tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-220997012024-03-20T08:11:00.586-07:00ValueBlogReviewValueBlogReviewStevenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10507557885230760560noreply@blogger.comBlogger237125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22099701.post-60503371706741353602008-10-10T14:26:00.000-07:002008-10-10T14:32:50.764-07:00Book RecomendationIt seems appropriate to me to post this book review again. I read and reviewed this book back in April of 2007. I found it an interesting read then and a necessary read now.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/9628606794?ie=UTF8&tag=valueblogrevi-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=9628606794">Anatomy of the Bear: Lessons From Wall Street's Four Great Bottoms</a><img style="border: medium none ; margin: 0px;" alt="" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=valueblogrevi-20&l=as2&o=1&a=9628606794" border="0" width="1" height="1" /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/9628606794?ie=UTF8&tag=valueblogrevi-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=9628606794"><img src="http://rcm-images.amazon.com/images/P/9628606794.01._AA_SCMZZZZZZZ_.jpg" border="0" /></a><img style="border: medium none ; margin: 0px;" alt="" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=valueblogrevi-20&l=as2&o=1&a=9628606794" border="0" width="1" height="1" /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">What Is It About?</span><br /><br />This book explores the nature of a bear market at its apex (although I suppose nadir more aptly describes). The book inspects four distinct bear market bottoms: August 1921, July 1932, June 1949, and August 1982. This book does not try to time when a bear market begins or ends; rather the book focuses on understanding when all excess in the market has been rung out, or in others words, trying to understand when the bear becomes satiated.<br /><br />By examining events leading up to each bottom, the structure of the market during that time, and the state of the market and economy at the bottom of each bear, the author presents a balanced examination of similar factors present during all four periods. To do so the author makes the case that while each period has its uniqueness, certain characteristics present during each period examined such that one may develop an analytic process which may assist during a future bear period. Written well, the book presents the material in an interesting manner.<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">What Did I Get Out Of It As A New Investor?</span><br /><br />Bear markets happen. Absent non-participation in the market, all are touched by the bear to some degree. While it is futile to predict when a bear may begin or end, enough similarity exists in the past among the great bear markets to signal opportunities to purchase stocks. This book helps a new investor or trader recognize when unwarranted and continued fear of the bear lacks justification. In short, if one cannot avoid the bear, one can at least hope to co-exist in a manner which does the least damage.<br /><br />Whether one chooses to describe a market as fundamentally undervalued or technically oversold makes no difference. While it may be difficult to predict when a bear market will end, looking to past bear markets can be useful to discern when the continuing damage caused by the bear will abate. It is at this point when the purchase of equities must be considered. On this point the book is helpful in teaching an investor and trader what factors to examine.<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">The Good News</span><br /><br />An accessible yet through examination of bear markets for the investor or trader which provides valuable information on the history of market bottoms.<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">The Bad News</span><br /><br />Those seeking a simple buy or sell indicator to avoid bear markets may find disappointment with this book; rather, the book excels in helping the reader develop a thoughtful and broad understanding of market bottoms to aid in future analysis.<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">The Bottom Line</span><br /><br />Written in a clear manner and to the point, this book covers the subject in a manner uncommon to the subject. Most works on bear markets focus on the damage a bear does, this book instead focuses on knowing when to take advantage of the positive buying opportunities a bear provides.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><script expr:src='"http://feeds.feedburner.com/~s/Valueblogreview?i=" + data:post.url' type="text/javascript" charset="utf-8"></script></div>Stevenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10507557885230760560noreply@blogger.com30tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22099701.post-43590175101972155022008-01-25T15:08:00.000-08:002008-01-25T15:38:29.431-08:00Point & Figure Charting - Book Review<div align="justify"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0470043512?ie=UTF8&tag=valueblogrevi-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0470043512">Point & Figure Charting: The Essential Application for Forecasting and Tracking Market Prices (Wiley Trading)</a><img style="BORDER-RIGHT: medium none; BORDER-TOP: medium none; MARGIN: 0px; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none" height="1" alt="" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=valueblogrevi-20&l=as2&o=1&a=0470043512" width="1" border="0" /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0470043512?ie=UTF8&tag=valueblogrevi-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0470043512"><img src="http://rcm-images.amazon.com/images/P/0470043512._AA_SL160_.jpg" border="0" /></a><img style="BORDER-RIGHT: medium none; BORDER-TOP: medium none; MARGIN: 0px; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none" height="1" alt="" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=valueblogrevi-20&l=as2&o=1&a=0470043512" width="1" border="0" /><br /><br /><br /><strong>What Is It About?</strong><br /><br /><br />This book covers the Point and Figure method of stock charting. Based on the theory that stock prices are simply a reflection of supply and demand the book explains to the reader what Point and Figure charting is and how to utilize Point and Figure Charts. Easy to understand explanations and the included CD with tutorial provide the reader with an easy to grasp understanding of the subject.<br /><br /><br /><strong>What Did I Get Out Of It As A New Investor?</strong><br /><br />The subject of stock charting is anathema to many investors. I am of the opinion that stock charting, like every mode of investing, has its place and value to each individual. Point and Figure charting may be the best example of stock charting for the new investor. Straight forward without many complicated patterns to learn and study, Point and Figure charting simply seeks to divine supply and demand with respect to the stock, ETF, or mutual fund studied. Coupled with fundamental analysis, Point and Figure charting may provide the investor with an additional tool in making investing and trading decisions. This book does a fine job of explaining how.<br /><br /><br /><strong><em>The Good News</em></strong><br /><br />For the new investor and trader looking to explore stock charting this book and the method it covers provides a simple straight forward explanation on how to do so.<br /><br /><br /><strong><em>The Bad News</em></strong><br /><br />Those who reject the idea of stock charts as a useful process will not find much value here.