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John Buckingham joined AFAM Capital in 1987 and Kovitz in 2018, as part of the Kovitz acquisition of AFAM. He has more than 30 years of investment management experience and serves as editor of The Prudent Speculator, which has been a trusted newsletter for over 40 years. Mr. Buckingham chairs the AFAM Investment Committee, leading a team that performs comprehensive investment research and financial market analysis. He has been featured in Barron's, The Wall Street Journal, and Forbes, and frequently contributes to CNBC, Bloomberg, and Fox Business News. Mr. Buckingham is a recognized industry contributor who regularly speaks at prominent industry seminars and events.
John's Articles
Shares of Greenbrier Cos. (GBX) slid more than 10% last week, despite continued margin strength and resilient execution in fiscal Q2. Barring a severe economic downturn, which we foresee as unlikely at present, the nearly 40% drawdown in price since late January brings shares back into accumulation territory, counsels John Buckingham, editor of The Prudent Speculator.
John Buckingham
TRANSPORTATION
Tickers: GBX
Volkswagen AG (VWAPY) recently reported annual results for 2024, but there wasn’t much of a share price reaction. The German carmaker earned $2.31 per share and had $351 billion of revenue (vs. $338 billion est.) in the fiscal year, writes John Buckingham, editor of The Prudent Speculator.
John Buckingham
CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY
Tickers: VWAPY
Civitas Resources Inc. (CIVI) is a roll up of several E&P operators. In recent years, that has led Civitas to bill itself as the largest pure-play oil and gas producer in Colorado. But recent transactions have extended operations into the ever-popular Permian Basin, observes John Buckingham, editor of The Prudent Speculator.
John Buckingham
ENERGY
Tickers: CIVI
Ninety-five years of data show September and October, on average, to be the two worst months of the year. This time around, the scary duo was volatile, providing both tricks and treats. But when all was said and done, the period ended with a slight advance. Benchmark Electronics Inc. (BHE) is a name I like here, advises John Buckingham, editor of The Prudent Speculator.
John Buckingham
TECHNOLOGY
Tickers: BHE
John's Videos
John Buckingham, Editor of the Prudent Speculator newsletter, points out a simple truth: Even economists can't predict the economy! So in this interview, he explains why investors shouldn't even try -
John Buckingham
STOCKS
5:15
While media market gurus are recommending traders protect their portfolio now that the market is experiencing higher volatility.
John Buckingham
STRATEGIES
5:36
John Buckingham explains why the recent equity market volatility is normal and healthy for the markets.
John Buckingham
STOCKS
5:41
How to manage your emotions when watching financial news. The financial press tends to tell traders to sell after the market has gone down...
John Buckingham
STRATEGIES
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