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Jim Pearce is the Chief Investment Strategist of Personal Finance, our flagship publication, and manages two trading services, PF Pro and Mayhem Trader. He began his career as a stockbroker in 1983 and over the years has managed client investment portfolios for major banks, brokerage firms, and investment advisors. Jim earned a BA from The College of William & Mary and the CFP designation from the College of Financial Planning.
Analyst Articles
Nuclear energy is a priority for the current occupant of the White House, where power is the name of the game. Read More
With home prices on the rise and the stock market on shaky ground, now might be a good time to consider a reverse mortgage. Read More
Italy is increasingly dependent on exports for its economy to expand, but with global trade currently under pressure that may be difficult to pull off. Read More
Once new trade agreements with China and the European Union are in place, Wall Street will return its focus to industry leading businesses in growth sectors such as golf. Read More
Warren Buffett has modified his valuation model over time, but to this day he still adheres to the same fundamental rules of investing that he learned from Graham. Read More
With financial assets under pressure, hard assets are back in vogue; here is how you can participate. Read More
With the price of gold at an all-time high, it may not be long until Wall Street sets its sights on the white metal as a hedge against global currency dislocation. Read More
Increased stock market volatility enhances the financial benefits of a widely known but little used technique that is tailor made for this type of market. Read More
I booked an 800% gain in the stock market this week without owning a single share of stock. Here's how I did it. Read More