Bryan Bottarelli https://investmentu.com/author/bryan-bottarelli/ Master your finances, tuition-free. Fri, 08 Apr 2022 19:51:52 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.2 https://investmentu.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/cropped-iu-favicon-copy-32x32.png Bryan Bottarelli https://investmentu.com/author/bryan-bottarelli/ 32 32 Scotts Miracle-Gro (SMG) – Investing in the Coming Cicada Onslaught https://investmentu.com/scotts-miracle-gro-smg-investing/ https://investmentu.com/scotts-miracle-gro-smg-investing/#comments Fri, 23 Apr 2021 18:21:29 +0000 https://investmentu.com/?p=85476 Why Scotts Miracle-Gro (SMG)? Because it’s coming. In just a few weeks, millions of cicadas are about to emerge in certain parts of the U.S.

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Why Scotts Miracle-Gro (NYSE: SMG)? Because it’s coming… Like a horror movie where the mutant villain crawls out of the cemetery, millions of cicadas are about to emerge in certain parts of the U.S.

According to entomologists at Virginia Tech, for 1st time in 17 years (in certain parts of the Midwest and East Coast) as many as 1.5 million cicadas will emerge per acre, which could produce an eerie “alien-like wail” this spring and summer.

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The cicadas are not harmful to humans – but they could cause damage to plants through their egg-laying habits. Adult female cicadas implant their eggs onto branches or vines, causing them to either split and wither in a process called “flagging.”

If it happens too many times, the plants can have their growth stunted or be killed altogether. Just look at these cicadas through the larva stage – to maturity – to death. Freakin’ gross.

How can you prevent cicadas from damaging your yard or your plants?

Here are some of the most common suggestions…

  • Wrap netting around small trees or individual tree limbs to keep cicadas off
  • Use insect barrier tape to prevent them from climbing onto your plants
  • Manually pick them off with your hand
  • Spray them off with a hose

I don’t know about you – but all of those so-called “solutions” seem like a lot of work. Case in point…. Here’s what a typical tree could look like filled with cicadas…

Do you want to spend your summer days hand-picking these aliens off your landscaping? Heck no.

Here’s a better solution… “Multipurpose Insect Killer can be sprayed over any plant and will both kill and repel unwanted cicadas.”

That’s where Scotts Miracle-Gro (SMG) comes into play…

Scotts Miracle-Gro (SMG) – Lawn Care Products

As I’m sure you know, SMG offers lawn care products, such as fertilizers, grass seed products, spreaders and outdoor cleaners.

They also offer gardening and landscape products that help grow plants and flowers – such as water-soluble and continuous-release plant foods, potting mixes, garden soils, mulch and decorative groundcover.

You’ve surely seen SMG’s brands at every HomeDepot, Lowes, and Costo across the country – such as Scotts, Turf Builder, EZ Seed, PatchMaster, Thick’R Lawn, EdgeGuard, Miracle-Gro, LiquaFeed, Shake ‘n Feed, Hyponex, Earthgro, SuperSoil, Fafard, Nature Scapes, Miracle-Gro Performance Organics, Miracle-Gro Organic Choice, Whitney Farms, EcoScraps, Mother Earth, Botanicare, Hydroponics, Vermicrop, Gavita, Agrolux, Can-Filters, Sun System, Gro Pro, Hurricane, AeroGarden, Titan, Tomcat and Groundclear.

But here’s the thing… SMG also offers plant-related pest and disease control products – with recognizable brands such as GrubEx, Ortho Roundup and Alchemist.

Action Plan: Right now, SMG has two trigger catalysts working in its favor. First, it’s getting to be lawn and gardening season – which could trigger a spike in sales (especially coming after a year of being in lockdown – the need for a bang-up lawn and garden is more important than ever). Combine that with the 17-year cicada onslaught – and SMG’s pest and disease control products could see a spike in sales as well. Add them both up, and SMG seems like a strong play to buy on any coming price dips.

