Thursday, November 10, 2011

Invest 2012: best stocks to invest 2012

As many experts suggest, maybe most of us not feel an immediate impact on the life after U.S. credit downgrade by S&P, but all of us can see a change in the future. So, invest best stocks 2012 to maximize you odds of return is necessary.

* The money manager and editor of The Oberweis Report suggests, “Take a look at American Superconductor Corp. (NASDAQ: AMSC), my choice for the top stock idea for 2012”.

The bulk of AMSC business today comes from the wind power industry, as it designs wind turbines and sells turbine electrical systems that can be customized for each customer. AMSC is the leading provider of electrical components to China, US and Korea. The proof is in the pudding, of course. Amidst a weak economic backdrop, the company grew revenues by 85% in their latest reported quarter as they announced their third consecutive quarter of profitability.

* “Annaly Mortgage Management (NYSE: NLY) is our favorite investment idea for 2012,” says Jack Adamo.

The company uses modest leverage — about half what banks use — to increase shareholder returns. With short-term rates likely to remain low for several years, Annaly’s interest-rate spread will be wide and profitable. The company has never had a losing year. “The market is still scared blind by anything that has the word “mortgage” attached to it; so, the shares, which would normally yield about 7%, now yield nearly 15%, and the dividend has been growing!

* AOL (NYSE: AOL), formerly America Online, is one of the most storied – and bloodied – names in the Internet sector,” says Bernie Schaeyer.

* “Asian stocks are also booming as China’s growth remains strong,” says Mark Skousen, who chooses AsiaInfo Holdings (NASDAQ: ASIA) as his top pick for the coming year.

* “Atlantic Power Corp. (Toronto: ATP.TO) sells power primarily to electric utilities in major U.S. markets under long-term contracts,” notes income specialist Carla Pasternak.