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Starting anew and branching out 19 Jun 2010 | 06:07 am
After an extended absence from this blog (over 2 years), I'm posting one last time here. Although it was easy to focus on just writing here about just the TSP funds, I have always had much broader in...
Put your money where your mouth is 14 May 2009 | 05:59 am
Initiated three short positions this morning. Looking at the big picture, it appears that technology and consumer sectors appear weakest. I looked at scores of charts, starting with the point and figu...
Inflection Point 7 May 2009 | 03:46 pm
The recent rally has surprised most investors. The bears were caught off guard - just as everything seemed to be going their way... The retail investors weren't ready - most just finished selling at t...
Warning - Investor Running Yellow Lights 2 Nov 2007 | 12:00 am
Following a systematic approach to investing is crucial. Much like my day job of flying airplanes, successful investing relies on instruments rather than "seat of the pants" instinct. I highlighted re...
The art of bluffing 26 Oct 2007 | 05:45 am
I'm writing this from Las Vegas, where I've been flying this week. America's recent obsession with poker provides a lot of lessons applicable to the stock market. Remember, you only get to see your ow...
I'm Buying More 16 Oct 2007 | 04:09 pm
We interrupt this market dip to inform you that this blog's author is buying stocks. I posted last Thursday about "Zen and the Art of Confident Investing", and my point was that it's OK to buy and ho...
Zen and the Art of Confident Investing 12 Oct 2007 | 03:43 pm
After Wednesday and Thursday this week, some investor's confidence is sure to be shaky. Is this the time to sell? Nope. That was easy, any more questions? How can I be so sure? Because I have a qua...
Investing versus Speculation 9 Oct 2007 | 02:50 pm
What a great weekend! I took the family "camping" up near Flagstaff, and the aspens were simply ON FIRE up behind San Fransisco peak. That's my photography on the right. Lots of relaxation with friend...
God and the Existence of Beer 2 Oct 2007 | 04:28 pm
Beer, I believe, proves three things: There is a God He loves us He wants us to have fun For my regular readers who wondered at the lack of a weekend update... Oktoberfest was this weekend. Good t...
The Calm after the Storm? 24 Sep 2007 | 03:15 pm
As promised, last week was busy. Ben Bernanke and team didn't just give the market what it wanted - they showed up with Christmas in September! For the week: S&P 500: UP 2.8% Wilshire 4500: UP 2.6% ...
