Small Cap and Special Situations Expert
In addition to being the foremast expert on small-cap stocks, Louis is also well versed in special situations including IPOs, mergers and acquisitions, spinoffs and contrarian investments. His commentary has been featured in several media outlets, including MarketWatch. And he’s also a top-rated speaker at financial conferences throughout the country. A former Wall Street consultant and analyst, Louis helped direct over $1 billion in institutional capital before founding The White Cap Research Group where he is Chief Investment Strategist. Louis also serves as The Oxford Club’s Senior Analyst.
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Most Recent Articles:
- Timberland Stocks: Why It's Time to Knock on Wood for Profits... Literally
- Wireless Medicine: The Most Important Healthcare Revolution for the Next 20 Years
- Japanese Stocks: Why Small-Caps Will Lead Japan's Economy Out of the Wilderness
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Louis Basenese’ investment newsletters and trading services:
- Associate Investment Director, The Oxford Club
- Chief Investment Strategist, The White Cap Research Group
- Editor, The White Cap Report
- Editor, The Takeover Trader
- Editor, The Contrarian Strategist
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Louis Basenese, Editor of The Takeover Trader, shares his insight on Mergers and Acquisition (M&A) activity in this edition of The Market Wake-Up Call. He argues not to throw in the towel on M&A activity yet. A certain sector is headed for big returns. Learn More… |
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More from Louis Basenese
What was the first dollar you ever earned?
Can’t remember. But it probably involved a bet with one of my friends. In terms of the first dollar I earned that was reported on a W-2, it was flipping pizzas in Southern California.
What’s been the most satisfying dollar (or dollars) you’ve ever earned?
Every last one I earned as a minor before I was subject to taxation.
What’s your favorite way to make money?
While I’m sleeping. I’m a big believer in income investments. And nothing beats waking up to find out another check was deposited into your account.
What’s the best investing advice you’ve given or ever heard?
Be humble trading the markets or be humbled trading the markets.
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Additional Articles
You can view previous articles by Louis Basenese below, or explore the Investment U archives.
- Timberland Stocks: Why It's Time to Knock on Wood for Profits... Literally
- Wireless Medicine: The Most Important Healthcare Revolution for the Next 20 Years
- Japanese Stocks: Why Small-Caps Will Lead Japan's Economy Out of the Wilderness
- The Road Map to Higher Interest Rates: Seven Signs of the End of Free Money
- Choosing Dividend Stocks: Six Steps For Finding These Safe, High-Yield Investments
- Contrarian Investing: Why It's Last Call for These Three Contrarian Investment Opportunities
- Why You Should Expect Small-Caps to Shine (Again) in 2010
- "Merger Mania" Will Return in 2010: Here Are Three Ways To Profit
- Danger! Three Stocks to Avoid in 2010
- Brazil's Profit Potential: Forget China... It's Time to Bank on the Brazilian Consumer
- Private Equity Investments: This Maligned Stock is a Solid Buy
- Senior Secured Floating Rate Bonds: The Best Investments to Own When Interest Rates Rise
- Dendreon Corp. (Nasdaq: DNDN): Put These Two Promising Biotech Stocks on Your Watch List
- E*Trade Financial (Nasdaq: ETFC): Why This Company's Takeover Prospects Keep Improving
- Healthcare M&A Activity: Three Healthcare Small Caps Primed For Takeovers
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