Jamie Dlugosch

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

Keep Your Eyes On The Constellation

By Jamie Dlugosch, InvestorPlace Writer

Whether from economic worries during a recession or from the desire for a low-cost form of entertainment and indulgence, the sale of alcoholic beverages frequently rises during an economic downturn.

The Builders Are Coming, The Builders Are Coming

By Jamie Dlugosch, InvestorPlace Writer

Interestingly, ideas for stabilizing the economy are coming from not just the new Presidential administration. Professional experts and pundits are chiming in with suggestions to help us recover from the morass. One interesting idea deals with the long-suffering real estate market. 

Top 10 Stocks for 2009

By Jamie Dlugosch, InvestorPlace Writer

The first-quarter performance of my Top 10 Stocks for 2009 was quite impressive. An equal investment in each would have resulted in a portfolio that is outperforming the market by nearly 500 basis points. That is a huge result considering the negative bias in the market. The question is where do those stocks go from here?

Is Sealy Corporation (ZZ) Permanently Asleep?

By Jamie Dlugosch, InvestorPlace Writer

The economy is littered with companies struggling in the wake of the collapsing homebuilding market.  During the boom, companies like Sealy Corporation (ZZ) benefited greatly…

The Axle is Broken

By Jamie Dlugosch, InvestorPlace Writer

The domestic auto industry is on its death bed. And I'm not just talking about the Big 3. Suppliers are also teetering on the brink. To the extent Detroit fails many dominos will fall.

Medtronic Bonds Offer Alternative to Stock

By Jamie Dlugosch, InvestorPlace Writer

The strength of the dollar, active litigation, regulatory hurdles, a stressed out economy and strong competition from smaller, more adept companies that can change quickly in response to changing markets and new products are all cited to explain the latest disappointing earnings report from Medtronic (MDT).

Low Oil Benefits American Airlines (AMR)

By Jamie Dlugosch, InvestorPlace Writer

Back in May, J.P. Morgan forecast a significant sell-off in crude oil in the fourth quarter, down to $92 per barrel. I said even a modest decline in oil prices will spark a relief rally in the airline industry that will send their shares soaring. Boy, was I right. 

MGM Mirage Bonds: The Real Thing?

By Jamie Dlugosch, InvestorPlace Writer

In spite of what the commercials suggest, not all things that happen in Vegas stay in Vegas. In fact, events affecting the gambling segment of the entertainment business are having an impact on virtually all segments of the gambling industry.

Yang Out, Yahoo’s Rejoice

By Jamie Dlugosch, InvestorPlace Writer

Does the Chief Yahoo get to wear a dunce cap? What a fitting and ignominious end to what will go surely go down as the biggest CEO gaffe in history.

General Mills, A Five-Star Bond

By Jamie Dlugosch, InvestorPlace Writer

Pursuing a consistent growth strategy has produced a stable company in General Mills (GIS) that is structured and poised for prosperity over the long haul.

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