One of the hallmarks of my investing style is that I usually invest in closely held companies.  A closely held company is one where a shareh...

Value investors have a reputation for not caring about growth.  They want to buy a dollar for fifty cents regardless of any growth prospects...

This is annual report season for many companies, especially banks.  Since I own 25+ banks in my portfolio I've been inundated with bank ...

On a recent post a reader recommended that I take a look at an Australian wine industry stock, Australian Vintage Ltd.  I've historicall...

A while back I wrote a post where I tossed around the idea of starting an investment newsletter. Based on the responses I received from that...

I have a friend who has described investing to me as similar to learning a language.  At first you start by translating a word or two at a t...

Almost two years ago to the date I wrote about Gevelot  (ALGEV.Paris), a small French industrial company.  I was attracted to the stock beca...