How quickly should I act after receiving a portfolio alert?
You need not rush to purchase stocks immediately after the portfolio alert. You should be cautious about trading early, particularly at the open, the first day after a portfolio alert. If you are a buyer, give the sellers time to get involved in the market. Depending on market action, you may wish to try to buy on weak days. Also, it is always safer to employ limit orders. The stocks we recommend are reasonably liquid and our portfolio alert alone should not affect the price significantly for any extended period of time. If you are buying a large number of shares, you might buy some one day and some another. While we generally suggest taking action within the week, you can wait longer if you feel the stock is moving in your favor.
