Mark Krieger

Food Stocks Deserve to Be on Your Plate

Damn..sorry about that..I thought the SA editors would of caught that error. best....mark

2009 Depression Will Be Nothing Like 1929

jonny: Don't remind me--it was a terrible call and I lost my shirt on the trade. It wasn't my first bad trade nor will it be my last/ I think the whole market could see a dose of profit taking tomorrow so I could see a bit of relief. By the way- Kudos to you for the great writings you produced via your comments on this platform. I wish I had just 10% of your abilty to produce the persuasive engaging,articulate arguments you contributed--you really lit up this board and I appreciate it as it helped the article's popularity. Keep up the good work!

2009 Depression Will Be Nothing Like 1929

Negative sentiment is at all time highs. If you are a contrarian, this sets up a nice buying scenario. Usually the crowds are wrong and are akin to the herd being led to slaughter.I guess what I am trying to say, is don't get caught up in the fear thing-this noise clouds your mind from rationality and objectivity.Be greedy when others are fearful and fearful when others are greedy--how else are you supposed to buy low and sell high?

2009 Depression Will Be Nothing Like 1929

The markets go in extremes in both directions. This irrationality provides ample opportunity for the prudent investor to exploit, either by opening a short position or a long one. it's typical herd behavoir, and those who have the insight to avoid that dangerous mentality will prosper. Disclosure: Long BRID, PBY and IPSU, Short: AMZN

2009 Depression Will Be Nothing Like 1929

You guys are getting a bit sidetracked..the article was also meant to demonstrate how good AMZN is as a "short play"---The stock plummeted almost 5% today despite the Dow ending up in the green.