What is your Top 10 Must Have ISX stocks?

[Uno]

Anyone want to rank your Top 10 must have stocks?
Let's focus on future potential, not past performance and why your info leads you to this conclusion.
Stability is important too.
I'd start but I don't have enough ISX experience to give a valid opinion.
I was looking around these forums and see a need for more cross talk about potential ISX stock picks.
Especially since we all have such a hard time obtaining information/intel on the traded companies.

[435613422]

Baghdad Soft Drinks

http://investorsiraq.com/showthread.php?t=133407&highlight=soft+drinks

[Uno]

Thanks 29!!
I missed that thread!

[lglwzrd]

warka ia a good bank stock.

[Uno]

For me it's the 8 companies I own !!! :giggle:.......:clapping::party:...I think at these prices it's hard to go wrong.....but...

1 WARKA
2 Pepsi
3 National Chem
4 Iraqi Land Transport
5 Bank of Baghdad
6 Invesment Bank of Iraq
7 North Bank
8 Dar Al-Salam Invest Bank
9 Credit Bank
10 Economy Bank

Those are good ones....there are more but you only asked for 10 :clapping::party:
Thanks for your input, but please, don't let me constrain you!
List the rest and some reasons why you think they are good!

[Raj-Dinar]

Warka #1 for me.

[lglwzrd]

iraqi seed production is a good ag stock.

[MEALTICKET]

The banks are way to sluggish.... To see a real profit in 6months I would go with...
Mamoura Realestate
Dar Al-Salam for Insurance
AHliya For Insurance
Mosul Bank For Investment
Kharkh Tour Amuzement City
AL- Kindi of Veterinary Vaccines
Al-Mansour Pharmaceuticals
Kurdistan International Bank
Al Warka Bank
Babylon Bank

[baz]

what a waste of energy You find typing that hard then?

what would anybody know about any company in iraq ?? A lot more by reading and learning.....rather then moaning about them.

answer NIL Some learn....others cant.

they are all crapp at the moment and will be for a long time....It is possible to leave this forum if it upsets you this much.

[English Bob]

Anyone want to rank your Top 10 must have stocks?
Let's focus on future potential, not past performance and why your info leads you to this conclusion.
Stability is important too.
I'd start but I don't have enough ISX experience to give a valid opinion.
I was looking around these forums and see a need for more cross talk about potential ISX stock picks.
Especially since we all have such a hard time obtaining information/intel on the traded companies.


Uno :handshake:

Thanks for starting this thread :yes:

I will be getting in soooooooooon Iraq style and would be asking the same!


I also think as time moves forward would be nice to have ISX threads broken into sectors with stickies for each stock to add comments and info as it comes in.

Any others feel the same????


JMO

EB :cheeky-smiley-025:

[williambedloe]

Many of us bought up bank shares because in Iraq, it's all about the oil and petrodollars, and banks will probably be at the forefront of helping the Iraqi economy get off the ground. Also, there has been quite a bit of news about banks in Iraq receiving lots of training in modern banking methods, which to me bodes well for the future. Private banks have also been partnering with foreign banks such as HSBC, Citibank, banks in Kuwait, etc, which indicates there is a willingness on the part of these banks to invest - good sign. Others have bought into hotels and tourism sector, though I feel that is still too risky for me, given how precarious the security situation is. You are a smart guy - as you know, the Iraqi economy needs to get off the ground, and infrastructure is the name of the game. That would mean construction, banking, and real estate could prove winners in the long run. Other industries such as food or drink could also be profitable. Investment companies are risky still IMO...

There is alot I still don't know about the ISX in general and the companies specifically, so I can't really recommend specific stocks. My strategy has been accumulate and hold, and to stick with areas which will see an impact when FDI begins to really roll in and the engine of progress begins to churn. I'm still in the black so far...though nothing to write home about.

Good luck...and my primary advice is to be patient...those yelling that you had better get in now before it's too late have too much time on their hands.

