From a young age I can remember my father saying, “Those who forget the past are doomed to repeat it.” My father was talking about the wars and mistakes that people and governments make. Those mistakes have thrown many economies and whole countries into turmoil and in the worst of cases caused the deaths of many.
Many investors look to “gurus” like Warren Buffett for advice and try to mimic their style of investing. I do believe that Buffett offers some excellent core methods, but there are many reasons why “the Buffett Way” may not work for most of us.
In my book Your Options Handbook, I detail several styles and methods of investing. I take you through several scenarios and help you find the most appropriate methods to fit your personality and ability to manage risk.
In today’s complex marketplace, certain methods, like Buffett’s, may look simple, but prove hard and maybe even downright frustrating for the average investor to follow. Here is an excerpt from Chapter 4 in my book:
The Oracle of Omaha Did It, Why Can’t I?
Historically, a large group of stocks (in major companies) have been shown to appreciate over time. Investors like Warren Buffett buy quality companies when they feel they are valuable and hold them indefinitely.
Even though some of the holdings may never appreciate in value in a big way, on average, major market indices have shown positive returns if held for at least 10 years. (Of course, there are m Read more
Many new traders ask, “Does technical analysis really work?” This question is debated by seasoned professionals, too. I want to share with you what I’ve learned over the years.
There are so many sides to the 
Unless you have been hiding under a rock, you probably know that silver has had a major correction over the past week. The precious metal plummeted about 30% from a high of almost $50 an ounce to less than $35 yesterday. This six-day drop is one of the largest since 1983.
Recently the financial stock market has been slow to react to anything. Events and data that would normally get a big reaction from the markets have had minimal effect. Even the killing of the most wanted man on Earth did little to influence U.S. stocks.