In the interest of disclosure:

• I do not own any individual stocks and I am not a day trader. Some mutual funds I own may invest in the companies on which I report, but such positions are out of my control and are initiated by a fund manager without my knowledge.
• Because I write about a number of major technology companies, I do not own any technology-specific investment funds.
• I don't accept gifts, money, trips, or any other benefits from companies I cover. From time to time I am provided software or hardware to review. Sometimes this is covered by my employer, and sometimes a review copy is provided by a company.
• I don't participate in any paid speaking engagements. Occasionally I provide public comments to news agencies or analysts in interviews. Examples of this can be seen in the Media Appearances section of this site.
• I also adhere to the Society of Professional Journalists' Code of Ethics. This journalistic resource for ethical decision making is available online.