[ISXer']

Uno :handshake:

I also think as time moves forward would be nice to have ISX threads broken into sectors with stickies for each stock to add comments and info as it comes in.

Any others feel the same????


JMO

EB :cheeky-smiley-025:

Totally agree.

[War Eagle]

Warka,Middle East,Economy,Credit,Bank of Baghdad,Land Transport,al Badia,National Chemical.Electronics,Mamoura,Investment Bank,Nineveh Food,Light,Baghdad soft Drink,Al-Hilal,Carton,-----OK,so I "fudged" a bit-These are my top stocks-not necessarily in order

[GottaDash]

......... :hi: :wink:

[ISXer']

Anyone want to rank your Top 10 must have stocks?

Allow me to indirectly answer your question. Rather than focusing on companies, I'll focus on sectors since available info on individual companies is unavailable.

1. Overweight BANKING for the same reason mentioned by Williambedloe.
2. Overweight INSURANCE (home & auto insurance currently inexistant in Iraq. Only life insurance available to the wealthiest only - tremendous potential as it becomes more common to the average Iraqi AND as Home/Auto is introduced/mandatory)
3. Overwieght INVESTMENT (Sector will shoot up as ISX takes off - business model without expenses, only gains (or losses) from investments)
4. Underweight INDUSTRIAL due to high operating costs (electricity/production problems/Quality control problems) Although there is few select Industrial companies doing well despite all this.
5. Underweight TOURISM for obvious reasons (security concern). EXEPTION: religious tourism (eg. Karbala)
6. Neutral on SERVICE - not enough info
7. Neutral on AGRICULTURE - not enough info

[dinars ready!!]

Iraq for General Transportation 409%
Iraqi Land Transport 379%
National Chemical 65%
Modern Paint Industries 32%
Mamoura 61%
Warka 32%
Bagdad Soft Drink 14%

[BettingOn Iraq]

Top 10 MUST have stocks:
Asia Cell
Zain
Al-Khazir Construction

Top 10 I hold:
Warka, Al-Hilal, Dar es Salam, Land Transport, General Trans, National Chem, Credit, Middle East, Bk of Baghdad, United Bank and eleventh stock Basra.

Reasons: growth, modernization, partnerships, mixed (hopefully they will get good contracts because of government), Basra (location, oil, gas, ports, agriculture)

[BettingOn Iraq]

Iraq for General Transportation 409%
Iraqi Land Transport 379%
National Chemical 65%
Modern Paint Industries 32%
Mamoura 61%
Warka 32%
Bagdad Soft Drink 14%

All righty now!!! This is what we are talking about, this is now. The sky's the limit for the future. Wait until Asia Cell and Zain hit the ISX. :inlove:

[435613422]

Many of us bought up bank shares because in Iraq, it's all about the oil and petrodollars, and banks will probably be at the forefront of helping the Iraqi economy get off the ground. Also, there has been quite a bit of news about banks in Iraq receiving lots of training in modern banking methods, which to me bodes well for the future. Private banks have also been partnering with foreign banks such as HSBC, Citibank, banks in Kuwait, etc, which indicates there is a willingness on the part of these banks to invest - good sign. Others have bought into hotels and tourism sector, though I feel that is still too risky for me, given how precarious the security situation is. You are a smart guy - as you know, the Iraqi economy needs to get off the ground, and infrastructure is the name of the game. That would mean construction, banking, and real estate could prove winners in the long run. Other industries such as food or drink could also be profitable. Investment companies are risky still IMO...

There is alot I still don't know about the ISX in general and the companies specifically, so I can't really recommend specific stocks. My strategy has been accumulate and hold, and to stick with areas which will see an impact when FDI begins to really roll in and the engine of progress begins to churn. I'm still in the black so far...though nothing to write home about.

Good luck...and my primary advice is to be patient...those yelling that you had better get in now before it's too late have too much time on their hands.


Which private bank works with CITI?

[williambedloe]

Which private bank works with CITI?

