I flipped on the computer this morning and was greeted with an email from Slash over at Inventing Money that told me I made the Forbes list of blogs again. Cool!
Bill Cara got the nod as their favorite blog which I think is a great choice. Props to everyone else on the list.
In an effort to try to improve the content I would like to open up the floor to the criticisms made to see if other people feel the same way or if it was just the reviewer.
Do you want more stock picks? The idea behind what I write about is that, one, there are stock picks all over the place and I try to emphasize that stock picking is less important than sector and theme picking and that stock selection comes last in the process. I can, however, devote more space to the part of the process.
The other issue noted is searching for past content. I don't know how to use technorati tags but I will try to find out and can start using them if I get other feedback along the same lines.
On a different note I had a lot of comments about the new Retirement Planning blog. It looks like some of you might find it to be useful so I am quite pleased with the start.
I'll have a regular post up a little later.
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15 comments:
I am more interested these days in ETF's and less interested in individual stock picks. I enjoy your posts about ETF's both here and on RealMoney.com.
I'd like to see more on SIPs, such as your comments on CAQ. I own that also along with HPB, and there's not much coverage in this area, short of reading the prospectus.
"...short of reading the prospectus."
Which is such a joy
I absolutely hate reading about individual stock picks. Does anyone really trust them? I much more prefer to read about the investment process and investment selection and that's why I visit your blog.
I'd much rather hear why you think a sector of the investing world will outperform rather than an individual stock in that sector.
JMHO.
You are doing just fine. You seem to be getting a bit more defensive lately - and you needn't be at all.
D
Roger, please stick with the things that make your blog so useful - big picture analysis, sector/theme picking and simple, sensible investment strategies. As a long term investor, these are the topics that I look forward to reading about.
If anyone really wants a bunch of stock picks, turn on Cramer or flip through the current issue of Barron's.
Individual stock picks are not that useful to me. What I do like about your articles are your comments and analysis about the investment process and overall planning and and that's why I try to visit your blog as often as possible.
Pierre
Roger,
Keep up the great, and unique, work. It sets you apart from the rest.
Jeff Klever from Mexico
Roger, congrats. I like the current content. Additional stocks picks are not too useful to me. One aspect I really enjoy is how you dig into the implementation of an asset class or investment concept (Iceland for example).
More and better search is always appreciated.
I struggle with the stock picking thing too. I'd rather write and read about process vs. picking individual names. (You know, teaching a man to fish vs. giving him a fish...) But there's certainly a good number of people who want to see stock picks. I say don't change a thing.
I wanted to echo the other comments. The process is what's critical. I am more interested in the themes and the areas of interest than I am in individual stocks. There are plenty of "tips" on individual stocks. It is hard to evaluate their reliability. But, when I understand the reasons for investing in a particular area, then I can make my own judgment about the stocks or ETF for that area.
As most others mentioned - stay the course - plenty "stock picking" out there - not enough "thinking it through" - appreciate what you do.
Dear Mr. Nusbaum,
If I may offer a clearly minority opinion, I would be interested in reading more about indvidual stock picks. At the end of the day, one does have to choose among individual stocks (unless using ETFs only, which it seems you do less frequently) to implement a "big picture" theme. When reading your blog I've often been curious about the process you apply to make these choices (as well as decisions about what/when to sell) and suspect your insights on these topics could also be helpful to the do-it-yourself folks out there.
In any event, I remain an avid reader and wish to thank you for the time and thought you've put into this blog.
Dear Roger,
This blog is a fantastic source of information and more importantly of process thinking (allocation, sectors, original and new forms of investments,...)IMHO, you should avoid to focus on individual stock picking as many already do and it most of the time brings limited value. The only time it might be useful is to illustrate a specific country or asset play.
A fervant reader,
Vince.
Roger,
Congratulations on your selection at Forbes. I seem to be always just under the radar....hmmmm. Keeps me humble and energized I guess. As far as stock picks, all of your readers are always welcome to drop by and visit my blog, Stock Picks Bob's Advice if they are looking for "picks". Keep up the great work that you do. Good luck on your new retirement blog.
A great fan!
Bob Freedland
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