James Brumley
Contributor
James Brumley - James Brumley
As a former stock broker and analyst, turned writer, James Brumley can tell you what most advisors can't - or won't. His belief is that anyone can be a better investor, but the TV and most print media need to be ignored to do so. James can explain how things really work in the stock market.
His skill and passion for writing was uncovered almost accidentally. As an analyst with an investment research company, he had to present complex information in a readable, compelling way to investors. The responses of gratitude for a fresh and easy voice prompted James to do even more writing outside of analytical recommendations.
You'll find his comments and thoughts on several investor websites, and occasionally in print.
Latest Articles
|
More Hints of Defensive Thinking - SYY, WMT, TSN, HRL
When Hormel Foods (HRL), Tyson Foods (TSN), Wal-Mart (WMT), and Sysco (SYY) are rising while all other stocks are falling, it's a 'flight to safety.'
May 18, 2010
- James Brumley
|
|
Market Talk: Last Week's Good, Bad, & Ugly... Be Concerned
The S&P 500 made progress last week, but was losing ground fast by Friday. Hints from the VIX and certain industries suggest more weakness is on the way.
May 16, 2010
- James Brumley
|
|
Review of Frederick Kobrick's Book 'The Big Money'
Investors looking for a stock-picking strategy should learn from the real-world experience of Frederick R. Kobrick - a successful fund manager and analyst.
May 2, 2010
- James Brumley
|
|
Consumer Confidence Reaches Pre-Crash Levels, Trending Upward
Consumer confidence was up last month, but what does it really mean to investors? Longer-term charts of the data provide economic perspective.
Apr 29, 2010
- James Brumley
|
|
Review of Scottrade 'Elite' Trading Software
Online brokerage firm Scottrade's 'Elite' trading platform is very competitive with similar software from more established stock and option trading brokers.
Apr 28, 2010
- James Brumley
|
|
Pullback Hits Basic Materials the Hardest - IYM, SWC, AKS
Selloffs from the iShares Dow Jones US Basic Materials Fund (IYM), AK Steel Holding (AKS), and Stillwater Mining (SWC) bode bearishly for basic materials.
Apr 27, 2010
- James Brumley
|
|
Sector Rotation Shows Energy Heating Up, Healthcare Cooling Off
Why are healthcare stocks struggling, and how much more risk do they pose? Simultaneously, can the new rally from energy stocks be sustained?
Apr 26, 2010
- James Brumley
|
|
Review of thinkorswim Stock Trading Software
How well does the thinkorswim (Think or Swim) stock and option trading platform serve its users? Here's a look at some of its most powerful features.
Apr 24, 2010
- James Brumley
|
|
What Is An Iron Condor Option Spread?
How does an option spread trade make a profit up-front, and yield its maximum profit if the underlying stock doesn't move at all? An iron condor does both.
Apr 23, 2010
- James Brumley
|
|
The Black-Scholes Option Pricing Model
The Black-Scholes option pricing model is a highly regarded theoretical option pricing formula in significant use today. Traders should be familiar with how it works.
Apr 1, 2010
- James Brumley
|