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Sports Card Investors – 3 Undervalued QB Rookie Cards for 2022 https://investmentu.com/sports-card-investors-qb-rookie-cards/ https://investmentu.com/sports-card-investors-qb-rookie-cards/#comments Fri, 05 Mar 2021 19:43:54 +0000 https://investmentu.com/?p=84220 If you've been following this space, you've no doubt seen the crazy numbers that are happening in sports cards right now.

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Welcome sports card investors. If you’ve been following this space, you’ve no doubt seen the crazy numbers that are happening in sports cards right now…..

James Park, co-founder and CEO of FitBit, just paid $1.32 million for a Tom Brady autographed 2000 Playoff Contenders Championship Ticket RC. Before that, the Panini National Treasures rookie card of Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes sold for $861,000.

CNN reports that “Wall Street is piling into trading cards as prices soar.” Goldin Auctions founder Ken Goldin said ‘There’s never been a time like this.” Just like that, the sports collectibles market has now transformed into a major investment market.

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Sports Card Investors – Undervalued QB Rookie Card #1

2009 NATIONAL TREASURES MATTHEW STAFFORD AUTO PATCH PSA 10

Sold October 31st, 2019 for $885.77

Sports Card Investors Matthew Stafford

Why I like It: Matthew Stafford has played his entire 12-year career (thus far) with the Detroit Lions. As a result, most collectors and sports card investors have let the team’s losses overshadow how good Stafford has been – making his rookie cards (in my opinion) the most undervalued NFL QB to buy – right now. You may not realize this, but…..

  • More TD passes than Joe Montana.
  • Ranks third all-time in passing yards per game
  • Has the most passing yards through 160 starts in NFL history (43,901) – more than Aaron Rodgers (43,027) and Drew Brees (42,831)

His 274 touchdown passes are the eighth most in league history (through 160 starts), and his 3,803 pass completions are first (ahead of Drew Brees).

In order to finally get recognized, Stafford has to switch teams. And guess what? This just happened. Putting him onto the high-powered Rams offense just might be what it takes to elevate his cards to new levels – which is exactly why I believe they’re grossly undervalued right now. Oh, and don’t forget, he’s only 29 years old. The future arrow is pointed up! If Pat Mahomes’ best RC is now selling for $800K, getting Stafford’s best RC for below $1,000 sounds like a absolute steal.

Sports Card Investors – Undervalued QB Rookie Card #2

2012 NATIONAL TREASURES GOLD RUSSELL WILSON ROOKIE PATCH AUTO BGS 9

SOLD April 26th, 2020 for $6,366.00

Sports Card Investors Russell Wlison

Why I like It: It’s hard to believe, but Russell Wilson has only been in the NFL for eight seasons – but he’s already started in two Super Bowls, winning Super Bowl XLVIII – and he should’ve won the second one – if only they handed the ball off to Marshawn Lynch! Since his rookie season, he’s arguably been one of the most successful QB’s in the modern era. Those investing in sports cards should consider these statistics…

  • 2nd-highest career passer rating (100.3) in NFL history. The only player above him is Aaron Rodgers, who has a career passer rating of 103.1 (we’ll get to him in a moment)
  • Most wins by a quarterback in his first 7 seasons in NFL history (75)
  • The most passing TD’s from 2017-2020 (114), which is far ahead of the second place Tom Brady (91)

He’s 32 years old, which means he has a lot of career left ahead of him. His numbers (and thus, his card values) will only go higher and higher. If a Pat Mahomes National Treasures RC is selling for $800K, then the equivalent card of Russell Wilson for $6K seems like a value play.

