Moving along the continuum of time, I have been invested in the market successfully for 30+ years.
Part of the general diaspora from New York (Queens), and now an educator and self-taught (organic) rancher in West Central Texas I have always had a profound interest in geo-politics, history as it relates to economics. Possessing degrees in politics, electronic engineering, as well as education I have been fortunate to have traveled extensively and worked for several international firms, notably in Sweden and Canada before doing what amounts to missionary work in our public schools, as a teacher.
My investment philosophy is conservative, yet contrarian. For example commodities in the early 70's, high ...More quality European securities presently. That said, I too believe long-term investment is the sine qua non for financial success - unless you are steeped in financial wizardry and luck, which I certainly am not. I have also constructed a firm inner ring of dividend aristocrats that allow my (outward) "concentric rings" of investments to pursue equities that are not presently in vogue. I have always invested in dividend stocks, and will continue to do so; I do not "play the market".
I enjoy SA, and believe it is a positive forum for intelligent conversation concerning investment and economics.
Part of the general diaspora from New York (Queens), and now an educator and self-taught (organic) rancher in West Central Texas I have always had a profound interest in geo-politics, history as it relates to economics. Possessing degrees in politics, electronic engineering, as well as education I have been fortunate to have traveled extensively and worked for several international firms, notably in Sweden and Canada before doing what amounts to missionary work in our public schools, as a teacher.
My investment philosophy is conservative, yet contrarian. For example commodities in the early 70's, high ...More