Frequently Asked Questions

  1. How do I cancel my membership?
  2. Is online ordering secure?
  3. Why doesn't the data display correctly in my browser?
  4. How often is the data updated?
  5. How do you decide to add or delete a stock in the AII Top 50

How do I cancel my membership?

Please refer any billing questions about your membership to billing@amateur-investors.com and include your email address.

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Is online ordering secure?

amateur-investor.net uses SSL encryption technology for all automated transactions.

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Why doesn't the data on your pages display correctly?

Different browsers may display data differently.   Older versions of Netscape Navigator and Microsoft Explorer may not work as well either.  Thus if you have an old browser you might want to upgrade to a newer version.  Microsoft Explorer displays the web pages the best while Netscape may not, so upgrading to a newer version of Microsoft Explorer is the best solution. 

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How often is the data updated?

The data is updated each weekend after the markets close on Friday. 

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How do you decide to add or delete a stock to the AII Top 50?
The Amateur Investor Index is recalculated after the markets close on Friday.  Usually we have a database of 75 stocks that meet our criteria and only rank the Top 50.   For a stock to be dropped from the index it may show decreasing sales and earnings growth, decreasing margins or cash flows becoming negative.  Also if the stock drops below its 50 Day EMA and remains below that support level for over a week it will be dropped as well.  When a stock drops out of the index it is then replaced by the next highest ranked stock in the Top 75.  Also when the earnings season picks up there could be quite a few changes in the AII Top 50 as new companies rise to the top.    

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