Sports Card Investors – Undervalued QB Rookie Card #3

2005 PLAYOFF CONTENDERS AARON RODGERS RC BGS 9.5 GEM MINT

SOLD September 24th, 2020 for $17,100.00

Sports Card Investors Aaron Rodgers

Why I Like It: You know the Tom Brady rookie card that I mentioned above – the one that FitBit CEO James Park just paid $1.32 million for? Well, this card is Aaron Rodger’s equivalent – and it’s currently selling at an 98% discount to Tom Brady levels. Sure, Brady has more Super Bowls rings. But honestly, is there really that much difference between the two QB’s? While you ponder that, consider some Aaron Rodgers statistics…

  • All-time passer rating (103.9) is more than six points better than Brady’s (97.3) and more than seven points better than Manning’s (96.5).
  • 3 NFL MVP awards tie him with Brett Favre and Tom Brady, second to only Peyton Manning’s 5
  • MVP and Super Bowl winning year (2011) just might go down as the single greatest season in NFL QB history – capped by his heroic three TD pass performance to beat the Steelers in Super Bowl XLV

Add in the fact that Aaron Rodgers has some of the most highlight-worthy clips of any great QB. I consider his incredible Hail Mary throws to be some of the most amazing throws in NFL QB history.

He’s 37, so clearly, the clock is ticking. If he doesn’t win another Super Bowl, this card probably retains its current value. But if he DOES win another Super Bowl, it could easily go up 10X.

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Investing in Vintage Movie Posters https://investmentu.com/vintage-movie-posters/ https://investmentu.com/vintage-movie-posters/#comments Fri, 26 Feb 2021 20:24:56 +0000 https://investmentu.com/?p=84032 Collectors have been swooning over vintage movie posters for decades. Classic posters continue to be a target for cinema enthusiasts and investors alike.

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Collectors have been swooning over vintage movie posters for decades. And just as we’ve examined investing in sports cards and video games, classic movie posters continue to be a target for cinema enthusiasts and investors alike.

One of the most popular vintage movie posters

Are Vintage Movie Posters a Good Investment?

Just like so many types of collectables…the answer to this question is “yes…but it depends.” Some factors to consider when investing in vintage movie posters include condition, age, country-of-origin, rarity, artwork and authenticity. Unfortunately, many investors account for all of these things and still end up with fakes or reproductions. But if you know what to look for, these classics can fetch a pretty penny.

For instance, the poster for the 1927 film “Metropolis” sold for $690,000 in 2005, making it the most expensive individual movie poster sale in history. But, unless you’re Leonardo DiCaprio (who actually owns this poster), you probably don’t have 690k to invest in movie posters. Now that is an extreme example and there are many vintage and modern movie posters out there that are affordable for the everyday investor.

The #1 Vintage Movie Poster to Own for 2021

Thanks to Disney Plus, the Star Wars franchise has been revitalized – bringing in new, younger fans to keep the story arch going on forever. As a result, I believe that vintage Star Wars collectibles will continue to gain in popularity – and gain in value.

One of my favorite rarities is the investment-grade original Star Wars one-sheet movie poster from 1977. The story of this vintage movie poster is quite interesting – which only adds to the legend. Here’s the scoop….

As Star Wars was getting ready to be released – producer Gary Kurtz recalls disagreements over the copy that was being used for the movie posters. According to Kurtz, the marketing firm hired to promote the film “wanted something they could put on billboards and elsewhere. They came up with a whole group of taglines that were terrible because they were typical for Hollywood movies.”

David Weitzner, who was the new head of marketing for Fox, wrote the copy for first advance release of the movie poster – shown below:

As you can imagine, George Lucas was not happy with how Star Wars was getting promoted.

Weitzner recalls “Every piece of copy that I had written for this film did not meet with George’s approval. It dawned on me one day that the best way to solve that was to use words that were not written by anyone but George.”

With that realization, the most famous words in the history of a Hollywood movie franchise – written by George Lucas – were put front and center on the new Star Wars movie posters…..

