| Hello Reader, I woke up to see quite a few new members added to my Daily Dirtnap roster this morning. That’s pretty exciting for me. It also confirms a couple of things: There are a lot of you out there that agree with my inflation call, and… If you don’t, you agree with the money you could make off the fear of inflation. I’m happy to have you with me either way. Yesterday, I promised a Q&A covering some common questions about The Daily Dirtnap: Q: You mentioned that the Dirtnap was great for “Idea Generation,” what does that mean? And how does it help me? A: Most financial commentary out there exists in an echo chamber of sorts. Not a lot of fresh ideas. The Dirtnap does a couple of things pretty well: Helps you understand human behavior and market sentiment—which is one of the most powerful tools in the investor toolbox. More than anything, the market runs off human sentiment. Fear causes movement (as we’ve been discussing). Excitement and greed cause movement. "His insight into market psychology is matched only by his wit. He’s a voice worth listening to for any serious student of the markets.”—M.P., Dirtnap Reader & Portfolio Manager I write in such a way that encourages intellectual flexibility (see: agility), and the removal of bias and emotionality from your investing practice. “It’s a slap in the face… but realizing you needed waking up.”—T. F., Dirtnap Reader I also think I do a pretty good job of breaking down complicated ideas—making them bite sized. You don’t have all morning to read a research paper. I’m here to light up your synapses and let you get on with your day “[It’s] a look behind the curtain… it has greatly expanded my view of markets, how they work, and the players involved on a day-to-day basis.”—S. P., Dirtnap Reader As far as letters go, The Daily Dirtnap is a different animal. It doesn’t simply share a ticker with you and split (though I obviously do share what I’m personally investing in, or am interested in).
You’re getting a level of qualitative analysis and macro thinking that, frankly, can only be found in the world of “luxury consultancy”—where someone charges you $10,000+ an hour to pick their brain.
I don't charge anywhere near that, and don’t plan to. Ever. "The Dr. House of trading.”—K.L., Dirtnap Reader & Financial Advisor I make it fun. My goal is to make my commentary a joy to read, in addition to being super-smart and timely as hell. “I read it as soon as I possibly can after it hits the inbox.”—S. H., Dirtnap Reader Q: What if I disagree with one of your calls or opinions? The inflation call for example. A: Are you going to agree with my every musing? No, of course not. I wouldn't expect you to. I write an idea generating letter—I'm not running a cult. I value individual thought and opinion. If you disagree with me, and that sparks you to make a profitable play, then I've done my job. That goes with this inflation call as well. You don’t have to agree with me about prolonged, higher inflation being in the pipes. You just have to look at what is happening NOW and take advantage of it. As I’ve mentioned a couple of times, you have the potential to either make “a lot” of money from this play or an “absurd” amount—the “difference” depends on whether the fear of inflation solidifies into actual, hit-you-at-home inflation. I’m already profiting, so I’m very confident when I say: The potential for you to profit from this play is there. Q: I’m a 10th Man reader. The Dirtnap sounds pretty advanced—will I have problems making the jump? (This goes for Street Freak and ETF 20/20 readers too.) A: No. You may feel like you walked into an ongoing conversation when you get your first issue, but it’ll only take you three days or so to start feeling like an insider. “Loved The 10th Man, so I decided to take the leap, no regrets.”—J.F., Dirtnap Reader I’ve mentioned that this letter is for serious investors, and that about half of my reader base is composed of institutional investors. So, yes… this is an “advanced” letter. But if you don’t mind looking up a few acronyms or terms you aren’t familiar with, you’ll be more than fine. I would even go so far to say, all you really need is the spirit of an independent learner. If you are on the newer side of investing, you could think of this like auditing a college class in a subject you feel challenged by, but are excited about. Reading the Dirtnap every day will put you light years ahead of the newb who just sits there and googles, “Five good stock picks, cannabis.” You have a full 30 days to decide if The Daily Dirtnap is a good fit for you. I would encourage you to do this: 1. Sign up here. 2. Download the Special Inflation Report & Portfolio. 3. Read every issue for one month. 4. See if it’s added value for your life. This is getting kind of long, so I’ll cut it off here. If you're interested in seeing around the corner, keeping ahead of the trend, and being in constant contact with new ideas and strategies, then click here. Not only will you snag a rare 25% discount, you’ll have that 30-Day, risk-free Test Drive I mentioned. If you still need some convincing, Episode 4 of “When Money Dies” comes out tomorrow. I’m going to dive into a macro trend that we all care about. Episode 4 will hit your inbox tomorrow. Jared Dillian
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