<br /><br /><br /><strong><em>The Bottom Line</em></strong><br /><br />Stock charting exists. New investors and traders are a curious lot. This book helps such individuals determine whether stock charting appeals to them as a useful tool or is nothing more than a distraction.<br /><br /><br /><em>Other Related Reading</em>: </div><div align="justify"><br /><br /><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1897597630?ie=UTF8&tag=valueblogrevi-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1897597630"><img src="http://rcm-images.amazon.com/images/P/1897597630._AA_SL160_.jpg" border="0" /></a><img style="BORDER-RIGHT: medium none; BORDER-TOP: medium none; MARGIN: 0px; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none" height="1" alt="" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=valueblogrevi-20&l=as2&o=1&a=1897597630" width="1" border="0" /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><script expr:src='"http://feeds.feedburner.com/~s/Valueblogreview?i=" + data:post.url' type="text/javascript" charset="utf-8"></script></div>Stevenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10507557885230760560noreply@blogger.com21tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22099701.post-59054151799122443802008-01-05T13:25:00.000-08:002008-01-05T14:09:48.658-08:00The 15 Most Important Investing Blogs For New Investors or Traders<div align="justify">As I mentioned in my last post I had a good year and have done well in my first two years investing. While it may be luck I would like to think that at least part of my success the past two yeas is due to skill. Not my own of course but rather the skills I have appropriated from reading various blogs.</div><div align="justify"> </div><div align="justify">In what has become a semi-annual feature I like to recognize the blogs that I feel have contributed most to my education as an investor and trader. At the end of my first year I posted on the <a href="http://valueblogreview.blogspot.com/2007/01/blog-review-top-five-blogs-for-new.html">top five blogs I read my first year investing</a>. I followed up with an another <a href="http://valueblogreview.blogspot.com/2007/07/top-five-blogs-for-new-investor-or.html">top five blogs for the first half of 2007.</a> To recap the first ten are:</div><div align="justify"> </div><div align="justify">1. <a href="http://gannononinvesting.com/" target="_blank">Gannon On Investing</a> </div><div align="justify"> </div><div align="justify">One of the few bloggers I would actually pay to read.</div><div align="justify"> </div><div align="justify">2. <a href="http://billakanodoodahs.com/" target="_blank">Nodoodahs Investing</a> </div><div align="justify"> </div><div align="justify">Smartest blogger I read.</div><div align="justify"> </div><div align="justify">3. <a href="http://billcara.com/" target="_blank">Capital Markets & Social Equity</a> </div><div align="justify"> </div><div align="justify">Best all around site to learn about every aspect of investing.</div><div align="justify"> </div><div align="justify">4. <a href="http://tradermike.net/" target="_blank">Trader Mike</a> </div><div align="justify"> </div><div align="justify">Short term, long term, chart analysis, book reviews, educational links, reviews of trading tools; you name it Mike seems to provide it. </div><div align="justify"> </div><div align="justify">5. <a href="http://howardlindzon.com/" target="_blank">Howard Lindzon: Trends - Find Them, Ride Them, and Get Off</a> </div><div align="justify"> </div><div align="justify">Part Groucho Marx and J.P. Morgan, Howard Lindzon does a great job of discussing, with humor, the underlying businesses represented by stocks.</div><div align="justify"> </div><div align="justify">6. <a href="http://traderfeed.blogspot.com/">Traderfeed</a> </div><div align="justify"> </div><div align="justify">Read this site and you just may unleash the inner power of your mind to increase market performance while at the same time controlling the destructive mental tendencies we all have that decrease investing performance. </div><div align="justify"> </div><div align="justify">7. <a href="http://adamsoptions.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Daily Options Report</a> </div><div align="justify"> </div><div align="justify">Great resource for an investor or trader looking to utilize options as a means to enhance market performance. </div><div align="justify"> </div><div align="justify">8. <a href="http://maoxian.com/" lfcbw="0" pokja="0">Maoxian</a> </div><div align="justify"> </div><div align="justify">Think of him as the Bo Jackson of blogging. Can do it all and do it well. Insightful market commentary on all time frames and every style of investing and trading. </div><div align="justify"> </div><div align="justify">9. <a href="http://stocksbelowncav.blogspot.com/" lfcbw="0" pokja="0">Cheap Stocks</a> </div><div align="justify"> </div><div align="justify">Perhaps the best blog to read on applying the teachings of Benjamin Graham. </div><div align="justify"> </div><div align="justify">10. <a href="http://abnormalreturns.com/" lfcbw="0" pokja="0">Abnormal Returns</a> </div><div align="justify"> </div><div align="justify">Provides a comprehensive review, with links, to some of the best investment and economic related posts on the Internet. </div><div align="justify"> </div><div align="justify">Adding to the above ten are the following five blogs that I have found worthwhile reading during the second half of 2007:</div><div align="justify"> </div><div align="justify">11. <a href="http://www.chrisperruna.com/" gozrp="0" mny3a="0">Chris Perruna's Successful Education Through Investing</a></div><div align="justify"> </div><div align="justify">Great site that mixes different styles of investing and trading. One of the best things about this blog is that the blog does a good job of explaining why and how to have buy and sell discipline in selecting stocks.</div><div align="justify"> </div><div align="justify">12. <a href="http://www.fatpitchfinancials.com/">Fat Pitch Financials</a> </div><div align="justify"> </div><div align="justify"> Great resource for the new value investor looking to learn more about value investing and how it is practiced.</div><div align="justify"> </div><div align="justify">13. <a href="http://coveredwriter.blogspot.com/" gozrp="0" mny3a="0">Covered Call Writer Blog</a></div><div align="justify"> </div><div align="justify">The blog is a trading journal of an individual who has a system for writing covered calls. The blog details <a href="http://coveredwriter.blogspot.com/search/label/Trading%20Plan" gozrp="0" mny3a="0">that system</a> as well as the trades made using the aforementioned system. Good starting point for those interested in options.</div><div align="justify"> </div><div align="justify">14. <a title="Last updated: 04:49:08 [GMT-8] on Friday, December 21" href="http://valueinvestingresource.blogspot.com/">Reflections on Value Investing</a></div><div align="justify"> </div><div align="justify">Best site that provides links to the best articles, blog posts, and resources for the value investor.</div><div align="justify"> </div><div align="justify">15. <a title="Last updated: 15:51:17 [GMT-8] on Wednesday, January 02" href="http://risingdividendinvesting.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Rising Dividend Investing</a></div><div align="justify"> </div><div align="justify">Solid site that provides worthwhile market insight from a professional money management firm.