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

5 Consumer Stocks to Sell Now

By Jamie Dlugosch, InvestorPlace Writer May 28, 2009

Stocks tied to the consumer have already left the station -- some are up double or triple from the lows set just two months ago. Economic growth, on the other hand, is expected to be anemic well into 2010 suggesting that the stock gains of late have more to do with short covering than any lasting positive growth trends. As such, now might be a good time to take some money off the table. Start with these five stocks.

5 Sizzling Summer Stocks

By Jamie Dlugosch, InvestorPlace Writer May 22, 2009

The recovery that began in March is likely to take serious root during the summer months. But before you retreat to your favorite summer locale with the perfect book, let's take a look at five stocks that will benefit from consumers looking to enjoy the fruits of their labor over the next several months.

5 Housing Stocks for a Rebound

By Jamie Dlugosch, InvestorPlace Writer May 20, 2009

You wouldn't know it to read the headlines, but the bottom of the housing crisis appears imminent, and that means opportunity for savvy investors. Here are five companies that stand to profit from a housing sector turnaround.

5 Penny Stocks to Buy Now

By Jamie Dlugosch, InvestorPlace Writer May 14, 2009

Last December I suggested that investors could reap a huge reward by taking a chance on these five beaten-down stocks. And now six months later, we can see how true that statement really was. Four of the five stocks have generated positive returns, with three up more than 50%. Only one stock is down, posting a small loss of just 6%. Get a complete update on all five penny stocks here.

5 Reasons to Avoid Playboy Stock

By Jamie Dlugosch, InvestorPlace Writer May 12, 2009

Though the whole entertainment magazine segment has been hurt, Playboy's woes have been worse. Will this famous magazine publisher recover? Not at this rate.