7 Stock Picks Only For The Aggressive Investor

By Brian Gorban:For the young investor, sometimes playing it too safely is the most dangerous strategy. Leaving money in a bank account may seem really safe. However, when one factors in inflation, he will see that is a guarantee to lose money and puts one's retirement in serious question. Moreover, if one is too risky, betting it all on one stock, that can put one's retirement nest-egg in serious jeopardy as well.

All of us hope that at the end of a long career we will be able to enjoy retirement secure in the knowledge that we can support our desired lifestyle without ever running out of money.

NakedValue submits:Even after a historic stock market rally from the March 2009 lows, blue chip technology companies continue to trade at reasonable prices.

By Osman Gulseven:Three months ago I revealed my top picks for this year. My criteria for choosing these stocks was pretty simple. I looked for well-known companies with strong balance sheets and significant growth potential. The six stocks in that list were highly diversified.

Hao Jin submits:Within 45 days of the end of a calendar quarter, a U.S. institutional investment manager must report its holdings on Form 13F with the SEC. These 13F reports reveal what top investors are buying. Goldman Sachs' Top 15 Holdings

Michael Bryant submits: Another strategy of stock picking is to look at companies that are hiring. This can possibly give you a glimpse from the inside of a company. The logic: If companies can afford massive hiring, they: 1) Have the money 2) Feel optimistic about growth

Jason Schwarz submits:Will Apple (AAPL) surge after today’s earnings report? Will it plunge as investors take profits? Ah, you’ve got to enjoy the unpredictability of earnings season.

By David Alton Clark:The following Blue Chip stocks have the highest EPS growth rates in the Dow over the current fiscal year, great stories and positive catalysts for future growth. Blue Chip stocks are seen as a less volatile investment than owning shares in companies without blue chip status because blue chips have an institutional status in the economy. Investors may buy blue chip companies to provide solid growth in their portfolios.