The Warren Buffett Way To Invest
August 20, 2008
Even though you have all heard this a million times, and it has been proven over and over, many of you will not heed this advice and will lose a lot of money in the long run for a shot at the big bucks.
Crushing the S&P 500 is Easy
August 15, 2008
Since inception three months ago, the FIPortfolios.com model portfolio “Small Cap Momentum” has outperformed the S&P 500 by more than 16%, well on track to beat the S&P 500 by more than 60% this year. If you’re wondering why you aren’t doing as well as our subscribers, you might want to consider joining us.
China’s Zhongpin: Now is the Time to Invest
August 11, 2008
Henan Zhongpin (Nasdaq: HOGS), one of the top pork producers in China, reported phenomenal second quarter 2008 results this morning. This further solidified my belief that this company is poised to reward investors very handsomely over the long haul.
Significant Insider Buys: Merrill Lynch, XL Capital
August 2, 2008
In our Small Cap Momentum model stock portfolio, insider purchases are one of our main criterion for selecting our picks. Why? Quite simply because insiders almost always know more about the business than any analyst could ever know. Obviously we cannot rely solely on insider purchases, but it’s a very good place to start researching. Here are some significant insider purchases that we ran across during our research that are intriguing.
We’re Crushing the S&P 500. Are You?
August 2, 2008
Sick of losing money in the stock market? Well, FIPortfolios.com model portfolio “Small Cap Momentum” is seeing green, and you can too. Check it out!
Want to Beat the S&P 500 by 60% Per Year?
July 23, 2008
Sick of losing money in the stock market? Well, FIPortfolios.com model portfolio “Small Cap Momentum” is seeing green, and you can too.
RIP IndyMac
July 11, 2008
Earlier this evening, IndyMac Bank (NYSE: IMB) was seized by US banking regulators after depositors decided it was time to withdrawal their cash from the distressed bank. Unfortunately, many depositors - roughly 10,000 - had more than the $100,000 FDIC insured funds with the bank, and will likely lose all uninsured deposits. It was yet another dark day for Wall Street. Read more »
Value vs. Growth Investing: And the Winner is…
June 25, 2008
There are many investment strategies used by a myriad of both individual and professional investors. Some prefer the growth strategy while others prefer a value approach. While both good in their own regard, a combination of the two trumps them both, and here’s why. Read more »
How To Pick The Best Stocks
June 16, 2008
In the Investment Advisor newsletter, we adhere to a strict investment philosophy based on fundamentals taught by Warren Buffett and Benjamin Graham. It is these principles that have catapulted us to the top ranks of investors around the world. In this article, we discuss our thought process behind stock selection. Read more »
Merrill’s Level III Assets Jump by 68%
May 6, 2008
Merrill Lynch (NYSE: MER) reported today that their Level III assets - those that are the hardest to value - jumped to $68.9 billion from $41.4 billion reported at the end of 2007. An increase of this magnitude signals that the end of the financial crisis may not be as near as many have thought. Read more »
