Personal Track Record
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Personal Track Record
| Inception date | November 29, 2007 |
| Long/Short | Long and Short |
| Cap bias | No specific |
Performance and Risk
Performance Summary (as at end of February 08, 2012)
| Inception November 29, 2007 | Member | Russell 2000 |
|---|---|---|
| Month to date (%) | 0.13 | 7.00 |
| 3 month (%) | 5.11 | 6.98 |
| 1 year (%) | 6.88 | 1.48 |
| Annualized since inception (%) | 9.61 | 2.72 |
| Since inception (%) | 46.71 | n/a |
| Sharpe (annualized) | 0.88 | 0.08 |
| % of positive months | 58.82 | 60.81 |
Past performance is not indicative of future performance
Commentary - Latest Posts
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US Dollar November 08, 2009
As the dollar approached support levels in the low 20s, volume has picked up to roughly five times the average. I do have a bearish fundamental view of the dollar, however, I am watching this battle carefully and plan to step out of the way if the bulls come out on top. I expect the next move to be dramatic whether the move is up or down due to its high volume. If the bears win this battle, there is virtually no support below 21.
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Macro Commentary August 27, 2009
I've commented here in the past that although the fundamentals of the US dollar had turned negative due to the unprecedented deficit spending since last fall, the chart was very strong. When the technicals contradict the fundamentals, I generally trade with the technicals, not the fundamentals if I trade at all. As a result, I posted last December that 24-25 looked like a good long entry on UUP at that time. Well, nine months later, I see that an update is needed. I'll start with the current......
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AIG Meet Zimbabwenomics March 22, 2009
I came across this insightful commentary at the Long or Short Capital website here:
http://longorshortcapital.com/aig-meet-zimbabwenomics.htm
Great stuff; enjoy:
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AIG Meet Zimbabwenomics
by Johnny Debacle
A common mistake is that Zimbabwenomics is just about Mugabe Efficiency Theory and making supply cheap enough for demand to afford it, thus creating a Mugabe Optimal state. But the field has a lot......
Bad Bank March 06, 2009
Here's a follow up to the two radio shows I linked here previously from NPR's This American Life. This series of programs simplifies current events. Click below and enjoy:
- Qualifications Pursuing BBA/CFA
- Date of Birth December 05, 1969
- Job Title Section Chief, Compliance
- Industry Defense and Space
- Investment Experience 15 Years
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