Al Warka:

http://iraq.usembassy.gov/pr_12152008.html



2008 Press Releases


American Embassy Welcomes Citi Correspondent Relationship Services for Warka Bank for Investment and Finance
December 15, 2008
The U.S. Embassy in Baghdad welcomed the new partnership established between Citibank and Al Warka Bank of Iraq. For the first time, clients of both establishments will now be able to execute cash payments, wire transfers, and trade transactions to both corporate and retail entities in all Iraqi cities and provinces. The alliance is seen as an important step in support of Iraq’s banking sector and the country’s overall economic development.
American Ambassador Ryan Crocker extended congratulations to the American and Iraqi institutions on the historic agreement. “This banking alliance is a milestone in Iraq’s efforts to reintegrate itself into today’s global business environment,” he said, adding, “The new partnership will help put into place the conditions necessary to attract more international business to Iraq.”
The alliance between Citi and Al Warka Bank is another step in Citi’s participation in the development of Iraq’s financial network. Citi has been involved in Iraq since 2003 and has worked closely with the government and key financial institutions to promote Iraqi business and trade.
Paul Galant, CEO of Citi’s Global Transaction Services business, commented, “We are committed to supporting the needs of public-sector institutions, globally and in Iraq, and we look forward to a productive and mutually beneficial relationship in this effort with our partner Al Warka Bank.”
Saad Al Bunnia, CEO, Warka Bank for Investment and Finance said: “As an institution that has served Iraq since 1999, we have played a significant role in the reconstruction of the country by participating as a lead financier in many core sectors including power, water, communication and construction. We look forward to unleashing the full force of the partnership with Citi for the benefit of the new Iraq.”


:wink:

[435613422]

Al Warka:

http://iraq.usembassy.gov/pr_12152008.html



:wink:




Thankyou! I remember now. Do you know if CITI have any holding % of Warka?

[Crow]

what a waste of energy

what would anybody know about any company in iraq ??

answer NIL

they are all crapp at the moment and will be for a long time I guess most people would feel that way.....:thinking:...I love it!:rock:

[Crow]

All joking aide...I would use simple crow logic...like with the transports..buy trucking company stocks when trucks can't drive down the road without being blown up. Buy insurance stocks when.........:wink:

[Crow]

Buy investment company stocks when they can't invest...:thinking:...well only with restrictions...:thinking:

[Crow]

what a waste of energy

what would anybody know about any company in iraq ??

answer NIL

they are all crapp at the moment and will be for a long time And I hope you are not poking fun at me and Beluga for investing in Al-Therar...a bombed out, looted chicken farm...:mad:

[James]

All righty now!!! This is what we are talking about, this is now. The sky's the limit for the future. Wait until Asia Cell and Zain hit the ISX. :inlove:

Does anyone know a time frame for Asia Cell and Zain to become active?
thanks.

[billh]

And I hope you are not poking fun at me and Beluga for investing in Al-Therar...a bombed out, looted chicken farm...:mad:

Buy Ag stocks when its "bombed out and looted". hEY, I needed to have a few "really longshot" stocks !!

[dinars ready!!]

And I hope you are not poking fun at me and Beluga for investing in Al-Therar...a bombed out, looted chicken farm...:mad:

Just waiting for this Diamond to form!!!!!!!

[Uno]

Thanks to everyone!
I've learned a couple things like strategies on how to determine profitable sectors.
As we all know indivdual companies are alot more difficult to predict.
Maybe we can create an ISX company background database somehow on the forum.
This will help new investors research individually without having "experienced" investors rehash old information.
Just a thought....
Again, Thanks to everyone, and please continue posting if you have more in the future.

[BettingOn Iraq]

Does anyone know a time frame for Asia Cell and Zain to become active?
thanks.

James, I don't have the link but I believe it mentioned sometime during the first quarter of this year. I don't know if it will be one of the companies or both. I maybe wrong. Can anyone confirm?

Thanks.

