Investing in the 21st Century
Valuable Stock Market Resources and Insight from a Modern Perspective
Recent Articles
Five Strategies for a Volatile Market — August 7. 2011
In light of the market's wild ride recently, here are some strategies to help protect your investments.
Thinkorswim: A Better Broker — July 29. 2008
With so many stock brokerages touting their low commissions and customer service, it can be a hard task to choose what’s best for you. Thinkorswim is worth a look with top-rated software, support, and unique features.
The Bullish Agriculture Picture — May 23. 2008
The agriculture bull market is in full swing and the prospects for the industry keep growing stronger. What are the factors driving the industry, and which companies will take advantage of the trend?
2008 Stock Market Strategy — May 9. 2008
2008 has so far been a year of wild swings as the bulls and bears battle for control of the market. What’s going on, where is the market headed, and where should you be allocating your investments in uncertain times?
Demystifying Dry-bulk Shipping — December 31. 2007
The dry-bulk shipping industry is often misunderstood by investors but presents a lucrative opportunity to benefit from the rising global demand for transporting basic materials around the world.
Harvesting Big Returns from the Fertilizer Boom — October 26. 2007
The ethanol craze has driven up the profitability of the agriculture industry and lifted the fertilizer business with it. Top fertilizer companies have had tremendous growth as supply struggles to keep up with demand.
Sorting out Semiconductors: Apple Edition — April 28. 2007
What companies are making the chips powering popular Apple electronic gadgets including the iPhone, iPod, and Apple TV? Learn the basics of the semiconductor industry and companies best positioned for growth.
Indian Stock Outlook for 2007 — April 14. 2007
The unrelenting economic expansion in India has continued with 9% GDP growth projected for the next year. Take a detailed look at the top prospects for 2007, as well as new ways to conveniently invest in the region.
Dear Reader,
I started writing this blog in 2006 with the hope of sharing my investing perspective and insight in a rapidly changing world. Applying a modern methodology for identifying trends in the market makes it possible to outperform the market and identify opportunities before Wall Street does.
I am an active investor, trading stocks and options for over eight years. I graduated from the University of California at Davis in 2009, where I co-founded the Finance & Investment Club in 2007, the first ever group of its kind at Davis. I served as Vice President 2007-2008, Senior Vice President 2009-2010, and remain an active board member and mentor. My role included planning and managing the operations of the club while building business development opportunities, which grew the club to 30 active members and established exclusive sponsorship and recruiting relationships with leading companies in the investment banking, accounting, consulting, and financial services fields.
As a Fund Manager I led 5 teams to portfolio challenge victories with quarterly returns of 14%, 18%, 12%, 9%, and 10%, outperforming the Dow 7 of 8 quarters. Prior internships in the investments and venture capital fields include Global Heritage Fund, Worldsight, Morgan Stanley, and Red Herring.
Upon graduation, I worked for State Street in a Fund Accounting and Audit role for two years specializing in International Developed Markets, and I am currently a Senior Associate with the State Street Investment Analytics division. The demands of my schedule do not leave enough time for further updates on this website, but I am always happy to share my opinions and talk about the market. Feel free to contact me and I wish you the best of luck in the market.
With kindest regards,
Dhinesh Ganapathiappan