</div><div align="justify"> </div><div align="justify">While I read a lot of great blogs, the above fifteen are those that I feel have done the most to advance my understanding of investing and trading.</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><script expr:src='"http://feeds.feedburner.com/~s/Valueblogreview?i=" + data:post.url' type="text/javascript" charset="utf-8"></script></div>Stevenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10507557885230760560noreply@blogger.com48tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22099701.post-21088559595183654002008-01-02T06:28:00.000-08:002008-01-02T06:47:29.646-08:00Value Blog Review Year End Results 2008<div align="justify">As long time readers of this blog will remember <a href="http://valueblogreview.blogspot.com/2006/12/trade-review-year-end-results.html">my first year of investing </a>in 2006 resulted in a 19.62% return. 2007 was my second full year investing and I am quite pleased that I was able to <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">achieve</span> a return for the year of 29.75%.</div><div align="justify"> </div><div align="justify">While I am <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">obviously</span> pleased with the <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">absolute</span> return, I am <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">obviously</span> satisfied with the relative return when compared to the various indexes, i.e., DOW, S&P, etc. Moreover, I have also <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">achieved</span> <a href="http://valueblogreview.blogspot.com/2006/12/trade-review-year-end-part-3.html">my stated goal</a> from a relative point of view by earning a greater return than the risk free rate on what I would earn paying off my mortgage. </div><div align="justify"> </div><div align="justify">Overall my first two years have produced an <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">annualized</span> return of 26.82%. While I hope, and will try, to continue this blistering pace for the next 25 years, my expectation is that it won't. That is because two good years could be <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">entirely</span> the result of good fortune as opposed to any skill on my part. With that said, for those interested, in my next couple of posts I will discuss those things that I <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">believe</span> contributed to my success.</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><script expr:src='"http://feeds.feedburner.com/~s/Valueblogreview?i=" + data:post.url' type="text/javascript" charset="utf-8"></script></div>Stevenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10507557885230760560noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22099701.post-37759186231279712842007-11-07T13:00:00.000-08:002007-11-07T13:09:28.279-08:00Future Blind - Blog Review<div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://www.futureblind.com/">Future Blind</a><br /><br />A newer blog that I enjoy is <a href="http://www.futureblind.com/">Future Blind</a>. <a href="http://www.futureblind.com/">Future Blind</a> looks at investing from a value-fundamental perspective. The blog also takes a look at general economic trends with an eye towards innovation. The posts on <a href="http://www.futureblind.com/">Future Blind</a> are well written and the valuation analysis are detailed. While <a href="http://www.futureblind.com/">Future Blind</a> does not post everyday, each one is a is worth waiting for as they excel at informing the reader.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.futureblind.com/">Future Blind</a><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><script expr:src='"http://feeds.feedburner.com/~s/Valueblogreview?i=" + data:post.url' type="text/javascript" charset="utf-8"></script></div>Stevenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10507557885230760560noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22099701.post-60376776409741762562007-10-15T22:39:00.000-07:002007-10-15T22:47:14.702-07:00Payout Yield - Blog Review<div align="justify"><a href="http://payoutyield.com/">Payout Yield</a></div><div align="justify"> </div><div align="justify">An interesting blog that covers share buybacks is <a href="http://payoutyield.com/">Payout Yield</a>. <a href="http://payoutyield.com/">Payout Yield</a> analyse announced share repurchase for their payout yield. Taking the announced buyback as well as the current dividend payment, <a href="http://payoutyield.com/">Payout Yield</a> examines the yield a shareholder might expect from the combined cash return.</div><div align="justify"> </div><div align="justify">While <a href="http://payoutyield.com/">Payout Yield</a> does not post often. it does provide an excellent resource for those interested in share repurchases.</div><div align="justify"> </div><div align="justify"><a href="http://payoutyield.com/">Payout Yield</a></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><script expr:src='"http://feeds.feedburner.com/~s/Valueblogreview?i=" + data:post.url' type="text/javascript" charset="utf-8"></script></div>Stevenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10507557885230760560noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22099701.post-38337814338588302962007-10-14T22:32:00.000-07:002007-10-14T22:41:09.500-07:00COTS Timer - Blog Review<div align="justify"><a href="http://cotstimer.blogspot.com/">COTS Timer</a></div><div align="justify"> </div><div align="justify">A blog that does a good job of focusing on developing and implementing a trading system is the <a href="http://cotstimer.blogspot.com/">COTS Timer</a> blog. The <a href="http://cotstimer.blogspot.com/">COTS Timer</a> blog focuses on trading using the Commitments of Traders (COTS) Reports. The <a href="http://cotstimer.blogspot.com/">COTS Timer</a> blog provides a helpful resource for those interested in reading how to use a trading system.</div><div align="justify"> </div><div align="justify"><a href="http://cotstimer.blogspot.com/">COTS Timer</a></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><script expr:src='"http://feeds.feedburner.com/~s/Valueblogreview?i=" + data:post.url' type="text/javascript" charset="utf-8"></script></div>Stevenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10507557885230760560noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22099701.post-31202736355002546162007-10-08T12:24:00.000-07:002007-10-08T12:58:45.860-07:00Warren Buffett Speaks - Book Review<div align="justify"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0470152621?ie=UTF8&tag=valueblogrevi-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0470152621">Warren Buffett Speaks: Wit and Wisdom from the World's Greatest Investor</a><img style="BORDER-RIGHT: medium none; BORDER-TOP: medium none; MARGIN: 0px; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none" height="1" alt="" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=valueblogrevi-20&l=as2&o=1&a=0470152621" width="1" border="0" /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0471745995?ie=UTF8&tag=valueblogrevi-20&linkCode=as2&amp;amp;amp;camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0471745995"><img src="http://rcm-images.amazon.com/images/P/0470152621._AA_SL160_.jpg" border="0" /></a><img style="BORDER-RIGHT: medium none; BORDER-TOP: medium none; MARGIN: 0px; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none" height="1" alt="" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=valueblogrevi-20&l=as2&o=1&a=0471745995" width="1" border="0" /><br /><br /><br /><strong>What Is It About?