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

Caterpillar Bulldozes Through the Bond Market

By Jamie Dlugosch, InvestorPlace Writer Dec 9, 2008

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

By Jamie Dlugosch, InvestorPlace Writer Dec 8, 2008

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.

By Jamie Dlugosch, InvestorPlace Writer Dec 8, 2008

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

By Jamie Dlugosch, InvestorPlace Writer Dec 5, 2008

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?

By Jamie Dlugosch, InvestorPlace Writer Dec 3, 2008

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.