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About Arbalist Money

Hello! Thanks for visiting Arbalist Money.

Why did you name the site 'Arbalist Money'?

Let’s address this question first. As you can imagine, I gave quite a bit of thought to the name of this site. When it came down to it, two things were important to me when choosing a name: 

1) I wanted to identify with the name, 

2) I needed a unique enough name so that I could own the .com extension of the URL. 

As a proud Italian American, I have spent time reading about my last name learning that ‘Balestriere’ translates to arbalester or crossbowman. Put simply, an arbalester is a medieval foot archer that fired a crossbow-like weapon called an arbalest. Words used to describe this foot archer include arbalest or arbalist, among others. These findings checked the boxes for my initial criteria. 

From there, I knew the focus of my site would be investing topics which I generalized into the word, ‘money’. 

The combination produced, Arbalist Money.

What is Arbalist Money?

Arbalist Money brings together two passions: 1) personal finance topics particularly stock analysis and real estate investing, and 2) learning, sharing and conversing about these topics. The website will broken into two sections, one for those interested in reading stock analysis, real estate investing, and other general investing opportunities. The other section will bring together the resources I have created over a decade of teaching students about these concepts. 

Why read?

Welcome to Arbalist Money, your destination for insightful stock research, real estate investment advice, and income-oriented investing strategies. If you’re passionate about wealth-building, making informed financial decisions, and exploring the potential of different assets, you’ve come to the right place. Readers can also expect to gain insight into my ongoing learning journey as it relates to worthwhile discoveries such as books, articles and the like that shape and change my perspective on investing, income generation, and personal finance.

I’m thrilled to share my expertise and experiences with you. My journey into the world of finance and investing has been driven by an unwavering passion for these subjects. From a young age, I found myself captivated by the intricacies of financial markets, the allure of real estate, and the power of acquiring assets.

To further develop my understanding, I pursued practical experience and education in the field. I had the privilege of working at prestigious institutions like Merrill Lynch and Glencore Ltd., where I gained invaluable insights into the inner workings of the finance industry. These experiences deepened my knowledge of stock market investing, real estate, and the multifaceted world of finance and commodities.

However, my hunger for knowledge went beyond my professional pursuits. Through tireless self-study, meticulously sifting through countless articles and books on finance and investing, I have acquired a solid understanding of the complexities inherent in these domains. Along this journey, I have also managed to build a slightly impressive portfolio of stocks and real estate holdings, which might surprise you considering that I have spent the last decade as a public school teacher, specializing in teaching these very subjects.

For the sake of transparency, I am committed to sharing my holdings, particularly my stock portfolio, along with the reasoning behind changes to the portfolio. Additionally, expect in-depth research on specific stocks and industries that may shape future investments or influence decisions regarding current holdings.

My investing style has evolved into that of a risk-averse, value-oriented investor with a long-term perspective (though I may sprinkle in strategies for short-term income generation). I gravitate towards identifying value in growth at a reasonable price (GARP) and dividend growth stocks, which form the cornerstone of my portfolio.

Arbalist Money is designed to cater to both seasoned investors and those who are just beginning their financial journey. I aim to provide you with valuable insights, practical advice, and the tools necessary to make informed decisions in pursuit of your financial goals.

Join me on this exhilarating expedition as we delve into the realm of finance, investing, and real estate. Together, let’s navigate the complex world of wealth creation, embrace opportunities, and secure a prosperous future. Welcome to Arbalist Money.

Frank Balestriere

Money Blogger

Creating a community interested in exploring and discussing investing, money, personal finance, and generating cash flow.

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