A year ago the Internet was everywhere, then it was biotech everywhere, and now it’s the power producers’ turn. Energy and power, however, represent something more fundamental than the Internet or biotechnology. The article references internet investing Story: Article Update - A year ago the Internet was everywhere, then it was biotech everywhere, and now it’s the power producers’ turn. Energy and power, however, represent something more fundamental than the Internet or biotechnology.

The last few years have seen a revolution of the communications and entertainment industry as cable companies and telecoms battle it out to offer so-called triple-play services (cable, telephone and Internet). The next front of the war--wireless Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP)--will be just as big. The article references internet investing Story: Taking VoIP On The Road - The last few years have seen a revolution of the communications and entertainment industry as cable companies and telecoms battle it out to offer so-called triple-play services (cable, telephone and Internet). The next front of the war--wireless Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP)--will be just as big.

Former Personal Finance editor Richard Band has imparted his brand of conservative contrary investing in his newsletter, Profitable Investing, for 14-plus years. Here are his latest thoughts. The article references internet investing Story: Roundup: Profitable Investing - Former Personal Finance editor Richard Band has imparted his brand of conservative contrary investing in his newsletter, Profitable Investing, for 14-plus years. Here are his latest thoughts.

• Giant communications companies (e.g., AT&T and Verizon) are no longer required to open their broadband lines to rival Internet service providers. That’s the latest ruling from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), which delivered on Chairman Kevin Martin’s promise last June to put Big Tel and Big Cable operator rules on a level playing field. At the same time, the FCC announced a set of principles to ensure Internet neutrality, with the goal of guaranteeing users access to all legal content and services available on the Web. The rules satisfy the most important demands of Apple, Amazon, eBay and MicroSoft, which were concerned this emerging duopoly could ultimately dictate terms to them. The rules won’t help small Voice over Internet Protocol (like IPO Vonage), who are already feeling the pinch from the FCC’s demands to share more of the burden of running the nation’s broadband and wireless networks. THE DECISION IS ONE MORE SIGN THAT COMMUNICATIONS ARE INCREASINGLY A GAME FOR GIANTS AND THEIR INVESTORS.  The article references internet investing Story: ADVISORY - • Giant communications companies (e.g., AT&T and Verizon) are no longer required to open their broadband lines to rival Internet service providers. That’s the latest ruling from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), which delivered on Chairman Kevin Martin’s promise last June to put Big Tel and Big Cable operator rules on a level playing field. At the same time, the FCC announced a set of principles to ensure Internet neutrality, with the goal of guaranteeing users access to all legal content and services available on the Web. The rules satisfy the most important demands of Apple, Amazon, eBay and MicroSoft, which were concerned this emerging duopoly could ultimately dictate terms to them. The rules won’t help small Voice over Internet Protocol (like IPO Vonage), who are already feeling the pinch from the FCC’s demands to share more of the burden of running the nation’s broadband and wireless networks. THE DECISION IS ONE MORE SIGN THAT COMMUNICATIONS ARE INCREASINGLY A GAME FOR GIANTS AND THEIR INVESTORS. 

• In the April 27 issue, we highlighted Comcast (NSDQ: CMCSA) and Portfolio picks Siemens and Verizon as big potential winners from two relatively new communications technologies: Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP, Internet phone service) and Internet Protocol Television (IPTV). Since then, the stocks have run in place, but the technologies have advanced. This month, Verizon’s IPTV offering—which it plans to launch in major markets later this year—took a giant leap forward. VERIZON REACHED A DEAL TO LICENSE CONTENT FROM TIME WARNER’S MYRIAD TELEVISION NETWORKS. Interestingly, the deal enhances Verizon’s ability to compete with Time Warner cable and gives some credence to the long-standing rumor that the latter ultimately plans to spin out or sell its cable business. New technologies are further ensured to pad big telephone and cable companies’ bottom lines thanks to a US Supreme Court decision that allows them to bar competitors from using their networks. Comcast, Siemens and Verizon remain buys for those who don’t already own them. The article references internet investing Story: Advisory - • In the April 27 issue, we highlighted Comcast (NSDQ: CMCSA) and Portfolio picks Siemens and Verizon as big potential winners from two relatively new communications technologies: Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP, Internet phone service) and Internet Protocol Television (IPTV). Since then, the stocks have run in place, but the technologies have advanced. This month, Verizon’s IPTV offering—which it plans to launch in major markets later this year—took a giant leap forward. VERIZON REACHED A DEAL TO LICENSE CONTENT FROM TIME WARNER’S MYRIAD TELEVISION NETWORKS. Interestingly, the deal enhances Verizon’s ability to compete with Time Warner cable and gives some credence to the long-standing rumor that the latter ultimately plans to spin out or sell its cable business. New technologies are further ensured to pad big telephone and cable companies’ bottom lines thanks to a US Supreme Court decision that allows them to bar competitors from using their networks. Comcast, Siemens and Verizon remain buys for those who don’t already own them.

RSS is one of those technologies that make me wonder how I used the internet before I had it. The article references internet investing Story: RSS - RSS is one of those technologies that make me wonder how I used the internet before I had it.

Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) upstart The article references internet investing Story: The Unforgiven - Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) upstart

Richard E. Band’s Profitable Investing takes a conservative approach to the market, which is something most investors ought to pay attention to. The current issue is particularly useful as we near the year’s end. Here are some highlights: The article references internet investing Story: ROUNDUP: PROFITABLE INVESTING - Richard E. Band’s Profitable Investing takes a conservative approach to the market, which is something most investors ought to pay attention to. The current issue is particularly useful as we near the year’s end. Here are some highlights:

Generally speaking, investing in emerging markets is riskier than investing in established markets. But during the past couple of years, the U.S. market hasn’t exactly been a cakewalk. The article references internet investing Story: Go East for Profits - Generally speaking, investing in emerging markets is riskier than investing in established markets. But during the past couple of years, the U.S. market hasn’t exactly been a cakewalk.

It used to be that everyone thought the world was flat and that the Earth was the center of the universe. It took years to convince people otherwise as the myopia of the Middle Ages kept them in the dark. It kind of feels the same way with investing outside the U.S.—nobody cares because, supposedly, investing at home is safer. The article references internet investing Story: Break the Mold - It used to be that everyone thought the world was flat and that the Earth was the center of the universe. It took years to convince people otherwise as the myopia of the Middle Ages kept them in the dark. It kind of feels the same way with investing outside the U.S.—nobody cares because, supposedly, investing at home is safer.

Those who’ve been reading my articles for the past several years know that, when it comes to investing, I’m all about getting paid. Getting paid means investing in companies that treat us as they should--as the company owners, not just fodder.
The article references internet investing Story: Weekly Market Commentary - Those who’ve been reading my articles for the past several years know that, when it comes to investing, I’m all about getting paid. Getting paid means investing in companies that treat us as they should--as the company owners, not just fodder.

Profitable Investing editor Richard Band is a former editor of Personal Finance. Here are his latest contrarian comments. The article references internet investing Story: Roundup: Profitable Investing - Profitable Investing editor Richard Band is a former editor of Personal Finance. Here are his latest contrarian comments.

Editor's Note: Welcome to the first issue of Geopolitics & Investing Quarterly . Your feedback is extremely important to us. Please click here to complete a quick, two question survey after you read the report or visit http://www.kci-com.com/gipsurvey . For your convenience, the link will The article references internet investing Story: Geopolitics & Investing: February 2006 - Editor's Note: Welcome to the first issue of Geopolitics & Investing Quarterly . Your feedback is extremely important to us. Please click here to complete a quick, two question survey after you read the report or visit http://www.kci-com.com/gipsurvey . For your convenience, the link will

As one-time editor of Personal Finance in the 1980s and with his 14-year-old Profitable Investing today, Richard Band is a leading proponent of contrary investing, buying what no one else wants, who’s always worth listening to. The article references internet investing Story: Roundup: Richard Band - As one-time editor of Personal Finance in the 1980s and with his 14-year-old Profitable Investing today, Richard Band is a leading proponent of contrary investing, buying what no one else wants, who’s always worth listening to.

A high-percentage bet on the growth of the Internet or a potential $18 billion boondoggle? The article references internet investing Story: The $18 Billion Bet - A high-percentage bet on the growth of the Internet or a potential $18 billion boondoggle?

 Today, the Internet version of journalism--for the most part--has more to do with television reportage than what we old schoolers call real journalism. The article references internet investing Story: Caveat Lector -  Today, the Internet version of journalism--for the most part--has more to do with television reportage than what we old schoolers call real journalism.

May 12, 2005 Communicating One of the most talked about technologies in the tech and investment worlds is Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP). If you haven't heard about it yet, you better catch up; one research group expects 20 The article references internet investing Story: Communicating - May 12, 2005 Communicating One of the most talked about technologies in the tech and investment worlds is Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP). If you haven't heard about it yet, you better catch up; one research group expects 20

Only a handful of the millions of patent applications filed ever produce mainstream technologies. VoIP—or Voice over Internet Protocol communications—appears to be one that will. The article references internet investing Story: VoIP Hope And Hype - Only a handful of the millions of patent applications filed ever produce mainstream technologies. VoIP—or Voice over Internet Protocol communications—appears to be one that will.

On its face, last month’s initial public offering (IPO) for Vonage—the upstart Internet phone company—had a lot going for it. For starters, the IPO market is at its hottest level in six years, with some $21 billion raised in the first five months of 2006. The article references internet investing Story: Telecom’s Big Bomb - On its face, last month’s initial public offering (IPO) for Vonage—the upstart Internet phone company—had a lot going for it. For starters, the IPO market is at its hottest level in six years, with some $21 billion raised in the first five months of 2006.

Many end users, especially in the home market, are using the speakers and mics included with their computers when making VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) calls. While doing so will certainly work, it’s neither the most comfortable nor highest-quality way of holding conversations. The article references internet investing Story: Free To Speak - Many end users, especially in the home market, are using the speakers and mics included with their computers when making VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) calls. While doing so will certainly work, it’s neither the most comfortable nor highest-quality way of holding conversations.

Less than two years after Internet mania reached its zenith, Wall Street is back to its irrational ways. Following the collapse of Enron, doubt and fear have overwhelmed whatever temporary sanity there was on the Street following September 11. The article references internet investing Story: A Matter of Opinion - Less than two years after Internet mania reached its zenith, Wall Street is back to its irrational ways. Following the collapse of Enron, doubt and fear have overwhelmed whatever temporary sanity there was on the Street following September 11.

For 20 years after the breakup of the AT&T monopoly, long distance and local phone giants have battled each other for the ears and minds of state and federal politicians. Now, with the prospective mergers of AT&T/SBC and MCI/Verizon, their armies of lobbyists have joined forces, and they’re getting results. United Big Tel’s first victory was a Federal Communications Commission (FCC) ruling requiring all Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) providers to guarantee 911 service, narrowing the new service’s field to only larger players. A fierce drive to prevent municipalities from building Wi-Fi networks is also gaining steam, with several states passing laws forbidding such construction and at least one city shutting its system down. FCC Chairman Kevin Martin and several influential Congressmen are on record favoring exempting Big Tel’s Internet Protocol Television (IPTV) from local franchising requirements, which would allow a cheap, speedy entry into the cable TV business. And Congress is planning to dismantle much of the remaining regulation from the 1996 Act. ALL OF THIS MEANS THE MOST FAVORABLE REGULATORY ENVIRONMENT FOR BIG TEL IN HALF A CENTURY, and it’s a good reason to pick up shares of its strongest player: Income Portfolio resident Verizon. The article references internet investing Story: Advisory - For 20 years after the breakup of the AT&T monopoly, long distance and local phone giants have battled each other for the ears and minds of state and federal politicians. Now, with the prospective mergers of AT&T/SBC and MCI/Verizon, their armies of lobbyists have joined forces, and they’re getting results. United Big Tel’s first victory was a Federal Communications Commission (FCC) ruling requiring all Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) providers to guarantee 911 service, narrowing the new service’s field to only larger players. A fierce drive to prevent municipalities from building Wi-Fi networks is also gaining steam, with several states passing laws forbidding such construction and at least one city shutting its system down. FCC Chairman Kevin Martin and several influential Congressmen are on record favoring exempting Big Tel’s Internet Protocol Television (IPTV) from local franchising requirements, which would allow a cheap, speedy entry into the cable TV business. And Congress is planning to dismantle much of the remaining regulation from the 1996 Act. ALL OF THIS MEANS THE MOST FAVORABLE REGULATORY ENVIRONMENT FOR BIG TEL IN HALF A CENTURY, and it’s a good reason to pick up shares of its strongest player: Income Portfolio resident Verizon.

Only a handful of the millions of patent applications filed ever produce mainstream technologies. VoIP-—or Voice over Internet Protocol communications-—appears to be one that will. The article references internet investing Story: VoIP, Hope Or Hype - Only a handful of the millions of patent applications filed ever produce mainstream technologies. VoIP-—or Voice over Internet Protocol communications-—appears to be one that will.

The Personal Finance staff takes a great deal of pride in the level of access to editors we provide our readership. We're now taking advantage of the Internet and providing company updates through the day as warranted by news events or share-price movements. The article references internet investing Story: After The Bell Wrapup - The Personal Finance staff takes a great deal of pride in the level of access to editors we provide our readership. We're now taking advantage of the Internet and providing company updates through the day as warranted by news events or share-price movements.

The Personal Finance staff takes a great deal of pride in the level of access to editors we provide our readership. We're now taking advantage of the Internet and providing company updates through the day as warranted by news events or share-price movements. The article references internet investing Story: After The Bell Wrapup - The Personal Finance staff takes a great deal of pride in the level of access to editors we provide our readership. We're now taking advantage of the Internet and providing company updates through the day as warranted by news events or share-price movements.

The market for gaming isn’t over. Whether it’s online in Europe or in person in the US, cash flows are good for bond investors. By Joy English & Neil George If there’s one way for sports fans, corporations and investors to take part in sporting events, it’s through Internet gambling. Worldwi The article references internet investing Story: Bet On Bonds - The market for gaming isn’t over. Whether it’s online in Europe or in person in the US, cash flows are good for bond investors. By Joy English & Neil George If there’s one way for sports fans, corporations and investors to take part in sporting events, it’s through Internet gambling. Worldwi

U.S. infrastructure has come under a lot of scrutiny. Building new power plants, repairing water and wastewater pipes, replacing overburdened power lines and enhancing Internet communications are all challenging tasks. Finding the companies that can benefit is also a challenge. The article references internet investing Story: Article Update - U.S. infrastructure has come under a lot of scrutiny. Building new power plants, repairing water and wastewater pipes, replacing overburdened power lines and enhancing Internet communications are all challenging tasks. Finding the companies that can benefit is also a challenge.

Foundation pick AOL Time Warner has restructured its relationship with AT&T/Comcast (AC). We view the deal as a major positive for AOL and continue to recommend aggressive accumulation of the shares. Our first target is 20. Much higher prices are likely if, as is likely, broadband Internet proves an effective competitor to standard TV programming. The article references internet investing Story: Broad Horizon - Foundation pick AOL Time Warner has restructured its relationship with AT&T/Comcast (AC). We view the deal as a major positive for AOL and continue to recommend aggressive accumulation of the shares. Our first target is 20. Much higher prices are likely if, as is likely, broadband Internet proves an effective competitor to standard TV programming.

Although Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) technology has been around for some time, it's only recently hit the mainstream, and now it's the subject of every other tech conversation. But what will be the next big time computer technology? The article references internet investing Story: VoIP Today, BitTorrent And Grids Tomorrow - Although Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) technology has been around for some time, it's only recently hit the mainstream, and now it's the subject of every other tech conversation. But what will be the next big time computer technology?

In the last issue of Global ViewPoints , I wrote about the spectacular move in Japan's market, which has been a favorite of ours for a couple years now. Media reports attributed the second 460-point selloff on Wednesday to the raiding of the offices of a high-flying Japan-based Internet firm The article references internet investing Story: Stress Test Overdue - In the last issue of Global ViewPoints , I wrote about the spectacular move in Japan's market, which has been a favorite of ours for a couple years now. Media reports attributed the second 460-point selloff on Wednesday to the raiding of the offices of a high-flying Japan-based Internet firm

As I combed the Internet for some worthwhile subject for you, my faithful readers, I stumbled upon this great article at Nanowerk about microscopy and nanotech. The article references internet investing Story: Nanotech Is Changing How We See the World - As I combed the Internet for some worthwhile subject for you, my faithful readers, I stumbled upon this great article at Nanowerk about microscopy and nanotech.

Property tax, income tax, Internet tax. Taxes are multiplying; these days they’re everywhere. But there’s one place you won’t find taxes: Earnings in Section 529 college savings plans are completely free of federal taxes when used to pay for qualifying college costs, thanks to the new tax cut bill. The article references internet investing Story: School Smarts - Property tax, income tax, Internet tax. Taxes are multiplying; these days they’re everywhere. But there’s one place you won’t find taxes: Earnings in Section 529 college savings plans are completely free of federal taxes when used to pay for qualifying college costs, thanks to the new tax cut bill.

