I have O'Neil's book, IBD Newspaper and online and Marketsmith for about 5 years. I have attended IBD meetings regularly. I also kept in touch with local IBD Gurus. I give iIBD 5* because I stopped losing money and stopped getting confused and buying selling at wrong time. I started making more, and sometimes started beating nasdaq. I recommend novices to read the book and attend your local IBD meetings; give yourself a few months but study and apply and ask questions. The skills you learn will help you generate returns well past your retirement; plus you can transfer to your kids and grandkids. Wishing you all many happy returns.