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Ben Stadelmann is co-editor of the Contra the Heard Investment Letter, along with and Benj Gallander.

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November 15, 2017

The Bay Street sign is shown in the heart of the financial district as people walk by in Toronto.

The Bay Street sign is shown in the heart of the financial district as people walk by in Toronto.

Contra Guys: Beware ‘the devil of overdiversification’

Benj Gallander and Ben Stadelmann

October 23, 2017

Contra Guys: Why we're sticking with General Electric even as the stock plummets

October 17, 2017

Contra Guys: A tempting stock that just isn't worth the risk

September 26, 2017

Harley-Davidson has been a money-making machine, which makes one wonder why the balance sheet is so poor.

Harley-Davidson has been a money-making machine, which makes one wonder why the balance sheet is so poor.

Contra Guys: Why we’re not revving our engines for Harley-Davidson stock

Benj Gallander and Ben Stadelmann

September 11, 2017

Benj Gallander and Ben Stadelmann.

Benj Gallander and Ben Stadelmann.

Contra Guys: A beer stock we're watching with a lot of interest

July 10, 2017

Benj Gallander and Ben Stadelmann.

Benj Gallander and Ben Stadelmann.

This is one special stock we’re not giving up on

June 5, 2017

Contra Guys: Why we think shares in this gold miner could more than triple

May 15, 2017

Contra Guys: A rare financial stock that's still trading at a bargain price

April 24, 2017

Contra Guys: We see this stock as a takeover target that may offer big short-term gains

April 9, 2017

Restaurant Brands International Inc. agreed to buy Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen Inc. for about $1.8 billion in March.

Restaurant Brands International Inc. agreed to buy Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen Inc. for about $1.8 billion in March.

Contra Guys: Why Restaurant Brands could be in for ‘some major indigestion’

March 19, 2017

James Skippen, CEO of Wi-Lan at his Ottawa offices in 2007.

James Skippen, CEO of Wi-Lan at his Ottawa offices in 2007.

Contra Guys: Why we think this TSX stock we just purchased will double in price

February 27, 2017

The Contra Guys see Berkshire’s ventures into airlines and tech as confusing and out of character.

The Contra Guys see Berkshire’s ventures into airlines and tech as confusing and out of character.

Contra Guys: Why we're almost ready to give up on Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway

February 12, 2017

Benj recently did his review of all of the stocks on the TSX using Globe Investor’s stock filter tool. He only found three companies that were listed for a decade and had been beaten down in price.

Benj recently did his review of all of the stocks on the TSX using Globe Investor’s stock filter tool. He only found three companies that were listed for a decade and had been beaten down in price.

Contra Guys: Finding attractive beaten-down stocks are hard to find right now

January 29, 2017

A pumpjack operates at an oil well in Williston, North Dakota, U.S., on Sunday, Feb. 15, 2015.

A pumpjack operates at an oil well in Williston, North Dakota, U.S., on Sunday, Feb. 15, 2015.

Contra Guys: Why we're still betting on this high-risk, high-reward energy play

January 12, 2017

In this Friday, Nov. 13, 2015, file photo, the American flag flies above the Wall Street entrance to the New York Stock Exchange.

In this Friday, Nov. 13, 2015, file photo, the American flag flies above the Wall Street entrance to the New York Stock Exchange.

Contra Guys: Don’t expect a Trump rally to last

BENJ GALLANDER and BEN STADELMANN

December 19, 2016

Contra Guys: Taking stock of our 2016 returns

December 1, 2016

Merger arbitrage is when one company has made a takeover bid with the prey trading well below the price that the suitor has offered. Investors try to capture the differential.

Merger arbitrage is when one company has made a takeover bid with the prey trading well below the price that the suitor has offered. Investors try to capture the differential.

Contra Guys: A classic case of merger arbitrage

November 17, 2016

One way to be an organized investor is to keep a Stock Watch List with about 300 companies on it.

One way to be an organized investor is to keep a Stock Watch List with about 300 companies on it.

Contra Guys: Why these two stocks stood out on our lengthy watch list

October 24, 2016

Contra Guys: The fallacy of perfectly efficient markets

October 6, 2016

Contra Guys: The role of ‘stink bids’ in the chase for higher returns