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There’s a truism among investors that you should invest in what you know, understand, and like. It’s a common sense strategy: You spot something new. It’s special. It’s useful

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Editor's Note: This is a continuation of an interview of Minyanville contributor Smita Sadana. See the first part here.Damien Hoffman: What signals are you looking for to know whether clear and sunny

Editor's Note: Damien Hoffman, Esq. decided to launch an exclusive subscription-based newsletter in November 2008 after achieving a 63% return versus a negative 48% return for the S&P over a near