“A Long Time Ago…In a Galaxy Far, Far Away”

And here is the very first Star Wars movie poster that contains that powerful tagline:

star wars vintage poster

In my opinion, this is the #1 vintage movie poster to own for 2021. It gave birth to the most popular movie franchise in history – and I consider it an investable piece of art.

NOTE: Beware of fakes/bootlegs, which always pop up on eBay. Make sure that your poster contains the “GAU logo” at the bottom to confirm authenticity.

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Investing in Video Games – 3 Big Money Games for 2021 https://investmentu.com/investing-in-video-games/ https://investmentu.com/investing-in-video-games/#comments Tue, 16 Feb 2021 21:11:52 +0000 https://investmentu.com/?p=83778 If you ever played video games growing up, then listen up as we take a trip down memory lane and discuss the prospect of investing in video games.

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Did you ever play video games growing up? If so, listen up! It’s time to take a trip down memory lane as we discuss the opportunity around investing in video games.

Take a moment, and think back to your childhood….You’re cruising through 7th grade – eating a pudding pop – and playing Nintendo. You’ve saved the Princess in Super Mario Brothers. You crush all the evil warlords in Legend of Zelda. You’re unstoppable in Tecmo Bowl.

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Long story short….you’re living your best freakin’ life. And best of all, today is your birthday – and everyone is coming. Your Grandma rolls up with a bunch of new Nintendo games for you – and you rip them open to see Mike Tyson’s Punch Out!

Sweeeeeet! It’s an awesome game – but guess what? You already have it. Your Mom bought it for you last week – as a reward for doing two pull ups in gym class (your new personal record).  So, you take the game – still in the wrapper – and set it aside. Maybe you toss it into a box labeled “Little Jimmy’s Stuff” and sock it away in the back of your closet. Maybe your Grandma says she’ll return it to Toys R’ Us – but then gets caught up watching a Golden Girls marathon – and ends up forgetting.

Investing in Video Games – 3 Big Money Vintage Games for 2021

Long story short – you just might have some vintage Nintendo games sitting around in your attic somewhere – collecting dust – completely forgotten for all these years. If that’s the case, I have good news…these games could now be worth a freakin’ fortune. Below, I give you “3 Big Money Vintage Video Games for 2021.” And best of all, some of them don’t even need to be in the box.

Do you have these sitting around the house somewhere? Does Nanna have them in her attic? It’s time to get serious about investing in video games.

Game #1: Mike Tyson’s Punch Out!!

Developed and published by Nintendo in 1987, you were a little boxer from the Bronx named Little Mac, who made his way to face Mike Tyson by challenging a wide array of various opponents (remember King Hippo?!) Ready for this….

A Wata-graded 85 copy recently sold at auction for $19,800.

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Game #2: Super Mario Brothers 3

Every vintage Super Mario Brothers game is hot – but Super Mario Brothers 3 took it to a whole new level. First released in October of 1988, brothers Mario and Luigi are still on the quest to save Princess Toadstool. But this time around, you’re introduced to a two-dimensional, side-scrolling platform – where Mario could fly (or float) with power-ups. The game originally retailed for $49.99. But, get ready to have your mind blown…

A high-grade sealed copy just sold at auction for $156,000.

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Game #3: Stadium Events

Next up on our investing in videos games list is Stadium Events. This game has an interesting backstory – which is why it’s so valuable – even out of the box. Here’s the scoop…

Stadium Events was first released by a company called Bandai in 1987. At the time, it was one of the only games available in America designed for use with a “Family Fun Fitness Mat,” which was a soft, plastic controller you walked, ran, and jumped on.

Realizing what a breakthrough this was, Nintendo quickly bought the rights to this game – and re-released it as WorldClass Track Meet and the Power Pad.

Because of the acquisition and re-branding, Nintendo pulled all the existing copies of Stadium Events off the shelves. It’s estimated that only 200 Stadium Events games had ever sold – which is why the original Stadium Events game is one of the most collectible Nintendo games of all time.

