| Recap |
| Bye, Bye Wall Street and 2011. |
| Review |
| Hello 2012, and getting back to the basics – value investing, Phil Collins and maybe a little Van Halen, face to face personal one on one meetings, customer service, and American greatness! |
| What To Do |
| Yep, we are changing our tune in 2012. No, not because we believe that the New Year will be any different, any less difficult to make money than the last 10+ years; but, because we are just tired of the negativity creeping into all aspects of life that we simply don’t have any control over whatsoever. Let’s start off with our predictions for 2012. Here they are summed up very nicely for the small investor – We have no predictions for 2012. Nobody ever gets more than 1 or 2 / 12 predictions on anything right – whether the stock market, the NFL, or politics. Troubling, or curiously, nobody ever checks back on predictions and how absurd they are to begin with. Well, until Clark Brothers – no I don’t say that with a slight of tongue, it’s really true. Oh, the proof is in the numbers, the evidence, the data, the research, and the endless data points for anyone to read. Busy, don’t have time? No problem, we do, and are more than happy to point out to the ever forgotten small investor, why you are the most important contributor to small investment advisory firms like Clark Brothers Investments. Ok, here we go, I’ll give you the two most recent specific examples as they pertain to the stock market (our area of expertise, well, so I use to think so as recently as 10+ years ago, Ha Ha). Specific example #1, Meredith Whitney, the famed Wall Street darling analyst, who yes, correctly and so eloquently predicted the 2008 financial meltdown. Meredith’s prediction for 2011? Ditto for municipal bonds. The best performing sector for 2011? Bueller, Bueller, anyone, Bueller? That’s right, municipal bonds. Number two, again, over on Wall Street, one John Paulson (not to be confused with his partner in crime Hank Paulson, no relation between the two, well, unless of course, a relation can be drawn between the two and the rampant corruption on Wall Street, wait that’s 2011 rhetoric, oops! Hey, at least I am aware of my little “problem”). Ok, back to John Paulson & Co. He, and his firm correctly “shorted” the financial mess at the behest of the American tax payer (yes, that’s where the money in his pocket came from, ergo the other side of the trade was the bailed out bankrupt banks….dang it, still trying). Yes, this trade launched ole Johnny boy higher than George Soros and his infamous trade that made him $2B and bankrupted the other side of the trade, ergo, The Bank of England. Paulson, did much better, pocketing $4 bills, and ballooning his assets at his firm to around $40B. His performance/track record hence? Literally, the worst on Wall Street, by a substantial margin too. These numbers are tough if not impossible to verify, because it’s a hedge fund, not necessarily “required” to report their returns. But, none the less, industry insiders estimate his funds are down anywhere from 35-55% for 2011 v. a flat S&P 500 Index. Hmmm, these little factoids, have to make you wonder, a little right? Bye, Bye, Wall Street and 2011! Here we come 2012 with a vengeance to passionately and vehemently support the rights and returns of the small investor. We are getting back to what we know, what we do best, and ONLY what we can offer the small investor. The best mutual funds, ETFs, and stock research in America! It’s the best because its impartial, unbiased, independent, untainted with investment banking deals, kickbacks, special interest, and Phat unearned unwarranted pay and bonuses. We are in this fight with you small fry. Oh, we have thought of quitting, succumbing to the pressure, but we just cannot fathom feeding you to the sharks once again. You, Me and Rocky, we are going to be the last man standing. Its round 2012, ring the bell, we are ready! |
| Quote of the Week |
| 2012 – Dance, Sing, Smile, And Invest! |
| Clark Bros. is hiring! |
Stay Positive! Think Positive! Act Positive! Be Positive!
Clark Bros. is hiring Independent Registered Investment Advisor Representatives – full time, part time, anytime, anywhere. Please visit our web site at www.clarkbrothersinvestments.com for more information.
Jason R. Clark
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Clark Brothers Investments
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