Book Review: The Intelligent Investor by Benjamin Graham
First published in 1949 and updated several times since, The Intelligent Investor by Benjamin Graham is widely regarded as the definitive guide to value investing. Graham, often called the father of value investing, was also Warren Buffett’s mentor - and Buffett has...
Don’t Panic: How Long-Term Investors Should Respond to Market Volatility
Tariffs, Tumult, and Staying the Course: A Note to Long-Term Investors Markets are down. Headlines are loud. Uncertainty is abundant. But for long-term investors, this is not the time to panic. In response to a new wave of global tariffs announced by the Trump...
Why Even a Crystal Ball Won’t Make You Rich
Imagine having tomorrow’s news today. Would you use it to strike it rich in the markets? That’s the premise behind a fascinating experiment conducted by Victor Haghani, James White, and Jerry Bell, described in their article “When a Crystal Ball Isn’t Enough to Make...
Why Retail Investors and Traders Lose Money
Originally published March 2025 – updated April 2026 to reflect new research and a tighter structure. Introduction Most people who invest believe they are keeping pace with the market. Not beating it – few expect that – but roughly tracking it. The evidence,...
Portfolio Hedging Strategies: An Overview for Investors
Stock market downturns are a regular occurrence, and they are part of every investor’s experience over time. Exposure to risk is what generates long-term returns but it also requires investors to accept periods of volatility and temporary losses. This means having to...
Volatility and Returns: Why Long-Term Investors Should Care
When evaluating investments, most people focus on returns - how much something gained or lost in a given year. But what often goes unnoticed is the volatility of those returns, and how it quietly eats into your long-term performance. As a long-term investor, you...
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 rushed to buy GME shares as the stock price soared due to the...
Do You Want To Be Wealthy Or Just Rich?
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 one's...
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 and keep going. As highlighted there, the most important...
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, leverage can significantly enhance profits. However, it also...
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 of Bayes' reasoning is updating your prior beliefs as new...
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 movements in order to buy before prices rise and sell...
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