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

Yahoo Lays an Egg!

By Jamie Dlugosch, InvestorPlace Writer May 6, 2008

Sell your dang company Jerry Yang, you little twit! This little ego game of yours is costing your shareholders billions of dollars. Even worse, your lack of skill in navigating these choppy waters has left you vulnerable to further collapse in share value! It was your job Mr. Genius to play this deal through.

The Las Vegas Sands (LVS) of Time

By Jamie Dlugosch, InvestorPlace Writer May 5, 2008

Did the Oracle of Omaha, Warren Buffett really tell his minions to buy an index fund at a recent Berkshire Hathaway shareholder meeting? Indeed. He now says that active portfolio management offers no real advantages. It may be a challenge to deliver superior returns day in and day out, but it can be done. In fact, there are values all over the globe that provide investors the opportunity to outperform the market indexes.

April Showers May Bring May Swoon!

By Jamie Dlugosch, InvestorPlace Writer May 1, 2008

Well that was entirely predictable. The last trading day of the month combined with a big dud of an announcement from the Federal Reserve and stocks sold off late in the day. Could this be a sign of things to come for the month of May? I think so...and so does Warren Buffett, John Bogle, and Richard Band.

Market Freeze? Hardly! Buy Arctic Cat

By Jamie Dlugosch, InvestorPlace Writer Apr 29, 2008

Global warming may be irrefutable, but don't tell that to my fellow Minnesota natives who just endured another 2 feet of snow! Aside from inconvenience, the extra long winter is the perfect weather for those that like to play in the snow. Could that means sales of snowmobiles be better than expected?

Fast Options Profits Now!

By Jamie Dlugosch, InvestorPlace Writer Apr 25, 2008

My question today is what should investors be doing now? While many experts suggest a buy and hold strategy that essentially puts all of the emphasis on the future, there are many that use trading strategies which can be used in the here and now: Trading options.