I covered Altius earlier this week, one of the larger positions I own and one of the more interesting over the past month, but they’re moving up to the “Core” list as Sandstorm Gold (SAND) moves down to “speculative” (that’s a measure of how confident I feel about the company’s future, this isn’t a portfolio […]
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Chris Mayer is an interesting newsletter guy, a former bank analyst who now writes a newsletter that is typically half looking for undervalued, boring stocks like banks and insurance companies and half looking for far riskier “hidden values” overseas in frontier markets. Or at least, that’s how it appears from the teaser pitches we see […]
I like Frank Curzio’s podcast (now called Wall Street Unplugged), and I generally find his way of thinking interesting, so after he was laid off by Porter Stansberry I was half hoping he’d go off on his own and build his own newsletter business from scratch (he edited Phase 1 Investor and Small Cap Specialist […]
We’ve now reached a groundswell of eager reader questions about Steve Sjuggerud’s “Treasury Rights” teaser, so let’s dig in and have a look. Steve’s letter tells us that this is “the most realistic way to make outrageous ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ gains today” … a very tantalizing promise indeed. And of course, for the full information about these […]
I’ll be traveling for most of the next week, so we’re getting this Idea of the Month note out to you on Thursday night/Friday morning, a bit early. There will not be a Friday File or much else in the way of new content at Stock Gumshoe next week, but I will provide at least […]
This is one of those teaser ads that’s really tough to resist — a “hidden” investment that “you were never meant to know about,” a secret bargain, leveraged returns, they’re genuinely “contrarian,” and … and this is no small feat … the ad makes you feel like you can actually get the benefit of those […]
For our Friday File fun today I’ve got a couple udpated thoughts and check-ins on some companies that I follow and have written to you about before, but I also always like to toss in a teaser solution as we go along — so first we’ll have a look at the latest pitch from Keith […]
PNC and BAC TARP WarrantsA friend of mine shares his True Wealth Systems newsletter (Stansberry). Without divulging the entire content (the subject of a previous post from Travis with which I agree), they basically recommend PNC and BAC TARP warrants. I know Travis previously recommended PNC’s. I notice that the newsletter bases its recommendation on a P/B value ranging […]
Good title for an article, right? I’ve realized, after getting a few questions, that some Gumshoe readers are interested in a few of my less liquid, more levered, or riskier investments, the ones (like options and warrants) that I don’t really talk much about when I post my personal portfolio comments (except when there’s a […]
We brought you Myron Martin’s latest column for the Irregulars this morning, which included some new ideas in the junior resource stock space — that’s not where I prefer to invest most of the time, but I know a lot of you like those kinds of stocks so hopefully you find his musings to be […]
This month I want to talk a little bit about warrants, and to suggest that you take another look at a stock I profiled in this space about a year and a half ago and give not just it’s stock but also its warrants a fair shake of your thinking stick. If you’ve never heard […]
I haven’t looked at the Capital Wave Forecast stuff from Shah Gilani in quite a while, so the latest teaser pitch from him and the Money Map folks caught my eye — particularly because he’s touting big moves in specific large-cap “blue chip” type stocks, which is pretty rare in newsletterdom (it’s a lot easier […]
Ugh, another “you get a check!” teaser pitch… these are everywhere nowadays, and they’re getting a little tiresome. But still, we aim to please… and readers are asking, so let’s get to answering. The ad this time around is from one of the Casey Research newsletters, E.B. Tucker’s Casey Strategic Investor ($99/yr), and this is […]
I have a few updates for you this week — there was a little bit of earnings news in the Gumshoe Universe, and I did a little rebalancing in my portfolio to get cash levels up in anticipation of future buying opportunities… but first, the latest pitch for Chris Versace’s Growth & Dividend Report caught […]
A hodgepodge of thoughts and comments to catch up with thoughts on a few companies that have reported quarterly results or had other meaningful news as I was on vacation — and a quick note on a small buy. First, I need to let you know that I bought a few JP Morgan warrants (JPM-WT) […]
Each year I go through all of the stocks that I either own personally or have brought to the attention of the Irregulars (there’s quite a bit of overlap on those lists), and I make sure to update my thoughts and opinion on that stock in an organized and, hopefully, disciplined way — that helps […]
Throughout January these Friday Files are taking on the form of my “Annual Review” of my holdings, which will culminate in a clearer listing of what I own and focus on, including portfolio allocations that I have personally, and a clearer delineation between the stuff I write about because it’s interesting, and the stuff I […]
Things will be a little quiet here at Stock Gumshoe for the next week or so — I’m off to do my big fundraising ride for Dana-Farber tomorrow, and will then be taking several days off to recuperate next week and spend time with family… I’ll be back with the Friday File next week, but […]
Ugh, another “you get a check!” teaser pitch… these are everywhere nowadays, and they’re getting a little tiresome. But still, we aim to please… and readers are asking, so let’s get to answering. The ad this time around is from one of the Casey Research newsletters, E.B. Tucker’s Casey Strategic Investor ($99/yr), and this is […]
Have a question in mind that you think is so dumb you’re embarrassed to ask it? That’s what we’re here for today! This bonus post was inspired by a reader who wanted to know “where to ask a dumb question” here on Stock Gumshoe… and while his question was not actually stupid, and I’m happy […]
And our Annual Review proceeds apace… on a day when the market is showing signs of actually having a meaningful correction, thanks to Friday jitters and inflation worries and rising interest rates… so cross your fingers for better prices in the week to come (I did buy a couple positions this week, but as I […]
forecast into the same category. I also appreciate the insight into your portfolio, What are TARP warrants?
