Jamie Dlugosch

Jamie Dlugosch

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

Volcom, Inc. (VLCM): An X-Game Winner

Have you noticed how popular the "X-Games" have become? You know, those Olympic-like contests featuring dare devil bikers, skateboarders, snowboarders and the like that are featured on ESPN. Heck, some of those disciplines have become so popular they've become part of the real Olympics as BMX biking was this summer in Beijing! One of the companies that gets this demographic and gets it well is Volcom, Inc. (VLCM).

Boeing (BA) Stock Strikes Back

As a business owner, I have a strong bias against unions and labor issues.  In my opinion, competition should dictate all results on both sides of the capitalism coin.  Companies should be free to compete with other companies and workers should be free to compete with other workers.

Best Buy (BBY) To The Rescue?

With the announcement of the U.S. government seizing control of mortgage giants Fannie Mae (FNM) and Freddie Mac (FRE) the housing crisis appears to be nearing its zenith. This means is more money in consumers' wallets more money store cash-registers. Think of the rescue as a massive economic stimulus package for consumers!

Fannie-Freddie Bailout: What It Means to You

This weekend the government finally took over mortgage lenders Fannie Mae (FNM) and Freddie Mac (FRE). World markets cheered and stocks are higher across the board. That's good news for all involved, right? Not so fast...

Analysts Unhappy with Joy Global (JOYG) Earnings Estimates

That’s the only word I can use to describe the market. Disappoint it, and you will pay the price. Case-in-point: Mining equipment maker Joy Global (JOYG).