the value and attraction so many have come to expect from the Computer Group's premier annual gathering.



August 2002: Avoiding Bear Claws: Focus on Portfolio Design

Featured Story:
Avoiding Bear Claws
Curious about what goes on in the Online Premium Services "lab" known as BITS? Curious about portfolio management and selling stocks? Here's a sample of BITS.



September 2002: New Online Education Forum to Debut Oct. 1

Featured Story:
New Online Educational Forum to Debut Oct.1
A unique study opportunity, Better Investing Live, debuts Oct. 1.



October 2002: Using NAIC Tools to Study Johnson & Johnson

Featured Story:
Using NAIC Tools to Study Johnson & Johnson
Candis King focuses in on the value of Sections 1 and 2 of the Stock Selection Guide, using Better Investing's October Stock to Study, Johnson & Johnson, for her example.



November 2002: NVR, Inc. Wins Growth Company of Year Award

Featured Story:
Focusing on SSGs Reflecting Growth and Profitability
Robert Kovach gives us a look at the winning entries to this year's Growth Company of the Year contest, including comments and SSGs from those making the winning nominations.



December 2002: December 2002 Bonus Coverage

Featured Story:
'Not a Day Goes By That I Don't Think About My World Trade Center Experience'
Robert Kovach shares his personal experience in New York City on 9/11/01.