[RoyalBeluga]

And I hope you are not poking fun at me and Beluga for investing in Al-Therar...a bombed out, looted chicken farm...:mad:

I'm sure there's more than 2 invested in Al-Therar, it's sooo cheap :yes:

[Crow]

I'm sure there's more than 2 invested in Al-Therar, it's sooo cheap :yes: You might be right...:thinking:...Oh, yeah I forgot..panhead!:rock:

[War Eagle]

Crow; Why would any insurance compay insure something with a strong probabily it will get blown up?

[ISXer']

Crow; Why would any insurance compay insure something with a strong probabily it will get blown up?

We're in 2010 War Eagle, according to the latest publication by Saban, December 2009 represents the lowest number of fatal bombings in Iraq (4) since November 2003. That number has been steadily declining from its peak in 2006 (69 monthly bombings).

If four buildings in Iraq would get bombed this month out of a few thousand insured, I'd say the Insurance companies got a successful strategy.

[TreasureHunter]

what a waste of energy

what would anybody know about any company in iraq ??

answer NIL

they are all crapp at the moment and will be for a long time


...........you've probably never gotten into the ISX yet?:shake:Which means you never had the chance to see some of your stocks go up in value 2-3 fold. Or MORE!:happy: Counting SPLITS of course!!!:rock: Which also would mean that you've never known the joy of FREE DINARS:crying:(DIVIDENDS) deposited into your Warka account....Oh! Wait!:wait:...You probably don't have a Warka account either?!?!?!:tmi: Which also means you haven't enjoyed any of the 8-11% interest Warka offered :sweating:(while you were LUCKY to get 1/4 % in the U.S. ...if you tie it up in a CD). So! you probably haven't seen your Iraqi investment (ie: Dinars Under your matress) increase in value very much!?:headbang: Hence, you take out your pent up frustrations:angry: on others that saw the potential in the ISX and were willing to take the chance, knowing that the Greater the RISK...the Greater the potential GAIN!:muscle: (and it HAS ALREADY payed off!:party:)

So!....Instead of spouting off with vain childish babblings that are full of negativity and serve no constructive purpose towards furthering or maximizing the potential of our investment for yourself OR anyone else...let me make a suggestion............


TRY THIS....

Be Quick to HEAR:call:....and SLOW to SPEAK!!!:lipssealed:

You MIGHT just learn something!
:yes:

Oh!....And one more thing....
You might try layin' off the caffeine!
:yelrotflmao::yelrotflmao::yelrotflmao:
Lighten UP Dude!
We're ALL gonna make money in this Investment...
Some will just make more!

(Diversify!)
JMO!
:rolleyes:

[BettingOn Iraq]

...........you've probably never gotten into the ISX yet?:shake:Which means you never had the chance to see some of your stocks go up in value 2-3 fold. Or MORE!:happy: Counting SPLITS of course!!!:rock: Which also would mean that you've never known the joy of FREE DINARS:crying:(DIVIDENDS) deposited into your Warka account....Oh! Wait!:wait:...You probably don't have a Warka account either?!?!?!:tmi: Which also means you haven't enjoyed any of the 8-11% interest Warka offered :sweating:(while you were LUCKY to get 1/4 % in the U.S. ...if you tie it up in a CD). So! you probably haven't seen your Iraqi investment (ie: Dinars Under your matress) increase in value very much!?:headbang: Hence, you take out your pent up frustrations:angry: on others that saw the potential in the ISX and were willing to take the chance, knowing that the Greater the RISK...the Greater the potential GAIN!:muscle: (and it HAS ALREADY payed off!:party:)

So!....Instead of spouting off with vain childish babblings that are full of negativity and serve no constructive purpose towards furthering or maximizing the potential of our investment for yourself OR anyone else...let me make a suggestion............


TRY THIS....


Be Quick to HEAR:call:....and SLOW to SPEAK!!!:lipssealed:


You MIGHT just learn something!
:yes:


Oh!....And one more thing....
You might try layin' off the caffeine!
:yelrotflmao::yelrotflmao::yelrotflmao:
Lighten UP Dude!
We're ALL gonna make money in this Investment...
Some will just make more!


