David John Marotta: What Is A Contrarian? (2006-08-14)

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David John Marotta: What Is A Contrarian? (2006-08-14)

by David John Marotta

Much of my financial instincts were developed watching my parents manage money on a daily basis. Even now, one of the highest complements that I can be paid is for someone to say, "The apple didn’t fall far from the tree." Last week my father authored specific examples of contrarian investing. This week I’d like to show how contrarian investing is at work when you regularly rebalance your portfolio.

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The strict definition is people who do the opposite ... against the herd mentality.
In terms of trading - someone who preguesses the change in the mood of the market and gets in early.
In terms of myself .. I have structured my trading entity so I trade tax free; legally. There is opportunity for other traders to do the same ... and that will increase their after tax profits by up to 66%. But like the herd most traders are ostriches .. just bury your head in the sand and block your ears til the sand seeps into your brains.:rolleyes::eek:
If by chance you too want to be a contrarian - send us an email. Ch:cool: eers