I recently expressed some opinions on participating in the stock market. There have been some interesting comments as a result. I enjoy such but I feel the need to state a disclaimer. This also covers opinions not necessarily of a financial nature. To do so, I'm going to steal bits from QTR Fringe Finance because he best expresses my thoughts on the matter; I haven't changed his wording too much:

My posts represent my opinions only. In addition, please understand I am an idiot and often get things wrong and lose money. I may own or transact in any stocks mentioned at any time without warning.

These are not recommendations to buy or sell any stocks or securities, just my opinions. I often lose money on positions I trade/invest in.

None of my comments are a solicitation to buy or sell securities. I may or may not hold opinions I write about any longer than it takes to write it down. Sometimes I’m bullish without owning things, sometimes I’m bearish and do own things. Just assume my positions could be exactly the opposite of what you think they are just in case. If I’m long I could quickly be short and vice versa. All positions can change immediately as soon as I publish any comments, with or without notice and at any point I can be long, short or neutral on any position.

You are on your own. Do not make decisions based on my blog. I exist on the far side of the fringe ... but I can see the fringe off in the distance.

If you see numbers and calculations of any sort, assume they are wrong and double check them.

I do my best to be honest about my disclosures but can’t guarantee I am right; I write these posts in unusual mental states sometimes. I often edit after my posts are published because I’m impatient and lazy, so if you see a typo, check back in a half hour. It might still be there.

Also, I just straight up get shit wrong a lot. I mention it twice because it’s that important.

Mostly I won't give stock advice unless specifically asked - or unless the muse strikes. If and when you ask - about stocks or anything else, I'll be happy to flap my figurative lips until the cows come home. And beyond if I feel the urge.

I've played the stock game for a few decades now and can provide definitive, God's-honest-truth on methods to lose money. Many of those methods involve listening to experts. I will share what little I've learned but my advice is worth what you paid for it.

But that advice or comment may give you a starting point to form your own opinions.

Now. Back to our regularly scheduled program.

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