By Joy English Hope is a powerful thing, even when it’s just a small flicker. Calling it “the stupidest law,” Democratic US Rep. Barney Frank announced yesterday that the Unlawful Internet Enforcement Gambling Act may be overturned sometime this year. In response, gaming shares jumped. This news The article references internet investing Story: A Powerful Thing - By Joy English Hope is a powerful thing, even when it’s just a small flicker. Calling it “the stupidest law,” Democratic US Rep. Barney Frank announced yesterday that the Unlawful Internet Enforcement Gambling Act may be overturned sometime this year. In response, gaming shares jumped. This news

Invented by the iconic Charles Dow, Dow Theory is one of the oldest and best-recognized technical timing models. There are plenty of detailed primers on Dow Theory available on the Internet for free. But the gist of Dow Theory is that the Dow Jones Transportation Index and Dow Jones Industrial Average should confirm one another. The article references internet investing Story: Tail Wags Dog - Invented by the iconic Charles Dow, Dow Theory is one of the oldest and best-recognized technical timing models. There are plenty of detailed primers on Dow Theory available on the Internet for free. But the gist of Dow Theory is that the Dow Jones Transportation Index and Dow Jones Industrial Average should confirm one another.

At one of the largest VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) trade shows of the year, Spring 2006 VON, the most striking news wasn’t the announcement of some new product or technology, but the lack of such announcements. While you may hear gurus telling you to trade the news, we’re going to explain why you should invest in VON’s non-news. The article references internet investing Story: No News Is Good News - At one of the largest VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) trade shows of the year, Spring 2006 VON, the most striking news wasn’t the announcement of some new product or technology, but the lack of such announcements. While you may hear gurus telling you to trade the news, we’re going to explain why you should invest in VON’s non-news.

Last issue I had Jason Koepke hold forth on wireless Voice over Internet Protocol (wVoIP). In the meantime, I’ve been doing some digging about the “w” part of “wVoIP”--Bluetooth, Ultra Wideband (UWB), WiFi, WiMAX and now even xMax. The article references internet investing Story: Going Wireless - Last issue I had Jason Koepke hold forth on wireless Voice over Internet Protocol (wVoIP). In the meantime, I’ve been doing some digging about the “w” part of “wVoIP”--Bluetooth, Ultra Wideband (UWB), WiFi, WiMAX and now even xMax.

Investing isn’t about what was; it’s about what will be. The article references internet investing Story: Marketwatch - Investing isn’t about what was; it’s about what will be.

There’s only one important question when your investing: Why this? The article references internet investing Story: Marketwatch - There’s only one important question when your investing: Why this?

Investing shouldn’t be this hard. The article references internet investing Story: Marketwatch - Investing shouldn’t be this hard.

Investing isn’t just about picking stocks and hoping they’ll pay off. The article references internet investing Story: Marketwatch - Investing isn’t just about picking stocks and hoping they’ll pay off.

When you’re investing in cyclical stocks, be nimble and get your timing right. The article references internet investing Story: THE NEXT CYCLE - When you’re investing in cyclical stocks, be nimble and get your timing right.

Investing isn’t just about getting on board the latest fad. A “can’t-lose” trading system is never that. The article references internet investing Story: Marketwatch - Investing isn’t just about getting on board the latest fad. A “can’t-lose” trading system is never that.

Investing isn’t about looking in your review mirror. It’s about anticipating what’s coming down the road. The article references internet investing Story: Marketwatch - Investing isn’t about looking in your review mirror. It’s about anticipating what’s coming down the road.

Investing is hard work. And we don’t take our business of providing you with our best ideas lightly. The article references internet investing Story: MARKETWATCH - Investing is hard work. And we don’t take our business of providing you with our best ideas lightly.

If you’re investing in mutual funds or hiring an investment advisor, it’s important to know how much and what you’re paying for. The article references internet investing Story: It’s Your Money - If you’re investing in mutual funds or hiring an investment advisor, it’s important to know how much and what you’re paying for.

Keeping it simple is the surest way to win in investing, provided you have the patience to collect. The article references internet investing Story: Buckeye Partners - Keeping it simple is the surest way to win in investing, provided you have the patience to collect.

Perhaps one of the most-frustrating myths about investing in the energy patch is that it’s all about predicting the direction of oil and natural gas prices.
The article references internet investing Story: Think Big - Perhaps one of the most-frustrating myths about investing in the energy patch is that it’s all about predicting the direction of oil and natural gas prices.

Whenever brokers come at us with a product that’s supposed to make our investing experience “easier” and more profitable, the immediate response should be, “What’s in it for them?” The article references internet investing Story: Buy The Rifle, Not The Shotgun - Whenever brokers come at us with a product that’s supposed to make our investing experience “easier” and more profitable, the immediate response should be, “What’s in it for them?”

Back in July, we offered you some picks for weak as well as strong markets. Here’s our current take on those suggestions. The article references internet investing Story: Extreme Investing - Back in July, we offered you some picks for weak as well as strong markets. Here’s our current take on those suggestions.

Investing in municipal bonds is a no-brainer for those in the upper tax brackets, but it’s something for regular investors to consider. The article references internet investing Story: Munis Are Back - April 12, 2006 - Investing in municipal bonds is a no-brainer for those in the upper tax brackets, but it’s something for regular investors to consider.

You can never stop kicking the tires when it comes to investing. Sure, you did it when you bought the stock. You might have even pored through the financials and picked through its business and market conditions. The article references internet investing Story: Know What You Own - You can never stop kicking the tires when it comes to investing. Sure, you did it when you bought the stock. You might have even pored through the financials and picked through its business and market conditions.

Investing is all about commitment. But unlike so many, who become married to stocks—even through the darkest of days—I prefer to be committed to the process instead. The article references internet investing Story: Something Old, New, Borrowed & Blue - Investing is all about commitment. But unlike so many, who become married to stocks—even through the darkest of days—I prefer to be committed to the process instead.

It sounds too good to be true: The elimination of taxes on dividends would mean that our investing philosophy could reap even more, now and in the future. The article references internet investing Story: The Dirt on the Deal - It sounds too good to be true: The elimination of taxes on dividends would mean that our investing philosophy could reap even more, now and in the future.

Investing is about getting to know what’s going on in select markets and industries where a higher level of understanding empowers you to buy and hold the right companies. The article references internet investing Story: Marketwatch - Investing is about getting to know what’s going on in select markets and industries where a higher level of understanding empowers you to buy and hold the right companies.

• Stay hip—and we're not talking about hip replacements. We're talking about the hottest new trend on the Internet—blogging. A blog is simply a personal Web log, a Web site where you can read someone's thoughts about a particular subject and leave your own comments about whatever subject the blogger touches on. It's like an online community of folks with similar interests in common subjects. Now PF Editor NEIL GEORGE IS PUTTING HIS E-ZINE BY GEORGE UP AS A BLOG, so anyone interested in reading his daily musings on the markets and money but who isn't sold yet on handing over his/her e-mail address can read and respond to it. Check it out at www.bygeorge.biz. The article references internet investing Story: Capsule Advisory - • Stay hip—and we're not talking about hip replacements. We're talking about the hottest new trend on the Internet—blogging. A blog is simply a personal Web log, a Web site where you can read someone's thoughts about a particular subject and leave your own comments about whatever subject the blogger touches on. It's like an online community of folks with similar interests in common subjects. Now PF Editor NEIL GEORGE IS PUTTING HIS E-ZINE BY GEORGE UP AS A BLOG, so anyone interested in reading his daily musings on the markets and money but who isn't sold yet on handing over his/her e-mail address can read and respond to it. Check it out at www.bygeorge.biz.

When you have a winning investing formula, you keep it. But when the investment landscape shifts radically, some tweaking is in order. The article references internet investing Story: High Yields for Dangerous Times - When you have a winning investing formula, you keep it. But when the investment landscape shifts radically, some tweaking is in order.

While growth at any price was the investing zeitgeist of the late 1990s, safety and scrupulous attention to value is today’s modus operandi. The article references internet investing Story: Keep it Simple - While growth at any price was the investing zeitgeist of the late 1990s, safety and scrupulous attention to value is today’s modus operandi.

By now, you’ve heard and read about the basics: The recently signed tax-cut law, among its many goodies, will significantly lower your taxes on investments. The article references internet investing Story: Tax-Smart Investing - By now, you’ve heard and read about the basics: The recently signed tax-cut law, among its many goodies, will significantly lower your taxes on investments.

Increased scrutiny sometimes has inconvenient consequences, as favorite investments are exposed for weaknesses they'd rather not admit. But the rule in investing is always the more disclosure, the better. The article references internet investing Story: Take A Peak - Increased scrutiny sometimes has inconvenient consequences, as favorite investments are exposed for weaknesses they'd rather not admit. But the rule in investing is always the more disclosure, the better.

The investing public hasn’t really caught on yet. But the threat of a global credit crunch spurred by US mortgage mayhem is already diminishing rapidly. The article references internet investing Story: The Next Act - The investing public hasn’t really caught on yet. But the threat of a global credit crunch spurred by US mortgage mayhem is already diminishing rapidly.

April 28, 2004 Up & Up Up seems to be the word for "down" these days. With each and every day's passing we keep getting bits of information and data that shows that we as a nation are producing, consuming and investing more in our economy. And that of c The article references internet investing Story: UP & UP? - April 28, 2004 Up & Up Up seems to be the word for "down" these days. With each and every day's passing we keep getting bits of information and data that shows that we as a nation are producing, consuming and investing more in our economy. And that of c

Understanding taxation issues is critical to successful cross-border investing. Plus, REITs are an attractive alternative to volatile energy trusts. The article references internet investing Story: View From The Top - Understanding taxation issues is critical to successful cross-border investing. Plus, REITs are an attractive alternative to volatile energy trusts.

Selectivity is the key to energy trust investing. Fundamentally sound companies, competent brokerage houses, thorough information services: Choosing wisely is essential. The article references internet investing Story: View From The Top - Selectivity is the key to energy trust investing. Fundamentally sound companies, competent brokerage houses, thorough information services: Choosing wisely is essential.

When you hear the investing for growth pitch, the one word guaranteed to be in there is Asia. The article references internet investing Story: Growth Pays - When you hear the investing for growth pitch, the one word guaranteed to be in there is Asia.

Investing in mutual funds has become a game of inches. Investors who got used to the 15 percent-plus annual returns in the 1990s are a bit confused when they see the market advance in the single digits. The article references internet investing Story: Slight Outperformance - Investing in mutual funds has become a game of inches. Investors who got used to the 15 percent-plus annual returns in the 1990s are a bit confused when they see the market advance in the single digits.

As a general point, it really does pay to be politically agnostic when it comes to investing. We have one simple rule: Follow the money. In a weak environment like this one, Uncle Sam is one of the few players that reliably pay the bills. The article references internet investing Story: Burning Questions - As a general point, it really does pay to be politically agnostic when it comes to investing. We have one simple rule: Follow the money. In a weak environment like this one, Uncle Sam is one of the few players that reliably pay the bills.

With all of the buzz surrounding the next-generation video game consoles from Microsoft, Sony and Nintendo, you may be wondering if there's an investing angle in all this. The article references internet investing Story: Game On! - With all of the buzz surrounding the next-generation video game consoles from Microsoft, Sony and Nintendo, you may be wondering if there's an investing angle in all this.

With chickens coming down with the flu, mad cows and folks looking for ways to eat healthy, there are many investing opportunities to feast upon in the world of food. The article references internet investing Story: Fiscal Feast - With chickens coming down with the flu, mad cows and folks looking for ways to eat healthy, there are many investing opportunities to feast upon in the world of food.

One of the many challenges to investing in tech stocks is getting your arms around the lingo. In the dotcom boom, it was all about optical networking, bandwidth, servers, routers, fiber-optic fogs, etc. The article references internet investing Story: Trials and Tribulations - One of the many challenges to investing in tech stocks is getting your arms around the lingo. In the dotcom boom, it was all about optical networking, bandwidth, servers, routers, fiber-optic fogs, etc.

Scan the shelves of your local bookstore and you’ll notice a myriad of books that revolve around either explaining some piece of financial history or a particular investing strategy. After a while, many start to seem alike. The article references internet investing Story: Holiday Reading - Scan the shelves of your local bookstore and you’ll notice a myriad of books that revolve around either explaining some piece of financial history or a particular investing strategy. After a while, many start to seem alike.

Investing never sleeps. But a new year is always a good time to reflect on your broader strategy and individual holdings. Specifically, you want to ask what you’ve done right, what you did wrong and how you can improve. The article references internet investing Story: A New Year - Investing never sleeps. But a new year is always a good time to reflect on your broader strategy and individual holdings. Specifically, you want to ask what you’ve done right, what you did wrong and how you can improve.

The calendar year has changed, but that doesn’t mean your investments should too. Trends in the markets may notice the calendar, but successful growth investing never checks the date. The article references internet investing Story: Marketwatch - The calendar year has changed, but that doesn’t mean your investments should too. Trends in the markets may notice the calendar, but successful growth investing never checks the date.

AT&T Wireless (NYSE: AWE, 5.24), 17 percent owned by NTT DoCoMo, operates one of the largest digital wireless networks in the U.S. with more than 16 million subscribers. The article references internet investing Story: High-Stakes Investing - AT&T Wireless (NYSE: AWE, 5.24), 17 percent owned by NTT DoCoMo, operates one of the largest digital wireless networks in the U.S. with more than 16 million subscribers.

Investors today are further diversifying their portfolios by investing in art. Growing in popularity with new evolving trends, even wealth managers at major banks and financial institutions are recommending art to their clients. The article references internet investing Story: The Artsy Investor - Investors today are further diversifying their portfolios by investing in art. Growing in popularity with new evolving trends, even wealth managers at major banks and financial institutions are recommending art to their clients.

Rate cycles are a normal part of income investing, but volatile interest rates have been giving many income investors heartburn this year. The article references internet investing Story: Yields That Keep Pace - Rate cycles are a normal part of income investing, but volatile interest rates have been giving many income investors heartburn this year.

This issue, we focus on our two big investing themes. First is stocks that keep paying us piles of cash quarter after quarter. And second is that we diversify our portfolios so we hold the best companies in the world, not just the US. The article references internet investing Story: Marketwatch - This issue, we focus on our two big investing themes. First is stocks that keep paying us piles of cash quarter after quarter. And second is that we diversify our portfolios so we hold the best companies in the world, not just the US.

Many Wall Streeters and market pundits like to use the phrase “buy and hold” when talking about long-term investing. But that really means “hold and hope.” The article references internet investing Story: Making Tough Decisions - Many Wall Streeters and market pundits like to use the phrase “buy and hold” when talking about long-term investing. But that really means “hold and hope.”

Editor’s note: The Chinese have been labeled the exporters of deflation. Don’t buy this simplistic argument. Consider investing in one of the best growth stories of the 21st century.—SL The article references internet investing Story: Wag The Dog - Editor’s note: The Chinese have been labeled the exporters of deflation. Don’t buy this simplistic argument. Consider investing in one of the best growth stories of the 21st century.—SL

Who knew that a decade after the collapse of the Soviet Union we’d be writing about investing in Russia because it’s one of the hottest emerging markets in the world? The article references internet investing Story: Between A Hammer And A Sickle - Who knew that a decade after the collapse of the Soviet Union we’d be writing about investing in Russia because it’s one of the hottest emerging markets in the world?

Editor’s note: Dividend cuts are an unfortunate part of income investing, particularly in a bad market. Below, Roger reviews recent casualty Aquila, and how we’re protecting against future setbacks.—SL The article references internet investing Story: Safety in Unsafe Times - Editor’s note: Dividend cuts are an unfortunate part of income investing, particularly in a bad market. Below, Roger reviews recent casualty Aquila, and how we’re protecting against future setbacks.—SL

The shake up in the petrol markets isn’t a surprise to anyone who’s taken the time to understand the market. As we’ve written since I took over as editor of Personal Finance, investing in petrol isn’t just about making a bet that prices will only go in one direction. The article references internet investing Story: Trust Us - The shake up in the petrol markets isn’t a surprise to anyone who’s taken the time to understand the market. As we’ve written since I took over as editor of Personal Finance, investing in petrol isn’t just about making a bet that prices will only go in one direction.

