by Stoffel | Oct 15, 2024 | Biases, Decision Making, Speculation
Do You Gamble? The Fine Line Between Investing and Speculation Many people lost lots of money in the past “investing” too much of their money into perceived lucrative opportunities. Think Gamestop. During the GameStop short squeeze in early 2021, many retail investors...
by Stoffel | Oct 5, 2024 | Decision Making, Wealth
Exploring the True Meaning of Wealth When most people think of wealth, the first thing that comes to mind is money – being rich, having a large bank balance, owning properties, or being able to afford luxury goods. However, while being rich typically refers to...
by Stoffel | Sep 30, 2024 | ETF, Investing Blog, Risk Premia
Build a Simple Risk Premia Portfolio: Getting Started Guide Part 1: Recap of Risk Premia Harvesting As described in a previous post, Risk Premia Harvesting is a very accessible trading strategy for any retail investor and does not require a lot of effort to get going...
by Stoffel | Sep 23, 2024 | Investing, Leverage
Leverage in Investing: Boosting Returns and Managing Risk Leverage is a powerful tool in both investing and trading, allowing individuals and institutions to amplify their potential returns by borrowing money or using other financial instruments. When used wisely,...
by Stoffel | Sep 22, 2024 | Biases, Decision Making
Bayes Reasoning: Smarter Decisions in Life and Investing Bayes’ reasoning is a powerful tool for decision-making under uncertainty. It’s used not just in statistics but also in various fields like medicine, artificial intelligence, economics, and investing. The crux...
by Stoffel | Sep 20, 2024 | Decision Making, Investing
Market Timing: Why It Doesn’t Work (And What to Do Instead) Investing in the stock market can be an exciting and daunting task. One of the most debated strategies within the world of investing is market timing – an approach where investors try to predict future market...