Things will be a little quiet here at Stock Gumshoe for the next week or so — I’m off to do my big fundraising ride for Dana-Farber tomorrow, and will then be taking several days off to recuperate next week and spend time with family… I’ll be back with the Friday File next week, but […]
In how many areas of life can you be guaranteed to get average results even if your abilities are inferior? That was one of my favorites quotes from the presentation by Ed Wachenheim at the Grant’s Conference: “People with inferior abilities can get average results with an index fund, which is remarkable.” But, of course, […]
Throughout January these Friday Files are taking on the form of my “Annual Review” of my holdings, which will culminate in a clearer listing of what I own and focus on, including portfolio allocations that I have personally, and a clearer delineation between the stuff I write about because it’s interesting, and the stuff I […]
[Ed. Note: Dr. KSS writes about medicine and biotech stocks for the Irregulars. He has agreed to our trading restrictions, chooses his own topics, and his words and opinions are his own. All of his past articles and most recent comments are on his Stock Gumshoe page.] “I live in the light of the bright summer […]
Time for some “Idea of the Month” thoughts for you, dear Irregulars. When you think the investing climate is a little more nerve-wracking than usual, why not go with a master investor who’s also nervous and is preparing for an awful economy? I’ve spoken quite a few times about my fondness for insurance company stocks. […]
Good title for an article, right? I’ve realized, after getting a few questions, that some Gumshoe readers are interested in a few of my less liquid, more levered, or riskier investments, the ones (like options and warrants) that I don’t really talk much about when I post my personal portfolio comments (except when there’s a […]
for lack of a better word Guaranteed Income Certificates? Could the big secret be Warrants? According to the story Warren Buffett has made some handsome profits utilizing these when he buys large blocks of shares in a company. These are certificates that allow the holder to purchase shares in a company at a set price […]
Each year I go through all of the stocks that I either own personally or have brought to the attention of the Irregulars (there’s quite a bit of overlap on those lists), and I make sure to update my thoughts and opinion on that stock in an organized and, hopefully, disciplined way — that helps […]
This is getting a little tiresome, no? Two new stop loss trades in my personal portfolio to tell you about — I sold half of my Lancashire Holdings position at $8.35 when that stop loss hit, my inclination would have been to buy more near these prices but, as I’ve been doing for six months […]
I don’t have a compelling story to dig into today, so I’ll just share a couple updates and some of my thinking. Everything still seems to revolve around the Fed — will they raise rates? Will long-term rates get ahead of the Fed if they don’t? Will they have to try to find some new […]
So… the Fed failed to do anything, which I guess means that the wild predictions about the end of western civilization hitting us on September 18th are going to get pushed off again. Maybe we’ll soon start to see ads about how the next Greater Depression will start on October 28, or December 16…. or, […]
I know, I know, I’m cynical — but yes, we can probably start out by responding to that headline question with a “probably not.” But that doesn’t mean we don’t care what they’re talking about in this latest ad — this time, the pitch comes from Jimmy Mengel for his The Crow’s Nest letter — […]
Not really banks, but “sort of” banks, that’s what I’m going to write to you about today — and I’ve got a couple interesting ones that I own to profile for you today as they share the “Idea of the Month” spotlight. Banks in general are in everyone’s good graces again — the stocks are […]
Can’t seem to find any info on this latest pitch from Jim. Anybody??
I’m feeling a little bit old today because my fourth baby, Stock Gumshoe, just celebrated its eighth birthday. Eight years of solving teasers, sharing thoughts, and defusing marketing hype… and it’s still such a cute little fella! I certainly never expected this to grow and get the attention of so many people when I sat […]
I have a few updates for you this week — there was a little bit of earnings news in the Gumshoe Universe, and I did a little rebalancing in my portfolio to get cash levels up in anticipation of future buying opportunities… but first, the latest pitch for Chris Versace’s Growth & Dividend Report caught […]
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TARP Warrants are the 10-year warrants that the government received from the financial institutions it bailed out. In addition to backstopping those institutions, they got 10-year warrants, and the government…...
Warrants are typically quite difficult to find, mostly because there aren't very many of them that trade on the public markets (and the vast majority are for junior mining stocks).…...
There is not any one place to look for warrants -- the canadian ones are pretty well covered by canadianwarrants.com and by listings at the Financial Post (http://www.financialpost.com/markets/data/group-warrants.html), but US…...
The "Executive Dividends" teased by Chris Mayer were warrants -- like the TARP Warrants that have been so profitable in recent years. I covered Mayer's ad here last year: http://www.stockgumshoe.com/reviews/capital-and-crisis/whats-the-executive-dividend-program/…...
Not sure I understand the question, but I'm still holding all my TARP warrants...
These are warrants, which are similar to call options in some ways (but not standardized, so definitely need to be carefully researched individually). Warrants have a strike price, an expiration…...
Do you think its to late to buy the tarp warrants?...
Hi Cathy, I've suggested a few of the TARP warrants and own a couple of them -- there are about a dozen of them trading right now, mostly large banks…...
In this case I happen to hold both stock and warrants -- and there's actually more value in my warrant holdings now than in the equity. I like warrants for…...
A little internet searching shows that Dr. S's message about TARP warrants is not actually original. This free essay on Morningstar provides similar information: http://opp.morningstar.com/BlogArticle.aspx?postid=349829 One interesting risk that Dr.…...
I think the TARP warrants are a fabulous opportunity for investors to participate in the recovery of major banks in the U.S. I bought a basket of them, and added…...