Re: Question for investors, traders...and investment types (and for Michael Ross too!)

Gordon wrote -

> HOW do I get information about/from the
> companies across the country or around the
> world...information that might be useful in
> picking some undervalued type stocks...

One of my favorite teams in the investing game is the brother/brother team of David and Tom Gardner. You might not recognize their names but you might recognize their brand. They go by the name of "The Motley Fool." It was from this pair that I learned about index funds and why, in the long term, index funds have historically beat all other mutual funds. Period. (Their basic schtick is the Warren Buffet method with a few twists. In fact, Buffet is mentioned many times in their writings.) I have several of their books. The latest is called "Rule Breakers, Rule Makers." This one is a little different than the others. In this book, they discuss some methods to use once your basic long term investing is in place and doing well. They also cover some information that might apply to what you're asking. In fact, I was impressed enough with it that I considered writing a software app to track the types of things they discuss. You can also check out their web site at fool.com. They have a section on there for Rule Breakers and Rule Makers. They also have several discussion boards where you can pose questions that might get you the answers you seek.

Rick Smith, "The Net Guerrilla"

> Gordon wrote -

> One of my favorite teams in the investing
> game is the brother/brother team of David
> and Tom Gardner.

****Hey, Rick!

Are these the brother's with the Newspaper Column? They are in my local paper, the Bakersfield Californian, and they write REALLY well. Very enjoyable and easy to "get" as well.

I just hopped over to the website, http://www.fool.com, these guys are both amusing and filled with information. They MUST be whole brained! *Big Smile*

Thanks for the link, Rick! Reading their column their was NO website listed *GASP* How did they EVER allow THAT to happen!

Now I am going to receive a plethora of information from them straight into my email box!

Thank you Thank you Thank you!

With Purpose and Passion,

JULIE

Julie wrote -

> Are these the brother's with the Newspaper
> Column? They are in my local paper, the
> Bakersfield Californian, and they write
> REALLY well. Very enjoyable and easy to
> "get" as well.

I'm pretty sure they're the same guys. I do believe the Brothers Gardner write a syndicated newspaper column. (Hey! That's a content delivery method we don't think or talk much about!).

> I just hopped over to the website,
> http://www.fool.com , these guys are both
> amusing and filled with information. They
> MUST be whole brained! *Big Smile*

Yes. Plenty of good stuff on their site. Very funny on the whole brained comment. *g*

> Thanks for the link, Rick! Reading their
> column their was NO website listed *GASP*
> How did they EVER allow THAT to happen!

You're welcome. And I guess not everyone knows how to market using back-end marketing like we do here. *g*

> Now I am going to receive a plethora of
> information from them straight into my email
> box!

Yes. They do have some e-zines you can get. I was getting so much of it I had to cut it back.

> Thank you Thank you Thank you!

You're welcome x 3!

Rick Smith, "The Net Guerrilla"