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

Yahoo Lays an Egg!

By Jamie Dlugosch, InvestorPlace Writer

Sell your dang company Jerry Yang, you little twit! This little ego game of yours is costing your shareholders billions of dollars. Even worse, your lack of skill in navigating these choppy waters has left you vulnerable to further collapse in share value! It was your job Mr. Genius to play this deal through.

The Las Vegas Sands (LVS) of Time

By Jamie Dlugosch, InvestorPlace Writer

Did the Oracle of Omaha, Warren Buffett really tell his minions to buy an index fund at a recent Berkshire Hathaway shareholder meeting? Indeed. He now says that active portfolio management offers no real advantages. It may be a challenge to deliver superior returns day in and day out, but it can be done. In fact, there are values all over the globe that provide investors the opportunity to outperform the market indexes.

April Showers May Bring May Swoon!

By Jamie Dlugosch, InvestorPlace Writer

Well that was entirely predictable. The last trading day of the month combined with a big dud of an announcement from the Federal Reserve and stocks sold off late in the day. Could this be a sign of things to come for the month of May? I think so...and so does Warren Buffett, John Bogle, and Richard Band.

Market Freeze? Hardly! Buy Arctic Cat

By Jamie Dlugosch, InvestorPlace Writer

Global warming may be irrefutable, but don't tell that to my fellow Minnesota natives who just endured another 2 feet of snow! Aside from inconvenience, the extra long winter is the perfect weather for those that like to play in the snow. Could that means sales of snowmobiles be better than expected?

Fast Options Profits Now!

By Jamie Dlugosch, InvestorPlace Writer

My question today is what should investors be doing now? While many experts suggest a buy and hold strategy that essentially puts all of the emphasis on the future, there are many that use trading strategies which can be used in the here and now: Trading options.

Would Buddha Buy Washington Mutual?

By Jamie Dlugosch, InvestorPlace Writer

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

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

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

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

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!

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