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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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Hiring…..? Go for the older guys! Part deux.

Posted on June 21, 2012 by Mal Spooner

In an earlier but extremely popular posting entitled –Hiring Portfolio Managers? Go for the older guys! – I hinted that age discrimination, at least when it comes to the investment industry is a bad idea, even if it is endemic. I have no supporting … Continue reading →