Dutch Trader

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The name "Dutch Trader" refers to The Golden Age. This was a period in Dutch history, roughly spanning the 17th century, in which Dutch trade, science, military and art were among the most acclaimed in the world.

Dutch ships hunted whales off Svalbard, traded spices in India and Indonesia (via the Dutch East India Company) and founded colonies in New Amsterdam (now New York), South Africa and the West Indies. In addition some Portuguese colonies were conquered, namely in Northeastern Brazil, Angola, Indonesia and Ceylon. This new nation flourished culturally and economically, creating what historian Simon Schama has called an "embarrassment ...More of riches". Speculation in the tulip trade led to a first stock market crash in 1637, but the economic crisis was soon overcome.

In 1602 the Dutch East India Company was founded. It was the first-ever multinational corporation, financed by shares that established the first modern stock exchange. This company received a Dutch monopoly on Asian trade and would keep this for two centuries. It became the world's largest commercial enterprise of the 17th century. Spices were imported in bulk and brought huge profits, due to the efforts and risks involved and seemingly insatiable demand. To finance the growing trade within the region, the Bank of Amsterdam was established in 1609, the precursor to, if not the first true central bank.

I consider myself in general as a value investor. Most of the times with a contrarian style. My investment philosophy is Unloved, Underowned and Undervalued.

My background is Management, Economics and Law. This I studied at Fontys Business School in the Netherlands, with specialization in Banking and Insurance.

My passion is investing, writing, travelling, history, swimming, playing chess and enjoying my family.

Because of my background and work, I love to analyze companies and sectors and of course write about it. Main points of interests: China, Biotechnology, Consumer stocks, Dividend stocks and a lot more.

One of the best investment quotes in my opinion is: The key to making money in stocks is not to get scared out of them from Peter Lynch.

My dream would be to start a (hedge)fund specializing in small cap stocks or work as a research analyst for a (hedge)fund. So job offers are always welcome.

I am an investor with a bias towards value investing and a love for the markets. All opinions are my own and do not represent the views of my employer.

Do you have any serious business proposal just write an email to tarproinvestments@hotmail.com

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$RMCF More about the company, read http://seekingalpha.com/a/m6q7 about 24 hours ago