What’s Your Nickname?

“Mr. Sunshine” - I got that one from my former boss and it wasn’t because of my sunny disposition towards the market. Oh well, I have been called a lot worse. I recently watched CNBC’s “Fast Money” and while I liked the show in general, I get tired of hearing all the nicknames (The Risk Doctor, The Admiral, The Negotiator, The Lone Wolf). I guess it’s just part of the game at CNBC - home of “The Brain” and “The Money Honey” but it really strains the credibility of their content. To me, nicknames should only be reserved for the greatest in their profession like sports stars Babe Ruth and Magic Johnson and when you say their nickname alone, you should immediately know who is being discussed. In the investing world, some of the most famous have had nicknames such as Warren “The Oracle of Omaha” Buffett and Alan “The Maestro” Greenspan and I wish it would stay limited to a select few. But since it appears to be catching on, you should really come up with one of your own, just in case you are asked to appear on CNBC!