Two of my Pioneers were quite busy in December, cutting deals, grabbing cash and getting ready for 2007. Unfortunately, some of the news on these two sent prices down more than 10 percent. But this side of the nanotech investing game isn’t for the faint of heart. These little guys are knocking ou The article references internet investing Story: Dynamic Duo - Two of my Pioneers were quite busy in December, cutting deals, grabbing cash and getting ready for 2007. Unfortunately, some of the news on these two sent prices down more than 10 percent. But this side of the nanotech investing game isn’t for the faint of heart. These little guys are knocking ou

By Yiannis G. Mostrous McLean, Va--I’m quite excited about the new theme I’m exploring in my upcoming issue of Geopolitics & Investing Quarterly (GIQ). The report will be hitting your computers as soon as it’s ready. The latest tremor in the markets is the purported increase in inflation The article references internet investing Story: Debating - By Yiannis G. Mostrous McLean, Va--I’m quite excited about the new theme I’m exploring in my upcoming issue of Geopolitics & Investing Quarterly (GIQ). The report will be hitting your computers as soon as it’s ready. The latest tremor in the markets is the purported increase in inflation

It was a leading electronics company, and it had been flying high since its public debut three years earlier, with both profits and stock price soaring. Some investors had scored nearly tenfold gains in just two years. The article references internet investing Story: Vulture Investing - It was a leading electronics company, and it had been flying high since its public debut three years earlier, with both profits and stock price soaring. Some investors had scored nearly tenfold gains in just two years.

Interest rate risk returned to income investing with a vengeance this summer. Happily, the Income Portfolio emerged from the third quarter in positive territory, with the model allocation up 1.0 percent. The article references internet investing Story: When Rates Reverse - Interest rate risk returned to income investing with a vengeance this summer. Happily, the Income Portfolio emerged from the third quarter in positive territory, with the model allocation up 1.0 percent.

Sustainability is the goal; low payout ratio, financial stability and cash flow and revenue growth are the best measures. These criteria are the guideposts for successful royalty and income trust investing. The article references internet investing Story: There's Safety In Growth - Sustainability is the goal; low payout ratio, financial stability and cash flow and revenue growth are the best measures. These criteria are the guideposts for successful royalty and income trust investing.

The way to avoid getting mauled, slashed and slaughtered by a bear market is to abide by my No. 1 rule of investing: Make sure the foundation of your portfolio is rooted in investments you can count on to send regular checks. The article references internet investing Story: Keep the Checks Coming - The way to avoid getting mauled, slashed and slaughtered by a bear market is to abide by my No. 1 rule of investing: Make sure the foundation of your portfolio is rooted in investments you can count on to send regular checks.

Being on the right side of government action is, therefore, absolutely essential to successful investing. In fact, with an unabashedly activist government now ruling both ends of Pennsylvania Avenue, it’s more critical than ever. The article references internet investing Story: Cap-and-Trade: Closer to Fine - Being on the right side of government action is, therefore, absolutely essential to successful investing. In fact, with an unabashedly activist government now ruling both ends of Pennsylvania Avenue, it’s more critical than ever.

By Yiannis G. Mostrous MYKONOS, Greece --I’m currently tucked away on a small but vibrant island in the Aegean Sea. Markets, wars and the other chaos that make up our daily lives seem quite distant. I hope you found the last issue of SRI , a Geopolitics & Investing Special Report, as The article references internet investing Story: Look Out Below - By Yiannis G. Mostrous MYKONOS, Greece --I’m currently tucked away on a small but vibrant island in the Aegean Sea. Markets, wars and the other chaos that make up our daily lives seem quite distant. I hope you found the last issue of SRI , a Geopolitics & Investing Special Report, as

The following originally appeared in my complementary e-zine, Nanotech Investing News.
The article references internet investing Story: Two for Tuesday - The following originally appeared in my complementary e-zine, Nanotech Investing News.

Investing isn’t about faith or religion, although all of us could use a bit more grace. When it comes to gold, buying on the faith that someday it will be worth more just doesn’t cut it for us. The article references internet investing Story: Greater Than Gold - Investing isn’t about faith or religion, although all of us could use a bit more grace. When it comes to gold, buying on the faith that someday it will be worth more just doesn’t cut it for us.

Buying beyond the obvious continues to work for us. Some may call this contrarian investing, but we prefer to call it realistic buying—our stocks make us money. The article references internet investing Story: MARKETWATCH - Buying beyond the obvious continues to work for us. Some may call this contrarian investing, but we prefer to call it realistic buying—our stocks make us money.

John Dessauer has been in the newsletter business for a quarter century, with a focus on global investing. His current thoughts are a bit more bullish than ours. The article references internet investing Story: Roundup: John Dessauer - John Dessauer has been in the newsletter business for a quarter century, with a focus on global investing. His current thoughts are a bit more bullish than ours.

I have a Ph.D. in psychology. But it doesn’t take post-graduate course work to realize the roots of the market’s second-quarter collapse are psychological—the upshot of fear, not hard economic data. The article references internet investing Story: Extreme Investing - I have a Ph.D. in psychology. But it doesn’t take post-graduate course work to realize the roots of the market’s second-quarter collapse are psychological—the upshot of fear, not hard economic data.

Ken Lay, Gary Winnick and unfortunately a growing number of other CEOs of major corporations are being revealed for perhaps what they really are—greedy, self-serving individuals who couldn’t care less about their employees or their customers—let alone their shareholders. The article references internet investing Story: Investing with Ideals - Ken Lay, Gary Winnick and unfortunately a growing number of other CEOs of major corporations are being revealed for perhaps what they really are—greedy, self-serving individuals who couldn’t care less about their employees or their customers—let alone their shareholders.

Defense expenditures, which declined throughout the 1990s, are slated to rise in the 2000s, and one of the major reasons will be energy—our need to ensure access to oil supplies that will be becoming increasingly tight in an increasingly turbulent world. The article references internet investing Story: Big Stick Investing - Defense expenditures, which declined throughout the 1990s, are slated to rise in the 2000s, and one of the major reasons will be energy—our need to ensure access to oil supplies that will be becoming increasingly tight in an increasingly turbulent world.

When investing in the stock and bond markets, there’s a difference between buying a bargain and buying something that’s truly broken. The article references internet investing Story: Beaten Down or Broken Down? - When investing in the stock and bond markets, there’s a difference between buying a bargain and buying something that’s truly broken.

The article references internet investing Story: Green Investing -

Investing isn’t just about getting on board the latest fad. A “can’t-lose” trading system is never that. The article references internet investing Story: Tempting Takeovers - Investing isn’t just about getting on board the latest fad. A “can’t-lose” trading system is never that.

Ignore the headlines about falling oil prices and weak earnings because that’s already old news. Now is a great time to be investing in the energy patch The article references internet investing Story: Energy Earnings and Expectations - Ignore the headlines about falling oil prices and weak earnings because that’s already old news. Now is a great time to be investing in the energy patch

Two of the worst mistakes in investing are to buy and hold when the rest of the market is pounding your stocks or to sell out in the face of adversity—only to miss out on the big rally. The article references internet investing Story: Hold & Hope Or Sell & Suffer - Two of the worst mistakes in investing are to buy and hold when the rest of the market is pounding your stocks or to sell out in the face of adversity—only to miss out on the big rally.

Building positions in good trusts when they trade at good prices is the key to long-term investing success. With prices starting to come off, the chances of being able to do just that are better than they’ve been in some months. The article references internet investing Story: Outlook And Strategy - Building positions in good trusts when they trade at good prices is the key to long-term investing success. With prices starting to come off, the chances of being able to do just that are better than they’ve been in some months.

The argument for investing in solid health care companies is overwhelming. The article references internet investing Story: As Long as You Have Your Health Care - The argument for investing in solid health care companies is overwhelming.

The most powerful stories in fiction, as well as in investing, have always been simple: love, hate and war for the former; demand, supply and basic needs for the latter. And no story fits the bill better than food and agriculture, for which demand is ever present.
The article references internet investing Story: Plunging Resource Supplies and Soaring Profits - The most powerful stories in fiction, as well as in investing, have always been simple: love, hate and war for the former; demand, supply and basic needs for the latter. And no story fits the bill better than food and agriculture, for which demand is ever present.

When investing in the stuff that comes out of the ground, most of us immediately think of petroleum or metals. But if you’re flying to or over the Midwest, the true riches are harvested in the form of grains, beans, cotton and other leafy stuff that makes just as much, if not more, green than the drillers or miners. The article references internet investing Story: Grow It - When investing in the stuff that comes out of the ground, most of us immediately think of petroleum or metals. But if you’re flying to or over the Midwest, the true riches are harvested in the form of grains, beans, cotton and other leafy stuff that makes just as much, if not more, green than the drillers or miners.

There’s another way of capitalizing on great companies--beyond those that trade on the NYSE--while getting paid handsomely along the way . By Neil George It seems that nobody is making money investing in even the best companies. Stocks, as tracked by the biggie indexes, are either down or ba The article references internet investing Story: Stocks Not - There’s another way of capitalizing on great companies--beyond those that trade on the NYSE--while getting paid handsomely along the way . By Neil George It seems that nobody is making money investing in even the best companies. Stocks, as tracked by the biggie indexes, are either down or ba

Successful investing is about having a depth of understanding of the world. And while often eclectic, our reading list continues to expand our understanding, and spurs thoughts and theories that influence our financial advice. The article references internet investing Story: What We're Reading - Successful investing is about having a depth of understanding of the world. And while often eclectic, our reading list continues to expand our understanding, and spurs thoughts and theories that influence our financial advice.

One of the biggest investing challenges is overcoming many theories that have been around so long they’re taken as fact. These sacred cows can do more damage to portfolios than an Enron executive if left unchecked and uncountered. The article references internet investing Story: Sacred Cows - One of the biggest investing challenges is overcoming many theories that have been around so long they’re taken as fact. These sacred cows can do more damage to portfolios than an Enron executive if left unchecked and uncountered.

Japan has to be the least interesting market in the world right now. Nobody I’ve spoken to is interested in investing there, based on the perception that because there are so many opportunities elsewhere, money allocated to Japan is dead money. The article references internet investing Story: Contrarian Buys - Japan has to be the least interesting market in the world right now. Nobody I’ve spoken to is interested in investing there, based on the perception that because there are so many opportunities elsewhere, money allocated to Japan is dead money.

It’s been more than a few years since we first wrote about our core approach to investing in the petrol patch. Others may make a buck or two betting like wildcatters on the short-term fortunes of the usual suspects in the oil business. Yet there’s more room for failure from many of the drillers to even the big integrated oils, especially when oil prices fade when least expected. The article references internet investing Story: Oil and Gas Pay - It’s been more than a few years since we first wrote about our core approach to investing in the petrol patch. Others may make a buck or two betting like wildcatters on the short-term fortunes of the usual suspects in the oil business. Yet there’s more room for failure from many of the drillers to even the big integrated oils, especially when oil prices fade when least expected.

The following originally appeared in my complementary e-zine, Nanotech Investing News.
The article references internet investing Story: Savvy Investors Make Winning Nano Decisions - The following originally appeared in my complementary e-zine, Nanotech Investing News.

The key to investing in Canadian trusts is understanding trading and market patterns. CE's safety ratings system assesses the strength of individual trusts' dividends by monitoring several factors. The article references internet investing Story: Safety Check - The key to investing in Canadian trusts is understanding trading and market patterns. CE's safety ratings system assesses the strength of individual trusts' dividends by monitoring several factors.

NEW IDEA: BUY PSIVIDA (NSDQ: PSDV) UP TO 2.25.

Generally we don’t make it our mission to patrol the biotech world for trading or investing opportunities. But the story on this firm isn’t about some new drug hitting the market or some new nanotechnology that’s about to make news.

The article references internet investing Story: Trade From November 13, 2006 - NEW IDEA: BUY PSIVIDA (NSDQ: PSDV) UP TO 2.25.

Generally we don’t make it our mission to patrol the biotech world for trading or investing opportunities. But the story on this firm isn’t about some new drug hitting the market or some new nanotechnology that’s about to make news.

Investing in hard assets is coming back with a roar. After a long bear market, gold in particular is re-establishing itself as a much-needed safe haven (see p. 10). Silver and platinum follow closely because they’re leveraged to gold moves. The article references internet investing Story: Article Update - Investing in hard assets is coming back with a roar. After a long bear market, gold in particular is re-establishing itself as a much-needed safe haven (see p. 10). Silver and platinum follow closely because they’re leveraged to gold moves.

During the 1990s, Michael Murphy was high priest of New Economy investing. He’s hit some rough patches since and is too optimistic on technology in our view. But his immense knowledge of his chosen industry is always worth tapping into. The article references internet investing Story: Roundup: Michael Murphy - During the 1990s, Michael Murphy was high priest of New Economy investing. He’s hit some rough patches since and is too optimistic on technology in our view. But his immense knowledge of his chosen industry is always worth tapping into.

John Lumbard has been a voice for common sense investing since he launched his investment management firm in 1990. He’s also a long-time friend of PF editor Neil George. The article references internet investing Story: Roundup: John Lumbard - John Lumbard has been a voice for common sense investing since he launched his investment management firm in 1990. He’s also a long-time friend of PF editor Neil George.

I recently spoke with Louis Rukeyser's Mutual Funds (LRMF) newsletter editor Benjamin Shepherd regarding the present state of investing in Asia and the future prospects of the region as an investment destination going forward. The full interview follows:
The article references internet investing Story: Will Asian Economies Survive the Chaos? - I recently spoke with Louis Rukeyser's Mutual Funds (LRMF) newsletter editor Benjamin Shepherd regarding the present state of investing in Asia and the future prospects of the region as an investment destination going forward. The full interview follows:

As my partner, world-renowned nanotech scientist and consultant Tim Harper likes to say, nanotech is to the 21st century what chemistry was to the 20th century. The article references internet investing Story: The Whys and Hows Of Nanotech Investing - As my partner, world-renowned nanotech scientist and consultant Tim Harper likes to say, nanotech is to the 21st century what chemistry was to the 20th century.

The fallout from “Black Tuesday” will be felt for a long time to come. That’s certain to increase the appeal of steady income investing. We suggest using the PF Income Portfolio, which was up 13.2 percent for the 18 months ended June 30 and has outperformed the market by a wide margin since, as a model. The article references internet investing Story: The Income Way - The fallout from “Black Tuesday” will be felt for a long time to come. That’s certain to increase the appeal of steady income investing. We suggest using the PF Income Portfolio, which was up 13.2 percent for the 18 months ended June 30 and has outperformed the market by a wide margin since, as a model.

The real riches in resources aren’t just in stocks By Neil George So far, our Portfolios have been focused on the core of the bond markets--i.e., government bonds. But as we wrote in our special article "Cleared For Takeoff," investing in companies doesn’t mean just buying the stocks. B The article references internet investing Story: Resource Rich - The real riches in resources aren’t just in stocks By Neil George So far, our Portfolios have been focused on the core of the bond markets--i.e., government bonds. But as we wrote in our special article "Cleared For Takeoff," investing in companies doesn’t mean just buying the stocks. B

President Bush’s dividend tax proposal may well change Wall Street. Tax-free dividends would encourage long-term investing at a very tough time. Clean companies that share profits with investors would be rewarded the premium valuations they deserve. The article references internet investing Story: Ducking the Dividend Tax - President Bush’s dividend tax proposal may well change Wall Street. Tax-free dividends would encourage long-term investing at a very tough time. Clean companies that share profits with investors would be rewarded the premium valuations they deserve.

When it comes to our favorite investments, we're all about getting paid. Getting paid means investing in companies that treat us the way we should be treated--as owners, not just fodder. This helps us avoid getting into real trouble that might make us call out for help with the now common ominous phrase, “Houston, we have a problem.” The article references internet investing Story: Pay Me Weekly Commentary - When it comes to our favorite investments, we're all about getting paid. Getting paid means investing in companies that treat us the way we should be treated--as owners, not just fodder. This helps us avoid getting into real trouble that might make us call out for help with the now common ominous phrase, “Houston, we have a problem.”

The Clean Yield is an investment advisory with a 20-year history of successful investing in “socially responsible” companies and shareholder rights activism. Their free newsletter is a tool for money management services. The article references internet investing Story: Roundup: The Clean Yield - The Clean Yield is an investment advisory with a 20-year history of successful investing in “socially responsible” companies and shareholder rights activism. Their free newsletter is a tool for money management services.

Although buying into managed funds usually doesn’t pay as well as actively investing in individual stocks, funds do offer immediate diversification. Below, we outline our favorite Canadian trust fund. The article references internet investing Story: High Yield of the Month: EnerVest Diversified Income Trust - Although buying into managed funds usually doesn’t pay as well as actively investing in individual stocks, funds do offer immediate diversification. Below, we outline our favorite Canadian trust fund.

I’m not incredibly enthusiastic about the a robot-filled battlespace as many defense contractors are, but that doesn’t change the fact that Pentagon brass has been sold on the concept and is investing into this concept in a big way. Unmanned aerial vehicles, robots--you name it. The article references internet investing Story: We SPIE - I’m not incredibly enthusiastic about the a robot-filled battlespace as many defense contractors are, but that doesn’t change the fact that Pentagon brass has been sold on the concept and is investing into this concept in a big way. Unmanned aerial vehicles, robots--you name it.

My impression of the lack of tech representation at a conference clearly geared toward tech is that: There remains relatively little interest in distech investing since the meltdown in 2000, and distech firms haven't made the case with a majority of investors. The article references internet investing Story: Distech Dichotomy - My impression of the lack of tech representation at a conference clearly geared toward tech is that: There remains relatively little interest in distech investing since the meltdown in 2000, and distech firms haven't made the case with a majority of investors.

