Sam Collins

Sam Collins

Sam Collins is  InvestorPlace.com’s Chief Technical Analyst. He has more than four decades of experience in Wall Street firms.

In addition to providing fundamental and technical analysis for InvestorPlace.com, he provides FREE daily market commentary each trading day via the Daily Trader’s Alert. The Daily Trader’s Alert contains his Daily Market Outlook PLUS a Trade of the Day.

Sam served as a regular army captain serving in West Germany during the Berlin Wall Crisis before joining Merrill Lynch as a futures broker. Since then, he has been a financial adviser, branch manager, regional manager and certified portfolio manager with national and regional securities firms. While he retired in October 2009, during his career, he received recognition and numerous awards.

Sam used technical analysis as a timing and selection technique with portfolios that he managed. He developed a specific technical analysis technique and timing system called the Collins Bollinger Reversal (CBR) that has received national recognition, and he has appeared on local and national TV as a financial commentator.

As an equity specialist and technician, he uses technical analysis as a selection technique along with fundamental analysis. As a value buyer, his goal is to find companies with outstanding management, unique products and strong financials that have not yet been driven to unreasonable prices. His CBR system helps him to screen vast amounts of data for stocks that meet those standards.

Sam is also a member of the NASD Board of Arbitrators.

Recent Articles

Trade of the Day: AK Steel Holding Corporation (AKS) Stock Looks Like a Bargain

Steel stocks in general and AK Steel in particular are looking ready for some gains, so pick up AKS stock while it's on sale.

The S&P 500 Holds in the Face of Uncertainty

The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq need to keep holding strong though if the current trend is going to stay intact.

Trade of the Day: Canadian National Railway (USA) (CNI) Stock Going Full Steam Ahead

Canadian National Railway has spent the greater part of the last half-year in a bull channel, and CNI stock may have more to give.

The S&P 500 Forecasts Good Times Ahead

As the saying goes, as the S&P 500 goes in January, so goes the year, and if that holds true 2017 should be a pleasant one for the markets.

Trade of the Day: Apple Inc. (AAPL) Stock No Longer a Home Run

Apple Inc. posted an earnings beat, but that might not mean AAPL stock is going to make significant post-earnings gains.

Markets Endure Their First Big Test of Trump’s Presidency

The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped back before the 20,000 level yesterday, but the real test for the markets is still coming.

Trade of the Day: Eagle Materials, Inc. (EXP) Stock Still Building Up

It looks like the current pullback in Eagle Materials is short term, so investors may want to prepare to ride EXP stock higher.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average Says the Bull Market Is Still On

And while the VIX shows no fear, it doesn't look like that spells readiness for a market correction just yet.

Trade of the Day: Lincoln National Corporation (LNC) Stock Looks Healthy

Lincoln National is offering a great buying opportunity right now, and investors can get into LNC stock for a ride toward $80.

Dow Jones Industrial Average Continues the Climb

The Dow Jones Industrial Average continues its push above 20,000, while the S&P 500 may be ready to close its latest gap.