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Take the ZenInvestor Hedge Fund Challenge

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by  Erik Conley

The ZenInvestor Hedge Fund Challenge It’s a Friday afternoon, spring is in the air, the birds have returned to Chicago, trees and flowers are budding, and I’m in a good mood. What better ...

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How Did You Do vs. the Editors at Barron’s in 2017?

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by  Erik Conley

The editors at Barron's magazine had a decent 2017. They lagged the market by a slim 1.5% margin on their long picks. They beat the market by  11.9% with their short picks. That's ...

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The Sucker at the Craps Table

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by  Erik Conley

The sucker at the craps table was me – and I loved every minute of it. I remember the very first time I went to Las Vegas. I was in my late 20s, ...

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The Greater Fool Market: part 2

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by  Erik Conley

We are in the early stages of the Greater Fool phase of the market. It’s too soon to bail out. “Winter time is coming, the windows are filled with frost. I tried to ...

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Making Investment Decisions: Are You Kirk or Spock?

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by  Erik Conley

When it comes to making investment decisions, our natural decision-making style carries enormous weight. We are, after all, talking about our life savings. The stakes are high – right up there with decisions ...

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