How have our picks performed?
Check out the results of our picks over the years.
Historical statistics
Total Picks
% of Picks Appreciated
% of Picks Doubled
Top Gainers of All Time
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Sample Portfolio
Since September 2001, we've tracked the performance of a hypothetical portfolio in each newsletter. Below are some of the statistics:
Number of Holdings
Read more...Well Diversified
The Beginner's Portfolio has consistently held 18 Bowser picks over the past several years to maintain adequate diversification.
Average Age of Holdings
Read more...Decent Turnover
The average age of each holding is just over 17 months. The oldest is over seven years old, while the newest was added in July 2019.
Portfolio Value
Read more...Beating the Market
The portfolio is up 256% lifetime when accounting for proceeds from sales and trade commissions. That's a CAGR of 7.37% compared to the S&P 500's CAGR of 6.08% over the same period.
2018's picks
| Date* | Ticker | Original Price | Current Price† | Max Gain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 2018 | SMDM | 0.47 | 0.29 | 21% |
| February 2018 | ATGN | 0.48 | 1.06 | 206% |
| March 2018 | RADA | 2.16 | 3.52 | 83% |
| April 2018 | CAW | 2.95 | SOLD | 2% |
| May 2018 | TAIT | 1.44 | 2.84 | 431% |
| June 2018 | PRTS | 1.61 | 1.21 | 12% |
| July 2018 | BOSC | 2.50 | 2.83 | 60% |
| August 2018 | LSYN | 1.61 | 2.97 | 87% |
| September 2018 | SMIT | 2.76 | 2.23 | 9% |
| October 2018 | AEHR | 1.95 | 1.53 | 12% |
| November 2018 | SEAC | 1.66 | 1.40 | 18% |
| December 2018 | GVP | 2.55 | 2.20 | 28% |
*We use the prior year's picks to protect subscriber exclusive content.
†Current prices are those featured in the most recent monthly newsletter.
Recent doubles
