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Win a Copy of “An American Hedge Fund”
Timothy Sykes was generous enough to offer MDJ readers FIVE autographed copies of "An American Hedge Fund". I did a book review on "An American Hedge Fund" last Monday, it's a true story of how a young trader started with around $12,000 and transformed it to around $2 million in a few short years. The book is extremely entertaining and it's even better if it's free.
All contestants will be put into a hat and drawn at random. Since there are 5 books available, the odds are pretty good. To be fair to all contestants, you can only win 1 copy.
How Do You Enter?
- Simply leave a comment in this post. (1 entry).
- Help promote this contest on your blog with a link back to this post. (1 entry) (short one liner will do).
- Leave a comment AND blog about it (2 entries).
The Rules:
- Please only 1 comment entry / person.
- Make sure that you enter a valid email address in the "email" field.
- Contest will close approximately 1 week from today (5pm EST Sunday Oct 14, 2007).
The Prize?
- 1 autographed copy of "An American Hedge Fund" by Timothy Sykes.
Good luck!
Update: Contest is now closed.
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74 Comments, Comment or Ping
1. The Financial Blogger
Whohoo ! 1st one to comment ;-) For once, waking up early for my MBA pays!
FT, Check out my blog;I changed my October Smith Manoeuvre update with a new introduction:
- 2 paragraphs
- 3 links
- a special entry to my blogroll for the time of the contest.
Thx for hosting this contest :-D
Oct 8th, 2007 @ 7:41 am
3. FourPillars
Count me in!
Mike
Oct 8th, 2007 @ 10:12 am
4. Jay
Hey FT, I’ve been wanting to congratulate you on the site for a while now, and now that I may get something for free, I finally have the impetus to do it. :)
But seriously, really enjoying the site. I found it a few weeks ago, and read through all the archives and most of the comments very quickly. Lots of good stuff on this site, thanks very much.
So yeah, now that I’ve said nice stuff about you, I’ll be automatically disqualified for being an ass-kissing sycophant, yes? :)
Oct 8th, 2007 @ 10:20 am
5. Matt Bertulli
Firstly, I think it’s great that Timothy Sykes is using the blogosphere as a medium to market his book and build a bit of a following.
Second, a friend of mine has given the book rave reviews so I can’t wait to get my hands on a copy.
Lastly, enjoy reading the blog…keep up the good work.
Oct 8th, 2007 @ 10:29 am
6. FrugalTrader
Thanks for the kind words guys! Good luck in the contest.
Oct 8th, 2007 @ 10:55 am
7. Telly
I noticed there was no rule about not winning twice in your give-aways…:)
Count me in please.
Oct 8th, 2007 @ 11:09 am
8. FrugalTrader
With your kind of luck Telly, I might as well send you an advanced copy. :)
Oct 8th, 2007 @ 11:25 am
9. Smithers
Consider this my comment….
Whos paying for postage and packing though?!
Oct 8th, 2007 @ 11:53 am
10. Lancet
Thanks, and good luck everyone.
Oct 8th, 2007 @ 12:33 pm
11. Rick
Went to borders to buy this and they are treating it like a textbook. Must prepay and they don’t have it in the store. And no refunds available. Weird.
Oct 8th, 2007 @ 12:44 pm
12. Rob
Thanks, I hope I win
Oct 8th, 2007 @ 1:01 pm
13. Cam
Been reading the blog for a while. This seems like a good reason to post.
Oct 8th, 2007 @ 1:06 pm
14. FrugalTrader
The winner will not be responsible for the cost of shipping.
Oct 8th, 2007 @ 1:09 pm
15. Isabelle
Count me in!
Oct 8th, 2007 @ 1:43 pm
16. Dave Witwicki
Count me in too! :)
Oct 8th, 2007 @ 1:51 pm
17. Brandon
Entrance post.
Oct 8th, 2007 @ 1:54 pm
18. Novice
Love the blog. I’m in too.
Oct 8th, 2007 @ 1:54 pm
19. Andrew
This blog rules! Pick me! I want that book! :)
Oct 8th, 2007 @ 2:17 pm
20. centsprout
sounds like a really interesting book!
Oct 8th, 2007 @ 2:25 pm
21. newinvestor23
Really like the blog, I read it often. I would love to win a copy. Cheers
Oct 8th, 2007 @ 2:29 pm
22. Cannon_fodder
Not really sure if “An American Hedgehog’s Fun” is a children’s book or not, but I’m in because it is free. ;-)
Oct 8th, 2007 @ 3:07 pm
23. alice
Thanks. Hope I’m one of the lucky readers.
Oct 8th, 2007 @ 3:46 pm
24. rocket man
I would like to win! Pick me!
Oct 8th, 2007 @ 3:52 pm
25. Steve Austin
1 entry to win! Looking forward to reading about how luck gets $12k to $2M in such a short time. I’m a first time MDJ reader/commenter; found you via Millionaire Mommy. Reading through your archives now, looks promising….
Oct 8th, 2007 @ 4:46 pm
26. Calvin
Oooh ooh… me!! :)
Oct 8th, 2007 @ 5:41 pm
27. Canadian Dream
I love free books. Count me in!
Tim
Oct 8th, 2007 @ 7:13 pm
28. Brad
*crosses fingers
Oct 8th, 2007 @ 8:14 pm
29. Neil
Sounds like an interesting read. Please pick me!
Oct 8th, 2007 @ 8:50 pm
30. Jason R
Free book - yay!
Oct 8th, 2007 @ 8:52 pm
31. Causalien
I’d like to read that book
Oct 8th, 2007 @ 10:11 pm
32. Mike
Please consider me for the prize. Thanks!
