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Wall Street: Got What it Takes?

Tuesday, June 17, 2008

As I was reading Where Are the Customers' Yachts, there was a little aptitude test which I found amusing that looks at whether you have what it takes to do well in Wall Street, Old School Style. Ready to take it yourself?

A Nice Magic Trick: Mutual Funds

Saturday, June 14, 2008

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I don't like mutual funds. Not because of the excessive fees and not because 95% (or more) underperform the market. I don't like or invest in mutual funds mainly because I don't have the temperament for them and I can't stand their sleight of hand.

Wall Street Myth – "Invest Early"

Thursday, February 14, 2008

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Wall Street tells you to invest as early as possible in its mutual funds or whatever it is trying to sell. Just another myth you are led to believe. Investing early does not always guarantee greater wealth. I will try to show that starting at the age of 20 isn't all that different compared to starting at 30, 10 years later!. Let's see why.

Old School Value vs Wall Street

Sunday, January 27, 2008

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In response to my post on the valuation of AAPL, an opinionated user posted this reply on Google finance and so I responded. I don't mind attacks if it is intelligent and knowledgeable, but if it is based on blind irrationality with no facts or logic other than sheep talk, then I will be hell bent on having lamb chops for breakfast.