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Check out this stroke of luck…

A man in Kansas was just about to donate some old games to Goodwill – which included a factory-sealed copy of Stadium Events. But a quick eBay search showed him what a goldmine he was sitting on. Turns out, this game became only the second known sealed copy in existence – and he sold it on eBay for $41,300.

Even if you find a game that’s out of the box, it’s still a winning lottery ticket. The game’s box is so hard to find – the box alone could sell for upwards of $10,000!

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Top 5 Sports Cards To Invest in for 2022 https://investmentu.com/top-sports-cards-to-invest-in/ https://investmentu.com/top-sports-cards-to-invest-in/#comments Fri, 29 Jan 2021 21:19:58 +0000 https://investmentu.com/?p=83258 Over the past 5 years, interest in the top sports…
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Over the past 5 years, interest in the top sports cards to invest in has grown exponentially. This exciting market continues to grow year-over-year, with no signs of stopping.

top sports cards to invest in

I’ve collected sports cards all my life – but only recently have I started sharing my recommendations with my Trade of the Day readers.

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Original Pick

My very first pick was a series of “secret” Michael Jordan rookie cards. At the time of my recommendation, the Michael Jordan 1986 Fleer PSA 10 was around $96,000. Less than a year later – it has exploded in value – breaking the $220,000 level at a recent auction. Check this out…..

Jordan All Time Record
Latest Auction – Over $220,000!

Based on this success, I’ve posted 5 more cards below that I believe would double in 2021. Here are my picks – and my rationale. Let’s make some money!

#5 Sports Card to Invest In: 1980-81 Topps Larry Bird / Magic Johnson RC

Magic Bird Erving Card

The massive rise in Michael Jordan cards was thanks to the huge popularity of the ESPN documentary The Last Dance. And guess what? There will soon be a new Magic Johnson documentary. AppleTV+’s four-part docuseries on Magic premiers globally on April 22nd.

According to reports, Magic has granted film crews “unprecedented access” for the making of the film – and the stories will undoubtedly be legendary. Remember Showtime in LA? Magic is the original rock star/athlete – and this is going to be fantastic television.

Without question, these stories will also involve Magic’s biggest competitor – Larry Bird. And Larry’s stories are equally as legendary. And that’s where the trigger catalyst comes into play for this sports card pick….

You see, as luck would have it, Magic and Larry’s rookie cards BOTH come on the exact same card! That’s right, you get 2 HOF rookies – both on one card. It’s two for the price of one – making the 1980-81 Topps Larry Bird / Magic Johnson RC one of the most unique sports cards in existence. Now here’s the key…

As stated earlier, the Magic docuseries “They Call Me Magic”, comes out in a few weeks. ” So, the play is to get this Magic/Bird rookie card AHEAD of the release date. If the coming documentary has anywhere near the same impact at the Last Dance did for Jordan rookies, then the time to buy the Larry/Magic RC is now! Oh, and here’s another little secret….

printing defect magic johnson

Printing presses in the early 80’s weren’t all that sophisticated. As a result, many Magic/Larry rookie cards contain a printing defect – which is a small black line – in lower right-hand corner. Collectors are funny – and any imperfections – even minor ones – devalue the cards. So, the big play is to get a high-graded RC (7, 8, or 9 rating) WITHOUT the black printing defect. That’ll the sweet spot. NOTE: I posted an entire video on why I like this card.

 

#4 Sports Card to Invest In: 1910 E90-2 American Caramel Honus Wagner

Honus Wagner Card

Next on our list of top sports cards to invest in for 2021 is the 1910 E90-2 American Caramel Honus Wagner. This card has a cool story – and big potential – so let me explain the investment rationale….

As I’m sure you know, the T206 Honus Wagner (pictured in yellow below) is one of the most expensive – and sought after – sports cards in history. At a recent auction in October of 2020, this card sold for $3.25 million. At the time, this was the most anyone had ever paid for a vintage sports card (more on that in a moment).

