Discussed by:
Ken Winans
President, Winans International; Author, “Investment Atlas”

The dust is settling after last year’s financial hurricane, and the U.S. stock market continues to trade sideways much as it did in the 1970s. It has become apparent that many time-tested, technically based investment strategies have vastly outperformed the buy-and-hold strategy widely used by today’s investors. Ken Winans will give a historical overview of stocks, bonds and real estate since 1850 and will examine the best bull & worst bear markets during this time period. Ken will show how to properly use technical analysis to navigate most types of market conditions. The emphasis is not on picking market tops & bottoms but rather on identifying intermediate to long-term trends in stocks, bonds and real estate. If you want to stop being on the buy-and-hold roller coaster to poor financial performance, then integrate technical analysis into your strategy!

Discussed by:
Robert Hsu
Managing Director, Absolute Return Capital Advisors; Editor, China Strategy

The world is experiencing the biggest financial crisis in history, and many countries are scrambling to save their highly leveraged economic systems, while watching their stock markets slow recovery from shocking low levels. However, while many countries are vulnerable to the financial crisis, there is one country whose minimally leveraged economy is more insulated from the crisis: China. China is on track to post 7% to 8% GDP growth in 2009, and it has the world’s largest foreign reserve (nearly $2 trillion). The Chinese government remains focused on stimulating economy growth within the country so that it is positioned to experience great prosperity in the coming months and years. This situation is creating once-in-a-lifetime opportunities for investment in China. Knowing what Chinese companies are in-line to benefit from China’s incredible economic growth can be tricky business. That’s why Robert Hsu’s unique expertise in this part of the world provides a wealth of knowledge and insight.

MEETING DETAILS

Date: Saturday, November 21, 2009 Time: 9:00 a.m.    Registration/Social/Continental Breakfast 9:30 a.m.    Ken Winans, Program 10:45 a.m.    Break 11:00 a.m.    Robert Hsu, Program 12:00 p.m.    Q&A Location: Hs Lordships Restaurant 199 Seawall Dr. Berkeley, CA [ Map This Location ]