Tag Archives: globe&mail

Bad funds today, stars tomorrow!

Posted on November 14, 2011 by Mal Spooner

Over decades, I’ve been quoted in newspapers and television (and have also made dozens of presentations to various professional groups) suggesting that bad funds (defined as those with miserable track records at present, or dogs) offer the best potential for … Continue reading →

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Apple iPad2 vs Blackberry Playbook, Apple vs RIM, Commodities, Supply & Demand

Posted on March 30, 2011 by Mal Spooner

What makes these crazy people lineup for a new iPad2 when they absolutely KNOW it will sell out before they get to the counter? I’ve a few lessons to share in today’s commentary. People (like yours truly) are nuts. I … Continue reading →

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Short sellers are the muggers of the financial industry.

Posted on February 27, 2011 by Mal Spooner

This rant is inspired by a series of articles in the Toronto Globe & Mail examining “Stocks that are attracting lots of pessimism.” Essentially they screened for the highest short interest ratios among Canadian and U.S. companies last week. … Continue reading →