I always enjoyed Todd Harrison's trading diary when he was a regular columnist on TheStreet.com, so I sent him a quick note regarding whether he'll even post a column every once in a while, and got back the following link: www.minyanville.com The site is not up yet, but take notice of the webpage title header, "hoofyandboo." LOL! So the good 'ole gang are going to be back in full force soon! Not sure when (you now know just as much as I do), but it's good to see that he's getting back into his trading diary. In my experience, he's probably one of the best traders (who writes) around. I know Jim Cramer used to say that he's the best trader he's ever met on Wall Street, but hey, maybe Jim was a little biased since Tood worked for him. But I'm sure Jim wasn't far from the truth. Any of you guys make money from Todd's column when he used to write?
todd seemed pretty good as a trader.he may be the only reason cramer made any money.ive been following cramers picks.a few good picks and a lot of klunkers.AOL,TYC,CNXT,VZ,CSCO,GE,CMCSK AND MANY OTHERS.cramer rode some of his picks down over 50%.
Anyone know why he stopped writing for thestreet.com . I wonder what type of service this is going to be, one of the best writers I've ever read for daytraders.
As I recall, they said Cramer Berkowitz was forced to move to temporary offices following 9/11 and it was too disruptive for him to continue writing. One thing for sure, the RM site went from being essential to being something of a joke. I think Todd was uncanny in his ability to call the intraday direction and when moves would reverse.
Actually, I'm pretty sure Todd left before Sept 11th. Before he signed off he said that he was having a tough time doing both the real time journal and being head trader. In any case the website is registered to Todd Harrison & Associates...which leads me wonder: if he is coming back why is he doing it on his own and not with RM?
Todd was writing his column on 9/11. I actually saw his post pop up in the columnist commentary about an explosion nearby on that morning. A few minutes later he posted another message basically saying that he was getting out of the building. Minutes later the news started breaking on TV. I think the only other post he ever made on Realmoney was to explain why he wasn't writing anymore. I believe he was very troubled by 9/11 and took some time off. At least that is what I got from "reading between the lines" of his message. He seemed like a good guy and I am glad to hear his is writing again.
He said in a column that he would not be writing for awhile after 9/11 and he and Jeff B. were looking for a new office. I went on vacation and after a few weeks on returning I started e-mailing the editor asking where he was. Something was up when they took his picture down. After many e-mails he said he wasn't coming back for awhile. I e-mailed Todd at another address and he said they wouldn't post his going away column which he sent me. I wouldn't renew my subscription and when asked why I told them the way they handled the Todd thing was very sleazy. If he writes again please post.
patefern, could you please put up Todd's last column (the one which RM would not put up) Thanks. The way they handled Doug Kass's departure was also very weird. At first he was a regular contributor and mentioned that he was about to put up a column about his short position in housing. And then suddenly he disappeared. Without any explanation, no short housing column, nothing. Then when I e-mailed the editor he claimed that Doug had been fired. But Aaron Task said in a private e-mail that Doug had resigned. Maybe that website is a bit too small for all those egos. Or maybe RM just doesn't know how to treat talent.
KASS has returned. he is on real money pro for $2000 per year.jay shartus is there too.did the trial wasnt impressed.
Babak, Here is the e-mail Todd sent: "thank you kindly...i will not be back on RM. wrote this sept 29th, fyi, never posted. The Passing of the Torch During the past fifteen months, Iâve sat in front of my computer each day with the sole purpose of offering insight and providing value to the good readers of this site. Quite honestly, I didnât know what to expect when I started. My writing skills were raw, at best, and I was communicating to a faceless audience with high expectations. After all, itâs one thing to trade stocks and live with those decisionsâbut an entirely different thing to share those views with the world on a daily basis. I began with a promise to myself, and that was to always be honest with the readership. My grandfather taught me that our name is sometimes all we have, and regardless of whether youâre right or wrong, youâll always be able to live with yourself if youâre forthright. Sage advice, from a wise man. As time passed, I began to notice that something special was unfolding. Not only did the diary allow me to synthesize my thought process, but it also served as a conduit with which to share it. In the process, I learned a great deal about myself--and the diary slowly morphed into something more than a pure financial forum. It became, quite simply, a part of ME. Iâve spent the better part of the last week revisiting the diary archives and reminiscing about our journey together. The pop culture references always seemed to provide levity as we discussed the dry subject matter that is the market. The imbedded inferences in the song lyrics, however subtle they might be, always carried a cryptic message as to what I was thinking. And who could ever forget our lovable clan: Hoofs, Boo, Snapper and Sammy. They always seemed to be there when we needed to have a town hall meeting in Minyanville! Since last Summer, weâve navigated a tremendously difficult financial landscape. There were surely times we failed, and often times that we triumphed. Throughout it all, however, the real wealth has been found in our ability to maintain perspective and focus on the important things in life. During Rubyâs prolonged illness, I turned my considerable energies from the tape to my family, and I was absolutely floored by the amount of love and compassion that was offered to me by people Iâve never met. As a matter of fact, we used to print out the hundredsâ¦if not thousandsâ¦of emails and read them to my grandfather as he fought the good fight. You may be wondering why Iâve chosen to take this walk down memory lane, and I wish I could tell you that itâs just an attempt to creep back towards normalcy. Truth is, Iâve always been up front with you regarding the âhatsâ that Iâve attempted to juggle, and Iâve made a difficult decision with regard to my current duties. My first responsibility has always been to my partners, Jeff and Matt, as well as the investors whoâve entrusted their money to us. As many of you know, our offices were affected by the tragic events of September 11th, and weâve been relocated to a temporary space outside the city. As President of Cramer, Berkowitz, I have a duty to focus all available energies on our task at hand and lead by example. As such, I will be stepping down from my perch atop the trading diary and taking a sabbatical. Donât kid yourself, this decision was not an easy one to make. Iâve grown accustomed to discussing the various crosscurrents of my crowded KEPPE, and Iâve found it quite helpful in maintaining focus and, dare I say, lucidity. However, I must balance my priorities with my capacities, and do the right thing for the time being. When weâre situated, I will continue to offer my views via longer columns and, when applicable, daily insights. After the attack, I asked you all to exercise patience as we digested the aftermath of the horror. In some ways, that means allowing for time to heal the emotional scars that we all bear. In other cases, it refers to the logistical implications of our current displacement. If weâre to walk our journey one step at a time, we must make sure each step is a sturdy one. For me, that means rebuilding an operational platform and getting down to the business of trading. Iâve developed a passion for writing and, more importantly, a genuine care for the readership. As such, Iâm sure you know that my heart and soul has gone into my column and that I take your performance personally. However, I cannot help you until Iâm in a position to help US, and weâre actively addressing that now. I can only be honest regarding my current situation, and thatâs what Iâm presently attempting to do. I would like to thank all of you for your support and patience, and for the friendships Iâve discovered through this venue. Trust me, there are a lot of good souls out there who want very much to make this world a better place. Think positive, stay focused on the important stuff, and keep that right hand up. With a little love and a bit of luck, weâll all find our way. Together. May peace be with you. R.P"