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Bret Jensen

Bret Jensen was chief investment strategist from 2008-2011 for Simplified Asset Management (S.A.M.), a small long/short hedge fund based in Miami. The fund was in top 5% of long/short hedge funds for total return in its first full year (2009) as ranked by Hedgeco fund database (more than 450 funds in category). Jensen has nearly 20 years of experience in the financial services industry, including more than a decade of managerial experience at American Express. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in finance from Arizona State University. His personal blog is at http://www.bretjenseninvests.com. Jensen acts as corporate secretary for Florida Alternative Investment Association, which encompasses more than 100 managers managing more than $30 billion in assets under management. Follow Bret on Twitter: @Bret_Jensen.

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Recent Articles By The Author

Adding to My Biotech Positions When Profit-Taking Hits

Bret Jensen Jan 27, 2020 10:30 AM EST

Here's my strategy which has worked particularly well.

3 Undervalued Stocks That Should Gain Ground in 2020

Bret Jensen Jan 24, 2020 8:55 AM EST

American Airlines, Supernus Pharmaceuticals and TPI Composites should see their fortunes improve this year.

Market Leadership Is Turning Too Frothy for My Tastes

Bret Jensen Jan 22, 2020 9:30 AM EST

Tesla and even tech stalwart Apple are sporting valuations that appear high relative to their growth prospects.

Here Comes the (Long) Weekend

Bret Jensen Jan 17, 2020 4:09 PM EST

As always, it was good sitting in for Doug Kass on a Friday here on the Daily Diary. It was a quiet trading day as one would expect before a three-day weekend. All the major indices ended in the green, but the biggest gain was just over a quarter of...

Markets, Economic Readings, Tesla Issues

Bret Jensen Jan 17, 2020 3:00 PM EST

The markets have been basically stuck in the mud since the first hour of trading today as investors seem more than ready to call it a week before the three-day weekend. Major indices remain slightly in the green, but I wouldn't be surprised if we ge...

At the Ready When Profit Taking Hits the Market

Bret Jensen Jan 17, 2020 1:31 PM EST

The market is maintaining the slight gains it has been sporting since the opening bell. Boeing is not participating in the rally as the 737-Max debacle continues to drag down its shares. More and more analysts expect it to take a major charge when i...

Market Enthusiasm Seems a Bit Lacking

Bret Jensen Jan 17, 2020 12:14 PM EST

Markets remain slightly in the green across the board as we approach the midday point. Enthusiasm seems a bit lacking and feels like a lot of traders are getting an early start to the three-day weekend. I would not be surprised at all if we saw some...

Nothing Wrong With the American Consumer

Bret Jensen Jan 17, 2020 10:18 AM EST

The markets open on an up note and are at new all-time highs. All the major indices are slightly in the green to start the day. Investors got better industrial production growth numbers from China this morning. Housing starts soared almost 17% on a ...

Earnings Continue to Show Solid Results

Bret Jensen Jan 17, 2020 8:41 AM EST

Pre-market futures are still pointing to a slightly up open as we try to end the trading week hitting more all-time highs. Fourth quarter earnings results continue to flow across the wires. Big financial firms have kicked off the earnings season thi...

Why I Like Using Buy-Writes in the Biotech Sector

Bret Jensen Jan 17, 2020 8:30 AM EST

Putting buy-writes in your investing 'toolbox' seems one route to becoming a better investor in 2020.

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