Six years ago, I gave a keynote speech at the first IBF Nanotechnology Investing Forum (NIF) in Palm Springs, Calif., in which I gave my vision for the future of nanotechnology. My message was simple, “There is not, and there never will be, a nanotechnology industry.”
The article references internet investing Story: Desert Musings - Six years ago, I gave a keynote speech at the first IBF Nanotechnology Investing Forum (NIF) in Palm Springs, Calif., in which I gave my vision for the future of nanotechnology. My message was simple, “There is not, and there never will be, a nanotechnology industry.”

Many brokers will discourage you from buying them. Newspapers list only a handful, and getting quotes through online services can be tough. But if you can navigate the roadblocks Wall Street throws up, the rewards of preferred stocks are irresistible: big, safe yields, limited volatility and often steady long-term growth. The article references internet investing Story: Income Investing’s Third Way - Many brokers will discourage you from buying them. Newspapers list only a handful, and getting quotes through online services can be tough. But if you can navigate the roadblocks Wall Street throws up, the rewards of preferred stocks are irresistible: big, safe yields, limited volatility and often steady long-term growth.

Investing in dividend-paying stocks is, at its core, a long-term enterprise. For one thing, you’ve got to stick around long enough to collect your distributions. The article references internet investing Story: How to Play Dividend Stocks in Today's Market - Investing in dividend-paying stocks is, at its core, a long-term enterprise. For one thing, you’ve got to stick around long enough to collect your distributions.

March 08, 2005 Scary Stuff Investing can be a scary experience, even for a tried and true veteran of the business. Each and every day, any one of countless bits and pieces of stuff can come to the forefront to cause troubles for the stock of The article references internet investing Story: Scary Stuff - March 08, 2005 Scary Stuff Investing can be a scary experience, even for a tried and true veteran of the business. Each and every day, any one of countless bits and pieces of stuff can come to the forefront to cause troubles for the stock of

The Dragon And The Eunuch: Wars, Spies And Profits In 21st Century Asia By Yiannis G. Mostrous The Quiet American is one of the most acclaimed novels of the last fifty years. Written by Graham Greene, the book deals with French colonial Vietnam in the 1950s. The story is that of Fowler, a The article references internet investing Story: The Geopolitics & Investing Quarterly - The Dragon And The Eunuch: Wars, Spies And Profits In 21st Century Asia By Yiannis G. Mostrous The Quiet American is one of the most acclaimed novels of the last fifty years. Written by Graham Greene, the book deals with French colonial Vietnam in the 1950s. The story is that of Fowler, a

As Asia completes its fifth year of global performance domination, investors will be a little more cautious in 2008. This is understandable. It’s time to step back and take a look at the bigger picture and revisit the rationale behind investing in Asia, especially for long-term investors.
The article references internet investing Story: The Silk Road to the Future - As Asia completes its fifth year of global performance domination, investors will be a little more cautious in 2008. This is understandable. It’s time to step back and take a look at the bigger picture and revisit the rationale behind investing in Asia, especially for long-term investors.

When the US economy and markets sneeze, the rest of the world catches a cold: That old investing adage has held for nearly a century, since this country first became dominant on the global scene after World War I. Conventional wisdom is it will hold this time around as well. But based on the numbers we’ve seen thus far, that’s far from certain. The article references internet investing Story: Foreign Exposure - When the US economy and markets sneeze, the rest of the world catches a cold: That old investing adage has held for nearly a century, since this country first became dominant on the global scene after World War I. Conventional wisdom is it will hold this time around as well. But based on the numbers we’ve seen thus far, that’s far from certain.

Welcome to the maiden issue of Real Nanotech Investor . Before we get started with the “what,” it’s important to understand the “why” and “how.” I’ll start with the easy one first: Why invest in nanotech? As my partner, world-renowned nanotech scientist and consultant Tim Harper likes to The article references internet investing Story: Real Nanotech Investing - Welcome to the maiden issue of Real Nanotech Investor . Before we get started with the “what,” it’s important to understand the “why” and “how.” I’ll start with the easy one first: Why invest in nanotech? As my partner, world-renowned nanotech scientist and consultant Tim Harper likes to

By Elliott H. Gue This year has certainly been a profitable one for the energy patch and The Energy Strategist portfolios. As 2005 winds to a close it's an opportune time to reflect and review some of our key calls and investing themes. In this issue, I'll review some of the y The article references internet investing Story: Taking Stock Of 2005 - By Elliott H. Gue This year has certainly been a profitable one for the energy patch and The Energy Strategist portfolios. As 2005 winds to a close it's an opportune time to reflect and review some of our key calls and investing themes. In this issue, I'll review some of the y

The eventual economic recovery is sure to increase demand for energy. As we’ve mentioned before, energy is in chronic short supply. When investing in energy stocks, keep in mind that they’ll have their ups and downs, but the long-term trend is almost certain to be up. The article references internet investing Story: Black Gold Is Back--March 27, 2002 - The eventual economic recovery is sure to increase demand for energy. As we’ve mentioned before, energy is in chronic short supply. When investing in energy stocks, keep in mind that they’ll have their ups and downs, but the long-term trend is almost certain to be up.

With no substantial new electric-generating capacity coming on line and demand for electricity surging, problems in the U.S. power grid are getting more common. The power outages sometimes cost thousands of dollars per hour. But American Power Conversion (NSDQ: APCC, 13.90) solves that problem. The article references internet investing Story: High-Stakes Investing - With no substantial new electric-generating capacity coming on line and demand for electricity surging, problems in the U.S. power grid are getting more common. The power outages sometimes cost thousands of dollars per hour. But American Power Conversion (NSDQ: APCC, 13.90) solves that problem.

NEW TRADES: BUY AMERICAN HOME MORTGAGE (NYSE: AHM) AND NEWCASTLE INVESTMENT CORP (NYSE: NCT)

We've been investing in Thornburg Mortgage in Personal Finance for years and more recently in Bond Desk. Those of you who have been along for the ride know that Thornburg periodically comes under ex The article references internet investing Story: Trade From April 10, 2007 - NEW TRADES: BUY AMERICAN HOME MORTGAGE (NYSE: AHM) AND NEWCASTLE INVESTMENT CORP (NYSE: NCT)

We've been investing in Thornburg Mortgage in Personal Finance for years and more recently in Bond Desk. Those of you who have been along for the ride know that Thornburg periodically comes under ex

October 27, 2004 No Simulation For so many in the financial media, investing is just a big simulation. They take bits and pieces of market news and data and weave stories. These stories, of course, can either have a mission or not. Mission The article references internet investing Story: No Simulation - October 27, 2004 No Simulation For so many in the financial media, investing is just a big simulation. They take bits and pieces of market news and data and weave stories. These stories, of course, can either have a mission or not. Mission

With the approach of the holiday season, and possibly some well-earned vacation, you might have some extra time on your hands to finally pick up those investing titles you’ve been meaning to read. Below we look at four of our favorites, offering something for every taste. If you’re too busy shopping for gifts to read, consider these great books for the investor on your list. The article references internet investing Story: Holiday Reading - With the approach of the holiday season, and possibly some well-earned vacation, you might have some extra time on your hands to finally pick up those investing titles you’ve been meaning to read. Below we look at four of our favorites, offering something for every taste. If you’re too busy shopping for gifts to read, consider these great books for the investor on your list.

By Roger Conrad & Neil George Rate cycles are a normal part of income investing, but volatile interest rates have been giving many income investors heartburn this year. If you don’t ride them out, you’re not going to get income or the wealth that building a cash-generating strategy provides. The article references internet investing Story: Rate Rumbles - By Roger Conrad & Neil George Rate cycles are a normal part of income investing, but volatile interest rates have been giving many income investors heartburn this year. If you don’t ride them out, you’re not going to get income or the wealth that building a cash-generating strategy provides.

It’s been tough to make money investing in the general stock market. With the broad market indexes on their way south, most investors keep seeing red on their quarterly statements while wondering if there’s another place to stow cash that won’t erase net worth, and perhaps even build some. The article references internet investing Story: Be Open to Closed-End Funds - It’s been tough to make money investing in the general stock market. With the broad market indexes on their way south, most investors keep seeing red on their quarterly statements while wondering if there’s another place to stow cash that won’t erase net worth, and perhaps even build some.

Energy has been one of our investment themes for a long time. Given the current geopolitical situation and chronic energy shortages, we continue to view energy as one of the most important economic issues—and investing in energy stocks remains a good decision. The article references internet investing Story: It's Texas Team Time - Energy has been one of our investment themes for a long time. Given the current geopolitical situation and chronic energy shortages, we continue to view energy as one of the most important economic issues—and investing in energy stocks remains a good decision.

When it comes to our favorite investments, we're all about getting paid. Getting paid means investing in companies that treat us the way we should be treated--as owners, not just fodder. This helps us avoid getting into real trouble that might make us call out for help with the now common ominous phrase, “Houston, we have a problem.” The article references internet investing Story: Houston, We Have a Problem - When it comes to our favorite investments, we're all about getting paid. Getting paid means investing in companies that treat us the way we should be treated--as owners, not just fodder. This helps us avoid getting into real trouble that might make us call out for help with the now common ominous phrase, “Houston, we have a problem.”

As long time readers are aware, we don’t change the Personal  Finance Income Portfolio often. For one thing, frequent moves are self-defeating in income investing: You don’t stick around long enough to get the full benefit of dividends and dividend growth, and you get hit with full taxes rather than the preferential 15 percent rate. The article references internet investing Story: Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes - As long time readers are aware, we don’t change the Personal  Finance Income Portfolio often. For one thing, frequent moves are self-defeating in income investing: You don’t stick around long enough to get the full benefit of dividends and dividend growth, and you get hit with full taxes rather than the preferential 15 percent rate.

Crushing debt, over-capacity, soaring government and trade deficits, global political turmoil and an uncertain economy are why I advocate a “big C” conservative investing strategy. Buying financially strong utilities with unregulated businesses surviving the industry turmoil does that while positioning to profit from the likely recovery. The article references internet investing Story: A Quality Recovery - Crushing debt, over-capacity, soaring government and trade deficits, global political turmoil and an uncertain economy are why I advocate a “big C” conservative investing strategy. Buying financially strong utilities with unregulated businesses surviving the industry turmoil does that while positioning to profit from the likely recovery.

There are a lot of trust mutual funds out there, but only some of them deserve your consideration. The basics of trust mutual funds, as well as those funds worth investing in, are highlighted below. The article references internet investing Story: Everybody Into The Pool - There are a lot of trust mutual funds out there, but only some of them deserve your consideration. The basics of trust mutual funds, as well as those funds worth investing in, are highlighted below.

Infrastructure has been a big investing theme with substantial profits. Although the trade has become quite crowded of late, there are still profits to be made for patient, selective investors. The reasons are easy to spot.
The article references internet investing Story: The Big Breakdown - Infrastructure has been a big investing theme with substantial profits. Although the trade has become quite crowded of late, there are still profits to be made for patient, selective investors. The reasons are easy to spot.

China has become the epicenter of investing in Asia. As the country charges ahead, it needs raw materials and energy. Hong Kong remains the main bridge to China, and earlier this year we identified some of the island’s utility companies that will benefit from the mainland’s growth. Here’s our current take. The article references internet investing Story: Powering China -- Feb. 26, 2003 - China has become the epicenter of investing in Asia. As the country charges ahead, it needs raw materials and energy. Hong Kong remains the main bridge to China, and earlier this year we identified some of the island’s utility companies that will benefit from the mainland’s growth. Here’s our current take.

There isn’t much to say about risky stocks in a vicious bear market; they go down faster than the averages, that much is certain. It’s worth reiterating once again that buying High-Stakes recommendations is a risky proposition—you shouldn’t be using a lot of your investing assets in this arena. The article references internet investing Story: High-Stakes Update - There isn’t much to say about risky stocks in a vicious bear market; they go down faster than the averages, that much is certain. It’s worth reiterating once again that buying High-Stakes recommendations is a risky proposition—you shouldn’t be using a lot of your investing assets in this arena.

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We’re all about getting paid. That means investing in companies that treat us as they should, as owners of the companies and not just fodder.

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We’re all about getting paid. That means investing in companies that treat us as they should, as owners of the companies and not just fodder.

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The energy sector continues to be one of our favorite investing themes, and the companies we’re reviewing here have been in the PF portfolios for some time. Absent an unforeseen catastrophe, energy companies will benefit tremendously from the inevitable growth of the U.S. economy, since oil and natural gas-related companies are essential for economic growth. The companies below still have some of the best upside potential in the market. The article references internet investing Story: Article Update - The energy sector continues to be one of our favorite investing themes, and the companies we’re reviewing here have been in the PF portfolios for some time. Absent an unforeseen catastrophe, energy companies will benefit tremendously from the inevitable growth of the U.S. economy, since oil and natural gas-related companies are essential for economic growth. The companies below still have some of the best upside potential in the market.

Some successful traders use fundamental analysis and a careful review of financial accounts to select their positions. Others, who are equally successful, rely solely on charts and technical analysis. But the one characteristic that all great traders share is careful, disciplined risk management. The article references internet investing Story: Stop, Halt, Arretez-vous: Control Your Investing Risks - Some successful traders use fundamental analysis and a careful review of financial accounts to select their positions. Others, who are equally successful, rely solely on charts and technical analysis. But the one characteristic that all great traders share is careful, disciplined risk management.

I’m a glass-half-full guy. I always look for the bright side. And when things look their blackest, my every instinct is to buy, buy, buy. I’ve also been in the investment business long enough to know that things don’t always work out. Many times, where’s there’s smoke, there’s a raging blaze that will scorch anyone who gets too close. Businesses as cash-rich as investing do attract criminals. And you can’t always trust the numbers. The article references internet investing Story: Hotline: Hang in There - I’m a glass-half-full guy. I always look for the bright side. And when things look their blackest, my every instinct is to buy, buy, buy. I’ve also been in the investment business long enough to know that things don’t always work out. Many times, where’s there’s smoke, there’s a raging blaze that will scorch anyone who gets too close. Businesses as cash-rich as investing do attract criminals. And you can’t always trust the numbers.

The following excerpt my book The Silk Road To Riches: How You Can Profit By Investing In Asia’s Newfound Prosperity , discusses gold, the drift to paper currency, and the important distinction between holding gold bullion and owning shares of gold mining stocks. The article references internet investing Story: The Lost Guarantee - The following excerpt my book The Silk Road To Riches: How You Can Profit By Investing In Asia’s Newfound Prosperity , discusses gold, the drift to paper currency, and the important distinction between holding gold bullion and owning shares of gold mining stocks.

Converting now will allow Ag Growth greater access to capital as it pursues an aggressive growth strategy, much of which is focused on expanding its international presence. About two-thirds of the company’s 2008 sales were to US-based customers, a market supported by federal legislation mandating the use of corn-based ethanol in gasoline. But developing countries are also investing more in grain infrastructure. The article references internet investing Story: High-Quality Farm Prospects - Converting now will allow Ag Growth greater access to capital as it pursues an aggressive growth strategy, much of which is focused on expanding its international presence. About two-thirds of the company’s 2008 sales were to US-based customers, a market supported by federal legislation mandating the use of corn-based ethanol in gasoline. But developing countries are also investing more in grain infrastructure.

Inside my subscriber-based service, The Energy Strategist, I recommend a handful of companies that are organized as publicly traded partnerships (PTP); the most common forms of PTP are Master Limited Partnerships (MLP) and limited liability companies (LLC). I’m also co-editor of The Partnership, a newsletter dedicated solely to investing in this group. Here's one stock I currently recommend in both publications.
The article references internet investing Story: Your Guide to Understanding the Hedges - Inside my subscriber-based service, The Energy Strategist, I recommend a handful of companies that are organized as publicly traded partnerships (PTP); the most common forms of PTP are Master Limited Partnerships (MLP) and limited liability companies (LLC). I’m also co-editor of The Partnership, a newsletter dedicated solely to investing in this group. Here's one stock I currently recommend in both publications.

In our book The Silk Road to Riches: How You Can Profit by Investing in Asia's Newfound Prosperity, co-author Elliott Gue analyzed in great detail the future of energy and agricultural resources.  Here’s Elliott’s take on the current situation regarding biofuels, a growth industry of the future. The article references internet investing Story: Biofuel Bonanza - In our book The Silk Road to Riches: How You Can Profit by Investing in Asia's Newfound Prosperity, co-author Elliott Gue analyzed in great detail the future of energy and agricultural resources.  Here’s Elliott’s take on the current situation regarding biofuels, a growth industry of the future.

Tax time has rolled around again, and for many investors this time of year can be a hassle. A diversified portfolio provides investors with the best chances for optimizing their investment dollars. And exposure to different sectors of the market and different varieties of investing vehicles is an important hedge. But come April 15, portfolio diversity also forces investors to take a little extra time to make sure they’re realizing the most beneficial tax scenario for their earnings. The article references internet investing Story: Tax Time: REIT Relief - Tax time has rolled around again, and for many investors this time of year can be a hassle. A diversified portfolio provides investors with the best chances for optimizing their investment dollars. And exposure to different sectors of the market and different varieties of investing vehicles is an important hedge. But come April 15, portfolio diversity also forces investors to take a little extra time to make sure they’re realizing the most beneficial tax scenario for their earnings.

