Jamie Dlugosch

InvestorPlace Writer

Jamie Dlugosch has over 20 years of experience in financial markets including investment banking, equity analysis and research and money management.

Previously, he was the publisher of Al Frank’s Prudent Speculator and CEO of Al Frank Investment Management Inc. He is the founder and editor of The Rational Investor.

Jamie earned his Master’s in Business Administration from the University of North Carolina. He currently lives in Minneapolis with his wife, Sarah, and their two daughters, Julia and Ellie.

Recent Articles

Would Buddha Buy Washington Mutual?

By Jamie Dlugosch, InvestorPlace Writer Apr 22, 2008

Buddhists believe that there is no future and no past. There is only now. Investors would be wise to add a little Buddhism into their portfolio style these days. Obviously, Buddha isn't here, but there is a viable stand-in and his name is Richard Band.

Recession Busters: Dividend-Paying Stocks

By Jamie Dlugosch, InvestorPlace Writer Apr 17, 2008

My mentor in this business made a fortune buying stocks when there was blood in the streets. Over his 25 plus years in the business he made the majority of his gains in the aftermath of complete devastation.

Select Vanguard Selected Fund

By Jamie Dlugosch, InvestorPlace Writer Apr 11, 2008

There is simply no better trait than to have an unflappable mind when dealing with the often maniacal movements of the market. In early March, Dan Wiener of The Independent Advisor for Vanguard Investors interviewed Jim Barrow, manager of the Vanguard Selected Value Fund for his insight on the current market condition.

Top Stocks for a Topsy-Turvy Market

By Jamie Dlugosch, InvestorPlace Writer Apr 8, 2008

Picking stocks in a volatile stock market can be a tricky business. InvestorPlaceBlogs.com stock pickers have a proven track record of beating the pros and the market. We've scoured their portfolios and posts to bring you the very best they have to offer in today's market. Find out which stocks they are buying!

The Chinese Economy: Boom or Bust?

By Jamie Dlugosch, InvestorPlace Writer Apr 8, 2008

I've often commented on the resiliency of the U.S. economy. When faced with adversity, the American worker works harder to carry us out of any economic decline. If you think the American worker is determined what does that make the Chinese worker? In China, making things happen has resulted in double-digit growth!