Comments on: Conspiracy Theories about Investment Managers on TV

By: Four Pillars Investing

Four Pillars Investing — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 09:01:59 +0000

[...] Preet is back from holidays and has some conspiracy theories about investment managers on tv. [...]

By: Susan

Susan — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 21:43:34 +0000

Hi Preet,

Over the last 8 years that I have been watching managers interviewed on BNN, I’ve compiled a list of those who have made accurate calls about the economy or about stocks I follow. From this “short” list, I often listen to the first part of a particular show to glean thoughts on the market that I might not have considered. And, too, at Stockchase, I will check comments on a specific stock that lead me to further research.
Both BNN and Stockchase are only two of many factors that I look at when evaluating a stock, but they have both been useful to me over the years. I don’t have the resources that these managers do, and they sometimes mention some information that I couldn’t have known or they bring bits of information together in a way I wouldn’t have thought of.
Thanks for a terrific site.
All the best for 2009!

By: Preet

Preet — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 15:17:27 +0000

@ Mark – In that case yes, I agree. However if they are mentioning that they are accumulating it in the future once they fall to certain targets then that’s another story. Nonetheless, my post was meant to be more humorous than anything else. Have a great New Year’s and perhaps we can do another blog interview in 2009! Cheers

By: Mark Wolfinger

Mark Wolfinger — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 14:29:58 +0000

Giving away top picks after having bought a full position is beneficial to the advisee. There’s no reason to request a discount.