tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22646804.post114174300633094331..comments2023-10-05T08:54:28.868-07:00Comments on Confused Capitalist: Blog "Index" Investing ChallengeJay Walkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09864804379266346012noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22646804.post-1141832414671701992006-03-08T07:40:00.000-08:002006-03-08T07:40:00.000-08:00Ouch Barry, you mean I'm behind the eight ball alr...Ouch Barry, you mean I'm behind the eight ball already?<BR/><BR/>See what can happen to your investment account, kids, when you don't properly research your investment opportunities?<BR/><BR/>Anyway, thanks for the comments Barry.Jay Walkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09864804379266346012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22646804.post-1141816488862493002006-03-08T03:14:00.000-08:002006-03-08T03:14:00.000-08:00The number of links is what determines a site's "v...The number of links is what determines a site's "value" according to the Business Opportunities Weblog applet that generates these numbers. <BR/>(I'm not sure that higher value linkage changes the formula, i.e., a link from boingboing is worth more than a link from your grandmother's blog).<BR/><BR/>That is going to be a function of how long the site is running, how much traffic it gets, and the media savvy/publicity of the author. <BR/><BR/>The pecking order may stay the same, but the relative value should change -- so while my own blog (The Big Picture) has an outsized technorati value (due its longevity and publicity), it is unlikely to really make any radical gains.<BR/><BR/>Random Roger recently joined The Street.com as an author, and that could boost his dollar value via newfound links. And a front page story in WSJ for The Peridot Capitalist won't hurt their prospects either.<BR/><BR/>But that's the bet you are making: Whose linkage will grow the fastest, and relative to their existing link history.Ritholtzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08608448405502237269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22646804.post-1141789437790075102006-03-07T19:43:00.000-08:002006-03-07T19:43:00.000-08:00Hook me up with a maximum investment in Fat Pitch ...Hook me up with a maximum investment in Fat Pitch Financials (limited due to my ownership) and the remander in Value Discipline.<BR/><BR/>Tip: Sometimes data issues can mislead the market.Georgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13592313908014923842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22646804.post-1141785740563710122006-03-07T18:42:00.000-08:002006-03-07T18:42:00.000-08:00Excellent Rick - look forward to it ...JWExcellent Rick - look forward to it ...<BR/><BR/>JWJay Walkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09864804379266346012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22646804.post-1141757569276105732006-03-07T10:52:00.000-08:002006-03-07T10:52:00.000-08:00I am honoured by your confidence and your investme...I am honoured by your confidence and your investment in Value Discipline. Keep up the good work on your blog. You have a fresh and unique point of view. In particular,your post on the improving economic fundamentals for Canada was very insightful and informative. This contest is unique and fun...I'll be joining in.Rickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05608249881941610314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22646804.post-1141746363656692872006-03-07T07:46:00.000-08:002006-03-07T07:46:00.000-08:00I would add one provisio - if you are the owner of...I would add one provisio - if you are the owner of one of the aforementioned sites, you cannot "invest" any more than $100 in your own site - that way we get to see what other sites you think offer good prospects.<BR/><BR/>JWAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com