T206 Honus Wagner Why is this card so valuable? Well, it comes down to scarcity – which came from a disagreement. You see, the legend goes that Wagner had a dispute with American Tobacco (which was the company that produced the card). Nobody knows the root cause of the dispute for certain – but some speculate that Wagner was ticked off because American Tobacco was using his likeness without paying him enough. Others speculate Wagner was upset that his image was associated with tobacco – which meant that children were having to buy packs of smokes to get his baseball card. Whatever the reason, American Tobacco pulled this card from production – making it a true rarity.

How many of these cards actually exist? Nobody knows for certain. Some guess the total number is less than 60 – which is why this card sits atop the Mount Rushmore of baseball cards. It’s the most sought-after baseball card in existence today.

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Ok, so why do I like the 1910 E90-2 American Caramel Honus Wagner?

Well, unless you’re Wayne Gretzky or Charlie Sheen, you probably don’t have a few million to go out and buy this card. And that’s why I believe the blue version of this card – the E90-2 American Caramel Honus Wagner – is now investment grade.

You see, unlike the yellow version (which came in packs of smokes), the blue version was issued in packs of candy caramels – one card per package – and sold to children. This made these caramel cards a lot harder to survive in good condition. Just image – you’re a kid 120 years ago – tearing open a candy wrapper to eat a caramel. Do you think any kid would carefully handle the baseball card found inside? Not likely.

Furthermore, if you’re a serious baseball card collector – and you want to have some exposure to Honus Wagner in your collection (but you can’t afford dropping 7-figures on one single card card – which basically means everyone reading this right now), the next best alternative is to get the blue 1910 E90-2 American Caramel Honus Wagner variation. The picture is nearly identical – and the story behind the card is just as cool. In my view, this will make this card highly desirable – which could rapidly increase the values of any mid-grade to high-grade survivors.

#3 Sports Card to Invest In: All Jackie Robinson Rookies

  • 1948 Leaf Jackie Robinson RC #79
  • 1949 Bowman Jackie Robinson RC #50

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This pick has truly historical significance…

In recent years we’ve seen the tragic deaths of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor. In response, athletes like Lebron James, Michael Jordan, or Stephen Curry – and entertainers like Drake, Common, Chance the Rapper, and J Cole – all stand united the common cause of social equality.

What you have is a groundswell of support behind racial injustice and racial equality. These issues have now been throw into the forefront by high-profile people of color.

In my view, this will lead to re-rating the first person to break the color barrier in baseball – Jackie Robinson. He was the original pioneer of racial equality in baseball. As a result, his rookie cards will take on a higher significance in the history of the sport and our country. Jackie Robinson rookie cares now represent a profile in American history – as he pioneered the first step towards the movement we’re seeing grow stronger here in recent years – and that’s why I believe his rookie cards will continue increasing in value. 

#2 Sports Card to Invest In: 1955 Bowman Mickey Mantle

1955 Mickey Mantle

Say this with me….

$5.2 million.

That’s the price that Mickey Mantle’s 1952 Topps PSA 9 baseball card just sold for a recent PWCC Marketplace auction in November of 2020. This was the highest-selling sports card of all time.

52 Topps Mickey Mantle
So, when it comes to a player like Mickey Mantle, a rising tide lifts all boats. A new record high from his ’52 Topps card means that you’ll seen see a trickle-down effect on all of his other cards we well.

That’s where the ’55 Bowman card comes into play….

You see, I love condition-sensitive cards. These are cards that are very hard to find in good condition. Sometimes, the issue is centering. Other times, the issue is sharp corners. But whatever the reason, certain years and card designs make it more difficult for a card to be in pristine condition.

