by Stoffel | Mar 5, 2026 | Decision Making, Hedging, Investing, Portfolio Management, Risk Premia
Volatility, War Headlines, and Staying the Course Markets dislike uncertainty. And few things create uncertainty faster than geopolitical conflict. As tensions escalate in the Middle East, financial markets have once again become more volatile. Oil prices move...
by Stoffel | Feb 13, 2026 | Decision Making, Financial Literacy, Investing, Wealth
Why a bonus is more than a reward: it’s a decision point For many professionals, bonus season brings a mix of excitement and relief. After months of effort, long hours, and deadlines, seeing that extra payment arrive can feel like validation. And naturally, the first...
by Stoffel | Jan 27, 2026 | Biases, Decision Making, Financial Literacy, Wealth
Why defining “enough” is the key to lasting wealth and peace of mind In The Psychology of Money, Morgan Housel makes a simple but profound point: People who don’t know when they have enough will never feel wealthy. It sounds obvious. But it’s one of the most important...
by Stoffel | Oct 23, 2025 | Biases, Decision Making
Introduction In the world of investing, confidence can be both a superpower and a silent killer. We admire those who act decisively, but when decisiveness is based on illusion rather than knowledge, the results can be disastrous. One of the most studied psychological...
by Stoffel | Aug 28, 2025 | Decision Making, Investing
Introduction Artificial intelligence (AI) tools like ChatGPT are no longer just for tech enthusiasts – they are now accessible to anyone with an internet connection. In theory, this “democratization” of AI could level the playing field in financial markets by...
by Stoffel | May 22, 2025 | Biases, Decision Making, Investing
Introduction Few books have had as profound an impact on the way we understand human behavior, especially in the context of decision-making, as Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman. Published in 2011 and based on decades of psychological research (including his...
