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About Me
Kenneth G. Winans is a veteran investment manager and an author of three books about investing. He developed and manages two economic indicators, covering preferred shares and housing. And he is a regular contributor to Forbes and a frequent commentator on investing and the economy.
Professional
I'm Known For...
My books. Most recent is Preferred Stocks: The Art of Profitable Income Investing.
My Current Project
Inform the public about our research and our two economic benchmarks, for preferred stocks and for housing.
My Greatest Achievement
Writing three books before I turned 50.
My Biggest Regret
Only selling half my stocks in January 2008.
I Truly Respect
The trials and tribulations of my 14 generations of American ancestors.
Moments I'd Like To Forget
The 1987 stock market crash and last year's Flash Crash.
Where I'd Like To Be 10 Years From Now
Doing exactly what I do now: managing money.
Why Forbes
Best all-around business magazine in the world.
My Other Website
Personal
What I'm Currently Addicted To...
Coffee. Peet's Major Dickason's blend. I take it with whole milk and cinnamon.
This Is Annoying Me...
People who think it's different this time.
This Is Making Me Worry...
People who think the housing market recover strongly soon. Also, people expecting a new bull market in stocks. Remember the 1970s?
This Is Bringing Me Joy...
Record levels of snow in the Sierras. Hello, Lake Tahoe.
This Is Helping Me Create...
Lately, reading Rebels And Redcoats, by George F. Scheer.
This Makes My Teeth Itch
Perma-bears.
Can't Do Without
Cell-phone-free zones.
My Secret Ambition
Book a flight on Virgin Galactic.
