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David Kretzmann

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Started investing in stocks at 12 years old and has been a Fool ever since. Full-time Fool since 2014 on the investing team and product team at The Motley Fool.

Recent Articles by David Kretzmann

Jun 14, 2014 by David Kretzmann

4 Warren Buffett Quotes Every Young Adult Should Read

Here are four gems from Warren Buffett that will help young investors start their investing journeys on the right track.

Jun 9, 2014 by David Kretzmann

3 Reasons to Add Twitter, Inc. to Your Watchlist

While valuation concerns often cause investors to overlook Twitter, here are three reasons you should add the company to your watchlist today.

Jun 9, 2014 by David Kretzmann

3 More Reasons I Added RetailMeNot Inc to My Roth IRA

RetailMeNot's growing popularity (and sales), experienced leadership, and strong company culture are three more reasons I am adding the company to my Roth IRA.

Jun 9, 2014 by David Kretzmann

2 Reasons I Added RetailMeNot Inc to My Roth IRA

RetailMeNot, the largest marketplace of digital coupons and discounts, is still in the early stages of growth and offers significant long-term potential for patient investors.

Jun 9, 2014 by David Kretzmann

3 Reasons the Long-Term Prospects of Stamps.com Inc. Remain Intact

Shares of Stamps.com are down more than 22% so far in 2014, but here are three reasons the long-term prospects of the company remain intact.

Jun 4, 2014 by David Kretzmann

Despite Increasing Competition, Whole Foods Market, Inc. Still Leads in Cash Flow Efficiency

Natural Grocers, Fresh Market, and Sprouts Farmers Market are all competing with Whole Foods. How do these grocers stack up when it comes to cash flow production?

May 31, 2014 by David Kretzmann

Here's Where Whole Foods Market Reigns Supreme

Even though Whole Foods shares have recently been walloped, you may be surprised at the company's cash flow dominance compared to Kroger and Safeway.

May 25, 2014 by David Kretzmann

Will Google Inc's Algorithm Update Hurt RetailMeNot Inc?

Some are speculating that RetailMeNot's hits have already decreased 33% following Google's latest algorithm update. Should RetailMeNot investors be worried?

May 19, 2014 by David Kretzmann

2 More Reasons I Added Whole Foods Market, Inc. to My Roth IRA

Whole Foods Market's stellar cash flow production and strong company culture are two more reasons why I recently added the company to my Roth IRA.

May 19, 2014 by David Kretzmann

3 Reasons I'm Adding Whole Foods Market to My Roth IRA

Purpose, innovation, and leadership are three reasons why I took advantage of the recent drop in Whole Foods Market to add the stock to my Roth IRA.

Apr 23, 2014 by David Kretzmann

Chipotle Mexican Grill's Long-Term Prospects Remain Strong

Chipotle is rolling out its first system-wide price increase since 2011, but the company's cash flow performance demonstrates why Chipotle is as strong as ever.

Apr 11, 2014 by David Kretzmann

3 More Reasons to Add SolarCity to Your Roth IRA

Here are three more reasons why SolarCity, a business which is changing the delivery process for energy, is worth a closer look by patient long-term investors.

Apr 10, 2014 by David Kretzmann

2 Reasons to Add Solarcity to Your Roth IRA

SolarCity remains in the early stages of disrupting energy delivery in the U.S. Here are two reasons why you should consider adding the stock to your Roth IRA.

Apr 9, 2014 by David Kretzmann

Building a Portfolio for Long-Term Success

Determining how much money to allocate to each investment can be tricky. Here are some simple tips to design a strategy to maximize confidence in one's holdings and allocation strategy.

Mar 25, 2014 by David Kretzmann

What a Good Glassdoor Rating Can Tell You About the Health of a Business

Glassdoor.com is bringing more transparency to work environments while aiding job seekers and prospective employers. Here is why every long-term investor should be paying close attention to Glassdoor.

Mar 20, 2014 by David Kretzmann

Can SolarCity Corp Reach 1 Million Customers by 2018?

While SolarCity just signed its 100,00th customer, CEO Lyndon Rive hopes to attain 1 million customers by 2018. Here is what this would mean for the company and the industry.

Mar 17, 2014 by David Kretzmann

3 Reasons to Choose Zillow Inc Over Trulia Inc

While Zillow and Trulia have both seen impressive sales growth with their online and mobile real estate marketplaces, here are 3 reasons why I chose to invest in Zillow instead of Trulia.

Mar 17, 2014 by David Kretzmann

3 More Reasons to Add LinkedIn to Your Roth IRA

LinkedIn is revolutionizing how professionals utilize social media platforms, quickly outpacing competitors such as Monster Worldwide. Here are 3 more reasons why I decided to add LinkedIn to my Roth IRA.

Mar 17, 2014 by David Kretzmann

2 Reasons to Add LinkedIn to Your Roth IRA

While LinkedIn's valuation scares away some investors, the rapidly growing professional social network is the second addition to the real-money Pencils IRA Project portfolio.

Mar 7, 2017 by David Kretzmann and Daniel Joshua, Rubin

How Fear Kills Your Stock Market Returns

Investors sitting on meaningful gains face threats to their wealth from a powerful force: more than 10,000 years of human evolution. Controlling emotions is easier said than done, but it's necessary for successful investing. The authors offer a simple but effective approach.

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