David Schumann relates his first foray into the world of MTGO finance, to take advantage of an arbitrage opportunity between prices of FRF sets online and in paper.

Chaz provides QS Insiders a comprehensive Modern Masters 2015 Non-Reprint List. Be sure to document these on Trader Tools!

For Brian DeMars, the bread and butter of speculation are the long-term gainers. He shares his strategy for picking the “safe picks” that will appreciate slowly but surely over time.

Nervous about the upcoming Modern Masters 2015? What’s a financier supposed to do? Chaz V provides an analysis of the first MMA and describes his approach to this year’s most exciting release.

Innistrad real estate has hit rock bottom, and its future is promising. Ricky Bauman makes the case for picking up checklands now.

Chaz introduces himself as a financier with his first article at Quiet Speculation. Today he introduces us to his daily routine and includes some cards and trends to look out for!

Speculators have made good money on Tiny Leaders and Dragons these last couple months. But trends will shift as we approach the launch of Modern Masters 2015. Read on to see how Sigmund is preparing himself for the changes ahead.

Danny Brown prefers to wait on eternal staples until they hit their floor. Today he looks at Standard cards he has his eye on for the long term, and his thoughts on the best time to pick them up.

Buying out a card on certain sites can sometimes “signal the market” and create unsustainable spikes. Jason Alt discusses how to buy specs more responsibly, and ultimately more profitably.

People seem to place a lot of significance of a low number of copies of a given card. Jason Alt debunks this misconception, and explains how to evaluate what that low volume really means.

It’s far too difficult to know the price of every relevant card, and it’s best rely on others in the community to ensure you remain in front of the hottest trends. This week Sigmund covers this topic in light of the up-and-coming Tiny Leaders format.

This week David reviews one of the most popular means of acquisition in MTG Finance–collection buying. From finding to pricing to paying, David makes sure you don’t overlook anything.

Recognizing a trend or a good opportunity is the first step to speculate on MTGO, but buying and selling at the best prices can be laborious for new investors. Sylvain details his step-by-step process to get the most out of your specs.