(Diversify!)
JMO!
:rolleyes:



Thanks, that needed to be said!!! :rock:

[williambedloe]

Thankyou! I remember now. Do you know if CITI have any holding % of Warka?

I don't believe Citi has an actual stake in Warka...I'll check on it, but I do not believe so....

[cowpoke]

I don't believe Citi has an actual stake in Warka...I'll check on it, but I do not believe so....

No Stake, just a relationship:

Dear Warka Clients,
As the leading financial institution that has served Iraq since 1999, we have played a significant role in the reconstruction of the country by participating as a lead financier in many core sectors including power, water, communication and construction.
It gives me great pleasure to inform all our distinguished clients that Warka Bank for Investment and Finance and Citibank established a mutually rewarding banking relationship that will best serve our clients, banking industry and the economy.
We look forward to unleashing the full force of the partnership with Citibank for the benefit of the new Iraq.
Below are our account details at Citibank in which you can now direct your wire transfers to fund your accounts at our bank.

Account Number: 36908969
Account Name: Warka Bank for Investment & Finance
Bank Name: Citibank NA
Branch: New York
Swift Address: CITIUS33
Fed Wire: 021000089

Best regards,
http://www.warka-bank.com/inner.php?type=3&id=25

[buck74]

As far as banks go, my top three picks are.

1. Warka
2. Middle East Bank
3. Bank of Baghdad

I also own Commercial, Investment Bank, and Dar El Salam.

jmo

[bartyb]

edit, wrong forum

[Uno]

My profitable stocks this past year:
Baghdad Soft Drinks(IBSD)
Al-Badia Gen Tran (SBAG)
Palestine Hotel (HPAL)
Modern Paint Industries (IMPI)
Iraqi Middle East Bank (BIME)
Iraqi Land Transport (SILT)
Al-Warka Bank (BWAI)
Al-Mansour Hotel (HMAN)
Al-Mamoura Realestate (SMRI)

[bartyb]

I take it, With Warka not trading recently that, they are still "profitable" you just cant get anything out of it right now,correct?

[Uno]

Yes, based on thier last traded stock price, I"m still in the green with Warka.
In fact, the stock price would have to drop almost 30% for me to break even.

I take it, With Warka not trading recently that, they are still "profitable" you just cant get anything out of it right now,correct?

[trusty]

My profitable stocks this past year:
Baghdad Soft Drinks(IBSD)
Al-Badia Gen Tran (SBAG)
Palestine Hotel (HPAL)
Modern Paint Industries (IMPI)
Iraqi Middle East Bank (BIME)
Iraqi Land Transport (SILT)
Al-Warka Bank (BWAI)
Al-Mansour Hotel (HMAN)
Al-Mamoura Realestate (SMRI)

Uno, have you heard any news about our free and paid up shares, (Iraqi Land Transport (SILT) we are due?
Too soon I quess.

Trusty

[Invest4later]

Warka,Middle East,Economy,Credit,Bank of Baghdad,Land Transport,al Badia,National Chemical.Electronics,Mamoura,Investment Bank,Nineveh Food,Light,Baghdad soft Drink,Al-Hilal,Carton,-----OK,so I "fudged" a bit-These are my top stocks-not necessarily in order

I'd ALSO Add MODERN CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS ... Going Up .. UP ..UP
Tried To Buy At .85 Dinar ... Today ... 1.61 Dinar

[calstar]

I have Al mansour phama and Credit bank

[calstar]

Also Iraqi engineering going up

[bartyb]

I'd ALSO Add MODERN CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS ... Going Up .. UP ..UP
Tried To Buy At .85 Dinar ... Today ... 1.61 Dinar

What do you mean "tried"...Do you not always get what you want as long as it's trading?

