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Howard Sun

Howard Sun is an individual long-short investor who has been in the markets for over four years, and has generated consistent annual returns. His trades are analyzed using both fundamental as well as technical analysis. Howard is currently a management consultant working for several Fortune 500 clients. He has a BS from the University of Western Ontario and is working toward a MS in Quantitative Finance at the University of London SOAS.

Email Howard at howardhsun@gmail.com.

Howard Sun's Latest Articles

Trading Strategies for Today's Markets
on Oct 17, 2008
A Trading Plan for Today's Crisis
on Sep 18, 2008 about FRE, FNM, AIG
Merits and Faults of Buybacks
on Sep 05, 2008
The Long Case for Pfizer
on Aug 24, 2008 about PFE
Recent Surge in USD Likely Short-Lived
on Aug 20, 2008 about UUP, UDN
Don't Cancel Motorola's Funeral Just Yet
on Aug 18, 2008 about MOT, NOK, AAPL
Time to Invest in Pharmaceuticals?
on Aug 18, 2008 about FRX, BMY, AZN
Will the Fed 'Disappear' in the Next Decade?
on Jul 16, 2008 about SPY, DIA, UDN
Irony in an Interconnected World
on Jul 09, 2008 about GSG, DBC
Time to Hop Back Onboard the Asia Express?
on Jul 07, 2008 about FXI, ASIA, IFN
Market Psychology: Testosterone and Risk-Taking
on Jun 30, 2008
Market Psychology: It's Painful to Let Go of a Sagging Stock
on Jun 22, 2008
The Presidential Election Cycle Theory: Is It Accurate?
on Jun 16, 2008
An Overview of the Global Shipping Industry
on Jun 10, 2008 about ALEX, DAC, DRYS
Consumer Sentiment as a Contrarian Predictor
on Jun 04, 2008
Sears Remains a Compelling Short
on Jun 02, 2008 about SHLD
The Long Case for Caterpillar
on May 27, 2008 about CAT
Book Review: George Soros’ 'The New Paradigm for Financial Markets'
on May 21, 2008
Misleading April Retail Numbers: Invest In Discounters
on May 18, 2008 about COST, WMT, BJ
Industrials: The New Safe Haven for Investors
on May 12, 2008 about AW, AVY, BA
Beijing Olympics Investing: Think Travel Stocks
on Apr 28, 2008 about CTRP, GSH, HMIN
Origin Agritech: Planting the Seeds for Success
on Apr 23, 2008 about SEED
Retail Numbers: Worse Than They Look?
on Apr 15, 2008
Tough Year Ahead For Specialty Retailers
on Apr 14, 2008 about BBBY, BBY, BBI
The Credit Crisis and the U.S. Dollar
on Apr 13, 2008 about UUP, UDN
China's Agriculture Sector Is Ripe for Investment
on Apr 08, 2008 about FEED, GRO, CNOA.OB
Why Gold Juniors Have Not Yet Popped
on Apr 04, 2008 about GRS, GLD
The Long Case for Junior Miner European Goldfields
on Mar 31, 2008 about EGFDF.PK
Investing in Consumer Packaged Goods: A Global View
on Mar 31, 2008 about BUD, CL, ACV
The Long Case for Chinese Smallcap Xinhua Finance Media
on Mar 26, 2008 about FMCN, XFML
Financial Stocks to Buy When the Market Reverses
on Mar 25, 2008 about BAC, BSC, BCS
Where are Precious Metals Headed in 2008?
on Mar 18, 2008 about ABX, AUY, DBS

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Bullish Calls:

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