Brian believes cards tend to gravitate towards certain price points that exhibit particular characteristics. He outlines his argument and explains its relevance to the speculator.

Rotating staples are known to dip in value, but how much? David looks back at some historical data to see how Standard staples have fared post-rotation.

Not all individuals who affect market prices do so deliberately. David takes a look at market manipulation and what it means for the savvy (and responsible) investor.

A firm understanding of market value is essential to distinguish between real demand and hype-based buyouts. David explains how this applies to Modern as we move into a big year for the format.

Breakout cards usually look obvious in retrospect, but hindsight is 20/20. Doug asks how we can approach spoilers better to predict the next format-defining staple.

Today Sylvain continues his treatment of short selling on MTGO, explaining more in depth the principle instrument that enables it–speculation on full sets.

Sylvain has begun to short sell on MTGO. Using the recent example of Jace, Vryn’s Prodigy, he discusses what could be a revolution in the world of MTGO finance.

Inventory that isn’t moving is losing money. David Schumann introduces the concept of inventory control, and explains how to use it to better manage your business.

Matthew Lewis presents the final part of his analysis of foil mythics on MTGO–how to build a portfoilio centered around foil mythics to generate significant revenue.

Matthew Lewis continues his discussion of MTGO foil mythics with an explanation of the role they play in the redemption process.

In this short series of articles, Matthew Lewis proposes a new theory of foil mythics on MTGO. Part 1 begins with a survey of the shockingly high ROI’s foil mythics can obtain.

If Modern cards are doomed to constant reprints and the future of Legacy is uncertain, how do we approach long-term investments? David Schumann looks at some of the options.

It’s plausible that print runs were smaller during down years for Wizards. David Schumann looks at data from Hasbro’s annual reports and explains how this may affect rarity and value.