Author/Editor
Marin Katusa
Publisher
Katusa Research
Description
Monthly investment advisory run by Marin Katusa, formerly of Casey Research. Aim is to “focus on resource firms with the potential to massively grow in value.”
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I would like to share my experience with other out there and give out a warning. I became a lifetime member 2 years ago for the sum of 3.000 Usdollar (which I regret now) with Marin Katusa Research. I have not seen anything yet that makes it worth while. My 3.000 US dollars are spent on a person that one could describe as a “double’ player. In fact… a false player. The big issue is that Marin Katusa is NOT INDEPENDENT. And that makes his advice untrustworthy and not in line with ‘ giving the best advice possible’ His research… Read more »
You mentioned that you have been a member of KRO for 2 years – do you realize that during this period – Marin and his subscribers have enjoyed some incredible returns despite being in the midst of a brutal resource bear market/early stages of a bull market?! Marin recommended purchasing shares in Northern Dynasty Minerals last summer when shares were trading under $0.45 CAD and mind you he was one of the first guys to the mention story! All the other newsletter writers piled on afterwards after listening to Marin’s advice but anyway you get the point. I just don’t… Read more »
RaDe. While you made some good points defending Marin, the last statement you made was completely wrong. And that was a year ago. We were not in the early stages of a “major” resource bull market and now a year later we still are not. I sure hope Marin wasn’t saying that. The truth is we are still in a bear market which hopefully has found the bottom since this last move down. I’m talking about the TSX Venture exchange. Oil is being pounded. Precious and industrial metals struggling to not break lower and struggling harder to move up. While… Read more »
Maybe his returns have been excellent, but mine were abysmal. I’m now back to where I was when I signed up and still nothing to show for the membership fee. Better off with random stock forum picks off google.
Viva Lancia, you could make some money selling on your lifetime membership.
I’d be interested in selling mine
Is it still available? I would be interested
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Joined Katusa and wish I hadn’t. This is one I would NOT do again. Whiff of snake oil and self interest here. Made some, lost more, fed up with the promise that it will all work out in the long term. Example, Equinox (was Trek) -” best private placement ever” (or some such description). Looking at the trajectory of the stock afterwards makes me wonder if the rubes were dragged in so the pros could sell into the buy.
Agreed – have been a member for 2 yrs as well. His picks have been pathetic, yes made money on northern dynasty but all his other recommendations are down considerably – talk about dead money..I expected alot more from this guy so its been incredibly disappointing!
Prob one of the worst. Even when gold goes up, his are down. Incredible. A complete phony and a scam
Is Katusa Armenian? I did the one year $1500 membership. Huge mistake!! I lost on every single thing he recommended. He pushes hard and tries to sell the lifetime $3000 membership so he can help you lose money for the rest of your life. If you don’t buy the lifetime membership, he charges you for an additional $1500 anyway, and you have to contact them to get the money credited back to your card.
Here’s hoping you’ll make this up with this new push for ‘Independence Day Royalties”.
Most comment read like you need this as much as, .. he does.
Good Luck.
yikes….phew…glad i read this..
KRO lifetime subscriber here since 2016. I was always impressed with his analysis when still with Casey. Also appreciated how well connected and informed he is. Most of his picks seem to be fundamentally sound. I thought he had a lot of things going for him. However, I was steadily draining my portfolio by following his entry and exit advice. I started breaking even when I started entering and exiting on my own. Started profiting when I got away from his picks entirely. He talks about sector cycles and market timing but has worse timing than I do, and my… Read more »
If you’ve been around since 2016, you will have seen that his letter has produced some very unique opportunities and research over the years. I don’t know of another service that publishes the intricacies of private placements, and even ways for readers to participate. And even videos of site visits. He actually does due diligence unlike other writers that change publishers every year. And he’s had some big wins, that i’ve been a part of (some losers too but the winners have been rewarding to me) I for one did VERY well in Northern Dynasty. Nevsun was a double. Alterra… Read more »
No issue with his research, strategy, or picks, that’s why I signed up in the first place. I was just summarizing my experience with his entry/exit points, and specific recommendations. Of course another subscriber’s experience may be different from mine depending on which picks, entry price & timing, exit price & timing, and position sizes. My own timing in signing up in 2016 was late, which meant that I bought several positions at later, and at higher, recommended entry points. I also had a habit of picking his losers, of which there were quite a few from 2016 to end… Read more »
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Joining KRO was my worst investment descision ever. Bad calls, no winners, he’s talking about the heartaches he suffered… At the moment he’s pushing – without asking – another newsletter, $2500 a year, as a “special price for KRO members. On You Tube you’ll find him bragging with his mates, and he tells you how he invests millions in this or that deal. Stay away from this scam. I wish i had done….
