Newsletters
Fed Tapers Matter
Over the past few years, we’ve all come to know the phrase “Black Lives Matter.” And regardless of what you might think about the organization of the same name (I have distinctive thoughts, but that’s for another time), one thing that must be said is that they did come up with a positive branding hook […]
What I Learned from Shaq
I’m a very lucky man. I have been blessed with myriad opportunities from an early age, with parents who took an active interest in my education and who always pushed me to be my best. In fact, my mother did so in a very shrewd way. For example, say I came home from school with […]
Molecules From the Healing Gods
January 16, 1991. That was the day that the first fighter aircraft were launched from Saudi Arabia, as well as off U.S. and […]
Time to ‘Superhydrate’ Your Portfolio
In bodybuilding and fitness circles, we sometimes practice a technique called “superhydration.” This is basically the consumption of one gallon of cold water every day. You see, because the human muscular system is approximately 72% water, the essential liquid is a natural part to aiding in fat loss, workout recovery and the muscle building process. […]
An Epic Week of Celebrating Freedom
One week ago today, I was basking in the bosom of freedom. And while it’s “back to reality” this week, I feel compelled to make this issue all about what just went down at the epic celebration that is FreedomFest. First of all, the event was an amazing success. There were over 2,700 attendees, a […]
Introducing the Renaissance Man Ethos
A few years ago, a friend asked me to describe my personal “ethos” with just a few words. Now, judging by that question, you can tell that I hang out […]
Two Life Hacks to Make You Healthy, Wealthy and Wise
I love life hacks. The reason why is because they serve as a shortcut to optimizing one’s existence. So, if you are like me, and one of your personal prime directives in life is to maximize your finite time on Earth, it behooves you to employ the strategies and techniques that can manage your time […]
A Runner’s High is Freedom’s Low
Freedom is serious business, and whenever I see this cherished value threatened, I feel compelled to run to its rescue. And “run” here is the appropriate word because the issue at hand is that one runner’s “high” is what I consider an example of freedom’s low. Last week, American sprinter and perhaps the fastest woman […]
The Insider’s View on Infrastructure
Infrastructure. It is the big legislative issue in Washington, D.C., and it’s a potentially big issue for the economy and the equity markets, depending on how the situation plays out. As of this writing, there are multiple confusing issues coupled with a lack of clarity on just what might happen, and what it will actually […]
Effective Communication Is Your Responsibility
Effective Communication Is Your Responsibility ETF Talk: Invest in Inflation with This Fund Excuse Me, MacKenzie, You Forgot Something The Sound of Silence *********************************************************** Effective Communication Is Your Responsibility Note: Today I am proud to present to you a guest editorial by my friend and colleague Heather Wagenhals. An expert in communications, media and public […]
Jim Woods is a 30-plus-year veteran of the markets with varied experience as a broker, hedge fund trader, financial writer, author and newsletter editor.
His books include co-authoring, “Billion Dollar Green: Profit from the Eco Revolution,” and “The Wealth Shield: How to Invest and Protect Your Money from Another Stock Market Crash, Financial Crisis or Global Economic Collapse.” He’s also ghostwritten many books and articles, as well as edited content for some of the investment industry’s biggest luminaries. Read more about Jim Woods.
