Experts

Alexander Green is Chief Investment Strategist of The Oxford Club and Liberty Through Wealth. For 16 years, Alex worked as an investment advisor, research analyst and portfolio manager on Wall Street. After developing his extensive knowledge and achieving financial independence, he retired at the age of 43. Since then, he has been living “the second half of his life.”

He is the Senior Editor of The Oxford Communiqué, which was ranked as one of the top investment newsletters by Hulbert Digest for more than a decade. He also operates three fast-paced trading services: The Momentum Alert, The Insider Alert and Oxford Microcap Trader.

Alex is also the author of four New York Times bestselling books: The Gone Fishin’ Portfolio: Get Wise, Get Wealthy… and Get On With Your Life; The Secret of Shelter Island: Money and What Matters; Beyond Wealth: The Road Map to a Rich Life; and An Embarrassment of Riches: Tapping Into the World’s Greatest Legacy of Wealth.

Articles by Alex

• Why Market Timing Doesn’t Work: Part IV August 8, 2022 -
  Anyone can make a good call and be in the market during a rally or out during a correction...
• Why Market Timing Doesn’t Work: Part III August 5, 2022 -
  This should be a fundamental part of every investor’s knowledge and understanding: What will move the market tomorrow is not what is already known today.
• Why Market Timing Doesn’t Work: Part II August 1, 2022 -
  Market timers eventually end up with nothing more than subpar returns and a boatload of short-term capital gains tax liabilities...
• Why Market Timing Doesn’t Work: Part I July 25, 2022 -
  It’s important to remember that anyone can make a good call from time to time. But no one can consistently and accurately time the market...
• Insiders Are Bottom-Fishing… You Should Too July 22, 2022 -
  If you want to increase your stock market returns in today’s volatile market, the answer isn’t to sell. Instead, ride the coattails of knowledgeable insiders.
• The Most Compelling Signal You Can Find July 18, 2022 -
  Why would officers and directors pile money into their own shares? Because they know something you don’t. That’s what makes insider buying so powerful.
• Why “The Worst Economy Ever” Is Actually a Good Thing July 11, 2022 -
  One important index indicates that now is the perfect time to capitalize on stocks at bargain prices.
• The Best Tax Advice You’ll Ever Receive July 8, 2022 -
  Life is meant to be enjoyed, which makes saving hard. But there’s one way to reach financial independence without having to spend a penny less.
• What’s So Great About America July 4, 2022 -
  As we ring in the 246th anniversary of the United States, it’s important to remember what makes America the land of opportunity.
• The Real Secret to Market-Beating Returns June 27, 2022 -
  Some might attribute Warren Buffett’s market-beating returns to luck, when in reality his success is due in large part to skillful investing.

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Based in London, Nicholas Vardy is a widely recognized expert on quantitative trading systems, exchange-traded funds and global investing. An accomplished investment guru since 2005, Nicholas has several successful newsletters to his name. He has been a regular commentator on CNN International and Fox Business Network. He has also been cited in The Wall Street Journal, The Financial Times, Fox Business News, MarketWatch, Yahoo Finance, TheStreet and MSN Money Central.

Nicholas holds a B.A. and M.A. from Stanford University and a J.D. from Harvard Law School. He is a fellow at London’s Royal Society for the encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce, and Chatham House, the Royal Institute of International Affairs.

Nicholas teams up with Alexander Green, writing for Liberty Through Wealth and The Oxford Communiqué.

Articles by Nicholas

• Lessons From the Life of Charles Ponzi August 11, 2022 -
  Motivated by greed, some investors will always fall for the latest incarnation of a Ponzi scheme.
• How to Defend Capitalism at Cocktail Parties August 9, 2022 -
  Socialism may promise a utopia... But it takes capitalism to deliver it.
• What the Japanese Art Craze of the 1980s Can Teach Investors About NFTs August 4, 2022 -
  All eyes are on the nonfungible token (NFT) train... But remember that as sure as night follows day, every boom is followed by a bust.
• How to Profit From the Geography of Genius August 2, 2022 -
  Understanding the history of various golden ages helps you identify when and where the next ones are likely to occur.
• Never Take Investment Advice From a Hedgehog July 28, 2022 -
  Listening to hedgehogs could cost you much of your hard-earned cash. Investors should stick with a more measured approach...
• Warning: Steer Clear of All Financial Bubbles July 26, 2022 -
  Stay away from all financial bubbles - whether you bet on them or against them...
• The Underlying Problem With Smart Beta ETFs July 21, 2022 -
  It’s time for investors to ignore the promises of “market-beating” strategies and instead use two simple tactics.
• What the 20th Century’s Most Influential Economist Can Teach You About Investing July 14, 2022 -
  Many might find this 20th-century economist unusual, but his economic philosophy still dominates the financial realm today.
• What Wriston’s Law of Capital Tells Us About America’s Remarkable Success July 12, 2022 -
  Dominance is about commerce, not conquest. Capital, people and ideas gravitate toward freedom and opportunity.
• A Controversial Company Dedicated to Digital Currency July 7, 2022 -
  Michael Saylor bet the fate of his company on a single asset: Bitcoin.