The circumstances are always different, but the emotions are the same in bear markets: Despondency, despair and fear that the worst is yet to come. The good news is it’s never as bad you think. But navigating your way through bear markets is as much a part of successful investing as making the most of bull markets. The article references internet investing Story: Eye of the Storm - The circumstances are always different, but the emotions are the same in bear markets: Despondency, despair and fear that the worst is yet to come. The good news is it’s never as bad you think. But navigating your way through bear markets is as much a part of successful investing as making the most of bull markets.

Long-term readers know by now that I’m a co-author of the book The Silk Road To Riches: How You Can Profit By Investing In Asia’s Newfound Prosperity. The main theme of the book is Asia’s emergence as the world’s next economic growth engine. The article references internet investing Story: Buying The Silk Road To Riches - Long-term readers know by now that I’m a co-author of the book The Silk Road To Riches: How You Can Profit By Investing In Asia’s Newfound Prosperity. The main theme of the book is Asia’s emergence as the world’s next economic growth engine.

Along with my colleagues Ivan Martchev and Elliott Gue, I spent a big part of 2005 writing a book, The Silk Road To Riches: How You Can Profit By Investing In Asia’s Newfound Prosperity. It was a very rewarding experience that provided us an opportunity to research one of the most interesting investment themes of our times, Asia’s emergence as the world’s next economic growth engine. The article references internet investing Story: The Silk Road To Riches - Along with my colleagues Ivan Martchev and Elliott Gue, I spent a big part of 2005 writing a book, The Silk Road To Riches: How You Can Profit By Investing In Asia’s Newfound Prosperity. It was a very rewarding experience that provided us an opportunity to research one of the most interesting investment themes of our times, Asia’s emergence as the world’s next economic growth engine.

As we’ve said many times, the riskiest stocks get hit hardest in bear markets. And as explained on multiple occasions, our High-Stakes recommendations are for investors who want to put some risk capital to work, but these aren’t picks to load up on because they carry very high risk. We’re taking the opportunity this issue to sell many of them as we restructure the High-Stakes trading portfolio. There will be more changes to the format coming soon. Actual returns are listed in the closeout table. The article references internet investing Story: High-Stakes Investing: Housecleaning - As we’ve said many times, the riskiest stocks get hit hardest in bear markets. And as explained on multiple occasions, our High-Stakes recommendations are for investors who want to put some risk capital to work, but these aren’t picks to load up on because they carry very high risk. We’re taking the opportunity this issue to sell many of them as we restructure the High-Stakes trading portfolio. There will be more changes to the format coming soon. Actual returns are listed in the closeout table.

In this excerpt from my book The Silk Road To Riches: How You Can Profit By Investing In Asia’s Newfound Prosperity, I highlight the unfolding geopolitical drama and what investors need to keep in mind. Given the latest developments with Iran's nuclear programs, not only is the piece timely but the diplomatic rhetoric and world divisions around Iran's moves nicely support our argument and analysis. The article references internet investing Story: Power Games - In this excerpt from my book The Silk Road To Riches: How You Can Profit By Investing In Asia’s Newfound Prosperity, I highlight the unfolding geopolitical drama and what investors need to keep in mind. Given the latest developments with Iran's nuclear programs, not only is the piece timely but the diplomatic rhetoric and world divisions around Iran's moves nicely support our argument and analysis.

When investing in a private early-stage company, it’s possible to invest at a much lower equity price, albeit with much higher risk. This concept is essentially the backbone of the traditional venture capital industry business model: Invest in a relatively large number of early-stage companies and let the small number of explosive successes balance out the large number of failures. The article references internet investing Story: Where Venture Capital Fits - When investing in a private early-stage company, it’s possible to invest at a much lower equity price, albeit with much higher risk. This concept is essentially the backbone of the traditional venture capital industry business model: Invest in a relatively large number of early-stage companies and let the small number of explosive successes balance out the large number of failures.

Insurance companies make money by writing premiums and investing the premium dollars they receive—the ‘90s was a great time to invest and the years of plenty created a huge excess of capital for the industry. That meant lots of price competition on insurance premiums—insurance companies had plenty of capital to pay out and tried to attract capital by lowering prices. That’s not a recipe for profitability. The article references internet investing Story: Arch Capital - Insurance companies make money by writing premiums and investing the premium dollars they receive—the ‘90s was a great time to invest and the years of plenty created a huge excess of capital for the industry. That meant lots of price competition on insurance premiums—insurance companies had plenty of capital to pay out and tried to attract capital by lowering prices. That’s not a recipe for profitability.

So-called “socially responsible” investing has a mixed track record. On one hand, investors in the handful of mutual funds and managed accounts that exclude polluters, vice industries, practitioners of employee-unfriendly or discriminatory policies and so on have avoided some of this bear market’s biggest pitfalls regarding corporate conduct. On the other, one person’s social good can be another’s unforgivable sin, and being clean doesn’t always equate to solid returns. Here are the views of The Clean Yield. The article references internet investing Story: Roundup: The Clean Yield - So-called “socially responsible” investing has a mixed track record. On one hand, investors in the handful of mutual funds and managed accounts that exclude polluters, vice industries, practitioners of employee-unfriendly or discriminatory policies and so on have avoided some of this bear market’s biggest pitfalls regarding corporate conduct. On the other, one person’s social good can be another’s unforgivable sin, and being clean doesn’t always equate to solid returns. Here are the views of The Clean Yield.

After a couple days at the San Francisco Money Show, where I did a Webcast event on nanotech investing, including my favorite hot stocks, I’m in lovely San Diego for the next few days attending a SPIE Photonic and Optics Conference. Sunday was the first day and here are my initial impressions. I’ll be blogging on At These Levels while I’m here if you want to read the day-to-day goings on. The article references internet investing Story: I SPIE - After a couple days at the San Francisco Money Show, where I did a Webcast event on nanotech investing, including my favorite hot stocks, I’m in lovely San Diego for the next few days attending a SPIE Photonic and Optics Conference. Sunday was the first day and here are my initial impressions. I’ll be blogging on At These Levels while I’m here if you want to read the day-to-day goings on.

•  The Canadian income trust market is undeniably hot—and the marketing arms of financial institutions have surely noted this fact. Numerous new trust mutual funds have debuted during the last six months, many to take advantage of current investor sentiment and to capitalize on Canadian rules governing pension investing. Before you jump into an income trust mutual fund, be aware that, as passive foreign investment companies, the distributions paid by CANADIAN TRUST MUTUAL FUNDS AREN’T QUALIFIED FOR US PURPOSES AND ARE TAXED AT NORMAL RATES, NOT THE LOWER 15 PERCENT RATE. We continue to favor individual trusts for this and many other reasons.   The article references internet investing Story: Advisory - •  The Canadian income trust market is undeniably hot—and the marketing arms of financial institutions have surely noted this fact. Numerous new trust mutual funds have debuted during the last six months, many to take advantage of current investor sentiment and to capitalize on Canadian rules governing pension investing. Before you jump into an income trust mutual fund, be aware that, as passive foreign investment companies, the distributions paid by CANADIAN TRUST MUTUAL FUNDS AREN’T QUALIFIED FOR US PURPOSES AND ARE TAXED AT NORMAL RATES, NOT THE LOWER 15 PERCENT RATE. We continue to favor individual trusts for this and many other reasons.  

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Many people own substantial IRAs and have the bulk of their investment portfolios in their IRAs. These investors might not realize there are investments that are prohibited from IRAs and others that are allowed but at the expense of tax penalties. The issue of how to invest an IRA is more important in today's climate, because "hard assets" and other nontraditional assets are primarily prohibited or discouraged in IRAs. The article references internet investing Story: Dos and Don'ts of IRA Investing - Many people own substantial IRAs and have the bulk of their investment portfolios in their IRAs. These investors might not realize there are investments that are prohibited from IRAs and others that are allowed but at the expense of tax penalties. The issue of how to invest an IRA is more important in today's climate, because "hard assets" and other nontraditional assets are primarily prohibited or discouraged in IRAs.

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Over the past several days, our collection of bond investment companies has been much more volatile than normal. With many seeking out alternatives to last month's generally lousy stock market conditions in the US, bond investing is catching on. This is good, as we all would like the stock investors to figure out that bonds can be much more profitable than just clipping coupons. At the same time, in any market with novices involved, it can make for some challenging market conditions.

The trouble: Most stock investors aren't well versed in the bond market. As such, they’ll often make for easy fodder by the more experienced at the bond trading desks. This shouldn't scare you off from bonds; but when conditions become too heady for our own recommended portfolio holdings, we have to be ready to act.

The Morgan Stanley Global Opportunity Fund (US: MGB) has been a great performer over the past few years. With a solid management team that’s been buying and holding a great mix of US and international bonds, our portfolio has been generating an impressive stream of dividends while cashing in on the ongoing positive bond market conditions to grow our capital value.

It’s been doing far too well, actually. The problem: Over the past many days, the fund's stock price has been running up significantly and then was followed by some harrowing up and down days in the trading of the fund’s stock. This would be great if we were traders, but that isn't the point of our Cash Cows.

So while the underlying investments are in great shape, stock investors are buying and selling the fund’s stock and they’re creating troubles for us. As I've mentioned in By George, the company has been moving to disclose its holdings more frequently and with more detail. This is good; but that’s been delayed, only fueling the speculative trading frenzy in the bond fund’s stock.

After being in repeated contact with the company directly, we’re assured there’s nothing wrong with the investment company. Rather, it’s being traded up and down--even shorted and covered with abandon over these past several days. That’s been making for some wild pricing. Wild pricing isn't what we’re interested in when it comes to this company.

So for now, if you haven't already, take a good look at your own holdings and only hold it if you’re watching it daily. For most, it would make sense to take the profits and stand aside for now. We’ll have further information and a final portfolio recommendation shortly, so stay tuned to the Web site, the next mailed issue of Personal Finance and By George. To sign up for By George, go to www.bygeorge.biz.

Neil George,
Editor, Personal Finance and By George. The article references internet investing Story: February 8, 2005 - Net Asset Value

Over the past several days, our collection of bond investment companies has been much more volatile than normal. With many seeking out alternatives to last month's generally lousy stock market conditions in the US, bond investing is catching on. This is good, as we all would like the stock investors to figure out that bonds can be much more profitable than just clipping coupons. At the same time, in any market with novices involved, it can make for some challenging market conditions.

The trouble: Most stock investors aren't well versed in the bond market. As such, they’ll often make for easy fodder by the more experienced at the bond trading desks. This shouldn't scare you off from bonds; but when conditions become too heady for our own recommended portfolio holdings, we have to be ready to act.

The Morgan Stanley Global Opportunity Fund (US: MGB) has been a great performer over the past few years. With a solid management team that’s been buying and holding a great mix of US and international bonds, our portfolio has been generating an impressive stream of dividends while cashing in on the ongoing positive bond market conditions to grow our capital value.

It’s been doing far too well, actually. The problem: Over the past many days, the fund's stock price has been running up significantly and then was followed by some harrowing up and down days in the trading of the fund’s stock. This would be great if we were traders, but that isn't the point of our Cash Cows.

So while the underlying investments are in great shape, stock investors are buying and selling the fund’s stock and they’re creating troubles for us. As I've mentioned in By George, the company has been moving to disclose its holdings more frequently and with more detail. This is good; but that’s been delayed, only fueling the speculative trading frenzy in the bond fund’s stock.

After being in repeated contact with the company directly, we’re assured there’s nothing wrong with the investment company. Rather, it’s being traded up and down--even shorted and covered with abandon over these past several days. That’s been making for some wild pricing. Wild pricing isn't what we’re interested in when it comes to this company.

So for now, if you haven't already, take a good look at your own holdings and only hold it if you’re watching it daily. For most, it would make sense to take the profits and stand aside for now. We’ll have further information and a final portfolio recommendation shortly, so stay tuned to the Web site, the next mailed issue of Personal Finance and By George. To sign up for By George, go to www.bygeorge.biz.

Neil George,
Editor, Personal Finance and By George.

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Roger S. Conrad is editor of Utility Forecaster, the nation’s leading advisory on essential services stocks, bonds and preferred stocks. His proprietary safety rating system evaluates the prospects of every significant electric, natural gas, telecommunications and water company, including utility-based mutual funds and foreign utilities. Roger’s penchant for detailed research and his studied insights into utilities markets have garnered him a wide audience of subscribers—not to mention a bevy of industry awards for his perceptive reporting, commentary and investment advice.

He brings the same enthusiasm and intelligence to Roger Conrad’s Canadian Edge, an Internet-based publication devoted to uncovering lucrative investment opportunities in Canadian royalty trusts. Roger’s exhaustive coverage of how recent changes to Canada’s tax laws will affect these companies has earned him a reputation as one of the leading authorities on Canadian trusts. Subscribers and the national media often contact him for information on the latest economic developments and investment opportunities north of the border.

Roger is also associate editor of Personal Finance and co-editor of Vital Resource Investor, a subscription-based service that seeks opportunities for equity investors in the natural resource markets across the world.

He holds a bachelor’s degree from Emory University and a master’s degree in international management from the American Graduate School of International Management (Thunderbird). In addition, he is the author of Power Hungry: Strategic Investing in Telecommunications, Utilities and Other Essential Services and coauthor of The Agile Investor and Market Timing for the Nineties with Stephen Leeb. He is also an avid outdoorsman and baseball fan.

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Roger S. Conrad is editor of Utility Forecaster, the nation’s leading advisory on essential services stocks, bonds and preferred stocks. His proprietary safety rating system evaluates the prospects of every significant electric, natural gas, telecommunications and water company, including utility-based mutual funds and foreign utilities. Roger’s penchant for detailed research and his studied insights into utilities markets have garnered him a wide audience of subscribers—not to mention a bevy of industry awards for his perceptive reporting, commentary and investment advice.

He brings the same enthusiasm and intelligence to Roger Conrad’s Canadian Edge, an Internet-based publication devoted to uncovering lucrative investment opportunities in Canadian royalty trusts. Roger’s exhaustive coverage of how recent changes to Canada’s tax laws will affect these companies has earned him a reputation as one of the leading authorities on Canadian trusts. Subscribers and the national media often contact him for information on the latest economic developments and investment opportunities north of the border.

Roger is also associate editor of Personal Finance and co-editor of Vital Resource Investor, a subscription-based service that seeks opportunities for equity investors in the natural resource markets across the world.

He holds a bachelor’s degree from Emory University and a master’s degree in international management from the American Graduate School of International Management (Thunderbird). In addition, he is the author of Power Hungry: Strategic Investing in Telecommunications, Utilities and Other Essential Services and coauthor of The Agile Investor and Market Timing for the Nineties with Stephen Leeb. He is also an avid outdoorsman and baseball fan.

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The  Energy Letter

With  concerns about peak oil heightened by growing worldwide demand, skyrocketing  energy costs are impacting budgets from the largest companies down to  individual families. But availing yourself of the investment opportunities  stemming from the worldwide energy crisis can have a positive affect on your  bottom line—provided you invest wisely.

There’s  much more to making money in the energy sector than predicting the direction of  oil and natural gas prices. As with any investment, selectivity is essential:  Just because commodities prices are rising doesn’t mean that every company is a  winner. These decisions, of course, are founded on reliable information and  analysis.

Every  other Friday, Elliott H. Gue breaks down the complexities of the world’s energy  markets in The Energy Letter, a free e-zine that features in-depth  analysis and expert commentary on the latest trends in liquid natural gas  (LNG), tanker companies, coal and uranium mining, offshore and deepwater  drilling, and even alternative and renewable energy.

A  year and a half ago, Elliott’s bullish outlook on uranium prices paid  handsomely for readers who followed his recommendations of junior  uranium-mining companies that the market had overlooked.

Some  of the opportunities and topics that Elliott has recently covered include:

• A  primer on selecting the most profitable driller companies both domestically and  internationally;
 
• The  exciting prospect of drilling in newly-discovered deepwater and unconventional  reserves, such as the Tupi field off Brazil’s  coast and the Bakken Shale in Montana;
 
• How  rising overseas demand, especially among European utilities companies, is  revitalizing US coal producers and related industries; and
 
• The  booming business of building pipeline networks and processing facilities for  natural gas.
  

In  short, The Energy Letter provides readers with the sound market  intelligence and actionable advice that investors need to profit from  developments in the energy markets.

Commodities Trends

A recent article in the Wall Street  Journal noted that if you examine the historical performance of the S&P  500, you find that the stock market is trading at the same level it was nine  years ago. Commodities markets, on the other hand, have been in a bull trend.  But expert timing and sound market intelligence are the keys to riding this  fast-moving bull, especially during volatile times.

