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After "talking with my financial advisor," we concluded that Netflix was a good purchase after all. I "purchased" it at its closing price of $174.37 on April 22 and it saw after hours gain of just over 23%, now valued at $214.03. Of course this transaction will include financial advice costs, but a minimal loss if the stocks perform well. This surge in activity may be due to more incoming customers after having added a nostalgic CartoonNetwork lineup to the service.

April 22 totals:

• Agnico-Eagle Mines (AEM)- Open $33.01 Close $32.79
• Total for 50 shares: $1,639.50 ($11 loss)

• BioDelivery Sciences International- Open $4.98 Close $5.98
• Total for 230 shares: $1,375.40 ($230 gain)

• Netflix (NFLX) Close $174.37 After hours $214.03
• Initial investment 15 shares: $2,615.55 After hours: Gain$3,210.45 ($594.90 Gain)

• MetroPCS (PCS)- Open $11.11 Close $11.42
• Total for 51 shares: $582.42 (15.81 Gain)

• Rambus Inc. (RMBS)- Open $6.06 Close $5.98
• Total for 150 shares: $897 ($12 loss)

Having purchased some stock in Netflix, my pocket money is now diminished from $2,898.78 to $283.23 and only $83.23 after advisor fees. As I said, after the worst week of 2013 last week, there really was nowhere to go but up as the first day of the week gave me a net gain of $817.71. A good investor knows to quit when they're ahead, so as long as I'm at least $200 above breaking even, I will hold on to all my current stock. It is probably for the best that I had few funds to begin the week because otherwise, I believe I would have taken an unnecessary risk with some purchases, including overindulgence in Netflix. However, the numbers are looking good and I'm making money, so there's nothing to complain about now.