Joined the Katusa herd (quite cheaply) in his newsletter beginnings because he was so famous. The present price offering is quite extreme. One very unpleasant point is his puffing of another newsletter now. Many picks have been unsatisfactory despite convincing analysis. Mr Katusa has made himself rich but not me (so far).
KRO Chairman (lifetime) subscriber here (got the upgrade offer a year after I joined). Joined in 2017 but have heard of Marin Katusa before. I’ve also subscribed to a few other premium newsletters but his really stand out as he invests his own money in his picks (calls it skin in the game), and you can bet he’s very protective of his money so he does extensive research and due diligence on the companies, and he shares this research with subscribers. I mean the man even went to Iraq with guards wielding AK47’s just to get research done…. All in… Read more »
He writes well and does research, so his sales pitches are tempting, but there are at least 2 caveats. The first is that fundamental analysis will only get you so far. Ff the market or a sector is in bear mode you may have to wait and suffer for a long time before the stock goes up. Secondly, there is the problem of why write a newsletter if your stock picks are so good? Ok, could be for an ego boost of having followers, but I think that anyone who really has good picks hides his hand for as long… Read more »
New subscriber so have yet to see how the service is, but I wanted to comment on their customer service. Through no fault of theirs, I subscribed twice and my credit card showed two payments. Within a few hours, they called me regarding the error, and promptly refunded one of the payments. Good on them for being proactive. Some other companies I know would just take your money and hope you didn’t notice …
Two things to keep in mind: One, his research is amazing and in-depth, but obviously not the be all and end all. You need to conduct your own due diligence on the companies he recommends. Two: his exclusive private placement deals are probably why his subscribers stay on his platform. You should ask about private placements before you sign on, as sometimes they have ongoing deals and sometimes they don’t.
I’d recommend people to read his free articles on katusaresearch.com before deciding to go ahead with a purchase. His writing style is very particular. I personally like it a lot but everyone is different.
I’ve been a member since the beginning. The majority of his recommendations have been massive losers. Ironically, the only stock I have which is performing well is a stock he recommended to sell: Kirkland Lake Gold. Since ignoring his advise it’s gone from strength to strength. I would advise against anyone considering purchasing his newsletter, there are better ways to lose money.
Been a lifetime subscriber since the beginning. I subscribe to two other newsletters in addition to Katusa & my rating of his newsletter comes last based on the following: Customer Service: Non existant especially as regards private placements Buy In Prices: 95 % incorrect Stock Research Reports: Very detailed & easy to read but if his Buy In Prices are wrong his research serves no purpose His UPS: His unique selling proposition is that he invests his own money & buys/sells within 48 hours AFTER each stock recommendation. While that might sound impressive subscribers have no way of verifying this… Read more »
Hi, Thanks for the update. I am keen to know on better newsletters on resource opportunities.
Can you please give details of other 2 better newsletters you subscribe? Thanks.
Paul the 2 other newsletters are not resource specific as is Katusa’s.
They are: Tactical Investor and 4th Pillar
Thank you, I am a new learner investor. Please let me know if you know any better newsletters.
I have been a subscriber for 3 years now, and I have made over 325% return from his suggestions. My tip: his newsletter is not for the day trader that wants to make a quick buck.