When it comes to Mickey Mantle, I consider his 1955 Bowman card to be the most condition-sensitive card – and that’s exactly why I like it. The centering is tricky…..the old-school wood-grain boarder is impossible to keep sharp…..and the edges often fray. If you can find a 7-10 graded ’55 Bowman specimen, I believe it’ll see strong upside increases – driven by Mantle’s rapid RC increase in the most recent auction.

#1 Sports Card to Invest In: 1986 Marketcom SI Michael Jordan Test Sticker RC

1986 SI Jordan

The final card on our list of top sports cards to invest in for 2022 is… Ok, ok, I admit… I couldn’t offer you my top sports card picks for 2022 without including Michael Jordan. So, with my last and final pick, I have the best Jordan-era rookie that you’ve probably never seen before.

Truth be told – this isn’t even a basketball card at all. It’s actually a “Test Sticker” that was only released to owners of sporting goods stores to preview the upcoming Sports Illustrated posters. Therefore, this was never released to the public – which means it’s super rare.

If you think back to the days of old-school sporting goods stores – you’d have a display of posters that you could flip through – and these test-stickers were previews of what the sports shop owners could order.

In total, there were 20 different players in this preview test series. And as luck would have it, one of them was a rookie-era Michael Jordan card. It’s super rare – super scarce – and super hard to find in good condition. After all, most sports store owners displayed these under an acrylic sheet at their checkout counters – or slid them into the poster display – never in a million years thinking that they’d someday be valuable. That’s exactly why its’ such an incredible specimen to have today.

Of all the Michael Jordan rookie cards out there today – this just might be the rarest in existence. Also, it’s the most unknown – which is why I believe it has massive potential to dramatically explode in value. Watch out for fakes – always buy a graded example – but this just might be the best “unknown” Jordan RC available today.

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This $11 Pick From September Blasted Off Today https://investmentu.com/imax-stock-rises-with-vaccine-news/ https://investmentu.com/imax-stock-rises-with-vaccine-news/#respond Tue, 10 Nov 2020 00:00:14 +0000 https://investmentu.com/?p=81470 When blockbuster movies return, Imax will benefit. And today's promising vaccine news is a very big first step in restarting the moviegoing process.

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Back on September 21, I posted a Trade of the Day about Imax stock titled “Of Course We’re Making This Prediction.”

Here’s the backstory…

I started off that issue by asking you this question: Will you ever see a blockbuster movie in the theater again?

Most likely, you answered yes.

Then I said…

I’m willing to make the prediction that sometime in the future, we’ll all go to the movie theaters again and enjoy the next blockbuster Star Wars or Avengers movie. But here’s where I think we’ll see a subtle change. You see, going forward, I think going to the movies will be a bigger event than it was before COVID-19. In this new post-COVID-19 world, if you’re going to go through all the trouble, I think people will now start to “go big,” which could lead to a resurgence in Imax moviegoers.

Based on this view, I recommended getting positioned in Imax Corp. (NYSE: IMAX) going into 2021.

And here’s what happened today…

Imax Stock Takes Off

On the Pfizer vaccine news, Imax stock blasted 23% higher.

As I’m sure you know, Imax owns a network of 1,616 theater systems in 81 countries. The company owns all of the proprietary digital remastering (DMR) software to digitally enhance image resolution, visual clarity and sound quality of motion pictures for projection on its massive screens. It also designs, manufactures and installs all Imax theater projection systems.

Clearly, the COVID-19 pandemic crushed its business model. Back in late August, Imax reported an adjusted loss of $0.48 per share, which was far worse than the Zacks consensus estimate of a $0.12 loss per share.

But at the time, I thought picking up Imax stock at those lows was a bargain. In fact, I wrote, “When blockbuster movies return, Imax will benefit.”

And today’s promising vaccine news is a very big first step in restarting the moviegoing process.

Action Plan: If you’re holding Imax stock, take your profits. And if you want more of my top picks – delivered to you in video form every Wednesday afternoon – I invite you to join our new Trade of the Day Plus service.