</strong><br /><br />This book collected and arranged selected quotes from Warren Buffett, Chairman of Berkshire Hathaway. Covering a variety of topics the quotes set forth Warren Buffett’s approach to business, market, and life in general. Until Mr. Buffett’s own book is published next year, this collection of quotes taken from his various speeches and writings is the next best thing.<br /><br /><br /><strong>What Did I Get Out Of It As A New Investor?</strong><br /><br />What can’t I learn from Warren Buffett? This book provides a handy reference to Warren Buffett quotes culled from his shareholder letters, speeches, and other writings. Good quick read, the book is excellent reading.<br /><br /><br /><u><em>The Good News</em></u><br /><br />It is Warren Buffett’s own words in a book.<br /><br /><br /><u><em>The Bad News</em></u><br /><br />Not much downside here.<br /><br /><br /><u><em>The Bottom Line</em></u><br /><br />Nothing teaches like success and any way you measure it Warren Buffett is successful. Consequently, a book comprised of his quotes should be read by all.<br /><br /><br /><em>Other Related Reading</em>:<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0966446119?ie=UTF8&tag=valueblogrevi-20&linkCode=as2&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0966446119"><img src="http://rcm-images.amazon.com/images/P/0966446119.01._AA_SCMZZZZZZZ_.jpg" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://valueblogreview.blogspot.com/2007/01/book-review-essays-of-warren-buffett.html" target="_blank">My Review</a> <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0471446912?ie=UTF8&tag=valueblogrevi-20&linkCode=as2&amp;amp;camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0471446912"><img src="http://rcm-images.amazon.com/images/P/0471446912.01._AA_SCMZZZZZZZ_V50627269_.jpg" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://valueblogreview.blogspot.com/2007/01/book-review-damn-right-behind-scenes.html" target="_blank">My Review</a> </div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><script expr:src='"http://feeds.feedburner.com/~s/Valueblogreview?i=" + data:post.url' type="text/javascript" charset="utf-8"></script></div>Stevenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10507557885230760560noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22099701.post-54491030040151544412007-10-04T22:15:00.001-07:002007-10-04T22:35:49.416-07:00Microcap Speculator - Blog Review<div align="justify"><a href="http://microcapspeculator.net/">Microcap Speculator</a></div><div align="justify"> </div><div align="justify">Another blog that I enjoy reading is the <a href="http://microcapspeculator.net/">Microcap Speculator</a> blog. The <a href="http://microcapspeculator.net/">Microcap Speculator</a> blog covers the microcap realm from all angles, using diffrent styles and time frames to analyze various microcap stocks. Well written the <a href="http://microcapspeculator.net/">Microcap Speculator</a> blog provides concise commentary that does not waste the readers time. In other words, the blog author gets to the point.</div><div align="justify"> </div><div align="justify">For those looking for a blog focusing on microcaps in an intelligent fashion one may find the <a href="http://microcapspeculator.net/">Microcap Speculator</a> worthwhile reading.</div><div align="justify"> </div><div align="justify"><a href="http://microcapspeculator.net/">Microcap Speculator</a></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><script expr:src='"http://feeds.feedburner.com/~s/Valueblogreview?i=" + data:post.url' type="text/javascript" charset="utf-8"></script></div>Stevenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10507557885230760560noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22099701.post-16860656742698983292007-09-23T22:49:00.000-07:002007-09-23T23:05:35.603-07:00Stock Market Prognosticator - Blog Review<div align="justify"><a href="http://marketprognosticator.blogspot.com/">Stock Market Prognosticator</a></div><div align="justify"> </div><div align="justify">Another blog I enjoy reading is the <a href="http://marketprognosticator.blogspot.com/">Stock Market Prognosticator</a>. As stated on the blog, the <a href="http://marketprognosticator.blogspot.com/">Stock Market Prognosticator</a> takes "an alternative view of events in today's financial markets with an emphasis on value and contrarian investing." In taking the alternative view the <a href="http://marketprognosticator.blogspot.com/">Stock Market Prognosticator</a> does an excellent job exploring little covered areas of the stock market.</div><div align="justify"> </div><div align="justify">As seen by the series of posts covering "Pink Sheets" (Parts <a href="http://marketprognosticator.blogspot.com/2007/07/pink-sheet.html">I</a>, <a href="http://marketprognosticator.blogspot.com/2007/07/pink-sheet-part-ii.html">II</a>, <a href="http://marketprognosticator.blogspot.com/2007/08/pink-sheets-part-iii.html">III</a>, <a href="http://marketprognosticator.blogspot.com/2007/09/pink-sheets-part-iv.html">IV</a>, and <a href="http://marketprognosticator.blogspot.com/2007/09/pink-sheets-part-v.html">V</a>) the <a href="http://marketprognosticator.blogspot.com/">Stock Market Prognosticator</a> takes the time to introduce readers to little covered and often ignored areas of the stock market. The <a href="http://marketprognosticator.blogspot.com/">Stock Market Prognosticator</a> also provides a worthwhile discussion of more general topics related to investing as well. Overall, the <a href="http://marketprognosticator.blogspot.com/">Stock Market Prognosticator</a> provides excellent value to those who seek the road less travelled. </div><div align="justify"> </div><div align="justify"><a href="http://marketprognosticator.blogspot.com/">Stock Market Prognosticator</a></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><script expr:src='"http://feeds.feedburner.com/~s/Valueblogreview?i=" + data:post.url' type="text/javascript" charset="utf-8"></script></div>Stevenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10507557885230760560noreply@blogger.com21tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22099701.post-73947836281468134112007-09-21T22:16:00.000-07:002007-09-21T22:30:58.023-07:00Naked Capitalism - Blog Review<div align="justify"><a href="http://www.nakedcapitalism.com/">Naked Capitalism</a></div><div align="justify"> </div><div align="justify">Blogs that provide links to relevant investing articles are easily my favorite category of blogs. One such blog that I have added to my daily read is <a href="http://www.nakedcapitalism.com/">Naked Capitalism</a>. Several times a day the authors of <a href="http://www.nakedcapitalism.com/">Naked Capitalism</a> post links and excerpts of timely financial, market, and economic news stories. In addition, <a href="http://www.nakedcapitalism.com/">Naked Capitalism</a> also does a fine job of adding its own analysis to the cited content.</div><div align="justify"> </div><div align="justify">With a copious 100 plus posts each month, <a href="http://www.nakedcapitalism.com/">Naked Capitalism</a> is a blog that provides its readers with fresh and thoughtful material in abundance. Those looking to add to their collection of blogs that provide worthwhile links will not find disappointment with <a href="http://www.nakedcapitalism.com/">Naked Capitalism</a>.