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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

2 Candidates That Could Be the Next Biotech Rockets

Bret Jensen Oct 18, 2019 8:31 AM EDT

Omeros Corp. and EyePoint Pharmaceuticals each have promising treatments that could send their shares skyward.

Riding 2 Big Winners in Small Biotech

Bret Jensen Oct 16, 2019 9:03 AM EDT

Reata Pharmaceuticals and Axsome Therapeutics each have had a terrific 2019, which helps offset the losing bets in this high-beta sector of the market.

2 Beaten Down Stocks to Consider

Bret Jensen Oct 14, 2019 8:32 AM EDT

Keep an eye on Camping World Holdings and industrial packaging firm Greif.

Markets End the Week on a High Note

Bret Jensen Oct 11, 2019 4:15 PM EDT

"It is a mistake to think businessmen are more immoral than politicians." -- John Maynard Keynes It was great sitting in for Doug Kass this Friday on Doug's Daily Diary. I enjoyed everyone's lively and interesting comments in the live chat. Equiti...

The Dow Is Up Nearly 500 Points

Bret Jensen Oct 11, 2019 2:42 PM EDT

"It is a curious fact that the more democratic a country becomes, the less respect it has for its rulers. Aristocracies and foreign conquerors may be hated but they are not despised." - Bertrand Russell The market continues to hold onto its consider...

The Focus Is on the Trade Deal

Bret Jensen Oct 11, 2019 1:24 PM EDT

"Trophy hunters are like politicians, they both like to pull the trigger from the comfort of a safe distance." - J Bartell The market indices have weakened just a tad since our last update. All eyes are focused on what if any trade announcement hits...

Markets, GM, and the Fed

Bret Jensen Oct 11, 2019 11:36 AM EDT

"If politicians stopped meddling with things they don't understand, there would be a more drastic reduction in the size of government than anyone in either party advocates." - Thomas Sowell Market has strengthened a bit across the board since our 10...

Markets Looking Good

Bret Jensen Oct 11, 2019 10:05 AM EDT

"Politics: "Poli" a Latin word meaning "many" and "tics" meaning "bloodsucking creatures" - Robin Williams Markets are looking good a half hour into the trading day. All the major indices are nicely in the black with the NASDAQ up approximately one ...

An Optimistic Note

Bret Jensen Oct 11, 2019 8:52 AM EDT

"Power is okay, and stupidity is usually harmless. Power and stupidity together are dangerous" - Patrick Rothfuss, The Name of the Wind The S&P 500 futures continue to be up just a tad over 1% in pre-market action. Looks like we still start the day...

Here Are Several Promising Rare Disease Stocks

Bret Jensen Oct 11, 2019 8:43 AM EDT

These small biotech concerns are undervalued.

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