[BettingOn Iraq]

Dear Warka Investors, Iraqi Land Transportation has announced that it will be issuing: 91% free shares and 53% paid up shares at the price of IQD (1) per share for those shares owned prior to holding its general assembly meeting. Shareholders are kindly requested to submit their signed authorization letters to purchase the paid up shares by January 25th 2011 and any request received after this date will be considered null and void by our bank. Please send your signed requests to our ISX department isx@warka-bank-iq.com Best regards, ISX Department Warka Bank for Investment and Finance

[BettingOn Iraq]

I'd ALSO Add MODERN CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS ... Going Up .. UP ..UP
Tried To Buy At .85 Dinar ... Today ... 1.61 Dinar

I put in orders for Modern Construction Materials, Credit and Baghdad for Tuesday. I hope I get them. Trying to build up my position in Credit and Baghdad Bank. Modern Construction is new for me.

[Invest4later]

What do you mean "tried"...Do you not always get what you want as long as it's trading?

There Are Only So Many Shares To Go Around .. And If I't A HOT Stock .. The Big Players Normally Get It First ..
OR ..You Put In An Order ..and ..At the Next Sessions ..It.s NOT Trading .. Been Doing This For 3 Yrs Now ...

Hope That Helps !

[Albus Dumbledore]

I picking up more BDSI this week and HKAR. A new stock that I want to build a position in is IIEW.

[calstar]

Thats a good stock

[Uno]

It took two days, but Rabee just finished my BDSI order today.
As Invest4dinar stated, sometimes no one is selling the hot stock, especially if they think it will go up again tomorrow.
I'm considering BOB and Modern Construction too.
I was considering agriculture last month, but that sector doesn't seem to be doing as well as the others.
We should continue, maybe even expand stock cross talk like this thread.
I think there is enough room for everyone to make a very nice profit!

[opportunist]

I put in orders for Modern Construction Materials, Credit and Baghdad for Tuesday. I hope I get them. Trying to build up my position in Credit and Baghdad Bank. Modern Construction is new for me.

I too took a position this week in Modern Construction after having looked at their financials. Wanted to take advantage of their low PE ratio and return to the market. The question is where did Warka put me in line?

Also remember that Investment bank is handleing the clearing for the ISX. They take a fraction of the fees for their service. These exploding volumes should be a good sign for this Bank stock. Look at NYX, CME and the Nas. Could you imagine if they ever started to handle the clearing for commodities? All I am saying is that you should take a diversified position in a Bank, Pharma, Insurance, Transport, Ag and then go back and fill in the gaps.

Alot of great suggestions on this thread.

[bartyb]

There Are Only So Many Shares To Go Around .. And If I't A HOT Stock .. The Big Players Normally Get It First ..
OR ..You Put In An Order ..and ..At the Next Sessions ..It.s NOT Trading .. Been Doing This For 3 Yrs Now ...

Hope That Helps !

Got it...I think...I'm seriously new at this so please bear with me and my "dumb" questions.

Uno has a great idea here and it will help us newbs out a bunch.

I'll ask "dumb" questions on a new thread :blush:

[BettingOn Iraq]

Opportunist, Investment Bank was one of my first purchases because they act as clearing house for ISX. I am heavy in all the leading banks.

I also have good positions with transports, Al-Hilal, National Chemical, Al Khazer Construction and Baghdad Softdrinks. Modern Construction is new for me. The financials do look good, part of the appeal for me too. I can't wait to see what I was able to purchase tomorrow or Friday. This is so much fun!!! :party:

I'm lacking in Insurance ( tried to get Gulf Ins. before they went out for gen meeting), Pharma and Ag.

Good luck to all in building very valuable stock portfolios.

[Will-it-happen?]

warka ia a good bank stock.

I would actually disagree with that as they are suspended from trading

[calstar]

I would actually disagree with that as they are suspended from trading

Dayum that was eight months ago. lol

[Will-it-happen?]

Baghdad Soft Drinks

http://investorsiraq.com/showthread.php?t=133407&highlight=soft+drinks

me too , but why is their share price going down ?

[RoyalBeluga]

me too , but why is their share price going down ?

Yes, why??????? :wait: