A self-proclaimed "finance nerd", who bases his stock and options analysis using both technical and fundamental points of view.  Bach stays engaged in the markets by canvasing many charts each day in search of solid dividend stocks and short-term option plays with an eye on smart entry points.  REIT's and companies that increase its stocks dividends are among his favorite categories.  JB pays close attention to growth stocks when the market meets his rules-based system.   With two decades of technical analysis under his belt; he uses multiple pro charting and informational systems as his main tools of the trade.  He's a dividend investor at heart but also deploys multiple options strategies such as covered calls to amplify gains.  In addition to his efforts as an investment nerd, he has had a lifelong investment in the sports media industry, working with famed sportscasters and athletes.  Nowadays, in addition to sharing his trading knowledge freely, JB reserves the right to comment on all sorts of sports with each blog post.  Bullsandballers.com, Hilltop Media Productions, and JB Bach Mann are not investment advisors or brokers.  Please trade at your own risk and follow proper trade and investment management.  This blog is intended for educational and entertainment purposes for like-minded investors and traders.