Welcome to Jared Dillian Money
You've landed somewhere with a lot of doors — research, masterclasses, a free newsletter, books, and more. You're not the first person to wonder where to begin.
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It's all from Jared Dillian: former Wall Street trader, bestselling author, DJ, MFA, and yes, scarily prolific. We’re here to help you get started.
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Where Should I Start?
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I’m Brand New to Investing
Build your first portfolio with confidence, or learn how markets actually work. These are the best places to begin your investing journey.​
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I Already Invest
Whether you trade every day or check your portfolio once a month, we'll help you find the research service that fits the way you invest.​
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A Slice of Market Nonsense
Every Thursday, Jared Dillian calls out the stuff that isn’t making sense in the markets – and shows you exactly what it means for your money. Here are three issues readers love.
July 16, 2026
I’m serializing excerpts from my new book, The Awesome Portfolio. This is part two. In this issue, we’re tackling the most important idea in the book: the Life Hedge.
July 23, 2026
DJing, investing, whatever... just do your thing. In the investing world, some people are natural short sellers, and while short selling really only pays off during bear markets, the talented short sellers have a knack for making money in bull markets too.
June 11, 2026
When it is time to sell, it is time to sell. If you have a bear market in stocks, all stocks are pretty much going to go down. You might have a few exceptions here or there but not many. You can't get emotionally attached to your stocks.
Who Is This Guy, Anyway?
Jared Dillian is one of the industry’s most original, entertaining, contrarian voices.
He is a master of market psychology and has been called the “Dr. House” of trading, and is followed by everyone from casual investors to professional traders and hedge fund managers.
He is the founder of Jared Dillian Money and The Daily Dirtnap. He writes the investment newsletters Street Freak and Jared Dillian’s Strategic Portfolio, and is the author of several books including The Awesome Portfolio, Street Freak, and No Worries. He’s also a musician, educator, and former Coast Guard officer, with an MBA and an MFA to his name.
Most importantly for you: he actually trades. And he writes for people who want to invest the right* way.
*If you’re looking to treat the markets like a casino and throw your money into 3x leveraged ETFs, you’re going to be disappointed.
What Readers Say
“An alternative to the cookie cutter approach by most investment letters.”
— Joel K.
“I love Jared’s rationale and commentary on his positions which adds to the confidence in my portfolio.”
— Mike G.
“Invaluable for anyone who is interested in the economy and/or the markets.”
— Steven G.
“Unique look at the market, recommendations I could not easily have come up with myself.”
— Wilrens H.
“Made me money!”
— Kirk M.
“Appreciate the transparency and tone. Contrarian mindset is very much needed nowadays...”
— Ryan G.
Questions,
Answered.
Still stuck?
Email support@jareddillianmoney.com and a real human will reply.
If you're just getting started, we recommend The Strategic Portfolio for straightforward, long-term investing guidance, or our Masterclasses if you'd like to understand how markets and investing actually work before putting money to work.
That depends on how you invest. Some readers want a long-term portfolio they can maintain in a few hours a month, while others want daily market commentary or individual stock ideas. You can get all the details you need and find the right fit for you here.
Yup. Market Nonsense is completely free. It’s also educational, sharp, and entertaining as hell.
That's perfectly normal. Start with Market Nonsense, browse a few articles, or take a look at our About page. You'll quickly get a feel for how Jared thinks about markets, and the right next step usually becomes obvious. And if you’ve got more questions, our full FAQ is here, or email us at support@jareddillianmoney.com.
About Jared Dillian Money
Jared Dillian Money is a financial research and education company focused on helping thoughtful investors act decisively and manage risk like professionals. Investors don’t want more noise – they want clear thinking from someone they can trust. Not only that, they want to develop their own thinking, which is why Jared “teaches how to fish.”
Jared Dillian Money offers a range of services, including Street Freak, The Strategic Portfolio, and The Daily Dirtnap, and a growing library of Masterclasses. What they have in common is straight-talking financial wisdom - the kind that comes from 25+ years of trading experience, deep market insight, and a touch of cynicism.
Everything at Jared Dillian Money is designed to help you invest smarter, stay grounded, and avoid blowing yourself up. Whether you’re trading your own account or managing money for others, this is a place for people who take markets seriously… and aren’t afraid to take the other side of the trade.