Oct 8th, 2007 @ 10:21 pm
33. Brenna
I’m up for learning new tricks
Oct 8th, 2007 @ 10:26 pm
34. Dom
I am in!
Oct 8th, 2007 @ 11:46 pm
35. mariam
Always up for more learning, that’s why I’m here! In!
Oct 9th, 2007 @ 12:53 am
36. Bean Counter
I was planning to read all 400+ books listed in his website. Would be nice to start with this book first. Thanks.
Oct 9th, 2007 @ 2:14 am
37. Joel
pick me… pick me :)
Oct 9th, 2007 @ 3:17 am
38. Joe
This book looks very interesting. I hope I win! :-)
Oct 9th, 2007 @ 11:52 am
39. the Wealthy Canadian
Please add my name to the draw.
Oct 9th, 2007 @ 12:00 pm
40. goldmember
count me in!
Oct 9th, 2007 @ 12:40 pm
41. Anand
Thanks a lot for useful info on your blog. Please add my entry for the contest.
Oct 9th, 2007 @ 12:44 pm
42. FatboyJim
Free finance books!? Sign me up! Even though I have the worst luck in the world… it can’t hurt!
Oct 9th, 2007 @ 1:22 pm
43. Christine
I would love to win his book! I would appreciate it if you would add my name to the draw, please!
Oct 9th, 2007 @ 2:58 pm
44. TKO
What do I want?
- Free Stuff!
When do I want it?
- Now!!
Cheers from London, ON.
I’d like to make An American Hedge Fund by Timothy Sykes the first book in my Investing Library.
Cheers to your financial success,
Oct 9th, 2007 @ 4:09 pm
45. Patrick
This sounds like an interesting book to say the least. Nice contest.
Oct 9th, 2007 @ 9:48 pm
46. Ryan
Been reading your site for a long time.. keep up the great work!
-Ryan
p.s. please enter me in the contest
Oct 9th, 2007 @ 9:53 pm
47. Canadian Capitalist
Better odds than in the contest I am running :)
Oct 9th, 2007 @ 10:53 pm
48. gloveman
sign me up…..great blog…I read it everyday….
Gloveman!
Oct 9th, 2007 @ 11:44 pm
50. Gary
Great blog…keep up the good work.
Oct 10th, 2007 @ 12:35 pm
51. nobleea
Guess I’ll throw my name in to the proverbial hat too.
Oct 10th, 2007 @ 1:15 pm
52. CanadianInvestor
Something about hedge funds? Sounds intriguing. Fingers crossed
Oct 10th, 2007 @ 2:48 pm
53. WhereDoesAllMyMoneyGo.com
Hey FT, sorry for the late response - completely swamped at work - but sign me up!
Oct 10th, 2007 @ 3:10 pm
55. Never Stop Buying
Perfect way to draw out your secret readers
Pick me! Pick me! :D
Oct 10th, 2007 @ 5:57 pm
56. Jonathan
Wouldn’t mind reading it. Count me in.
Oct 11th, 2007 @ 3:36 pm
57. Chris
As others have said, it sounds interesting so sign me up.
Oct 11th, 2007 @ 7:49 pm
59. Blain Reinkensmeyer
Hey hey, might as well enter even though I already got one from Sykes as well :) If I win I will give it back at to one of my readers! :P
Oct 12th, 2007 @ 12:12 pm
60. K Jeans
Read your blog everyday, keep up the good work……..
Oct 12th, 2007 @ 4:08 pm
61. Dustin
I’m in!
Oct 12th, 2007 @ 10:11 pm
62. Katie
Thanks for the opportunity for an interesting read!
Oct 13th, 2007 @ 12:37 pm
63. Blake Crothers
This would make an excellent birthday present for me, so I would like to thank you in advance for the book, haha.
Please include me in the contest!
Oct 13th, 2007 @ 2:05 pm
64. canabiz
In as well. Thanks
Oct 13th, 2007 @ 4:26 pm
65. Manny
Hope I am not too late for the party ! Please count me in !
Manny
Oct 13th, 2007 @ 5:19 pm
66. Erz
Hope I’m in time to enter. Thanks!
Oct 14th, 2007 @ 7:49 am
67. Len Currie
Hey Folks.. anyone know if there is a place in Canada that actually has this book in and ready to ship? I don’t have a blog in order to enter the contest, but would definately like to purchase this book. It’s only about $20 I believe.
I’ve checked a bunch of online and local stores, nothing around.
If anyone knows of a spot, please email me, that’d be great!!
Cheers!
Len
Oct 14th, 2007 @ 12:25 pm
68. FrugalTrader
Yea, you’re right, looks like they are back ordered 4-6 wks according to Amazon
However, you don’t need a blog to enter the contest, a comment like the one you just posted will do.
Oct 14th, 2007 @ 12:29 pm
69. J Low
Great site. Keep up the good work.
Count me in.
Oct 14th, 2007 @ 3:56 pm
70. Steve Austin
No winners yet?
Oct 19th, 2007 @ 11:42 am
71. FrugalTrader
Guys, the winners will be announced tomorrow morning! Stay tuned!
Oct 19th, 2007 @ 12:25 pm
73. Timothy Sykes
Ben–
thanx or spamming every website my book has been reviewed on. Sorry man, but the website below totally busts you for using several different aliases to post fake reviews of my book
http://www.blogsmith.com/profile/1390356/
good effort though, keep trying!
Dec 2nd, 2007 @ 12:40 am
74. Len Currie
I for one enjoyed the book and couldn’t put it down once I started reading it.
I enjoyed the writing style, and I enjoyed the journey, and yes.. I definitely think it’s a read worth $20.
Don’t worry Tim, most people I hope don’t believe everything they read on the Internet.
Cheers,
Len
Dec 2nd, 2007 @ 2:27 am
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