ARTICLE SYNOPSIS ...Riding for Profits with ""Irv the Liquidator"" by Richard J. Maturi Wall Street Journal articles over the past few months have reported the financial dealings of Irwin Jacobs, better known as ""Irv the Liquidator."" Jacobs invests in companies he considers financially sound but in need of turning around. He has completed several such acquisitions (Bekins, Aegis) and has sold other interests back to the pursued company for a handsome profit. Recent headlines include: Disney Buys Out Jacobs' Stake for $158.1 Million Group Led By Jacobs Plans Bid For Rest Of Lyon Metal Jacobs Increases Stake i...
ARTICLE SYNOPSIS ...Limited Risk - High Leverage Potential by Richard J. Maturi Interested in an investment opportunity with known limited risk and high leverage profit potential? Then silver options may be right for you. Many investors shy away from gold and silver investment vehicles for fear of margin calls and forced liquidations, and others consider options too complicated to understand. But both fears are unfounded when dealing with options. An option is a contractual obligation of the grantor (the one offering the option) which gives the option purchaser the right, though not the obligation, to buy from ...