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Matt has worked as an editorial consultant to the International Monetary Fund, the World Bank, the Economist Intelligence Unit and other global macro-institutions. He wrote about markets and economics for U.S. News & World Report, Bloomberg News and Investor’s Business Daily, among other publications. He also worked for several years as head of political economy for a Financial Times-owned macroeconomic consulting firm, advising hedge funds around the world. Matt’s claim to fame is that he’s interviewed two U.S. presidents and has spoken with five Federal Reserve Chairs from Paul Volcker through Jerome Powell. Matt also served as The Oxford Club’s Editorial Director for two years.

Articles by Matt

• Does the Federal Reserve Have the Time, Luck and Skill to Pull This Off? August 10, 2022 -
  Because it looks like luck may be all it has left...
• Prepare Yourself Ahead of the Fed’s Big Announcement July 27, 2022 -
  If the Fed defies expectations... watch out!
• The Federal Reserve Wants to Slice Job Openings July 13, 2022 -
  More Americans are leaving their jobs than ever before. But if you’re thinking of joining them, beware - you may regret it...
• When Will We Hit Peak Inflation? July 1, 2022 -
  You’re probably wondering... when will we hit peak inflation? Well, one data point coming mid-month will tell us more.
• If You Didn’t Invest in This Fund… Celebrate June 17, 2022 -
  Steer clear of Cathie Wood’s cultlike following unless you’re a glutton for punishment.
• Buybacks Are Back June 6, 2022 -
  And political opposition to them is likely to return too.
• Generate Wealth as the Sell-Off Continues May 25, 2022 -
  As the market sell-off continues, it’s important to remember that opportunity still lies in great companies trading at lower valuations.
• It’s a Correction, Not an Apocalypse May 20, 2022 -
  While it’s impossible to predict when the bear market will bottom, perhaps we’re closer to the end of this correction than many think.
• Are We Headed for Recession by 2023? May 6, 2022 -
  While we could be headed for a recession, it’s important to remember that recessions are inevitable. And every market break comes with a buying opportunity.
• An Important Lesson From 1970s Stagflation April 30, 2022 -
  Will it be different this time?

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Mark Morgan Ford is a lifelong practitioner of writing, teaching, entrepreneurship, martial arts and philanthropy. He has been writing and publishing since 1962 when, at age 12, he sold an underground booklet titled Excuses for the Amateur to his fifth-grade peers. Since then, he has written more than two dozen books on business, entrepreneurship and wealth building (several of which were New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestsellers), as well as half a dozen books on rhetoric and three books of poetry. He has also written and produced four feature-length movies.

As an entrepreneur, he has been involved in dozens of multimillion-dollar businesses, including one whose revenues exceeded $100 million and another that broke the billion-dollar mark.

As a real estate investor, he has been involved in more than a hundred projects and developments, from single-family homes to apartment buildings, office buildings and resort communities.

A student of martial arts since 1998, Ford has won three Naga championships. He received his black belt from Marcel Ferreira in 2015. His charitable activities include FunLimon, a community development facility across the street from Rancho Santana that provides a range of services, including an athletic program, a microlending program, a trade school and a literacy school.

Articles by Mark

• A Bird in the Hand: My Approach to Building Wealth May 28, 2022 -
  Wealth building relies on giving preference to transactions with relatively predictable outcomes. In other words, it’s all about knowledge and control.
• Why I Wasn’t “Loyal” to My Broker April 2, 2022 -
  When handing your finances over to a broker, it’s important to remember that you’re still the boss of your own money.
• 4 Key Metrics to Look For Before You Invest March 9, 2022 -
  You might not be able to measure the exact quality of a stock, but you can use four metrics to determine the success of a company.
• My Simple System for Knowing When to Buy a Stock March 5, 2022 -
  When determining how to value stocks, there’s one ratio that can give you all the answers.
• A Lesson in Caring Too Much… and Not Enough January 14, 2022 -
  Like it or not, civility matters.
• You Can Live a Rich Life While Building Wealth December 8, 2021 -
  Some people believe they have to save every penny, while others spend everything they earn. But it is possible to live a rich life while building wealth.
• The Little Things That Make Life Meaningful November 24, 2021 -
  To appreciate the biggest things in life - like health and wealth - it’s helpful to focus on the little things first. Do this to get started.
• The Four Ways to Be Rich in Life October 20, 2021 -
  Instead of asking, “Am I rich?” you should be asking, “How am I rich?” There are four ways of being rich that will improve your life.
• Facts and Fallacies About Building Wealth October 13, 2021 -
  Many commonly accepted “facts” about building wealth are actually fallacies. Smart investors should ignore these myths and adopt a variety of strategies.
• How Successful People Invest Their Time September 15, 2021 -
  How you spend your spare time says a lot about how you spend your money. A single hour a day can majorly impact your financial future. Spend it wisely.

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