I'm a freelance writer and registered investment advisor (though I'm not sure in which order). I began my financial career as a broker with a major Wall Street firm, where fundamentals and long-term holding periods were core strategies. After that, I switched gears completely, becoming an analyst at a short-term trading newsletter that focused on technical analysis. Now I manage client money using the best of both philosophies. My company, Bluegrass Portfolio Management, offers investors an opportunity to reap superior returns with minimized risk, though education is my focus.
My passion is ...
Investing, and art
I know too much about ...
Movie trivia
My parents always told me ...
Work hard
My childhood ambition ...
To be an astronaut
My favorite memory ...
My 10th birthday...I got new bike.
Why I write ...
To learn as much as educate
My first job ...
Selling watches and jewelry
My best moment ...
First getting published
My inspiration ...
Actually making a difference, even if small
Getting involved in the stock market is one thing. Staying involved is another. Most novice investors quickly learn that financial models and market logic are pushed aside by the market's reality and unpredictable behavior. If they don't learn how to stay in the game by at least preserving their capital, they might not get a chance to become a seasoned investor. The good news is, taking the investing game to that proverbial 'next level' doesn't require a PhD in economics. Many investors have their all-important 'eureka' moment when they grasp these few simple principles... 1) Stocks don't ...
More..James Brumley
Lexington, Kentucky US
Member since: May 2008
Articles Written: 3