</div><div align="justify"> </div><div align="justify"><a href="http://www.nakedcapitalism.com/">Naked Capitalism</a></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><script expr:src='"http://feeds.feedburner.com/~s/Valueblogreview?i=" + data:post.url' type="text/javascript" charset="utf-8"></script></div>Stevenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10507557885230760560noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22099701.post-16801617271191220632007-09-13T15:21:00.000-07:002007-09-13T15:36:54.133-07:00Controlled Greed - Blog Review<div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://www.controlledgreed.com/">Controlled Greed</a><br /><br />Another fine blog I enjoy reading is <a href="http://www.controlledgreed.com/">Controlled Greed</a>. <a href="http://www.controlledgreed.com/">Controlled Greed</a> offers much to its readers. From detailing the authors current holdings and the rationale behind each selection to providing links and discussion of current news about investing <a href="http://www.controlledgreed.com/">Controlled Greed</a> covers a wide range of topics related to fundamental investing.<br /><br />As described on the site <a href="http://www.controlledgreed.com/">Controlled Greed</a> is:<br /><blockquote><br />devoted to investing in undervalued stocks. The focus is global and typical investments can include net working capital discounts (also known as "net nets"), book value discounts, low P/E ratios, special situations and fallen angels.</blockquote> <a href="http://www.controlledgreed.com/">Controlled Greed</a> is a well written blog that I believe those interested in fundamental investing can learn much by reading.<br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><script expr:src='"http://feeds.feedburner.com/~s/Valueblogreview?i=" + data:post.url' type="text/javascript" charset="utf-8"></script></div>Stevenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10507557885230760560noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22099701.post-29405276772555245612007-09-03T18:25:00.000-07:002007-09-03T21:55:33.210-07:00SuperCash: The New Hedge Fund Capitalism - Book Review<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0471745995?ie=UTF8&tag=valueblogrevi-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0471745995">SuperCash: The New Hedge Fund Capitalism (Wiley Trading)</a><img style="BORDER-RIGHT: medium none; BORDER-TOP: medium none; MARGIN: 0px; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none" height="1" alt="" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=valueblogrevi-20&l=as2&amp;amp;amp;o=1&a=0471745995" width="1" border="0" /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0471745995?ie=UTF8&tag=valueblogrevi-20&linkCode=as2&amp;amp;amp;camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0471745995"><img src="http://rcm-images.amazon.com/images/P/0471745995._AA_SL160_.jpg" border="0" /></a><img style="BORDER-RIGHT: medium none; BORDER-TOP: medium none; MARGIN: 0px; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none" height="1" alt="" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=valueblogrevi-20&l=as2&o=1&a=0471745995" width="1" border="0" /><br /><br /><br /><strong>What Is It About? </strong><br /><br />This book examines alternative approaches to success in the market. Looking at various techniques such as closed-end fund arbitrage, short-selling, and activism, the author explains to the reader how various strategies work and how an individual can mimic those strategies on a smaller scale. Well-written, the book is a quick read at just over 200 pages.<br /><br /><br /><strong>What Did I Get Out Of It As A New Investor?</strong><br /><br />The book introduces a new investor or trader to the allocation of assets using alternative investments. Using examples of 13D filings the author demonstrates how the new investor can profitably ride the coattails of professional activist investors. The author also takes the reader through a step by step explanation on how to implement a closed-end fund arbitrage strategy. Several other chapters walk the reader through various other strategies employed by hedge funds. Overall, the book did a good job helping me understand that there are many alternative avenues to investing success.<br /><br /><em><strong>The Good News</strong></em><br /><br />A helpful book for a new investor or trader hoping to understand alternative classes of investing.<br /><br /><br /><strong><em>The Bad News</em></strong><br /><br />The author says <a href="http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/6df6fb48-4480-11dc-90ca-0000779fd2ac,dwp_uuid=d8e9ac2a-30dc-11da-ac1b-00000e2511c8.html">don’t read his books</a>.<br /><br /><br /><strong><em>The Bottom Line </em></strong><br /><br />An informative book that provides the new investor or trader with a basic understanding on how to implement alternative investing strategies.<br /><br /><br /><em>Other Related Reading</em>:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0471655848?ie=UTF8&tag=valueblogrevi-20&linkCode=as2&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0471655848"><img src="http://rcm-images.amazon.com/images/P/0471655848.01._AA_SCMZZZZZZZ_.jpg" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://valueblogreview.blogspot.com/2006/11/book-review-trade-like-warren-buffett.html" target="_blank">My Review</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><script expr:src='"http://feeds.feedburner.com/~s/Valueblogreview?i=" + data:post.url' type="text/javascript" charset="utf-8"></script></div>Stevenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10507557885230760560noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22099701.post-40578194619527112892007-08-27T15:55:00.000-07:002007-09-21T22:31:13.067-07:00Best Stock Trading In The World - Blog Review<div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://thebeststocktradingintheworld.blogspot.com/">Best Stock Trading In The World</a><br /><br />Depth. It is what I most enjoy about the blogs I read. Depth both in content and quality of writing is what appeals most to me when I am reading a blog. The kind of content depth that forces you to pay attention when you a read a blog post to make sure you don't miss the point. The kind of writing depth that displays a nuanced command of the English language that allows one to read a blog post twice and still feel a sense of freshness the second time around.<br /><br />A blog that satisfies my <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">criteria</span> is the <a href="http://thebeststocktradingintheworld.blogspot.com/">Best Stock Trading In The World</a> blog. A rather new blog with nine posts in July and eighteen in the current month of August, the <a href="http://thebeststocktradingintheworld.blogspot.com/">Best Stock Trading In The World</a> blog caught my eye a few weeks ago due to the quality of the writing and the depth of the content. To date the blog seems to be posting in a serial fashion as it proceeds to some unknown destination. As such I would recommend that one start at the beginning and read the posts in order to better understand the current posts as they build on each other.<br /><br />As for what the blog is about I will simply quote from the title page and allow the author to describe it:<br /><br /></div><p style="text-align: justify;" class="description"><span><blockquote>This is a blog about thinking. It operates under the pretense of being about the stock market. But this may not be so bad; the stock market as a world is a suitable world in which to think. It is suitable because it has a goal. There is at least but one world more suitable for thinking but that world cannot be so easily entered. It is sometimes said that “One must swim to stay afloat. One must eat to stay alive.” This blog is intended to conquer that. Let us conquer it together.