Alexander Carl returns to the topic of common mistakes in MTGO speculation, and turns to the QS community to get some insight on how to avoid them.

With the upcoming release of Khans of Tarkir, Standard will lose the bulk of its current card pool. Adam outlines which strategies are expected to stick around, what cards may see a rise in popular, and how you can prepare and profit from the rotation.

David Schumann draws parallels between the major types of stocks and various categories of Magic specs, and highlights several big gainers and losers in each category this week.

Ignoring Magic’s price history is a surefire way to make mistakes when speculating. Danny Brown considers his Modern investments in this light, and applies lessons to next year’s Standard.

For speculators, the new core set release is often a sign of good opportunity. Sylvain reviews what he thinks might be worth picking up in Theros block, Modern and Vintage during the upcoming M15 release events.

Not everything you bring to large events to out should end up in someone else’s clutches. Jason Alt covers some important reasons to hold onto cards.

In one of the final articles in his Nine Months of Portfolio Management series, Sylvain talks about Quick Flips. He explains how he exploited such opportunities to rapidly and consistently grow this part of his portfolio.

Adam breaks down the entire M15 spoiler and identifies what cards are most likely to see play in Standard sideboards!

We’re soon to enter that strange limbo time in Standard when both core sets contribute to a brewer’s paradise. Jason Alt asks how to take advantage of this pre-rotation mayhem.

With a few M15 spoilers out, Ryan takes an early survey of the post-RtR Standard environment and highlights some exciting options for the future.

Today Jason Alt covers some prominent reprints in M15. While their financial trajectory appears obvious at first glance, he believes some may defy expectations.

MTG Investing has a balance, and sometimes we can’t have it all. But knowing which factors are most important to you will ensure your experience will be fulfilling.