Every other Monday, George Kleinman  shares his trading methods and studied insights into the inner-workings of the  commodities markets in his free e-zine, Commodities Trends. A former  member of Merrill Lynch’s renowned “Golden Circle” and founder and president  of Commodity Resource Corp, George has over thirty years experience  analyzing and profiting from these lucrative markets. In each issue, George  surveys the macroeconomic trends affecting different commodities as well as  sector-specific developments, while laying out the specifics of his top plays  from agricultural products to crude oil and precious metals.

In recent articles, George has discussed  the following topics and investment opportunities:

• How to profit from a weakening dollar  without playing the currency market;
 
• The supply and demand dynamics that are  driving the price movements of corn futures, from the rising cost of fertilizer  to increased ethanol production;
 
• Why gold is the premier commodity play  for the most long-term upside potential; and
 
• The complex universe of factors and  events that drove Minneapolis  wheat to the highest price ever paid for a bushel.

So if you’re wondering about the  prospects for soybean futures, or the fundamentals of cotton, cocoa or sugar,  George Kleinman’s Commodities Trends e-zine has the answers along with  diligent research and analysis to back them up.
   

Friday Market Wrapup
 
“None  of us really understands what’s going on with all of these numbers.” –David  Stockman, former director of the Office of Management and Budget
 
The public has long shunned  economic data as too dull and academic, preferring to leave its interpretation  to their financial advisors and focus their attention on the performance of  individual stocks within their portfolios. However, as more and more investors  decide to take their financial futures into their own hands, they also shoulder  the cumbersome task of keeping apprised of the latest economic trends and  developments.
 
Each week government agencies  and industry trade groups issue rafts of data on the health of the economy at  large and the prospects for specific industries or sectors. Needless to say,  sifting through this welter of information can be quite a chore—never mind  piecing together the larger picture and determining its ramifications for your  own investments and bottom line.
 
Thankfully, you no longer need  to cull the financial pages for the latest market developments or economic data  on inflation, employment, manufacturing, consumer confidence and mortgage  activity. In his free e-zine Friday  Market Wrapup, Benjamin Shepherd provides you with a tidy digest of the  week’s most newsworthy events and statistical releases, while analyzing the  markets’ biggest movers and explaining the implications for individual  investors.
 
Wondering what the University of Michigan’s consumer confidence survey,  in conjunction with business inventory data released by the Commerce  Department, reveals about the direction of the economy? What do the Consumer  Price Index (CPI) and Producer Price Index (PPI) tell us? Should we take Labor  Department’s latest unemployment statistics at face value, or are there  mitigating circumstances this week? Why will the coming months be a good time  to buy a car, but not to invest in automakers?
 
In each edition of Friday Market Wrapup, Ben breaks down  everything you need to know to stay on top of current trends as well as where  the market may be headed.
 

Emerging Markets Speculator
 
It’s no secret that the US  economy is slowing down, as the fallout from the housing, mortgage and credit  crises has dampened consumer spending and economic prospects in a number of key  sectors and industries. For the growth investor, only one viable option remains:  invest abroad, especially in the emerging markets poised to power the world  economy, or consign your portfolio to mediocre returns.
 
Consider India, China,  Russia, Brazil and a  host of other Asian, Latin American and Eastern European countries whose  economies are developing at a frenetic pace. They're the next wave of growth  markets. Although in the long-run most of these markets will deliver capital  gains dwarfing those of more developed economies (while also providing great  dividends), in the short-term many will be volatile. In order to profit, you  need a guide, someone to help you uncover the big trends while avoiding the  pitfalls.
 
Every other Thursday, Yiannis Mostrous—the coauthor of The Silk Road To  Riches: How You Can Profit By Investing In Asia's Newfound Prosperity—spotlights  the hottest sectors in the world’s emerging markets in Emerging Markets Speculator, a  free e-zine that delves into the intricacies of an increasingly complex and  interconnected global economy and the incredible investment opportunities  therein.
 
With your free subscription to Emerging Markets Speculator, you’ll learn:

• How  Chinese demand for commodities such as oil, gas, metals, minerals and farm  products—especially potash—has helped to insulate Canada’s economy against downturn;
 
• How  the Russian economy will continue to outperform other emerging markets,  especially now that Dmitry Medvedev is slated to succeed Vladimir Putin;
 
• How  to take advantage of the boom in Chinese infrastructure development, including  which companies to invest and how to buy these shares locally (as opposed to  over-the-counter); and
 
• How  rising demand for coal in China  and India has boosted  prospects for US  coal producer.

Maple Leaf Memo
 
Many US investors often overlook  the money making opportunities that are emerging in Canada, a country with an  abundance of in-demand commodities such as oil, gas, metals, minerals and farm  products—not to mention the prevalence of cash-rich “income trusts,” whose high  dividends and yields are the perfect antidote to the slowing US economy.
 
Of course, the Canadian market  is not without its own turbulence; certain industries and sectors are more  exposed to US economic woes than others and not every Canadian income trust is  a winner. As with any investment opportunity, selectivity and an understanding  of key economic, political and regulatory developments are essential to  choosing the best trusts for your portfolio.
 
Each week in their free e-zine, Maple  Leaf Memo, Roger Conrad and associate editor David Dittman—two of the  leading US  authorities on Canadian income trusts—examine the latest market trends north of  the border and their implications for individual investors.
 
When changes to Canada’s tax  laws threatened to cripple the profitability of these investment vehicles and  skittish investors jumped ship, Roger and David pored over these new  regulations and correctly determined that, if anything, many of these trusts  were poised for explosive growth. Maple Leaf Memo subscribers have  continued to reap the benefits of this research-intensive, forward-looking  approach to analyzing Canadian market conditions.
 
Some of the topics and opportunities  that Roger and David have covered include:

• The Bank of Canada’s latest  monetary policy decisions, and how a stronger loonie has affected profits at  some of the larger income trusts;
 
• The relationship between global  grain inventories, rising consumer demand and the incredible growth prospects  for Canadian potash, an important agricultural fertilizer;
 
• TransForce Income Fund’s decision to  convert from an income trust back to a corporation;
 
• NAFTA, the Energy Independence and Security Act  of 2007 and the potential threat to development of the Canadian oil sands; and
 
• The latest political developments  north of the border in the run-up to the 2008 Canadian federal election, and  their implications for the taxation of income trusts.

Nanotech Investing News
   
Cientifica, the world’s  largest nanotech consultancy company, recently projected that the total market  for nanotechnology-enabled drug delivery will rise to $220 billion by 2015 from  $3 billion today. About 1,500 companies worldwide have announced nanotechnology  research plans, and sales of nanotech products have already increased 2037% in  the past two years.
 
But not every breakthrough  trumpeted by the nascent nanotech sector is worth investing in; just because a  scientific advancement reaches the consciousness of the mainstream media  doesn’t mean it has a commercial application or the pioneering company is  necessarily investment-worthy. Hasty investors often buy into the hype of the  “next big thing” and end up with massive losses on microscopic technology.
 
The Nanotech Investing News is a free e-zine penned by GS Early that features expert analysis and sound  market intelligence to help you separate science from science fiction and  actual profits from fictional profits. Gregg has over 15-years experience  uncovering lucrative investments in high tech industries and avails himself of  all his contacts and resources to identify which opportunities— from green tech  to medical nanotech—are best positioned for growth.
 
The world of nanotechnology and  disruptive technologies is constantly evolving, but here are some of the topics  that have appeared in Nanotech Investing News: 

• The  feasibility of commercializing recent breakthroughs in thin film solar and  printable photovoltaic (PV) cells using nanorods or nanotubes, and the best  investments in existing solar companies who already have saleable products and  contracts in place;
 
• Investment  opportunities that are emerging from advances modern microscopy, as an  increasing number of companies are relying on cutting-edge microscopes to  observe and manipulate matter at a smaller and smaller scale; and
 
• The  latest developments in electricity-generating insulation and how various  industries are already deploying this technology.

Pay Me Weekly:
 
Before joining KCI Communications, Neil J. George  worked as an international bond trader, mutual fund manager and the chief  economist for several major financial institutions. Neil’s many years at the  highest levels of Wall Street and Fleet Street taught him how the game is  played—and in this system, the deck is solidly stacked against the individual  investor.
 
Since exchanging Wall Street for  Main Street  in 1997, Neil has dedicated himself to helping individual investors understand  recent world and market events as well as how these developments affect their  portfolios. Accordingly, Neil’s investment philosophy focuses on companies,  bonds and partnerships that treat shareholders as owners by paying regular dividends. 
 
In his free e-zine Pay Me  Weekly, Neil elaborates on this philosophy, using his keen understanding of  global financial markets to identify the best ways to invest in companies whose  shares will not only increase in value but will also pay a handsome dividend to  keep you flush with cash.
 
Readers of Pay Me Weekly will gain an understanding of which types of investments will perform best in  the current market conditions. Recent articles have highlighted the following  opportunities: 

• The  strong performance of bonds, despite the current market turbulence, and Neil’s  favorite closed-end bond funds for individual investors seeking to fortify  their portfolios by investing in the best government and corporate bonds;
 
• The case for investing in the burgeoning water treatment  sector for both defense in the near term as well as for long-haul growth;
 
• Finding undervalued, dividend-paying companies in the  battered rural telecom sector; and
 
• The  advantages of investing in so-called “mini bonds” such as trust preferred securities  (TRUPs) and public income notes (PINE), which trade like stocks on the New York  Stock Exchange (NYSE).

Utility & Income
 
Utilities  represent some of the highest yielding stocks on the market today, providing  essential services that consumers cannot do without (an attractive quality  during an economic downturn) but also undergoing a great deal of innovation and  growth.

The  Energy Information Administration projects that US demand for electricity will  grow by 30 percent, requiring massive spending to upgrades to our country’s  aging transmission system and introduce green energy sources that will reduce  our reliance on coal. Telecommunications firms as well as water treatment and  natural gas companies are also strong plays for income-minded investors.

Of  course, although there is opportunity in utilities and related sectors, the  upheaval caused by continuing innovation and rapidly increasing demand for  energy, connectivity and “green” technologies could result in some shortsighted  investment decisions by both utilities companies and individual investors.

Arriving  4 to 6 times each month, Roger Conrad’s free Utility & Income e-zine  identifies the top-yielding utility stocks and Canadian income trusts that will  continue to generate reliable income regardless of the broader economy—after  all, when money is tight everyone pays their electricity and heating bills.  Roger’s penchant for diligent research, coupled with his time-proven income  investing strategies, has helped his readers achieve double-digit returns since  he first began the newsletter in 1987.

Here are a handful of the topics that Roger has covered in Utility & Income: 

• How  to profit from the “negawatts” movement by investing in companies that provide  broadband over powerlines (BPL) and firms that produce “smart meters” designed  to improve efficiency and control energy waste;
 
• The  big winners and losers among both national and rural telecommunications firms;  and
 
• The  prospects for natural gas producers, as energy utilities seek a cleaner  alternative to coal-fueled plants.

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The  Energy Letter

With  concerns about peak oil heightened by growing worldwide demand, skyrocketing  energy costs are impacting budgets from the largest companies down to  individual families. But availing yourself of the investment opportunities  stemming from the worldwide energy crisis can have a positive affect on your  bottom line—provided you invest wisely.

There’s  much more to making money in the energy sector than predicting the direction of  oil and natural gas prices. As with any investment, selectivity is essential:  Just because commodities prices are rising doesn’t mean that every company is a  winner. These decisions, of course, are founded on reliable information and  analysis.

Every  other Friday, Elliott H. Gue breaks down the complexities of the world’s energy  markets in The Energy Letter, a free e-zine that features in-depth  analysis and expert commentary on the latest trends in liquid natural gas  (LNG), tanker companies, coal and uranium mining, offshore and deepwater  drilling, and even alternative and renewable energy.

A  year and a half ago, Elliott’s bullish outlook on uranium prices paid  handsomely for readers who followed his recommendations of junior  uranium-mining companies that the market had overlooked.

Some  of the opportunities and topics that Elliott has recently covered include:

• A  primer on selecting the most profitable driller companies both domestically and  internationally;
 
• The  exciting prospect of drilling in newly-discovered deepwater and unconventional  reserves, such as the Tupi field off Brazil’s  coast and the Bakken Shale in Montana;
 
• How  rising overseas demand, especially among European utilities companies, is  revitalizing US coal producers and related industries; and
 
• The  booming business of building pipeline networks and processing facilities for  natural gas.
  

In  short, The Energy Letter provides readers with the sound market  intelligence and actionable advice that investors need to profit from  developments in the energy markets.

Commodities Trends

A recent article in the Wall Street  Journal noted that if you examine the historical performance of the S&P  500, you find that the stock market is trading at the same level it was nine  years ago. Commodities markets, on the other hand, have been in a bull trend.  But expert timing and sound market intelligence are the keys to riding this  fast-moving bull, especially during volatile times.

Every other Monday, George Kleinman  shares his trading methods and studied insights into the inner-workings of the  commodities markets in his free e-zine, Commodities Trends. A former  member of Merrill Lynch’s renowned “Golden Circle” and founder and president  of Commodity Resource Corp, George has over thirty years experience  analyzing and profiting from these lucrative markets. In each issue, George  surveys the macroeconomic trends affecting different commodities as well as  sector-specific developments, while laying out the specifics of his top plays  from agricultural products to crude oil and precious metals.

In recent articles, George has discussed  the following topics and investment opportunities:

• How to profit from a weakening dollar  without playing the currency market;
 
• The supply and demand dynamics that are  driving the price movements of corn futures, from the rising cost of fertilizer  to increased ethanol production;
 
• Why gold is the premier commodity play  for the most long-term upside potential; and
 
• The complex universe of factors and  events that drove Minneapolis  wheat to the highest price ever paid for a bushel.

So if you’re wondering about the  prospects for soybean futures, or the fundamentals of cotton, cocoa or sugar,  George Kleinman’s Commodities Trends e-zine has the answers along with  diligent research and analysis to back them up.
   

Friday Market Wrapup
 
“None  of us really understands what’s going on with all of these numbers.” –David  Stockman, former director of the Office of Management and Budget
 
The public has long shunned  economic data as too dull and academic, preferring to leave its interpretation  to their financial advisors and focus their attention on the performance of  individual stocks within their portfolios. However, as more and more investors  decide to take their financial futures into their own hands, they also shoulder  the cumbersome task of keeping apprised of the latest economic trends and  developments.
 
Each week government agencies  and industry trade groups issue rafts of data on the health of the economy at  large and the prospects for specific industries or sectors. Needless to say,  sifting through this welter of information can be quite a chore—never mind  piecing together the larger picture and determining its ramifications for your  own investments and bottom line.
 
Thankfully, you no longer need  to cull the financial pages for the latest market developments or economic data  on inflation, employment, manufacturing, consumer confidence and mortgage  activity. In his free e-zine Friday  Market Wrapup, Benjamin Shepherd provides you with a tidy digest of the  week’s most newsworthy events and statistical releases, while analyzing the  markets’ biggest movers and explaining the implications for individual  investors.
 
Wondering what the University of Michigan’s consumer confidence survey,  in conjunction with business inventory data released by the Commerce  Department, reveals about the direction of the economy? What do the Consumer  Price Index (CPI) and Producer Price Index (PPI) tell us? Should we take Labor  Department’s latest unemployment statistics at face value, or are there  mitigating circumstances this week? Why will the coming months be a good time  to buy a car, but not to invest in automakers?
 
In each edition of Friday Market Wrapup, Ben breaks down  everything you need to know to stay on top of current trends as well as where  the market may be headed.
 

Emerging Markets Speculator
 
It’s no secret that the US  economy is slowing down, as the fallout from the housing, mortgage and credit  crises has dampened consumer spending and economic prospects in a number of key  sectors and industries. For the growth investor, only one viable option remains:  invest abroad, especially in the emerging markets poised to power the world  economy, or consign your portfolio to mediocre returns.
 
Consider India, China,  Russia, Brazil and a  host of other Asian, Latin American and Eastern European countries whose  economies are developing at a frenetic pace. They're the next wave of growth  markets. Although in the long-run most of these markets will deliver capital  gains dwarfing those of more developed economies (while also providing great  dividends), in the short-term many will be volatile. In order to profit, you  need a guide, someone to help you uncover the big trends while avoiding the  pitfalls.
 
Every other Thursday, Yiannis Mostrous—the coauthor of The Silk Road To  Riches: How You Can Profit By Investing In Asia's Newfound Prosperity—spotlights  the hottest sectors in the world’s emerging markets in Emerging Markets Speculator, a  free e-zine that delves into the intricacies of an increasingly complex and  interconnected global economy and the incredible investment opportunities  therein.
 
With your free subscription to Emerging Markets Speculator, you’ll learn:

• How  Chinese demand for commodities such as oil, gas, metals, minerals and farm  products—especially potash—has helped to insulate Canada’s economy against downturn;
 
• How  the Russian economy will continue to outperform other emerging markets,  especially now that Dmitry Medvedev is slated to succeed Vladimir Putin;
 
• How  to take advantage of the boom in Chinese infrastructure development, including  which companies to invest and how to buy these shares locally (as opposed to  over-the-counter); and
 
• How  rising demand for coal in China  and India has boosted  prospects for US  coal producer.

