Before making a decision to invest, it is imperative to look for specific financial, competitive and structural characteristics that signal that the problems are temporary. READ MORE +
“Confidence comes from remaining true to our investment style.”
Why we don’t talk to company management.
We are not looking for short-term outlooks or positive spins. Here's what we look for... Ask UsJames C. Dolce
Vice President, Regional Sales
12
YEARS AT
OLSTEIN
OLSTEIN
15
YEARS EXPERIENCE
James C. Dolce is responsible for spearheading our sales development in New England and the Southeast, West, and Midwest regions, widening our service to clients and financial intermediaries across the country.
James brings a diverse background to his role of helping us serve a growing retail and institutional client base. Prior to joining the firm, he held Internal and External Wholesaler roles at Legg Mason & Co. and worked as a Sales Liaison and Internal Wholesaler for Citigroup Asset Management. James earned a B.S. in Marketing from Boston College.
Recent Insights
It is an investment analyst's job to determine the economic realism of management's assumptions and to eliminate management biases by making the appropriate adjustments to reported earnings data. READ MORE +
A careful reading of the letter not only focuses on what management chooses to emphasize but also what management chooses to omit or minimize. READ MORE +
Only traders and speculators should be concerned about short-term stock price movements measured in months, days, or hours. READ MORE +
Comparing depreciation schedules to economic reality is a must for any investor when analyzing financial statements. READ MORE +
As a result of this emphasis on avoiding short-term volatility, investors have become more focused on short-term price movements. READ MORE +
We read for "heat," looking for subtle phrases or trigger words that, in our experience, may signal a significant change in an industry or company that could unlock or create significant long-term value for shareholders. READ MORE +
A company that communicates effectively with shareholders and other equity market participants can increase the probability of successful turnaround. READ MORE +