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

Buy Stocks That Are Right on Target!

By Jamie Dlugosch, InvestorPlace Writer

The funny thing about pessimism is that once it takes hold, investors assume that it will last forever. The stock market exhibits these same human tendencies in a bear market. Pessimism never seems to end… except that it almost always does! That's why the best investors, like Richard Band, keep an even keel no matter the situation.

Avoid Armageddon with Exchange-Traded Funds!

By Jamie Dlugosch, InvestorPlace Writer

Does anyone else wonder what would have happened had the Federal Reserve not bailed out Bear Stearns? If you believe the propaganda, we very well may have avoided financial Armageddon. But is that really true? As a die hard free market guy, the intervention bothers me at a base level. But, for those investors who manage their portfolios with ETFs, the Bear Stearns bailout provides the "all clear."

Let the Sun Shine In On Solar Stocks

By Jamie Dlugosch, InvestorPlace Writer

Given that the global economy depends on fossil fuels, anything that replaces oil will be quite huge. It is really cut and dry. That's why the solar sector has drawn so much interest. Hey, the sun will be here for billions of years. No worry about supply and no worry about waste. The sun burns clean and the conversion to energy leaves no smokey mess. So why in the world are solar stocks getting pummeled in the market?

Sunoco to the Max!

By Jamie Dlugosch, InvestorPlace Writer

It may seem counterintuitive, but investment banks are rolling in the dough. Despite the massive write downs of sub-prime mortgage losses trading desks are making big dollars due to high volumes and volatility. If you think of your own portfolio as a mini-investment bank, you can do the same. Here's how.

Don’t Jump Ship!

By Jamie Dlugosch, InvestorPlace Writer

At a time when investor uncertainty is high, individuals considering throwing in the towel may be better served by letting someone else steer the ship! They can't. That's why now is the perfect time to augment your portfolio with mutual funds. And a good place to start is Dan Wiener's The Independent Adviser for Vanguard Investors.

Ride the Rails to Safety

By Jamie Dlugosch, InvestorPlace Writer

As I write this missive, the global markets are selling off in the wake of the Bear Stearns implosion. Remarkably the U.S. market is not following suit, well at least not yet. Could the markets be any more uncertain? I think not. So, what is an investor to do in this crazy environment? Ride the rails!

Read My Lips: The Feds Can’t Fix This!

By Jamie Dlugosch, InvestorPlace Writer

I'm really happy for those Wall Street fat cats that have been saved once again by our philanthropic Federal Reserve, but the recently announced bailout will do nothing to help Main Street. In fact, one could make a serious argument that the emergency action to infuse $200 billion of liquidity into the credit market will only make things worse for the average investor. While the market rallied (can anyone say DEAD CAT BOUNCE?) after the news, oil prices continued their ascent. We hit $110 per barrel and that price will hit you and me right where we can least afford it. If you are not up in arms about all of this you should be! The government is being run by a bunch of dopes that want to steal your money. Here's what you should do now.

Alternative Energy: Ride the Green Wave!

By Jamie Dlugosch, InvestorPlace Writer

Are you ready to ride the green wave? No, I'm not talking about Tulane! This green wave is all about alternative energy and the companies that help our society move away from the choking effects of carbon burning. Green has always been the color of money. And this clean energy stock will be rolling in it in no time!

Stock Market News: Black Gold Profits

By Jamie Dlugosch, InvestorPlace Writer

We all know that the market is inefficient. At any moment in time we can find specific stock stories that can be exploited for short term profits. That's the theory behind Jon Markman's StrataGem portfolio offered in his top performing Strategic Advantage newsletter service. In March, his selection of Anadarko Petroleum (APC) caught my eye. Here's why...

How to Invest in a Down Market: A Yum(my) Buy

By Jamie Dlugosch, InvestorPlace Writer

The market takes no prisoners at times like this. As a result, some really good companies are being thrown out with the bath water. Take for example defensive play, Yum Brands (Symbol: YUM), the company that operates various restaurants, including KFC, Pizza Hut and Taco Bell. Since reaching a high of $40.60 in November, shares have dropped by 13%. Some reward at a time when the company actually raised guidance for 2008 from $1.82 per share to $1.85 per share. So, what gives?

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