Author: Sreeni Meka Covestor model: Long Term Value Disclosure: Long BRK, THI, SEO:005490 *See important disclosures In the last three months since I wrote my previous letter this long term value portfolio returned approximately twice the S&P 500’s return. Part of the reason was outstanding short term performance by Oshkosh Corporation and […]
Zack Miller is the Managing Director of Lighthouse Capital Ltd., a boutique investment firm servicing high-net-worth investors from around the world and the author of the book Tradestreaming, which documents how investors are using new technologies to assist their investing. In this post, he highlights five companies developing new services that […]
From Big Think, Prof. Lionel Jensen of Notre Dame addresses the claim that Chinese currency manipulation is at the heart of America’s fiscal woes:
Author: Y H & C Investments Covestor model: GARP Disclosure: Long DGI, CLGX, GIGM, CASS, JMBA, DLB February 2011 was a good month for the stock market. The environment is still excellent for stocks, with the caveat being global events like the political events in the Middle East and how […]
Author: Leif Eriksen Covestor model: Performance with Protection Disclosure: Long TOT, ESV, CSCO, ITW, TEF *See important disclosures “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief, it was the […]
The Atlantic has a great interactive infographic that groups America into twelve different “states” based on economic similarities among different counties. Click through to view it: Source: “Map: The 12 States of America” The Atlantic, 3/8/11. http://www.theatlantic.com/misc/the-12-states-of-america/
emerging markets since the start of 2011: Opportunity was seen in the U.S. and Europe, so capital moved from emerging markets into the developed world.
Author: Gerry Wollert (Rebound Trading Systems) Covestor model: Rebound ETF Disclosure: None Gerry Wollert ETF March Monthly Investment Report The broader markets continued to advance during the month of February, 2011. This positive performance was encouraging given the worrisome civil unrest in Northern Africa and the Middle East. I am […]
Author: James Hofmann Covestor model: Greater China Disclosure: Long TSL, CHL, SOHU, SNP, CMED *See important disclosures If you just started following my China Value model, I wanted to spend some time telling you what it is about. The model seeks to invest in and take advantage of opportunities in the […]
VisualizingEconomics has a great chart today, showing this recession’s effect on inflation-adjusted GDP per capita for Americans, versus its long (138 year!) trend line. Click for larger version: Source: “Long-term real growth in US GDP per capita 1871-2009” Catherine. VisualizingEconomics, 3/8/11. http://www.visualizingeconomics.com/2011/03/08/long-term-real-growth-in-us-gdp-per-capita-1871-2009/
Author: Andy Schornack Covestor model: Financial Services Disclosure: Long LXP, NYB, CWH-D, FMER, TWGP February was the sixth straight month of model portfolio gains. A rising tide certainly lifts all boats, and this portfolio is no exception. However, I did spend particular time researching investments to position the portfolio into the […]