Mark Kowalski

My investment theory consists of applying logic to financial and competitive data to find companies that will outperform the market. My work as an auditor has given me a degree of expertise to see through the numbers of financial statements to get a clear picture of the business behind them.

I find companies that I think are good at what they do, and at monetizing their products first, then determine if the investment makes sense. I make a strong distinction between the analysis of the company and of the stock. Both are not always well in line, but you need both to work together to form Alpha.

I have been investing for the last 4 years in a combination of Canadian REITs, U.S. Energy and Financial ...More stocks, some balanced mutual funds and ETFS. I write articles primarily for personal continuing education and for the opportunity to interact with the Seeking Alpha community. I hope you find my articles useful, and I am always open to suggestions and comments.

First article submitted after the end of tax season :) May 3, 2013