</blockquote></span></p><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /><a href="http://thebeststocktradingintheworld.blogspot.com/">Best Stock Trading In The World</a><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><script expr:src='"http://feeds.feedburner.com/~s/Valueblogreview?i=" + data:post.url' type="text/javascript" charset="utf-8"></script></div>Stevenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10507557885230760560noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22099701.post-63672842817787968142007-08-17T16:45:00.000-07:002007-08-17T16:57:06.095-07:00Zero Beta - Blog Review<div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://zerobeta.typepad.com/zerobeta/">Zero Beta</a><br /><br />Another fine blog I enjoy reading is <a href="http://zerobeta.typepad.com/zerobeta/">Zero Beta</a>. <a href="http://zerobeta.typepad.com/zerobeta/">Zero Beta</a> takes a look at the broader happenings in the market and economy and does so in an intelligent and insightful manner. Providing links as well as original content <a href="http://zerobeta.typepad.com/zerobeta/">Zero Beta</a> provides thought provoking views on all things finance related. An example of the fine analysis performed can be seen in <a href="http://zerobeta.typepad.com/zerobeta/2007/08/money-market-ma.html">this post regarding the recent subprime sell off.</a><br /><br /><a href="http://zerobeta.typepad.com/zerobeta/">Zero Beta</a><br /><br /><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><script expr:src='"http://feeds.feedburner.com/~s/Valueblogreview?i=" + data:post.url' type="text/javascript" charset="utf-8"></script></div>Stevenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10507557885230760560noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22099701.post-75092363663042855962007-08-13T16:40:00.000-07:002007-08-17T16:58:16.857-07:00Covered Call Blog - Blog Review<div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://coveredwriter.blogspot.com/">Covered Call Writer Blog</a><br /><br />An interesting blog that has made its way onto my feed reader is the <a href="http://coveredwriter.blogspot.com/">Covered Call Writer Blog</a>. The blog is a trading journal of an individual who has a system for writing covered calls. The blog details <a href="http://coveredwriter.blogspot.com/search/label/Trading%20Plan">that system</a> as well as the trades made using the aforementioned system. The blog also provides links to various articles and resources regarding writing covered calls.<br /><br />An informative blog for the new investor or trader looking to learn about covered call writing.<br /><br /><a href="http://coveredwriter.blogspot.com/">Covered Call Writer Blog</a><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><script expr:src='"http://feeds.feedburner.com/~s/Valueblogreview?i=" + data:post.url' type="text/javascript" charset="utf-8"></script></div>Stevenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10507557885230760560noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22099701.post-47880098051435062592007-08-07T16:27:00.000-07:002007-08-07T16:50:31.878-07:00The Financial Philosopher - Blog Review<a href="http://financialphilosopher.typepad.com/"> </a><p style="text-align: justify;" class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://financialphilosopher.typepad.com/">The Financial Philosopher</a><br /><br />Some blogs entertain. Other blogs educate. It is the rare blog that is smart. By smart I mean that feeling one has after reading an article knowing that the clarity of thought expressed is of a level few obtain. I classify <a href="http://financialphilosopher.typepad.com/">The Financial Philosopher</a> as falling into the smart category.<br /><br /><a href="http://financialphilosopher.typepad.com/">The Financial Philosopher</a> blog provides the new investor or trader with the tools which provoke one to philosophically examine the field of investing and trading. <a href="http://financialphilosopher.typepad.com/">The Financial Philosopher</a> discuses those issues most pertinent to a new investor's or trader's success in the market and does so in a easy to understand manner. Simply put, I enjoy this blog because I agree with the blog author's statement that "everything goes back to keeping things simple and knowing intimately who you are." </p><div style="text-align: justify;"> The new investor would be well served to take the time to read <a href="http://financialphilosopher.typepad.com/">The Financial Philosopher</a><br /></div> blog.<br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /><br /><a href="http://financialphilosopher.typepad.com/">The Financial Philosopher</a><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><script expr:src='"http://feeds.feedburner.com/~s/Valueblogreview?i=" + data:post.url' type="text/javascript" charset="utf-8"></script></div>Stevenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10507557885230760560noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22099701.post-43433415617966741772007-08-01T11:41:00.000-07:002007-08-01T12:27:16.469-07:00The Smart Money Report - Blog Review<div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://smart-money-report.com/">The Smart Money Report</a><br /><br />Another blog that I have recently found that I like is the <a href="http://smart-money-report.com/">The Smart Money Report</a>. <a href="http://smart-money-report.com/">The Smart Money Report</a> provides several daily links to interesting articles and blog posts. A good blog for those looking to find things to read without spending a lot of time searching.<br /><br /><a href="http://smart-money-report.com/">The Smart Money Report</a><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><script expr:src='"http://feeds.feedburner.com/~s/Valueblogreview?i=" + data:post.url' type="text/javascript" charset="utf-8"></script></div>Stevenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10507557885230760560noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22099701.post-89086766475050142222007-07-25T09:53:00.000-07:002007-07-25T10:22:29.326-07:00James Altucher's Daily Blog Watch - Blog Review<div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://www.thestreet.com/s/wednesdays-daily-blog-watch/newsanalysis/blogwatch/10369980.html?puc=_tscs">James Altucher's Daily Blog Watch</a><br /><br />Like <a href="http://www.abnormalreturns.com/">Abnormal Returns</a>, <a href="http://www.thestreet.com/s/wednesdays-daily-blog-watch/newsanalysis/blogwatch/10369980.html?puc=_tscs">James Altucher's Daily Blog Watch</a> is another excellent way to save time. Six times a week Mr. Altucher posts links to several articles and blog posts that merit attention. For those who do not have time it is a quick and easy way to stay on top of the investment blog world.<br /><br />Additionally, as <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/redirect.html?ie=UTF8&location=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3FinitialSearch%3D1%26url%3Dsearch-alias%253Daps%26field-keywords%3Djames%2Baltucher&tag=valueblogrevi-20&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=9325">author of three great books on investing</a><img src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=valueblogrevi-20&amp;l=ur2&o=1" alt="" style="border: medium none ! important; margin: 0px ! important;" border="0" height="1" width="1" />, the creator of the <a href="http://www.stockpickr.com">Stockpickr website</a>, and a successful hedge fund manager, <a href="http://www.thestreet.com/s/wednesdays-daily-blog-watch/newsanalysis/blogwatch/10369980.html?puc=_tscs">James Altucher's Daily Blog Watch</a> provides the new investor and trader with access to a daily news briefing from an individual who offers valuable insight. The best part is that this access is free. So too are many other of <span style="text-decoration: underline;"></span><a href="http://find.thestreet.com/cgi-bin/texis/author/?au=A1005630">Mr. Altucher's writings at TheStreet.com.