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Apple Computer (AAPL) Steve Jobs came up with the name in early 1976. Apple is engaged in the design, development and marketing of personal computers (PC) and related software, peripherals, network solutions, portable digital music players, and related accessories. The company's portfolio of offerings comprises Mac computing systems, iPods, iPhones, and currently the iPad. The company's software applications include Mac OS, iLife, iWork, and internet applications like Safari and QuickTime, among others. |
3.46% |
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McDonald's Corp. (MCD) The leading global food service retailer with more than 30,000 local restaurants serving 52 million people in more than 100 countries each day. Serves the world some of its favorite foods - World Famous French Fries, Big Mac, Quarter Pounder, Chicken McNuggets and Egg McMuffin. |
3.19% |
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Walt Disney (DIS) Since its founding in 1923, The Walt Disney Company and it's affiliated companies have produced entertainment based on creative content and exceptional storytelling. Disney is divided into four major business segments: Studio Entertainment, Parks and Resorts, Consumer Products, and Media Networks. Current productions of Disney include National Treasure-Book of Secrets, Enchanted and High School Musical.
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2.74% |
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Amazon.com Inc. (AMZN) is an American-based multinational electronic commerce company. Headquartered in Seattle, Washington, it is America's largest online retailer, with nearly three times the internet sales revenue of runner up Staples, Inc. Jeff Bezos founded Amazon.com, Inc. in 1994 and launched it online in 1995. It started as an on-line bookstore but soon diversified to product lines of VHS, DVD, music CDs and MP3s, computer software, video games, electronics, apparel, furniture, food, toys etc.
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2.62% |
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Ford Motor Co. (F) is an American multinational automaker based in Dearborn, Michigan. The carmaker was founded by Henry Ford. Ford produced the first assembly line for automobiles. Ford Motor Company produces vehicles under such brands as Ford, Volvo, Mercury and Lincoln. Historic Ford vehicles include the original Model A, the company's first car produced in 1903; the Model T and the Thunderbird were later introduced after World War II in 1954. The automaker's product lineup eventually expanded to include hybrid cars that run on both gasoline and electricity.
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2.46% |
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Intuitive Surgical (ISRG) Intuitive Surgical first introduced its flagship product, the da Vinci® Surgical System, in 1999. This became the first robotic surgical platform in the United States for use in general laparoscopic surgery. Tens of thousands of da Vinci procedures have been performed around the world in Europe, Asia and the Pacific Rim. Robotic procedures are now routinely performed in specialties including cardiac, urologic, gynecologic and general surgery. |
2.20% |
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MasterCard, Inc. - CL A (MA) The Master Card story begins in 1966 when a group of banks created a member-owned association that later became known as Master Card while launching the “Priceless” ad campaign. Master Card Worldwide is a leader in innovating new ways to pay by using cutting-edge technology to connect customers, merchants and account holders across the globe. Master Card offers consumer education programs and is committed to innovating and growing the range of products and services the company brings to the market through its strong partnerships and customers.
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2.11% |
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Whole Foods Market, Inc. (WFM) Whole Foods Market was founded in Austin, Texas, when four local businesspeople decided the natural foods industry was ready for a supermarket format. The original Whole Foods Market opened in 1980 with a staff of only 19 people. It was an immediate success. Committed to helping take care of the world around, Whole Foods takes active support of organic farming and sustainable agriculture helping to protect the planet. |
1.97% |
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Pepsico, Inc. (PEP) Pepsi was founded in 1898 by Caleb Bradham, a North Carolina, druggist, who first formulated Pepsi-Cola. Today, Pepsi Brand is part of a line of beverages including carbonated soft drinks, juices, ready-to-drink teas and coffee drinks, bottled water and more PepsiCo Americas Beverages (PAB) has well known brands such as Mountain Dew, Diet Pepsi, Gatorade, Tropicana Pure Premium, Aquafina water, Sierra Mist, Mug, Tropicana juice drinks, Propel, SoBe, Slice, Dole, Tropicana Twister and Tropicana Season's Best.
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1.87% |
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Qualcomm Inc. (QCOM) Qualcomm started out providing research and development services for the wireless industry. In 1989, Qualcomm introduced Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) , a superior technology for wireless and data products that changed the face of wireless communications forever. One of Hollywood's most glamorous silver screen actresses Hedy Lamarr and music composer George Antheil came up with a concept known as frequency hopping. The concept would later provide the basis for the CDMA airlink, which Qualcomm first commercialized in 1995. Today, Qualcomm plays a central role in the growth of 3G and next-generation wireless around the world. |
1.76% |
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Disclosures
All trademarks used are properties of their respective owners.
Portfolio holdings and composition are subject to change at any time and are not recommendations to buy or sell any securities.
The Monetta Young Investor Fund invests approximately 50% of its assets in exchange traded funds (ETF's) or other funds that track the S&P 500 Index. The cost of investing in the shares of ETF's will generally be lower than investing in other mutual funds that track an index, which will be subject to certain risks which are unique to tracking the Index. However, if the Fund invests in other mutual funds that track an index, your cost of investing will generally be higher. For the period ended September 30, 2011, the Young Investor Fund's other fund investments consisted only of ETF's.
Limiting the purchase of individual stocks to companies that produce products or provide services that are recognized by children or teenagers may also be a risk if this sector under performs, which can be significantly affected by the performance of the overall economy, interest rates, competition, consumer confidence and spending, and changes in demographics and consumer tastes. All investments, including those in mutual funds, have risks and principal loss is possible.
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