Some money managers find value in booze, smokes, gambling and war

Some money managers find value in booze, smokes, gambling and war
The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review ^ | Sunday, April 4, 2004 | The Associated Press

Posted on 04/05/2004 11:06:37 AM PDT by Willie Green

Edited on 04/13/2004 2:03:25 AM PDT by Jim Robinson. [history]

NEW YORK -- Whether the economy is soaring or sinking, chances are good that someone, somewhere, is bellying up to a bar, lighting a cigarette or testing their luck at a slot machine. On Wall Street, the habits we find hardest to break are considered exceptionally reliable investments.

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TOPICS: Business/Economy; Culture/Society
KEYWORDS: globalism; pufflist; thebusheconomy

1 posted on 04/05/2004 11:06:38 AM PDT by Willie Green

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To: Willie Green

I have a better idea:

The Freedom Fund

Invests in countries and industries in which governments are loosening their grip. Tax cuts, regulation elimination, increasing competition and freer trade are investment criteria. The Hoover Institute and The WSJ economic freedom indices will be a key driver.

When New Zealand and Chile reform their economies, we invest. When France clamps down, we dis-invest, and possibly sell short.

The Freedom Fund: "Effective Returns, Moral Basis."

2 posted on 04/05/2004 11:18:22 AM PDT by Uncle Miltie (If opposites attract, Kerry must really like himself!)

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3 posted on 04/05/2004 11:18:50 AM PDT by Support Free Republic (Hi Mom! Hi Dad!)

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To: Willie Green; *puff_list; Just another Joe; Great Dane; Madame Dufarge; MeeknMing; steve50; ...

4 posted on 04/05/2004 11:25:36 AM PDT by SheLion (Curiosity killed the cat BUT satisfaction brought her back!!!)

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To: Brad Cloven

The Freedom Fund: "Effective Returns, Moral Basis."

Since your investment strategy is based on transnational corporate "freedom" rather than the rights of individuals, your slogan is deceptive and misleading.

5 posted on 04/05/2004 11:39:05 AM PDT by Willie Green (Go Pat Go!!!)

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To: Willie Green; SheLion

Alcohol, tobacco and firearms...

The alcohol and tobacco will be great trade items in times when you really, really need firearms.

6 posted on 04/05/2004 12:34:02 PM PDT by metesky ("Brethren, leave us go amongst them." Rev. Capt. Samuel Johnston Clayton - Ward Bond- The Searchers)

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