Maple Leaf Memo
 
Many US investors often overlook  the money making opportunities that are emerging in Canada, a country with an  abundance of in-demand commodities such as oil, gas, metals, minerals and farm  products—not to mention the prevalence of cash-rich “income trusts,” whose high  dividends and yields are the perfect antidote to the slowing US economy.
 
Of course, the Canadian market  is not without its own turbulence; certain industries and sectors are more  exposed to US economic woes than others and not every Canadian income trust is  a winner. As with any investment opportunity, selectivity and an understanding  of key economic, political and regulatory developments are essential to  choosing the best trusts for your portfolio.
 
Each week in their free e-zine, Maple  Leaf Memo, Roger Conrad and associate editor David Dittman—two of the  leading US  authorities on Canadian income trusts—examine the latest market trends north of  the border and their implications for individual investors.
 
When changes to Canada’s tax  laws threatened to cripple the profitability of these investment vehicles and  skittish investors jumped ship, Roger and David pored over these new  regulations and correctly determined that, if anything, many of these trusts  were poised for explosive growth. Maple Leaf Memo subscribers have  continued to reap the benefits of this research-intensive, forward-looking  approach to analyzing Canadian market conditions.
 
Some of the topics and opportunities  that Roger and David have covered include:

• The Bank of Canada’s latest  monetary policy decisions, and how a stronger loonie has affected profits at  some of the larger income trusts;
 
• The relationship between global  grain inventories, rising consumer demand and the incredible growth prospects  for Canadian potash, an important agricultural fertilizer;
 
• TransForce Income Fund’s decision to  convert from an income trust back to a corporation;
 
• NAFTA, the Energy Independence and Security Act  of 2007 and the potential threat to development of the Canadian oil sands; and
 
• The latest political developments  north of the border in the run-up to the 2008 Canadian federal election, and  their implications for the taxation of income trusts.

Nanotech Investing News
   
Cientifica, the world’s  largest nanotech consultancy company, recently projected that the total market  for nanotechnology-enabled drug delivery will rise to $220 billion by 2015 from  $3 billion today. About 1,500 companies worldwide have announced nanotechnology  research plans, and sales of nanotech products have already increased 2037% in  the past two years.
 
But not every breakthrough  trumpeted by the nascent nanotech sector is worth investing in; just because a  scientific advancement reaches the consciousness of the mainstream media  doesn’t mean it has a commercial application or the pioneering company is  necessarily investment-worthy. Hasty investors often buy into the hype of the  “next big thing” and end up with massive losses on microscopic technology.
 
The Nanotech Investing News is a free e-zine penned by GS Early that features expert analysis and sound  market intelligence to help you separate science from science fiction and  actual profits from fictional profits. Gregg has over 15-years experience  uncovering lucrative investments in high tech industries and avails himself of  all his contacts and resources to identify which opportunities— from green tech  to medical nanotech—are best positioned for growth.
 
The world of nanotechnology and  disruptive technologies is constantly evolving, but here are some of the topics  that have appeared in Nanotech Investing News: 

• The  feasibility of commercializing recent breakthroughs in thin film solar and  printable photovoltaic (PV) cells using nanorods or nanotubes, and the best  investments in existing solar companies who already have saleable products and  contracts in place;
 
• Investment  opportunities that are emerging from advances modern microscopy, as an  increasing number of companies are relying on cutting-edge microscopes to  observe and manipulate matter at a smaller and smaller scale; and
 
• The  latest developments in electricity-generating insulation and how various  industries are already deploying this technology.

Pay Me Weekly:
 
Before joining KCI Communications, Neil J. George  worked as an international bond trader, mutual fund manager and the chief  economist for several major financial institutions. Neil’s many years at the  highest levels of Wall Street and Fleet Street taught him how the game is  played—and in this system, the deck is solidly stacked against the individual  investor.
 
Since exchanging Wall Street for  Main Street  in 1997, Neil has dedicated himself to helping individual investors understand  recent world and market events as well as how these developments affect their  portfolios. Accordingly, Neil’s investment philosophy focuses on companies,  bonds and partnerships that treat shareholders as owners by paying regular dividends. 
 
In his free e-zine Pay Me  Weekly, Neil elaborates on this philosophy, using his keen understanding of  global financial markets to identify the best ways to invest in companies whose  shares will not only increase in value but will also pay a handsome dividend to  keep you flush with cash.
 
Readers of Pay Me Weekly will gain an understanding of which types of investments will perform best in  the current market conditions. Recent articles have highlighted the following  opportunities: 

• The  strong performance of bonds, despite the current market turbulence, and Neil’s  favorite closed-end bond funds for individual investors seeking to fortify  their portfolios by investing in the best government and corporate bonds;
 
• The case for investing in the burgeoning water treatment  sector for both defense in the near term as well as for long-haul growth;
 
• Finding undervalued, dividend-paying companies in the  battered rural telecom sector; and
 
• The  advantages of investing in so-called “mini bonds” such as trust preferred securities  (TRUPs) and public income notes (PINE), which trade like stocks on the New York  Stock Exchange (NYSE).

Utility & Income
 
Utilities  represent some of the highest yielding stocks on the market today, providing  essential services that consumers cannot do without (an attractive quality  during an economic downturn) but also undergoing a great deal of innovation and  growth.

The  Energy Information Administration projects that US demand for electricity will  grow by 30 percent, requiring massive spending to upgrades to our country’s  aging transmission system and introduce green energy sources that will reduce  our reliance on coal. Telecommunications firms as well as water treatment and  natural gas companies are also strong plays for income-minded investors.

Of  course, although there is opportunity in utilities and related sectors, the  upheaval caused by continuing innovation and rapidly increasing demand for  energy, connectivity and “green” technologies could result in some shortsighted  investment decisions by both utilities companies and individual investors.

Arriving  4 to 6 times each month, Roger Conrad’s free Utility & Income e-zine  identifies the top-yielding utility stocks and Canadian income trusts that will  continue to generate reliable income regardless of the broader economy—after  all, when money is tight everyone pays their electricity and heating bills.  Roger’s penchant for diligent research, coupled with his time-proven income  investing strategies, has helped his readers achieve double-digit returns since  he first began the newsletter in 1987.

Here are a handful of the topics that Roger has covered in Utility & Income: 

• How  to profit from the “negawatts” movement by investing in companies that provide  broadband over powerlines (BPL) and firms that produce “smart meters” designed  to improve efficiency and control energy waste;
 
• The  big winners and losers among both national and rural telecommunications firms;  and
 
• The  prospects for natural gas producers, as energy utilities seek a cleaner  alternative to coal-fueled plants.

  The article references internet investing Story: White List -  

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The Energy Letter

Elliott Gue,  04.23.08, Weekly Oil Inventory Report

A Business News survey showed expectations for a 1.5 million  barrel build in crude oil inventories in the US but we actually got 2.4 million  barrels. It was a little higher than expected.

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Elliott Gue,  04.03.08, Weekly Oil & Natural Gas Inventory Reports

Crude oil inventories were released yesterday and natural  gas today. Crude rallied yesterday in the wake of the report despite the fact  that oil inventories actually rose much further than expected.

There were two bullish aspects of the report. First,  gasoline inventories dropped about twice as much as had been expected. And  secondly, the demand figures released as part of the report suggest that there  hasn't yet been much demand destruction in the US despite the slowing economy and  high energy prices.
   
  The trends in the report are broadly bullish for the beleaguered refining  industry. I do think we'll see a seasonal surge in this group into May, though  I have some longer-term concerns with respect to the industry.

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Elliott Gue,  03.27.08, Weekly Oil Inventory Report

This week's inventory data marked a subtle shift. Crude oil  inventories had been expected to rise but remained basically flat with last  week's data. As my chart at the end of today's post shows, inventories are  about average for this time of year.
 
The big problem remains gasoline where inventories are not only above average  but also above the 5-year high for this time of year. Gasoline inventories were  expected to fall this week but they actually fell even more than widely  predicted. This is bullish for gasoline.

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Commodities Trends

Roger Conrad,  03.20.08, Commodity Prices & the US Dollar

Interest in commodities and vital resource investments  trailed off last year as people began to worry about recession, but it's picked  up at the beginning of this year as investors have seen that demand in other countries.

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Friday Market Wrapup

Benjamin Shepherd,  01.25.08, Friday Market Wrapup

Given the shortened trading week, we've been light on  economic releases. But the biggest news wasn't a scheduled press release and  came as a bit of a surprise.
 
Prior to trading on Tuesday morning, the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC)  announced a 75 basis point cut in the federal funds rate, taking it down to 3.5  percent. That's the first inter-meeting rate cut since just after 9/11 and is  the largest one-day cut since 1984. That's not a very auspicious place in  history

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Growth Engines

Kate Zanoni, March 6,  2008, Asia’s Long-Term Growth Prospects

In Growth Engines and the subscription-based weekly Silk  Road Investor, we focus on Asia's  long-term growth prospects. Today we take a look at the stock Alibaba.com,  which in November, 2007, became the most anticipated IPO for an Internet  company since Google.

Its business is pretty simple: Alibaba.com is an online  business-to-business marketplace where companies can post products for sale and  it's absolutely free. The company currently boasts over 24 million members in  over 200 countries and those numbers are still rising. It expects its profits  to triple this year alone.

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Maple Leaf Memo

Roger Conrad,  02.29.08, Canadian Income Trusts

There are some major issues affecting Canadian income trusts  as we move into 2008. 2007 was a year of unprecedented stress tests for this  group, not just the change in the taxation which will kick in in 2011, but also  weak natural gas prices, the strong Canadian dollar, which hurt exporters to  the US, and, finally, the US credit crunch and slowing economy which,  historically, has been very disastrous for Canada.

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Nanotech Investor News

Gregg Early,  02.29.08, Alternative Energies v. Oil

As oil reaches more than $100 per barrel, alternative  energies are now viably competitive resources.

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Gregg Early,  02.28.08, New Tech & Alternative Energy Investments

It's hard to ignore global warming and the fact that oil is  now at $100 per barrel. Ohio  has put about $1.5 billion into a fund for "green collar" jobs, an  exciting new term to describe alternative energy jobs. Specifically, Ohio is putting money  into wind turbines.

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Gregg Early,  01.28.08, pSivida

pSivida announced  its results from the Phase IIa drug trials for pancreatic cancer that it's  working through with its nanobio delivery system BrachySil. And things are  looking very good.

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Utility & Income

Roger Conrad,  03.22.08, Positive Outlook

We're entering a crazy phase in the market and we're even  seeing some of the utilities subject to wide volatility.
 
But we've seen fourth quarter numbers and indications are that things are still  pretty steady, which means indications for the first quarter are good. There  haven't been a whole lot of bad regulatory decisions.

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Roger Conrad,  02.29.08, Telecoms Showing Recession Resilience

Telecom companies--essential services--have been downgraded  across the board with a lot of skepticism since last peak in early 2000. But  this is a group that's really showing its recession resiliency against the  expectations of Wall Street, and the proof is in the numbers. There's been talk  about broadband disconnects and lower revenue in the wireless business, but  it's all been refuted in 4th quarter earnings--no real damage to date.

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Pay Me Weekly

Neil George,  February 4, 2008, The US  Ain’t Bust

You think we're heading into a recession? It's not going to  happen. The real economy in America  isn't a bunch of bond traders or mortgage brokers, it's actually the regular  consumer--the people who spend the money and help drive the economy.

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Neil George,  January 31, 2008, Munis Are Sexy

Municipal bonds are performing well these days. It's crucial  to understand what's happening in the major credit crunch. Here's how to tell  the difference between a rogue muni and one of quality.

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Neil George,  01.09.08, How To Profit From $100 Oil

With gas prices continuing on an upward spiral and many  people focused on oil trading at around $100, investors are thinking, "how  can we cash in on the upward movement in the price of energy?"

The article references internet investing Story: Multimedia -

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The Energy Letter

Elliott Gue,  04.23.08, Weekly Oil Inventory Report

A Business News survey showed expectations for a 1.5 million  barrel build in crude oil inventories in the US but we actually got 2.4 million  barrels. It was a little higher than expected.

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Elliott Gue,  04.03.08, Weekly Oil & Natural Gas Inventory Reports

Crude oil inventories were released yesterday and natural  gas today. Crude rallied yesterday in the wake of the report despite the fact  that oil inventories actually rose much further than expected.

There were two bullish aspects of the report. First,  gasoline inventories dropped about twice as much as had been expected. And  secondly, the demand figures released as part of the report suggest that there  hasn't yet been much demand destruction in the US despite the slowing economy and  high energy prices.
   
  The trends in the report are broadly bullish for the beleaguered refining  industry. I do think we'll see a seasonal surge in this group into May, though  I have some longer-term concerns with respect to the industry.

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Elliott Gue,  03.27.08, Weekly Oil Inventory Report

This week's inventory data marked a subtle shift. Crude oil  inventories had been expected to rise but remained basically flat with last  week's data. As my chart at the end of today's post shows, inventories are  about average for this time of year.
 
The big problem remains gasoline where inventories are not only above average  but also above the 5-year high for this time of year. Gasoline inventories were  expected to fall this week but they actually fell even more than widely  predicted. This is bullish for gasoline.

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Commodities Trends

Roger Conrad,  03.20.08, Commodity Prices & the US Dollar

Interest in commodities and vital resource investments  trailed off last year as people began to worry about recession, but it's picked  up at the beginning of this year as investors have seen that demand in other countries.

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Friday Market Wrapup

Benjamin Shepherd,  01.25.08, Friday Market Wrapup

Given the shortened trading week, we've been light on  economic releases. But the biggest news wasn't a scheduled press release and  came as a bit of a surprise.
 
Prior to trading on Tuesday morning, the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC)  announced a 75 basis point cut in the federal funds rate, taking it down to 3.5  percent. That's the first inter-meeting rate cut since just after 9/11 and is  the largest one-day cut since 1984. That's not a very auspicious place in  history

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Growth Engines

Kate Zanoni, March 6,  2008, Asia’s Long-Term Growth Prospects

In Growth Engines and the subscription-based weekly Silk  Road Investor, we focus on Asia's  long-term growth prospects. Today we take a look at the stock Alibaba.com,  which in November, 2007, became the most anticipated IPO for an Internet  company since Google.

Its business is pretty simple: Alibaba.com is an online  business-to-business marketplace where companies can post products for sale and  it's absolutely free. The company currently boasts over 24 million members in  over 200 countries and those numbers are still rising. It expects its profits  to triple this year alone.

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Maple Leaf Memo

Roger Conrad,  02.29.08, Canadian Income Trusts

There are some major issues affecting Canadian income trusts  as we move into 2008. 2007 was a year of unprecedented stress tests for this  group, not just the change in the taxation which will kick in in 2011, but also  weak natural gas prices, the strong Canadian dollar, which hurt exporters to  the US, and, finally, the US credit crunch and slowing economy which,  historically, has been very disastrous for Canada.

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Nanotech Investor News

Gregg Early,  02.29.08, Alternative Energies v. Oil

As oil reaches more than $100 per barrel, alternative  energies are now viably competitive resources.

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Gregg Early,  02.28.08, New Tech & Alternative Energy Investments

It's hard to ignore global warming and the fact that oil is  now at $100 per barrel. Ohio  has put about $1.5 billion into a fund for "green collar" jobs, an  exciting new term to describe alternative energy jobs. Specifically, Ohio is putting money  into wind turbines.

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Gregg Early,  01.28.08, pSivida

pSivida announced  its results from the Phase IIa drug trials for pancreatic cancer that it's  working through with its nanobio delivery system BrachySil. And things are  looking very good.

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Utility & Income

Roger Conrad,  03.22.08, Positive Outlook

We're entering a crazy phase in the market and we're even  seeing some of the utilities subject to wide volatility.
 
But we've seen fourth quarter numbers and indications are that things are still  pretty steady, which means indications for the first quarter are good. There  haven't been a whole lot of bad regulatory decisions.

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Roger Conrad,  02.29.08, Telecoms Showing Recession Resilience

Telecom companies--essential services--have been downgraded  across the board with a lot of skepticism since last peak in early 2000. But  this is a group that's really showing its recession resiliency against the  expectations of Wall Street, and the proof is in the numbers. There's been talk  about broadband disconnects and lower revenue in the wireless business, but  it's all been refuted in 4th quarter earnings--no real damage to date.

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Pay Me Weekly

Neil George,  February 4, 2008, The US  Ain’t Bust

You think we're heading into a recession? It's not going to  happen. The real economy in America  isn't a bunch of bond traders or mortgage brokers, it's actually the regular  consumer--the people who spend the money and help drive the economy.

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Neil George,  January 31, 2008, Munis Are Sexy

Municipal bonds are performing well these days. It's crucial  to understand what's happening in the major credit crunch. Here's how to tell  the difference between a rogue muni and one of quality.

