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

Don’t Play Chicken With Pilgrim’s Pride (PPC)

By Jamie Dlugosch, InvestorPlace Writer Dec 2, 2008

I suppose safely played, the game of chicken can provide cheap thrills, but for investors I would suggest sticking to the sidelines. Case in point is the recent announcement that Pilgrim's Pride Corporation (PPC) is filing for protection under bankruptcy law.

Ford Motor Credit (FCJ) Bonds: Put Your Cash to Work

By Jamie Dlugosch, InvestorPlace Writer Dec 1, 2008

Stocks of the automobile companies have been among the worst performers on the NYSE for the last 2 years, and the bonds of these companies have fared equally as poorly, with one notable exception: Ford Motor Credit Company LLC (FCJ).

The Return of the Decider

By Jamie Dlugosch, InvestorPlace Writer Dec 1, 2008

The release of economic data did not take a back seat to the week's significant news events. While the volume of these releases was diminished due to the shortened holiday week, there were some significant surprises on the negative side.

Where Do Investors Go From Here?

By Jamie Dlugosch, InvestorPlace Writer Nov 26, 2008

Eager to aggressively compete for new business, those making credit decisions are often willing to ignore, or worse, be unaware of, the decisions that contributed to previous asset quality problems at the bank. Ergo, the cycle repeats itself. What does this mean to an investor?

Time to Buy Auto Dealers?

By Jamie Dlugosch, InvestorPlace Writer Nov 26, 2008

I've always believed that the best way to make money in the stock market is to buy shares of quality companies when it seems nobody else wants them. If you believe that as well, is there a case to be made for buying AutoNation (AN) shares at current levels?