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"Hello Roy, Thank you very much for the reply. It was thorough and precise. The analysis you took the time to perform shows that you care about novices like me. I am glad to know that I can at least pick one good stock, as verified by an expert. I appreciate the service you and the other folks at Cabot deliver. I am very impressed by your company's values and ideals. Please keep it up! When I get wealthy, I am going to drive up there and take you all out to lunch. All the best," —G. Auguste, Boston, MA

"Roy, your newsletter has been a steady beacon through all the investment fog. My portfolio is within 6% of where it was when the Dow was 14,000. I am living proof that wealth is built not by trading, but by investing. Looking for undervalued stocks, having a base of the best of breed blue chips with secure dividends and always having some cash on the side to be able to buy when the market presents companies "On Sale". "—R Reynolds, Grand Ledge, Michigan, U.S.A.

"Dear Roy, Honestly, I have made more money on the stocks that I have invested based on your recommendations than I have made elsewhere. So, I value your recommendations a lot."— H. Bott, Milwaukee, Wi.


"If you are looking for high quality companies to invest in with good advice on when to buy and sell, the Cabot value letter is great."—B. Atwood, Boise, Idaho, U.S.A.

"Outstanding publication. Great informational tool for investing!"—C. Shores, Port St. John, Florida, U.S.A.

"A good conservative approach to investing. Well researched."—D. Goodwin, Daufuskie Island, South Carolina, U.S.A.

"Most superb investment letter that I have come across in my lifetime. My only regret is that I did not follow their advice sooner."—M. Reddy, Fort Gratiot, Michigan, U.S.A.

"It is the best stock newsletter I've read."—S. Braccey, Los Angeles, California, U.S.A.

"Excellent source of value stock selections for slow but steady return on your investments."—H. Peek, Chesterfield, Missouri, U.S.A.

"The Value Letter has been extremely helpful in selecting the stocks for my portfolio. By using them and my own research, I have been able to make quality selections that have allowed my portfolio to increase in value. My ratio of "Winners" versus "Losers" has improved greatly."—R. Martin, Lindale, Texas, U.S.A.

"This is the very best conservative-investor newsletter I have ever read since 1982."—P. Hyra, Burton, New Brunswick, Canada

"If you are a true Value investor, it's the best newsletter I have found. In fact, it's the only one I subscribe to."—D. Pennington, New York, New York, U.S.A.

"Unbeatable analysis, no garbage, Roy is cool."—J. Haluska, Pine City, New York, U.S.A.

"Conservative sensible investing advice with appreciation window 1 to 2 years. It's not one of those come on financial letters that promises a lot but delivers very little."—I. Heller, Woodland Hills, California, U.S.A.

"Specific recommendations with specific Buy and Sell prices...i.e., a complete plan for each security."—L. Charif, West Yarmouth, Massachusetts, U.S.A.

"Tier 1, consistently methodical and to-the-point research."—S. Kapnopoulos, CFA, Athens, Greece

"The most sensible investment tool I have ever used. I've done real well the last year."—J. Wendl, Marina Del Rey, California, U.S.A.

"I think the ability to email the editors is one of the best features of Cabot Benjamin Graham Value Letter, and one of the many reasons that I will be renewing my subscription. Thanks."—Matt A., Birmingham, Alabama, U.S.A.

"Hi Roy, I just wanted to thank you and tell you how much I appreciate all your help. I had been going a little crazy buying and selling, and now I can just buy these stocks and relax for a while. I am very happy with all the stocks I have been buying from Benjamin Graham Value Letter as most are doing very nicely. Thanks again."—Fran B., Boca Raton, Florida, U.S.A.

"Roy, Fantastic work. I did not buy BUCY on initial recommendation but  I bought on 6 Mar at 11.81. Sold for 46.73.  If I am not mistaken, that's a 3 bagger+ profit. I started investing about a year ago mostly in growth and did not do too well.  Then I tried your value letter and was sold.  I am more comfortable with value investing and have had great results following your guidelines. Thanks a lot for the good work you do. You've got a believer here."—W. Van Wert, Jacksonville, Florida, U.S.A.

“Hi Roy! I love my Cabot Benjamin Graham Value investing letter and will be a subscriber for as long as you're publishing … My entry into the market (June ‘08) was extremely ill-timed on my part but at least I was smart enough to seek out the best advising letters there are! Thanks to you and Paul Goodwin, I not only survived I profited! The whole experience has motivated me to learn as much as I can. Thank you so much for sharing your expertise and wisdom! Warm regards,”—L. Sage, Limerick, Maine, U.S.A.

"Since I started to follow and apply your Benjamin Graham letter (BG), I have been able to relax and enjoy investing through thick and thin. Half of my portfolio is BG and the rest is Stock of the Month, Market Letter, Cabot Green together with my own ideas."—P. Haywood, London, U.K.

“Roy, thanks for your advice again. I've had good luck using your newsletter…AGU, GS, DNA and others have appreciated nicely.” — Frances, Plymouth, Massachusetts, U.S.A.

“Presents good buying opportunities and the right purchase/sell prices.”—J. McKeown, W. Lebanon, New Hampshire, U.S.A.

“Great lists of best bets for a conservative investor.”—R. Beaton, Colorado Springs, Colorado, U.S.A.

"This is ideal for a conservative investor even if you are experienced and sophisticated."—J. C. Denton, Ph.D., Belton, Texas, U.S.A.

“This letter suggests sound stocks for consideration. Impressive record.”—A. Zeltmann, Los Alamos, New Mexico, U.S.A.

Concise, easy to read, direct and to the point.”—G. Budig, Ft. Mitchell, Kentucky, U.S.A.

“I think the under 50 crowd should follow the Letter to build retirement funds.”—A.E.G., Beaumont, Texas, U.S.A.

"This letter always has good up to date info and keeps on top of changing situations."— M. Glenn, Rio Rancho, New Mexico, U.S.A.

"Conservative approach to investing. I like it."—M. Pressman, San Francisco, California, U.S.A.

"A very sensible way to begin building a stock portfolio."—K. Green, Northbrook Illinois, U.S.A.

"Very good newsletter that can be used to diversify a stock portfolio and assist in monitoring investments. Doesn't use gimmicks that pretend to take the uncertainty out of investing."—S. Kiselewski, West Hill, Ontario, Canada

"Cabot Benjamin Graham Value Letter is a focused presentation of undervalued stocks of mature, high quality companies, with a history of trouncing the DJIA by 10-13% annually. I truly appreciate the crisp presentation of each stock recommended, without verbosity. Helps me focus on the underlying value of each stock and appropriateness for my portfolio of approximately 30 stocks and eight mutual funds."—Dr. Terry J. van der Werff, Hoover, Alabama, U.S.A.

“I have been a subscriber to the Cabot Benjamin Graham Value Letter for about three months and I find your methodology, analysis and commentary to be sound and of value (appropriate — after all, it is the "Value Letter").  No matter what, it has positively changed my approach to market investing and I think a compliment is warranted.” — S. Werner, Port Washington, New York, U.S.A.

“Roy, thanks very much for the advice.  I really appreciate how quickly and thoroughly you have answered each of my emails, and it only adds to the satisfaction I have with the Value Letter.  I have told several of my associates about both the letter and your personal replies; you have certainly earned my future business. Thanks again.” — L. Kasuske, Seattle, Washington, U.S.A.

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