I am not a “serious” or “big time” investor. I am more active them most individual investors and I do almost all of my own research. I trade long in both stock and options. I occasionally short positions, but usually only to hedge long positions during a down cycle. I monitor fundamentals, and some technicals, for all of my positions. I dedicate two hours per weekend and no more then one hour Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for following company events…
What is the status of the human gene pool? I am concerned at what I see… Case Study: The New iPhone ==== N O T I C E ==== The new iPhone is released today! Get yours today, before you are labeled an “uncool looser”! OK, I do not have an iPhone nor do I care to own one. I have seen and played with them. They look and feel cool but they are not the most productive device. Blackberry…
This last couple of weeks have been heavy times for me. Deep thoughts brought about by events near my outer wall of influence. I am looking forward to happier times in the weeks ahead but never a dull moment. Today, when I got home I picked up my daughter from her swing, she smiled at me, and made her baby sounds to welcome me. My six year old asked how my day was at work and then sat down beside…
Recently, I had a long chat with someone who is going through a rough time dealing with the reality of a tough choice. This conversation has left me a shaken as I have empathy for him, and his situation. An Attempt at an Analogy: Imagine you are standing at the edge of a pier with a “rope like object” in your hands. In the water around you, their are several people who are in trouble and close to going under….