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

Embattled Boeing (BA): A Perfect Buy

By Jamie Dlugosch, InvestorPlace Writer

Aerospace and defense stocks are definitely under fire these days. Even after the U.S. House of Representatives passed a $601.4 billion defense spending bill Thursday, defense stocks like everyone else, find themselves battling the effects of high oil prices.

Bargain Hunters Descend on Airline Stocks

By Jamie Dlugosch, InvestorPlace Writer

Every so often, stocks of companies in a certain industry all get hammered on the same day. Yesterday, it was the airlines day to suffer.

XM-Sirius Merger: Regulatory Bull

By Jamie Dlugosch, InvestorPlace Writer

The proposed merger between Sirius Satellite Radio (SIRI) and XM Satellite Radio (XMSR) has been stuck in regulatory purgatory for two years now that can only be compared to the nonsense of a communist-based system! The only silver lining I can see is when the deal is finaly approved, shares will get a substancial boost.

A Shot Across the Bow

By Jamie Dlugosch, InvestorPlace Writer

Let this be a warning. We are not out of the woods yet despite the market telling us otherwise. Today's wholesale price data with higher levels of inflation than expected should be a clear signal that the current market hypothesis may be a bit off base.

Why are Target Shares Off Target?

By Jamie Dlugosch, InvestorPlace Writer

So why are TGT shares as red as their infamous logo? Go ahead and blame it on a lackluster earnings report, a worsening housing market…and yes, everyone's favorite topic these days: the rising price of oil. But these are temporary issues in my opinion.

Dryships (DRYS): Full Steam Ahead

By Jamie Dlugosch, InvestorPlace Writer

After a 20-year bear market for commodities, the prices of oil, coal, basic metals, precious metals, food grains, cement, fertilizer (you name it…) are finally enjoying the running of the bulls. What many investors don't realize is that the commodities trade relies heavily on container shipping which is in high demand and short supply.

The Oil Stock Pyramid Scheme

By Jamie Dlugosch, InvestorPlace Writer

What is happening in oil today is no more than a pyramid scheme. Speculators are chasing after contracts that allow for the delivery of crude at some point in the future. With the convenient use of massive amounts of leverage, traders can take large positions with very little capital required.

Stock Market Timing: Calling a Bottom

By Jamie Dlugosch, InvestorPlace Writer

Does it really matter if one can predict the timing of an exact turn in market direction? The market is going to do what it is going to do and timing does not work. Staying invested regardless of conditions is a winning strategy for the long term. Applying a buy and hold strategy with mutual funds makes even more sense.

When the Cabbie Says Buy… It’s Time to Sell!

By Jamie Dlugosch, InvestorPlace Writer

I just arrived at the Money Show and my cabbie gave me a "hot" stock tip. Trust me, when your cabbie says "buy" it's to sell. Richard Young, on the other hand, has a list of 10 stocks you will want to buy!

Stock Market Predictions: Financial Arma… Bottom?

By Jamie Dlugosch, InvestorPlace Writer

We have been witness to one of the greatest financial collapses since the great depression. The decimation in the banking and finance sector has been dramatic to say the least. Indeed, for investors like Tim Middleton, editor of the ETF Insider, finding the end can not only be a friend, but a profitable one at that!

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