How to Judge a Grain Marketing Advisor's Track Record

Every advisor has a good story. A track record is only useful if you can check it, and if you read it next to its limits. Here is how to read one, starting with Klarenbach's.

Who this is for

Skeptical farmers and traders in Saskatchewan, Alberta, and the US Midwest.

Start with the limit

In a 2020 Purdue University article, James Mintert wrote that there is no empirical evidence any individual advisor or firm can consistently identify market tops or bottoms over long periods. Read every track record with that in mind. Look for dated, specific calls, not just a best-year headline.

What Klarenbach publishes

The pricing FAQ says the marketing decisions stay with the reader, so positive returns can't be guaranteed.

The case studies page has individual calls, including durum, canola, and CWRS. Check them yourself.

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What the fee is

Each report is $157.50 a month or $1,575 a year, CAD plus applicable tax; both are $2,625 a year. Every subscription starts with a free 30-day trial, which is the cheapest way to test any track record: read the signals live before you pay. No refunds after the trial. Portfolio Consulting is priced by consultation.

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Questions

Can any advisor consistently call market tops and bottoms?

No. In a 2020 Purdue University article, James Mintert wrote that there is no empirical evidence any individual advisor or firm can consistently identify market tops or bottoms over long periods. Read every track record with that in mind.

What does Klarenbach publish as its record?

The case studies page shows individual dated calls, including durum, canola, and CWRS. Those are historical narratives, not a forecast.

How can I test a track record before paying?

Every Klarenbach subscription starts with a free 30-day trial, so you can read the signals live before you pay. There are no refunds after the trial.

What to do next

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