Cover Stories
Dawns of Awakening Redux by Mark Robertson Mar 01, 2015
Dawn begins with the first sight of lightness in the morning, and continues until the Sun breaks the horizon. "Dawn" derives from the Old English verb dagian, "to become day". It is a time for discovery, awakening and preparing for challenges and opportunities and sharing the lessons of nearly eight decades of "Investing Better. Together."
Invest With Your Friends by Mark Robertson Feb 01, 2015
The expression is more than a motto coined by our colleagues over at http://www.bivio.com. It serves to focus a community of long-term investors as we seek and share success while leaning on each other to bolster long-term perspectives.
We Hope You Dance by Mark Robertson Jan 01, 2015
We close our first ten years at Manifest Investing with a celebration of the dance.
Quality Effort: Tribute to Arnold Bernhard by Mark Robertson Dec 01, 2014
The field of stock evaluation is a worthy challenge ... and an exciting adventure.
Navigating Opportunity by Ken Kavula Nov 01, 2014
Chart a course for success. In the Clubhouse column we show how to use Manifest Investing to implement the philosophies and methods to discover better opportunities and to build and maintain superior portfolios.
Letter To A Grandson ... and a Generation by Mark Robertson Oct 01, 2014
Start. Start as early as possible. One wish. A wish that we could have started sooner.
Buy High, Sell Low by Mark Robertson Sep 01, 2014
We reinforce the philosophy and process often. 1. Invest in the Best. 2. We’re Here For The Returns.
Smoothie Investing by Mark Robertson Aug 01, 2014
Our reminder about core investments and the result is a blend that raises the probability of success for long-term investors, a “smoothie” if you will. Join and relax with a late summer smoothie, a blend of blue chip and NASDAQ.
As Good As It Gets by Mark Robertson Jul 01, 2014
A lifetime of club-based investing can produce dramatic rewards. It's Better Investing. Period.
Have Fun Storming The Castle by Mark Robertson Jun 01, 2014
Storm the castle. But we’re pretty well convinced that it’s more fun — with higher probability of success — when you do it with friends and community.
Victory By Escape Velocity? by Mark Robertson May 01, 2014
What would it take to capture lightning in a bottle and identify companies that could deliver leadership returns?
Another Shining Moment by Mark Robertson Apr 01, 2014
If you’ve been around here as a subscriber for a while you may have heard or read about this before. For me, it was one of those etched moments during a few decades of investing. They don’t happen all that often but this one has been indelible.
March Madness: Mutual Funds by Mark Robertson Mar 01, 2014
when looking at the listing of funds covered by Manifest Investing, the number of entries in the sweet spot is sparse, and that's being really diplomatic.
Gateway To Excellence by Mark Robertson Feb 01, 2014
Congratulations to a wonderful group of courageous groundhogs. You’re anything but “average investors” and we see future shadows of success ahead.
Otters on Wall Street by Mark Robertson Jan 01, 2014
With the low total return forecast currently at 3%, caution is warranted. We don’t know when the next correction will happen or how big it will be. We know it will happen.
Why Would We Settle For Less? by Mark Robertson Dec 01, 2013
The investment world abounds with examples of mangled math and distractions that often detour our attention from the things that really matter.
Excursions of Exuberance by Mark Robertson Nov 01, 2013
Our community of like-minded long term investors can be a wealth of guidance. The lessons over the decades are strong and sometimes we all have to be reminded to listen to our own instincts and advice.
Is Buy-and-Hold Dead? by Mark Robertson Oct 01, 2013
You don’t have to google very long to come up with a long list of articles and commentaries about the death of “buy and hold” as a strategy.
Droning About Vigilance by Mark Robertson Sep 01, 2013
The notion of remaining vigilant conjures up images of soaring eagles, hawks and owls; military or law enforcement aircraft; floating patrols; tower sentries on guard in the darkness.
We Don’t Need Another Hero by Mark Robertson Aug 01, 2013
Stock market corrections, recessions and bear markets are no fun. And there is no crystal ball.
Inventory Matters by Hugh McManus Jul 01, 2013
Forecasting the future is challenging, but it has to be done. Businesses have to try and predict future sales and, in an effort to support those sales, make staffing, inventory and financial commitments today.
Gone Fishing ... Patiently by Hugh McManus Jun 01, 2013
This month Hugh takes a look at a discipline that has served him well, leading to the discovery of buying and accumulating opportunities among leadership companies over a few decades of long-term investing.
The Learning Never Stops by Mark Robertson May 01, 2013
This month we visit some letters, questions and commentary ... celebrating your curiosity and achievements. Can old dogs learn new tricks? What about young dogs?
Which Way Is The Wind Blowing? by Mark Robertson Apr 01, 2013
Is the market going up or down tomorrow? How about for the rest of the year? What about the next several years? What’s the outlook for the rest of my investment time horizon?
Quality Ranked: Excellence Measured by Mark Robertson Mar 01, 2013
Placing the quality rating into context is what really matters and what was intended by Benjamin Graham and leader of the modern investment club movement, George Nicholson.