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![]() Simon Giannakis - ArticlesSimon Giannakis is the founder and creator of www.thatstockguy.NET . He currently is a Senior Accountant within the Assurance and Advisory group at Deloitte & Touche LLP in Toronto, Ontario. He has a BBA degree from Wilfrid Laurier University and is currently pursuing both CA and CFA designations. Simon can be contacted through thatstockguy.net@gmail.com.
Avoid Companies that HedgeSummary Points to Take Away:
(1) Hedging is a zero sum game with financial institutions and not the users (i.e. management and as a result, shareholders) who are benefiting
(2) Hedging by commodity companies reduces the upside, for which investors bought into the stock for.
(3) Investors should go with an ETF that better tracks the respective commodity price fluctuations or watch the hedging practices of commodity companies very carefully. Warren Buffet Doesn’t Diversify, so Why Should You?This article is a look into one of the most traditional pieces of investment advice – “diversification”, and whether to incorporate this stategy in the formulation of your investment portfolio. Investors Beware! Watch Out for Acquisition Happy ManagementAn examination into pro's and con's of acquisition happy management and its affect on the shareholder. Commodity Review - a Look Into CottonAn examination into factors impacting the demand and supply for Cotton. Intended audience are investors that speculate on commodity futures and investors analyzing companies that have operations impacted by the price of cotton. Don’t Ignore Investing in Stocks Nobody FollowsA look into why avoiding heavily followed stocks and focusing on boring or ignored stocks can lead to excessive investment returns Inflation is Taxing Your Wealth – so Pay Attention to It!Contrary to what you have heard, inflation doesn't destroy wealth. It merely transfers it from your hands to your governments. Read this article if you want to fight inflation. Index Funds (and Etfs) Vs. Mutual FundsA look into why mutual fund managers can't outperform the market and what action investors can take in response. You've likely heard this statement in the past, now see the logic that supports it. Is Buying a House a Good Investment?Conventional wisdom states that buying a house is one of the smartest and best investments an individual can make. This article is geared towards challenging that statement. A Look Into Savings - Pay yourself First!A look into why the conventional method of saving doesn't work for the average person. If you have trouble saving, you need to read this article. Silver - the Next Precious Metal SuperheroA look at the factors impacting silver and why this writer believes that gold is the popular precious metal of the past, while silver will become the hot commodity of the future.
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