I can't know why Ernie does what he does, but I have no problems with his attitude. It's really amazing however to see how many people take...
I didn't go to Wharton and I don't know his actual figures, so I can't give you the annual returns. However, since MrMarket is rather open about...
Yup. I just love backtests. Wish I had a dataset like yours! First idea: just ignore the earnings forecasts for now, if they are not included....
I guess that's why they called it the World Wide Web and not the World Wide One Way Street :) Karel
Hi, I see your point too. :) I only think you're a bit severe, because he's not *just* in it for the fun, IMO. But to ask you a question: when you...
He did. That's why I'm here. Despite the mindless flaming going on here (which undoubtedly is keeping people away). My clue on Ernie is that he is...
Well, I would be the first to admit that better results are possible. That they are easy to get is not so clear. Losing money is not a lot of fun,...
OK, trash that claim! Call it a point, even. But what are we talking about with over 200 stocks with a price over $5 making a new high in the last...
I just looked at my own results with the MrMarket method. Considering all my positions, open and closed, I currently stand at a 6.7% loss from...
Underlined the parts I would like to comment on: 1. This was the actual claim that started the thread, as will be clear for anyone who clicks...
As long as the praise applies to me and not to the Fool, I don't see any problem. :) Karel
In 2001 MrMarket opened 41 positions. Some of those ran well into 2002, and the last 6 of those 41 were closed around the end of 2002. Those last...
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