How did you find out about this website?

$$$Mr.Market$$$,

It is indeed a HUGE honor to have found your website. I first learned of your wisdom in the IBD forum. (As it is written A prophet is without honor...)

[kingofthehill]

i was surfing for porn and got lost

[jiesen]

first impression

well, I first saw Mr. Market on the Yahoo! boards, first on IART, then on NFI. IART was in his top 100 or 200 stocks, and NFI became his pick of the day. I had purchased both of these stocks, because there was something I liked about both of them, and I thought- this guy's on the same page as I am. So I went to the site to check it out, and really liked what I saw.

Ernie, your research is excellent, and I completely understand the screens you're using, and if I had the time to research the market like you do, I'd do it exactly the same way. But I don't, so that's why I really appreciate the research you do for us. I especially like this method because it's easy to follow your picks, simply by buying the stock, and holding until the target is reached. It's also a blast to read your stories, and the input from the rest of the group- even those who offer their 'differing' points of view. But you keep it real, despite all the flames, and whatnot- a true class act.

You are AWESOME, $$MM, keep it up!

[Karel]

I want to hear more stories...what was your first impression of $$$MR. MARKET$$$??

My first impression was: "Oh no, here's another scammer!" I am glad I looked twice.

Karel

vote

I joined because Ernie sent me an email

[mrmarket]

I want to hear more stories...what was your first impression of $$$MR. MARKET$$$??

[Jaws57]

Love this site!!

I found MM on an AOL stock message board last year and have followed him off and on since. I bought some stocks last year but lost because I also follow IBD 7-8% lost rule. Those stocks (AVD,MDC, FRED) not only came back to make 15% but a hell of a lot more. Yes, EARNINGs rule!!! In December I went with MM on CFC,KSWS,BEL, and URBN(late). Happy to say I sold KSWS for 15+%. I held on URBN this morning and I wanted to sell CFC but stuck with it as well. I plan on keeping 6-7 MM picks in my portfolio, I only have 3 now, cant wait for the next dump. I should have got into DHI, like the comeback it had.

Thanks MM!!!

[mrmarket]

Excellent stories....keep em coming!

how did i find this website

i read some of mr.markets posts on ibd and quite honestly couldnot believe some of his claims. i noticed that many people were quite upset at his post and were writing some rather nasty replies. i decided to check further and much to my surprise discovered that MM puts his money where his mouth is. he is very upfront with his system, although i do admit i do not fully understand it. but most of all he gives an excellent analysis of why he bought a particular stock. he has proved, beyond any doubt, that he knows his stuff. you may not like his presentation but you have to respect and admire his knowledge and expertise. i also see someone who is his own person and very secure in who and what he is. MM God bless and the very best to you and your family. i personally hope to continue learning from your analysis and knowledge of the stock market. blakerj1

[Rob]

I first discovered $$$Mr. Market$$$ on a Yahoo message board for a stock I had just purchased. This was back in the Spring of 2001. I had, through my own independent research, decided that this stock was going higher, and I bought a bunch of it. Then I went to the message board on Yahoo to see what other people were saying about it, and I saw a post by $$$Mr. Market$$$. I think his profile had a link to his message board, which was at that time on the Motley Fool web site. So I've been more-or-less quietly following along since that time. I guess it's almost three years now.

Finding Mr. Market

I too found Mr. Market on the IBD site. I was amazed at the negative reaction to his postings, particularly considering the great advices that went with them. Interestingly, I submitted a posting defending Ernie which appeared briefly, and was subsequently "edited" (read "deleted"). Go figure!

On another front, two of Mr. Markets recommendations are receiving some promenence. (1) HELE which Mr. Market bought in 3Q03 is recommended in Value Line's top portfolio. It is currently making a serious move. (2) CFC which Mr. Market purchased in 4Q03 was recommended by Laszlo Birinyi in his 2004 portfolio on Louis Rukeyser's TV show. Birinyi had the best performing portfolio in 2003, averaging 65.66% gains.

[mrmarket]

has anyone participated in this poll? Does anyone want to share a favorite $$$MR. MARKET$$$ story with the group?

[IIC]

Re: Fool.com

His HUGENESS was a great source of common sense 4 years ago at motleyfool.com. Then he moved to yahoo, now here. I have been following him and making money from his rec's ever since.

Hey Zen...I'm a little rusty on my Mandarin and Cantonese...it's just a pronunciation thing anyway...but your ICON caught my eye...doesn't that mean Silence or something like that???

[kingofthehill]

IM JUST HERE TO MEETS CHICKS,,,..LOL

Fool.com

His HUGENESS was a great source of common sense 4 years ago at motleyfool.com. Then he moved to yahoo, now here. I have been following him and making money from his rec's ever since.