Investing can test even the best of us and reveal our true temperament. Most ideas may work well in theory or on paper. Rarely do they translate effectively into the real world. Humans are not well-equipped to stay the course when it comes to investing; often our biggest enemy is ourselves. I often notice this… Continue reading
Investors interested in commodity-based businesses should understand the basics of the commodity cycle to identify potential investment opportunities. It is common for investors, even those actively involved in commodity businesses, to lack an understanding of the close correlation between current spot prices and the investments they hold. I am not discussing commodity trading, futures, or… Continue reading
When I first started investing, I paid little attention to understanding currencies. However, as the years progressed, I realised that comprehending currencies and their impact on my portfolio has become incredibly important. Even investors who tend to favour home bias—sticking to their country’s stock exchange instead of investing globally—should understand currencies. Why? Because businesses often… Continue reading
I’ve found that Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) are among the best indicators for the micro and small-cap segment of the market. Dealmaking is at the core of the stock market, from IPO activity to capital raising and all the way to M&A activity, which includes takeovers between public companies, mergers among peers, and private equity… Continue reading
What a wild start to the stock market in 2025 for Investors. There is far to much noise and a lot of distractions out there. 🎲 Appears to me to be a speculators market more than anything else right now. Trump, trade wars, skyrocketing valuations, gold hitting record highs, indices creeping upward, and crypto experiencing… Continue reading
