Recent Articles from Malcolm Berko
Washington Prime Is Risky Bet That Could Pay Off
Dear Mr. Berko: I had bad luck last year buying various high-yielding issues you and my two top brokers recommended. The brokers lost over 70% and did embarrassingly worse than […]
BERKO: Looking Back Makes Market Future Brighter
Dear Mr. Berko: Half our investment club believes the market will crash this year and enter into a recession. We’re thinking of moving to 80% cash. Your thoughts, please. Another […]
BERKO: Regional Banks Enjoy Increasing Popularity
Dear Mr. Berko: If you think it’s a good idea, we’d like to invest $25,000 each in three regional banks for our self-managed retirement account. During the last 14 […]
BERKO: SPACs Offer More Risk Than Return
Dear Mr. Berko: I’m close to retirement and my $400,000 IRA didn’t do well under my previous broker. Over the last 11 years, it’s averaged 7.23%. I asked him to […]
BERKO: Investment Down Under
Dear Mr. Berko: I know the Australian economy because, before my divorce, we lived there for 14 years. I made a good living and managed to save over $135,000 American. […]
BERKO: Bright Predictions for Vodafone Come With a Caveat
Dear Mr. Berko: Is Vodafone, at $19.25, paying $1.70 and yielding 8.8%, a good buy? The stock is trading down from $30 last year. I like the income and can […]
BERKO: B&G Foods Delivers Good Taste and Long-Term Investment
Dear Mr. Berko: Your buy, sell or hold thoughts on B&G Foods and why. Do directors of public corporations earn their pay? — N.L., Jonesboro, Arkansas Dear N.L.: Cream […]
BERKO: Roundup of Often-Asked Questions
Dear Readers: The following are some frequently asked questions with some short answers. SOCIALISM VS. CAPITALISM in the United States: Many politicians are taking “Santa Claus” classes at night school, […]
BERKO: It’s a Rocky Road Ahead for Eager Uber Investors
Dear Mr. Berko: You certainly called Lyft correctly. Because it’s way down, is it a buy? Do you think Uber will profit by Lyft’s experience? If so, I might buy […]
BERKO: Marriott Investors Sleep Easy
Dear Mr. Berko: I know that Marriott International franchises most of its hotels, like the Courtyard or the Ritz-Carlton, to third parties. What is your opinion of Marriott, and do […]
BERKO: Impressive Metrics Make Becton Dickinson a Solid Stock
Dear Mr. Berko: We bought 200 shares of Becton Dickinson in 2008 at $63. My wife wants me to sell Becton and buy Apple. Please give me your opinion. — […]
BERKO: Keep AT&T
Dear Mr. Berko: I’m a 41-year-old happily married woman with two boys. Before my dad passed away in late 2008, he invested $60,000 and bought 2,300 shares of AT&T at […]
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