</a> <br /><br /><span style="text-decoration: underline;"></span><a href="http://www.thestreet.com/s/wednesdays-daily-blog-watch/newsanalysis/blogwatch/10369980.html?puc=_tscs">James Altucher's Daily Blog Watch</a> has saved me time and provided value to my education as an investor/trader, and I think it will do the same for any new investor or trader.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.thestreet.com/s/wednesdays-daily-blog-watch/newsanalysis/blogwatch/10369980.html?puc=_tscs">James Altucher's Daily Blog Watch</a></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><script expr:src='"http://feeds.feedburner.com/~s/Valueblogreview?i=" + data:post.url' type="text/javascript" charset="utf-8"></script></div>Stevenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10507557885230760560noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22099701.post-31714112007587281182007-07-22T19:55:00.000-07:002007-07-22T20:06:34.380-07:00The dk Report - Blog Review<div align="justify"><a href="http://dkreport.blogspot.com/">The <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">dk</span> Report</a></div><div align="justify"> </div><div align="justify"><a href="http://dkreport.blogspot.com/">The <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">dk</span> Report</a> is a blog that provides an excellent daily overview on what transpired in the market. Mixing commentary with economic analysis accompanied by charts, <a href="http://dkreport.blogspot.com/">The <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">dk</span> Report</a> reviews how sectors, industries, and indices are performing.</div><div align="justify"> </div><div align="justify">Well written and detailed <a href="http://dkreport.blogspot.com/">The <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">dk</span> Report</a> nonetheless presents the material covered in a manner that even the new trader or investor can grasp. For the new trader interested in learning how to study market trends using charts, <a href="http://dkreport.blogspot.com/">The <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">dk</span> Report</a> provides informed analysis while not overwhelming the novice reader.</div><div align="justify"> </div><div align="justify"><a href="http://dkreport.blogspot.com/">The <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">dk</span> Report</a></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><script expr:src='"http://feeds.feedburner.com/~s/Valueblogreview?i=" + data:post.url' type="text/javascript" charset="utf-8"></script></div>Stevenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10507557885230760560noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22099701.post-82513041670113550012007-07-15T19:45:00.000-07:002007-07-17T14:51:40.612-07:00Cheap and Safe - Stock ScreenHere is a screen that looks for both cheap and relatively safe stocks. It comes from the <a href="http://www.ndir.com/">Stingy Investor</a> website which provides good resources for the new investor. You can make the screen by using the <a href="http://moneycentral.msn.com/investor/research/welcome.asp">free deluxe screener</a> available at the <a href="http://moneycentral.msn.com/investor/home.asp">MSN Money</a> website.<div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div> </div><br /><div>1. A member of the S&P500</div><br /><div> </div><br /><div>2. Debt-to-Equity Ratio less than or equal to 0.5</div><br /><div> </div><br /><div>3. Current Ratio of more than 2</div><br /><div> </div><br /><div>4. Interest Coverage of more than 2</div><br /><div> </div><br /><div>5. Some Cash Flow from Operations</div><br /><div> </div><br /><div>6. Some Earnings</div><br /><div> </div><br /><div>7. Price to Sales ratio of less than 1</div><br /><div> </div><br /><div> </div>Here is a <a href="http://www.ndir.com/SI/articles/0107.shtml">link to the screen</a> and the rationale behind it.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><script expr:src='"http://feeds.feedburner.com/~s/Valueblogreview?i=" + data:post.url' type="text/javascript" charset="utf-8"></script></div>Stevenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10507557885230760560noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22099701.post-64405818287441344362007-07-15T19:13:00.000-07:002007-07-15T19:24:58.967-07:00The Aleph Blog - Blog Review<div align="justify"><a href="http://alephblog.com/">The Aleph Blog</a></div><div align="justify"> </div><div align="justify">Another solid blog a new investor or trader may benefit from reading is the <a href="http://alephblog.com/">The Aleph Blog</a>. <a href="http://alephblog.com/">The Aleph Blog</a> is authored by David J. Merkel,a commentator at the website <a href="http://alephblog.com/wp-admin/www.RealMoney.com">RealMoney.com</a>. <a href="http://alephblog.com/">The Aleph Blog</a> covers a wide variety of topics including macroeconomics, derivatives, quantitative strategies, insurance issues, corporate governance, etc. One of the better things that the <a href="http://alephblog.com/">The Aleph Blog</a> does, as stated on the blog, is a review of the inter-linkages in the markets in order to understand individual markets better. </div><div align="justify"> </div><div align="justify">The highest compliment I give about the blogs I read is that a blog not only informs and educates, but also challenges its reader to think. <a href="http://alephblog.com/">The Aleph Blog</a> does just that. A new investor or trader should make the effort to read <a href="http://alephblog.com/">The Aleph Blog</a>.</div><div align="justify"> </div><div align="justify"><a href="http://alephblog.com/">The Aleph Blog</a> </div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><script expr:src='"http://feeds.feedburner.com/~s/Valueblogreview?i=" + data:post.url' type="text/javascript" charset="utf-8"></script></div>Stevenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10507557885230760560noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22099701.post-4451106428503780982007-07-14T10:11:00.000-07:002007-07-14T10:34:13.856-07:00Best Stock Market Blogs As Voted By You<div style="text-align: justify;">Last week I posted the top 10 blogs that have helped me the most since I started investing 18 months ago. Now it is your turn.<br /><br />I created a <a href="http://unspun.amazon.com/list/user_show/5012">list on Amazon's Unspun of Stock Market Blogs</a>. The site also allows for the creation of a Widget as you can see on the right. <br /><br />Either by visiting the above link or using the interactive widget to the right feel free to vote for those blogs you feel are your favourite or that have helped you the most. This list is by no means complete so feel free to follow the above link and add any blog you feel deserves a vote, even your own. Hopefully over time the list will present to the new investor or trader a road map to the more useful blogs.