Mar 3, 2022 by Jim Mueller, CFA and Bill MannThis Psychological Barrier Could Cost Your Portfolio Big TimeAdding to winners is easy to say, but it's hard to do.
Aug 5, 2020 by Jim Mueller, CFAHow to Invest in OptionsWhen done right, options can be a source of slow-and-steady returns.
Aug 30, 2019 by Jim Mueller, CFASolarCity Looks Like a Huge Mistake for TeslaEven putting aside the fires at Walmart, SolarCity could be a ticking bomb for Tesla’s future.
Sep 28, 2018 by Jim Mueller, CFAWhat Investors Should Know About the U.S./China Trade WarWhat led to this standoff, which companies are most affected, how to invest in this market, and much more.
Apr 7, 2017 by Jim Mueller, CFANetflix's Latest Decision Is Not a Good OneNetflix's decision to delay release of its Q1 2017 quarterly video interview hurts both investors and analysts, and raises the possibility of violating Reg FD.
Feb 2, 2016 by Jim Mueller, CFAStocks Are Down; You Don't Have to BeThe market is providing investors with lots of "teachable moments."
Apr 22, 2015 by Jim Mueller, CFAGoodbye to the Messed-Up Expectations PortfolioAfter 4.5 years, my job has grown to the point where I cannot fairly run this portfolio.
Mar 27, 2015 by Jim Mueller, CFADon't Worry About the Next Drop -- Plan for ItFour simple steps you can take to prepare for the next stock market drop.
Mar 23, 2015 by Jim Mueller, CFAGameStop: The Company That Refuses to DieGrowing loyal customers and expanding on its hard-won expertise as a retailer of used electronics, GameStop just hasn't played by Wall Street's book.
Mar 19, 2015 by Jim Mueller, CFABarnes & Noble Is More Profitable Than It Looks on the SurfaceWith the upcoming spinoff of the college division, and a move toward improving the Nook, investors could be overlooking a sweet deal.
Feb 11, 2015 by Jim Mueller, CFACore Laboratories NV Is My Oil Price PlayTrying to take advantage of any recovery in the price of oil, I'm choosing a stronger company than where I was invested before.
Feb 4, 2015 by Jim Mueller, CFAAfter Too Long, I'm Selling TransoceanIt can take a while for some lessons to sink in, but this is one I've learned: Investment thesis drift can be hazardous to your wealth.
Nov 26, 2014 by Jim Mueller, CFAI'm Thankful for Lower Share PricesTaking advantage of some market movement to add shares of three companies to my portfolio.
Sep 16, 2014 by Jim Mueller, CFA5 Years From Now, You'll Wish You Had Bought Mobileye TodayShares might seem expensive, but I believe today's price will look like a bargain a few years down the road.
Sep 9, 2014 by Jim Mueller, CFAEven at This Price, Netflix Is a BuyDon't get anchored to the high price. The investing thesis and growth story are strong.
Sep 4, 2014 by Jim Mueller, CFA3 Reasons to Buy Trinity IndustriesAfter a successful investment in Western Refining, the Messed-Up Expectations portfolio is putting some of that cash to work in Trinity Industries, tying the decision to increased crude-by-rail transport and safety.
Jul 21, 2014 by Jim Mueller, CFAWhy I'm Selling Western Refining TodayAfter three years of ownership and a double, the investing thesis has played out. Time to sell and move on.
Jul 4, 2014 by Jim Mueller, CFAA Deep Dive Into 3D Systems, Part 13: Should Investors Buy Into the Hype?12 articles later, 3D Systems faces one analyst's judgement...
Jul 1, 2014 by Jim Mueller, CFAA Deep Dive Into 3D Systems, Part 12: Is This 3-D Printing Bear Right the Second Time Around?A look into Citron's latest negative report on 3D printing.
