Jamie Dlugosch

Jamie Dlugosch

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

Caterpillar Bulldozes Through the Bond Market

Need further evidence of the condition of the corporate bond market? Caterpillar Inc.(CAT) is a frequent visitor to the public debt markets through its subsidiary, Caterpillar Financial Services.

Top 5 Penny Stocks to Buy Now

Despite the economic travails we now face, this period will be judged to be one of the single best buying opportunities in stock market history. I'm particularly intrigued by penny stocks. Here for the five that belong in any portfolio.

Traders R.I.P.

Traders have enjoyed the most fertile market environment in history. Huge volatility has provided opportunities to generate a year's worth of returns in one day. It's been easy, too. Pick a carcass and sell. Test a low and buy. Play that game and repeat many times. Of course, whenever something is that easy, it's time to get nervous.

Jarden (JAH): Playing the Right Card

It may not have the glamour of many other home product manufacturing companies, but Jarden Corporation (JAH) manufactures and distributes a wide array of products that should enjoy strong and robust sales during the current consumer economic downturn.

Can the Marlboro Man Ride it Out?

While a slumping economy causes consumers to cut back on the purchase of many goods and services, tobacco and alcohol continue to be used at pre-recession levels. As a result, companies such as Altria (MO) have not experienced the loss of value which plagues investors in most other sectors of the economy.

Don’t Play Chicken With Pilgrim’s Pride (PPC)

I suppose safely played, the game of chicken can provide cheap thrills, but for investors I would suggest sticking to the sidelines. Case in point is the recent announcement that Pilgrim's Pride Corporation (PPC) is filing for protection under bankruptcy law.

Ford Motor Credit (FCJ) Bonds: Put Your Cash to Work

Stocks of the automobile companies have been among the worst performers on the NYSE for the last 2 years, and the bonds of these companies have fared equally as poorly, with one notable exception: Ford Motor Credit Company LLC (FCJ).

The Return of the Decider

The release of economic data did not take a back seat to the week's significant news events. While the volume of these releases was diminished due to the shortened holiday week, there were some significant surprises on the negative side.

Where Do Investors Go From Here?

Eager to aggressively compete for new business, those making credit decisions are often willing to ignore, or worse, be unaware of, the decisions that contributed to previous asset quality problems at the bank. Ergo, the cycle repeats itself. What does this mean to an investor?

Time to Buy Auto Dealers?

I've always believed that the best way to make money in the stock market is to buy shares of quality companies when it seems nobody else wants them. If you believe that as well, is there a case to be made for buying AutoNation (AN) shares at current levels?