Here goes nothing! An introduction...

Hi everyone; it's time to $how me the money!

(did I really just type that?)  Ahem!

I really enjoy investing.  Unfortunately for me, I also enjoy many things that go along with investing, i.e., researching, paying attention to current events, and writing down my thoughts on investing and anything investing-related.  Sometimes I get this crazy idea that others might find my investing commentary valuable or insightful, so I decided I'd start posting investing material and research on my own site.  I admit that as a hobby I chat with and write to friends and family about investing.  Sick?  Maybe, but I enjoy it.  Now you, too, can share in the suffering!

With that horrible introduction out of the way, please pay attention to some disclaimers:

Disclaimer #1: What I write on this site is a collection of my personal thoughts only.  I encourage everyone to research carefully and thoughtfully before making any investment decisions, e.g., buying / selling stocks, mutual funds, bonds, options, deciding not to buy/sell, etc.  You cannot hold me accountable for any losses you may incur after reading content on this site!  If you want to thank me for gains, do me a favor and hold your thanks; instead, pat yourself on the back and enjoy the profit.

Disclaimer #2: I invest in stocks myself, and in each post I'll make clear my relationship with the stock (do I own it? do I have a short position? do I hold calls or puts? etc.).  aka "full disclosure."  Also, I promise you I'm not using this site to change the behavior of stocks.  Like I even have that sort of power, anyways!

Stay tuned, and I hope you enjoy what you find here!