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

How to Make Money in ETFs

By Jamie Dlugosch, InvestorPlace Writer Sep 12, 2008

How do you make money in such a difficult stock market? The old standby strategies of buying growth or buying value stocks haven't been working lately. And while some investors may have that innate ability to pick winning stocks, most don't. So what is the average investor supposed to do? Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) are the perfect solution. Get three of my favorites here.

Sirius XM Radio, Inc. (SIRI): Profits on the Way

By Jamie Dlugosch, InvestorPlace Writer Sep 10, 2008

Stock traders and investors that make up the marketplace simply get it wrong on occasion.</p> When analysts get it wrong, investors need to pounce. Taking advantage of these market inefficiencies is one of the best ways investors can beat the market. Case-in-point: SIRI.

Walt Disney (DIS) Proves It’s Not a Small World Afterall

By Jamie Dlugosch, InvestorPlace Writer Sep 10, 2008

We all know the headlines are indeed scary. That's the point. News organizations are now huge corporate entities trying to make money and scary headlines sell. However, one glimmer of hope that has caught my eye lately is a story on one of my favorite companies Walt Disney Co. (DIS).

Bet the House on MGM Mirage (MGM)

By Jamie Dlugosch, InvestorPlace Writer Sep 8, 2008

The allure of Vegas is obvious and over the years developers have made the city an adult Disneyland drawing oodles and oodles of customers. And with those customers profits followed. The question today is will those dollars continue to flow when consumers are strapped, losing jobs, and incomes stagnant.

Nokia’s (NOK) Price War

By Jamie Dlugosch, InvestorPlace Writer Sep 8, 2008

You just can't win in this economic environment. Competition is fierce and the market reacts negatively to whatever path companies choose to take in dealing with the difficulties.