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Ready to take on some investment risk? Instead ‘do the opposite!’

Posted on September 18, 2012 by Mal Spooner

For decades I taught younger portfolio managers and trading professionals that the best investment strategy is always to “Do the Opposite.” Virtually every summer this would mean buying while others are selling and bids are few and far between; most … Continue reading →

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Road to rebound: What goes down must come up?

Posted on June 14, 2011 by Mal Spooner

Through the Valley (New Hampshire) What goes down must come up? I spend considerable time in my new book explaining that markets always recover. The cynics argue it’s impossible to get the timing right, so why bother trying. I’ve been … Continue reading →

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Want to be a money manager? Become a celebrity!

Posted on June 8, 2011 by Mal Spooner

I still don’t understand why people pay much heed to headlines in newspapers (if it’s in the news it’s already old news, and can’t make you money) or to those who’ve unilaterally appointed themselves as experts on money matters. Some journalists are pretty good, but … Continue reading →