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Neil George,  01.09.08, How To Profit From $100 Oil

With gas prices continuing on an upward spiral and many  people focused on oil trading at around $100, investors are thinking, "how  can we cash in on the upward movement in the price of energy?"

The article references internet investing Story: Nanotech Investing News Blog -

Roger Conrad:

Roger S. Conrad is editor of Utility Forecaster, the nation’s leading advisory on essential services stocks, bonds and preferred stocks. His proprietary safety rating system evaluates the prospects of every significant electric, natural gas, telecommunications and water company, including utility-based mutual funds and foreign utilities. Roger’s penchant for detailed research and his studied insights into utilities markets have garnered him a wide audience of subscribers—not to mention a bevy of industry awards for his perceptive reporting, commentary and investment advice.

He brings the same enthusiasm and intelligence to Roger Conrad’s Canadian Edge, an Internet-based publication devoted to uncovering lucrative investment opportunities in Canadian royalty trusts. Roger’s exhaustive coverage of how recent changes to Canada’s tax laws will affect these companies has earned him a reputation as one of the leading authorities on Canadian trusts. Subscribers and the national media often contact him for information on the latest economic developments and investment opportunities north of the border.

Roger is also associate editor of Personal Finance and co-editor of Vital Resource Investor, a subscription-based service that seeks opportunities for equity investors in the natural resource markets across the world.

He holds a bachelor’s degree from Emory University and a master’s degree in international management from the American Graduate School of International Management (Thunderbird). In addition, he is the author of Power Hungry: Strategic Investing in Telecommunications, Utilities and Other Essential Services and coauthor of The Agile Investor and Market Timing for the Nineties with Stephen Leeb. He is also an avid outdoorsman and baseball fan.

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Elliott H. Gue:

Elliott H. Gue brings an international perspective to KCI Investing, analyzing the complexities of global energy markets and related industries for Personal Finance as well as more specialized publications. From traditional fuels like coal and crude oil to the latest alternative energy sources, Elliott’s semimonthly newsletter, The Energy Strategist, unearths the most profitable opportunities in this booming sector and outlines the interrelated economic and geopolitical forces that drive these markets.

Before joining KCI, Elliott lived and worked in Europe for five years, earning a bachelor’s degree in economics and management and a master’s degree in finance at the University of London—the first American student to complete a full degree at this prestigious business school. In addition to his work on energy markets, Elliott is co-editor of The Partnership, an online newsletter that takes the guesswork out of identifying high-growth, high-yield partnerships through studied advice and sound market intelligence. He also coauthored a book on investment opportunities in Asia, The Silk Road to Riches: How You Can Profit by Investing in Asia’s Newfound Prosperity.

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Yiannis G. Mostrous:

With his experience in international market analysis and venture financing, Yiannis G. Mostrous is more than just a world traveler; he’s also an expert on identifying investment opportunities in emerging and overlooked markets—the places most of us only see on television.

As an analyst with Artemel International, Yiannis worked with developmental institutions to promote business development in the Mediterranean, while as an associate in the venture capital Finance & Investment Associates was involved in analyzing start up companies’ business plans evaluating their potential while bringing together worthy candidates and angel investor groups.

He also worked as a consultant for brokers in Intersec Securities, a brokerage firm in Athens, Greece, where he did primary research and solicited business from high net worth clients. More recently, Yiannis coauthored a book on investment opportunities in Asia, The Silk Road to Riches: How You Can Profit by Investing in Asia’s Newfound Prosperity.

Since joining KCI, Yiannis has dedicated himself to helping individual investors bolster their returns and give their portfolios an international flavor. In his financial advisory The Silk Road Investor, Yiannis explains the most profitable facets of emerging global economies such as China and India, while Vital Resource Investor
 
Yiannis has an MBA from Marymount University and a BBA from Radford University focuses on investments in natural resource markets around the globe. with a major in Finance. He is also a veteran of the Hellenic Navy in the Landing Ships Command Office.

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GS Early:

Gregg Early is vice-president of KCI Communications and executive editor of the company’s flagship publication, Personal Finance. Over the past decade, he has helped build the newsletter’s reputation as a trusted source for penetrating market analysis and investment advice that subscribers can take to the bank. He also oversees the editorial department’s other award-winning publications.

But Gregg’s responsibilities and interests are not purely administrative. Always forward-looking, he found his niche reporting on the frontiers of technology: high-temperature superconducting, alternative energy, intelligence infrastructure, as well as advances in the nanotech and biotech sectors. For those willing to follow him back to the future, he pens The Real Nanotech Investor, a financial advisory that focuses on how individual investors can capitalize on innovations in nanotech and disruptive technologies. Gregg’s free e-zine, Nanotech Investing News, keeps readers updated on the latest advances and developments in these nascent sectors and, more importantly, the opportunities therein.

Prior to joining KCI, Gregg honed his journalistic chops reporting on a variety of topics including finance, health care and education. He is also a respected gastronome and chef as well as a published poet and playwright. He’s a graduate of James Madison University.

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David Dittman:

David Dittman is managing editor of KCI Communications, overseeing a world-class team of editors and analysts who share a common goal: providing individual investors with sound advice and market intelligence across a wide range of sectors. Whether the focus is on opportunities in emerging markets or energy and utilities markets, David makes sure that all of our publications fulfill this goal and meet our readers’ high expectations.

David is also associate editor of Roger Conrad’s Canadian Edge, where his valuable contributions on economic, regulatory and legislative changes north of the border help subscribers make informed decisions about investing in high dividend-paying Canadian royalty trusts. He also serves as co-editor of Maple Leaf Memo, a free e-zine that provides regular updates on Canadian market conditions.

David earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of California, San Diego, and a juris doctor from Villanova University.

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George Kleinman:

George Kleinman is editor of Futures Market Forecaster, an exclusive futures trading advisory that seeks to profit from the fast-moving commodities markets. He also presides over Commodities Trends, a free e-zine that reveals powerful trading strategies and secrets that will keep you up with the latest trends and developments in these lucrative markets. From energy and agricultural products to metals and currencies, George’s market wisdom has become quite a commodity among individual investors.

George is the founder and president of Commodity Resource Corp, a futures advisory and trading firm that assists individual speculative traders as well as institutional and corporate hedgers. He has been trading full time since 1977, an Exchange member for over 25 years and is the author of three seminal books on commodity futures trading. George entered the business with Merrill Lynch Commodities in 1978 and in 5 years entered the “Golden Circle” as one of firm’s top ten commodity brokers internationally.

George is a graduate of The Ohio State University and has an MBA from Hofstra University.

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Benjamin Shepherd:

Benjamin Shepherd is research editor of Personal Finance, one of the world’s most widely-read investment newsletters. He’s also editor of Louis Rukeyser's Mutual Funds, providing readers with a select inner circle of top-rung money managers: the top-rated funds whose managers have earned their records over the test of time. Ben is an integral part of KCI Communications, Inc’s world-class team of editors and analysts. He studied at Belmont Abbey College in Belmont, NC and Virginia Western Community College, concentrating in Communications and English.

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Click Here For A List of Editor Articles and Blogs

The article references internet investing Story: Our Editors -

Roger Conrad:

Roger S. Conrad is editor of Utility Forecaster, the nation’s leading advisory on essential services stocks, bonds and preferred stocks. His proprietary safety rating system evaluates the prospects of every significant electric, natural gas, telecommunications and water company, including utility-based mutual funds and foreign utilities. Roger’s penchant for detailed research and his studied insights into utilities markets have garnered him a wide audience of subscribers—not to mention a bevy of industry awards for his perceptive reporting, commentary and investment advice.

He brings the same enthusiasm and intelligence to Roger Conrad’s Canadian Edge, an Internet-based publication devoted to uncovering lucrative investment opportunities in Canadian royalty trusts. Roger’s exhaustive coverage of how recent changes to Canada’s tax laws will affect these companies has earned him a reputation as one of the leading authorities on Canadian trusts. Subscribers and the national media often contact him for information on the latest economic developments and investment opportunities north of the border.

Roger is also associate editor of Personal Finance and co-editor of Vital Resource Investor, a subscription-based service that seeks opportunities for equity investors in the natural resource markets across the world.

He holds a bachelor’s degree from Emory University and a master’s degree in international management from the American Graduate School of International Management (Thunderbird). In addition, he is the author of Power Hungry: Strategic Investing in Telecommunications, Utilities and Other Essential Services and coauthor of The Agile Investor and Market Timing for the Nineties with Stephen Leeb. He is also an avid outdoorsman and baseball fan.

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Elliott H. Gue:

Elliott H. Gue brings an international perspective to KCI Investing, analyzing the complexities of global energy markets and related industries for Personal Finance as well as more specialized publications. From traditional fuels like coal and crude oil to the latest alternative energy sources, Elliott’s semimonthly newsletter, The Energy Strategist, unearths the most profitable opportunities in this booming sector and outlines the interrelated economic and geopolitical forces that drive these markets.

Before joining KCI, Elliott lived and worked in Europe for five years, earning a bachelor’s degree in economics and management and a master’s degree in finance at the University of London—the first American student to complete a full degree at this prestigious business school. In addition to his work on energy markets, Elliott is co-editor of The Partnership, an online newsletter that takes the guesswork out of identifying high-growth, high-yield partnerships through studied advice and sound market intelligence. He also coauthored a book on investment opportunities in Asia, The Silk Road to Riches: How You Can Profit by Investing in Asia’s Newfound Prosperity.

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Yiannis G. Mostrous:

With his experience in international market analysis and venture financing, Yiannis G. Mostrous is more than just a world traveler; he’s also an expert on identifying investment opportunities in emerging and overlooked markets—the places most of us only see on television.

As an analyst with Artemel International, Yiannis worked with developmental institutions to promote business development in the Mediterranean, while as an associate in the venture capital Finance & Investment Associates was involved in analyzing start up companies’ business plans evaluating their potential while bringing together worthy candidates and angel investor groups.

He also worked as a consultant for brokers in Intersec Securities, a brokerage firm in Athens, Greece, where he did primary research and solicited business from high net worth clients. More recently, Yiannis coauthored a book on investment opportunities in Asia, The Silk Road to Riches: How You Can Profit by Investing in Asia’s Newfound Prosperity.

Since joining KCI, Yiannis has dedicated himself to helping individual investors bolster their returns and give their portfolios an international flavor. In his financial advisory The Silk Road Investor, Yiannis explains the most profitable facets of emerging global economies such as China and India, while Vital Resource Investor
 
Yiannis has an MBA from Marymount University and a BBA from Radford University focuses on investments in natural resource markets around the globe. with a major in Finance. He is also a veteran of the Hellenic Navy in the Landing Ships Command Office.

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GS Early:

Gregg Early is vice-president of KCI Communications and executive editor of the company’s flagship publication, Personal Finance. Over the past decade, he has helped build the newsletter’s reputation as a trusted source for penetrating market analysis and investment advice that subscribers can take to the bank. He also oversees the editorial department’s other award-winning publications.

But Gregg’s responsibilities and interests are not purely administrative. Always forward-looking, he found his niche reporting on the frontiers of technology: high-temperature superconducting, alternative energy, intelligence infrastructure, as well as advances in the nanotech and biotech sectors. For those willing to follow him back to the future, he pens The Real Nanotech Investor, a financial advisory that focuses on how individual investors can capitalize on innovations in nanotech and disruptive technologies. Gregg’s free e-zine, Nanotech Investing News, keeps readers updated on the latest advances and developments in these nascent sectors and, more importantly, the opportunities therein.

Prior to joining KCI, Gregg honed his journalistic chops reporting on a variety of topics including finance, health care and education. He is also a respected gastronome and chef as well as a published poet and playwright. He’s a graduate of James Madison University.

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David Dittman:

David Dittman is managing editor of KCI Communications, overseeing a world-class team of editors and analysts who share a common goal: providing individual investors with sound advice and market intelligence across a wide range of sectors. Whether the focus is on opportunities in emerging markets or energy and utilities markets, David makes sure that all of our publications fulfill this goal and meet our readers’ high expectations.

David is also associate editor of Roger Conrad’s Canadian Edge, where his valuable contributions on economic, regulatory and legislative changes north of the border help subscribers make informed decisions about investing in high dividend-paying Canadian royalty trusts. He also serves as co-editor of Maple Leaf Memo, a free e-zine that provides regular updates on Canadian market conditions.

David earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of California, San Diego, and a juris doctor from Villanova University.

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George Kleinman:

George Kleinman is editor of Futures Market Forecaster, an exclusive futures trading advisory that seeks to profit from the fast-moving commodities markets. He also presides over Commodities Trends, a free e-zine that reveals powerful trading strategies and secrets that will keep you up with the latest trends and developments in these lucrative markets. From energy and agricultural products to metals and currencies, George’s market wisdom has become quite a commodity among individual investors.

George is the founder and president of Commodity Resource Corp, a futures advisory and trading firm that assists individual speculative traders as well as institutional and corporate hedgers. He has been trading full time since 1977, an Exchange member for over 25 years and is the author of three seminal books on commodity futures trading. George entered the business with Merrill Lynch Commodities in 1978 and in 5 years entered the “Golden Circle” as one of firm’s top ten commodity brokers internationally.

George is a graduate of The Ohio State University and has an MBA from Hofstra University.

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Benjamin Shepherd:

Benjamin Shepherd is research editor of Personal Finance, one of the world’s most widely-read investment newsletters. He’s also editor of Louis Rukeyser's Mutual Funds, providing readers with a select inner circle of top-rung money managers: the top-rated funds whose managers have earned their records over the test of time. Ben is an integral part of KCI Communications, Inc’s world-class team of editors and analysts. He studied at Belmont Abbey College in Belmont, NC and Virginia Western Community College, concentrating in Communications and English.

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Click Here For A List of Editor Articles and Blogs

Personal Finance:

One of the country’s most widely read investment newsletters, Personal Finance is an indispensable resource for the individual investor, featuring expert analysis of market activity and economic trends as well as detailed advice on how to profit from these developments. Twice a month, Editor Neil George shares his insights into the world’s markets, while highlighting the best stocks for growth and income and explaining the rationale behind these selections. The performance of our portfolio recommendations are constantly monitored by a team of dedicated analysts who post regular updates on the publication’s website (www.pfnewsletter.com)—whether the outlook for a particular stock is positive or negative, readers know exactly where they stand and how they should act to maximize returns.

In addition to Neil’s recommendations and commentary, Personal Finance subscribers enjoy and profit from wide-ranging coverage of financial markets penned by some of the industry’s most respected analysts. Roger Conrad weighs in with his take on high-yielding Canadian income trusts and utilities stocks; Gue writes about the latest developments and hottest plays in the energy sector, from oil drillers to liquid natural gas companies; Yiannis Mostrous examines exciting investments in emerging markets such as China and India; and executive editor GS Early identifies and analyzes winning companies in the world of nanotech and disruptive technologies.

Recent issues of Personal Finance have included stories on the following topics and opportunities:

• The advantages of purchasing Income Deposits Securities (IDS), Income Participation Securities (IPS), Enhanced Income Securities and other so-called hybrid shares that consist of a common stock component and a debt component;
• Coal producers and shippers that are in the best position to capitalize on rising European demand;
• The most lucrative plays in national and rural telecoms; and
• Stress-tested Canadian income trusts that not only pay high dividends, but will also weather the current economic downturn.

 

Utility Forecaster:

For over twenty years, Roger Conrad’s Utility Forecaster has provided subscribers with in-depth coverage and expert analysis of investment opportunities in electric, water, natural gas and telecommunication utilities. Each issue examines key macroeconomic and regulatory developments that drive utilities’ performance and share prices, while closely scrutinizing the growth potential of individual companies. In addition to Roger’s valuable commentary, the monthly newsletter features portfolios chockfull of the best plays for both income- and growth-minded investors as well as the rationale behind these selections.

The highlight of Utilities Forecaster is undoubtedly Roger’s proprietary rating system, which gauges the safety of each utility’s dividend as well as each firm’s strengths and weaknesses. Utilities have experienced their fair share of ups and downs over the years, from the current boom to the nadir of five years ago when The Dow Jones Utility Average plummeted 60 percent in just two years. With Roger’s “How They Rate” table, which includes over 200 utilities and related companies (such as crude oil producers), readers can quickly evaluate a particular firm’s prospects and determine whether to buy, sell or hold the stock.

Recent issues of Utility Forecaster have examined the following topics and opportunities:

• Which natural gas producers are best positioned to take advantage of rising demand as utilities companies erect more and more gas-powered electric plants in an effort to curb greenhouse gas emissions;
• Why Arizona and New York State regulators are severely limiting utility rate increases and which companies will be most affected;
• Why the telecommunications industry is in better shape than its share prices indicate and which national and rural telephone companies are poised for profits;
• Investment opportunities arising from the burgeoning “negawatts” movement;
• Choosing the best limited partnerships in the energy infrastructure field; and
• Why US recession worries aren’t necessarily a death knell for renewable energy companies, and which ones are the best bargains.