Analysts, Gurus & Pundits

» Kirk - I just got an unsolicited free sample or "special issue" from Sh

At first this sounds fantastic until you apply "the rule of 72" which says 72 divided by 10 yrs is 7.2 percent per year between 2000 and 2010". Jacobs predicts we will see a couple of bear markets in this time, but the general trend will be upward. He thinks the best strategy is to ride out the bears but to do so in good defensive funds with good stock pickers at the helm.

He lists a phone number you can call to subscribe so I'd try this and ask for your free copy of the special issue. 1-800-252-2042

I'd be interested in hearing what others have to say about Mr Jacobs. Should I subscribe to his newsletter?

Kirk Lindstrom

Editor: Personal Finance and Investing

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» shep - Kirk, I think this is a great idea for a thread. Certainly we a

On first look, Mr. Jacobs' predications don't seem that profound. One could argue that his first prediction of DOW "near" 10,000 by year 2000 has really already been met, if you consider 9000 "near" 10000. Moreover, a move of 1000 points over 21 months would only be about 11 percent...a modest return over that time span. Likewise, as you point our, a doubling in another 10 years is only 7.2 percent...again a modest return by even the DOW standards of 10 percent on the long-haul. Of course, if you were a bear, this predication would be surprising, I'm sure.

Nevertheless, I would be more interested in Mr. Jacobs THEORIES and ASSUMPTIONS that underly his predictions. This is what would establish credibility for me.

Regards...Bill S

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» SandyJ - Kirk - If Mr. Jacobs prefers to ride out the bears then what wou

Sandy J

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