Categories
Articles

“Cash 4 Clunkers” and the Law of Unintended Consequences

This is what happens when gov’t meddles in the market. Now, I am torn because C4C did help our AutoNation (AN) holding. But I fear its effect will be short term and leave potential buyers of new cars sitting, waiting for the next gov’t program before they go buy. Basically a short term gain and detrimental longer term effects. Anyway, the ugly result…

Categories
Articles

53 Economist's Predictions on Treasuries, GDP, Fed Funds, Housing, Unemployment & CPI

Take them for what they are, at least we know someone will be at the top of this list in term of accuracy and their opinion then given more weight. More importantly, we’ll know who to ignore…

Categories
Articles

53 Economist’s Predictions on Treasuries, GDP, Fed Funds, Housing, Unemployment & CPI

Take them for what they are, at least we know someone will be at the top of this list in term of accuracy and their opinion then given more weight. More importantly, we’ll know who to ignore…

Categories
Premium Articles

Subs: Distribution Declared

Since our purchase at $8.86 in July, we have received distributions worth 7.2% (including this upcoming one) of out purchase price.

Categories
Articles

Buffett at Forbes Conference

My favorite line (paraphrase): “To stop the “too big to fail” institutions from failing, we need only pass a law that the CEO’s of them will be shot at dawn should they fail”

Categories
Premium Articles

Subs: Notes to "Margin of Safety" Chapter 8

Titled: “The Art of Valuation:

Categories
Premium Articles

Subs: Notes to “Margin of Safety” Chapter 8

Titled: “The Art of Valuation:

Categories
Premium Articles

Subs: The Fed, Banks, CRE Loans & General Growth Properties

Shares of our General Growth Properties (GGWPQ) are up 5% today on what seems no news. Since we are up >900% on the investment, lets look at what I think the reason may be.

Categories
Premium Articles

Subs: The Fed, Banks, CRE Loans & General Growth Properties

Shares of our General Growth Properties (GGWPQ) are up 5% today on what seems no news. Since we are up >900% on the investment, lets look at what I think the reason may be.

Categories
Articles

Free Post: Details Emerge on Dow's Solar Shingles

Every time I read something on this, it just keeps getting better…we may actually have a solar product people will really buy…. on a large scale

Categories
Articles

Free Post: Details Emerge on Dow’s Solar Shingles

Every time I read something on this, it just keeps getting better…we may actually have a solar product people will really buy…. on a large scale

Categories
Articles

Free Post: Buffett Talks About Ben Graham

One thing struck me. In order to get in the door at Graham’s firm, Buffett offered to work there for free. Can’t help but wonder how few people today would even consider that.

Categories
Premium Articles

Subs: Notes to "Margin of Safety" Chapter 7

Titled: At the Root of a Value Investment Philosophy

Categories
Premium Articles

Subs: Notes to “Margin of Safety” Chapter 7

Titled: At the Root of a Value Investment Philosophy

Categories
Premium Articles

Subs: Notes to "Margin of Safety" Chapter 6