<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Please note</span>: Except for the first ten which are the blogs I have learned the most from, I started this list by simply selecting other blogs I enjoy from my blog roll. I will leave it up to you to rank them by voting. <br /><br /><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><script expr:src='"http://feeds.feedburner.com/~s/Valueblogreview?i=" + data:post.url' type="text/javascript" charset="utf-8"></script></div>Stevenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10507557885230760560noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22099701.post-58299801077339381692007-07-08T21:13:00.000-07:002007-07-15T19:38:38.132-07:00Top Five Blogs For a new Investor Or Trader - First Half 2007<div align="justify">At the beginning of the year I selected the top five blogs I felt contributed the most to my development in the first 12 months as an investor and trader. You can see that post <a href="http://valueblogreview.blogspot.com/2007/01/blog-review-top-five-blogs-for-new.html">here</a>. The five blogs I mentioned are <a href="http://gannononinvesting.com/" target="_blank" lfcbw="0" pokja="0">Geoff Gannon: Gannon On Investing</a>, <a href="http://billakanodoodahs.com/" target="_blank" lfcbw="0" pokja="0">Bill Rempel: Nodoodahs Investing</a>, <a href="http://billcara.com/" target="_blank" lfcbw="0" pokja="0">Bill Cara: Capital Markets & Social Equity</a>, <a href="http://tradermike.net/" target="_blank" lfcbw="0" pokja="0">Michael Seneadza: Trader Mike</a>, and <a href="http://howardlindzon.com/" target="_blank" lfcbw="0" pokja="0">Howard Lindzon: Trends - Find Them, Ride Them, and Get Off</a>. Those five blogs I thought were essential in my obtaining a 19.63% return for 2006.<br /><br />All of the above are still great blogs and I think any new investor or trader should read them. Of course learning is not static and as my knowledge grows so does the circle of blogs I draw on to learn from. To build on my previous "<a href="http://valueblogreview.blogspot.com/2007/01/blog-review-top-five-blogs-for-new.html">Top Five Blogs of 2006</a>" I thought it would help other investors to know what other blogs I am currently learning the most from besides the above five. Therefore, the following are the five blogs (in addition to the aforementioned five) that I feel have had the most impact on my ability to achieve a 14.96% return in the first half of 2007. <br /><br />1. <a href="http://traderfeed.blogspot.com/">Traderfeed</a><br /><br />Exploring and understanding your competencies and limitations reigns paramount above all else. <a href="http://traderfeed.blogspot.com/">Traderfeed</a> offers insightful analysis on how to unleash the inner power of your mind to increase market performance while at the same time controlling the destructive mental tendencies we all have that decrease investing performance.<br /><br />2. <a href="http://adamsoptions.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Daily Options Report</a><br /><br /><a href="http://adamsoptions.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Daily Options Report</a> is a great resource for an investor or trader looking to utilize options as a means to enhance market performance. The author, Adam Warner, goes out of his way to explain in terms understandable to the uninitiated options trader what options are all about. Mr. Warner is also quick to respond to any questions is readers might have.<br /><br />3. <a href="http://maoxian.com/" lfcbw="0" pokja="0">Maoxian</a><br /><br />Since 2001, the author of the <a href="http://maoxian.com/" lfcbw="0" pokja="0">Maoxian</a> blog has been providing insightful market commentary on all time frames and every style of investing and trading. While the current material is well worth the read, great value can be found in the extensive archive. For those wanting to read a perspective on the market from someone who was blogging before there were blogs then <a href="http://maoxian.com/" lfcbw="0" pokja="0">Maoxian</a> is the place to go.<br /><br />4. <a href="http://stocksbelowncav.blogspot.com/" lfcbw="0" pokja="0">Cheap Stocks</a><br /><br />Perhaps the best blog to read on applying the teachings of Benjamin Graham is <a href="http://stocksbelowncav.blogspot.com/" lfcbw="0" pokja="0">Cheap Stocks</a>. Each post provides a great teaching tool to the new investor who desires to see an example of the traditional "Grahamian" style of value investing. Reading the blog archive at <a href="http://stocksbelowncav.blogspot.com/" lfcbw="0" pokja="0">Cheap Stocks</a>, which dates to 2003, a new investor will be rewarded with a better grasp on traditional fundamental investing.<br /><br />5. <a href="http://abnormalreturns.com/" lfcbw="0" pokja="0">Abnormal Returns</a><br /><br />Everyday <a href="http://abnormalreturns.com/" lfcbw="0" pokja="0">Abnormal Returns</a> provides a comprehensive review, with links, to some of the best investment and economic related posts on the Internet. Often, the posts are organized around a daily topic or theme. If you are a new investor or trader and do not know what to read, <a href="http://abnormalreturns.com/" lfcbw="0" pokja="0">Abnormal Returns</a> can help because it collects the most relevant daily links to the best investment related articles on the Internet which will then provide an invaluable education.<br /><br />There it is, the five most important blogs to me in the first half of 2007. I think any investor or trader will be well served to read the blogs listed in my "<a href="http://valueblogreview.blogspot.com/2007/01/blog-review-top-five-blogs-for-new.html">Top Five Blogs of 2006</a>" and the blogs listed currently for the first half of 2007. I know they helped me.<br /><br /> </div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><script expr:src='"http://feeds.feedburner.com/~s/Valueblogreview?i=" + data:post.url' type="text/javascript" charset="utf-8"></script></div>Stevenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10507557885230760560noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22099701.post-13952725433123989862007-07-06T17:39:00.000-07:002007-07-06T17:51:33.711-07:00Cheap Stocks - Blog Review<div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://stocksbelowncav.blogspot.com/">Cheap Stocks</a><br /><br /><br />Another blog I enjoy and have learned a great deal from is <a href="http://stocksbelowncav.blogspot.com/">Cheap Stocks</a>. <a href="http://stocksbelowncav.blogspot.com/">Cheap Stocks</a> focuses on finding traditional value investments. In other words, <a href="http://stocksbelowncav.blogspot.com/">Cheap Stocks</a> finds value in assets as opposed to growth. The blog does this by using the teachings of Benjamin Graham to highlight stocks (often obscure and unlisted) which provide the investor with a demonstrable margin of safety.<br /><br />While the blog is not updated as often as one would like (avg. of 5-6 posts a month) each post provides a great teaching tool to the new investor who desires to see an example of the traditional "Grahamian" style of value investing in action. By reading the blog archive which dates to 2003, a new investor will be rewarded with a cinematic view of the rewards that await those willing to take the road less traveled in stocks unloved or unknown.<br /><br />Overall, <a href="http://stocksbelowncav.blogspot.com/">Cheap Stocks</a> is one of the best blogs that educates the new investor on traditional fundamental investing.<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://stocksbelowncav.blogspot.com/">Cheap Stocks</a><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><script expr:src='"http://feeds.feedburner.com/~s/Valueblogreview?i=" + data:post.url' type="text/javascript" charset="utf-8"></script></div>Stevenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10507557885230760560noreply@blogger.com11