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The election is tomorrow!

Holy $^@#!

If you’re concerned about how the markets will react – you’re not alone.

Stock markets hate uncertainly, and this is BY FAR the most uncertain election we’ve ever faced in our lifetimes.

That’s why I’m inviting you to a special Election Survival Summit.

It all happens on Wednesday, November 4, at 1 p.m. ET.

That’s the first day the markets are open after the election.

Biden win? Trump upset? No clear winner named?

Who knows?

But no matter the outcome…

Karim and I will take you into the markets – LIVE – and tell you exactly how to get positioned for any post-election-related volatility.

We’ll be using the proven playbook that we just used inside The War Room to generate a 94% trading accuracy during the COVID-19 crash.

During this Election Survival Summit, you’ll see…

  • Exactly what I use to hedge – and how you can use this powerful asset to protect yourself with uncanny levels of accuracy.
  • The exact stock pick I recommend to own so you can protect yourself during any periods of social unrest.
  • How Karim knows the PRECISE MOMENT that a sell-off is over – and that the bottom is still in.
  • Karim’s secret buy list – detailing the stocks that you should buy on any market corrections.

And best of all…

The Election Survival Summit is totally free!

If you’re an active Trade of the Day reader, then you cannot afford to miss this live event.

Your money is too important…

The stakes are just too high.

Secure your spot – right now!

YES! Register me for your Election Survival Summit!

Let me be clear…

Nowhere else will you receive this sort of real-time market guidance, protection and planning.

By attending The Election Survival Summit, you’ll be fully prepared to not only survive but also prosper in the midst of any election-related volatility.

Are you ready to lock in your spot?

Then get yourself registered!

And then, I’ll see you on November 4!

Note: If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to be with me and Karim inside The War Room, here’s your chance. Joining our live Election Survival Summit will be the closest thing you’ll ever get to seeing how we navigate the markets in real time. So drop whatever you’re doing and get signed up now! It’s totally free!

YES! Register me for your Election Survival Summit!

Now, in terms of today’s Trade of the Day

After a big drop back to April 2020 levels, Cboe Global Markets (Nasdaq: CBOE) jumped back onto my screen last Friday when it was showing strength in the midst of the overall market declines.

Founded in 1973 and headquartered in Chicago, Cboe Global Markets owns and operates the Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE).

Cboe Global Markets offers investors…

  • An Options segment for trading options on market indexes
  • A U.S. Equities segment that covers listed cash equities
  • A Futures Exchange segment, which includes trading futures on the VIX and Bitcoin
  • A Europe Equities segment for trading Pan-European-listed cash equities
  • A Global FX segment representing institutional trading on the Cboe FX platform.

Action Plan: If we see increased market volatility in the weeks and months ahead, Cboe Global Markets will actually benefit from increased trading volumes – which could offer you a safe-haven play in a time of market distress. If we see any sort of election-related volatility, use Cboe Global Markets as a way to seek portfolio protection from the storm.

P.S. If you’re not with us – LIVE – on Wednesday, November 4, at 1 p.m. ET, then you’ll miss out. Don’t be that guy who’s standing on the dock with his suitcase packed crying the blues because the ship has already set sail. The millennials call this FOMO (fear of missing out), and if you don’t register right now, you’ll miss the boat! Lock in your space right now – and then we’ll see you on November 4 at 1 p.m. ET!

YES! Register me for your Election Survival Summit!

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A Peek Inside Our Trading Room https://investmentu.com/a-peek-inside-our-trading-room/ Tue, 27 Oct 2020 23:00:01 +0000 https://investmentu.com/?p=80627 You asked... I answered. Click the link below!

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Today’s video answers one of the most commonly asked questions I get…

What does a typical day in The War Room look like?

If you’ve never been inside The War Room – I can tell you – it’s unlike anything you’ve ever experienced before.

Want a sneak peek?

Then check this out…

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