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5/6/08

Best of the Blogs

The popularity of investment blogging continues to grow. There are hundreds, if not thousands, of bloggers pumping out timely financial analysis and opinion. So who's worth reading? Our Globe bloggers, columnists and hedge fund manager/blogger Howard Lindzon share their five favourites.

By BOYD ERMAN

Canadian Capitalist
canadiancapitalist.com
When I feel a trading jones coming on, Canadian Capitalist is the antidote. It's a reminder of what really matters in being a good investor - planning, patience and process.

Middle Class Millionaire
middleclassmillionaire.blogspot.com
For investors who believe that dividends are the foundation of a good investing strategy, Middle Class Millionaire is a great clearinghouse for information on companies and their payout prospects. But more than that, there's some solid thinking here about companies' outlooks.

Andy Kessler
andykessler.com
Andy Kessler is diametrically opposed to most things I believe in when it comes to investing. Take dividends -he hates them, calling them bribes to get investors interested in slow-growth companies. Which is exactly why I read him, because I don't want to drink too deeply from my own Kool-Aid.

Footnoted
footnoted.org
A fun blog that deals with some important subjects, footnoted.org digs into the notes of company filings. Sometimes the folks at footnoted.org just focus on the strange (footwear maker Crocs Inc. sponsors a racing truck?) and sometimes on the serious (corporate pay, potential self-dealing).

Wall Street Fighter
wallstreetfighter.com
Lots of wacky items from the world of investing and business. Pure, unadulterated fun. My favourite of them all.

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