Long -Term Perspective
With 2008 off to a rocky start, to say the least, and the second half of 2007 not exactly favorable for value-oriented investment strategies, we understand that it is becoming difficult for many folks to keep the faith that equities are the place to be, especially with the headlines dominated by talk of a U.S. recession and all sorts of other doom and gloom scenarios.
John Buckingham
Al Frank Funds Distribution Details
On December 6, 2007, the Al Frank Fund (VALUX) paid a long-term capital gains distribution of $3.118 per share, a short-term capital gains distribution of $.075 per share and an income distribution of $.052 per share. The Al Frank Dividend Value Fund (VALDX) paid a long-term capital gains distribution of $.525 per share, a short-term capital gains distribution of $.017 per share and an income distribution of $.063 per share. The record date for the distributions was December 5, 2007.
Prudent Speculator Holiday Calendar 2007
With the number of stocks on our recommended list now north of 210 names, representing the greatest number we've ever shown in the newsletter (493 Prudent Speculator issues dating back to March 1977), we think it a terrific time for long-term-oriented investors to be adding to their equity portfolios.