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
I am optimistic about certain areas, so I thought I would write (a rather longgg 🥱) post about some themes of the next decade and explain thematic investing. Thematic investing has gained significant attention over the past few years, particularly through thematic ETFs. A thematic ETF is a fund that contains a selection of companies… Continue reading
There are many predictions and ideas for the 2025 market outlook, and it may seem pointless to write about them. However, it’s essential to understand the current state of the world and how others view the markets. I don’t make predictions, as I’m uncertain about the future; instead, I digest a wide range of information,… Continue reading
I was swimming when I thought about the similarities between swimming blind in a pool and swimming blind in the stock market. At the time, I was in Kuala Lumpur, where my sons and I love to swim. Since it was a hot day, as it often is in Malaysia, we decided to take a… Continue reading
Being a full-time private investor is no easy feat, and one of the hardest parts is being consistent like clockwork. Many people envision private investing as glamorous, but there are numerous challenges that come with being a full-time money manager. Like many other investors who have chosen this path, I face a variety of obstacles… Continue reading
There’s a lot of information about buying a stock, how to value it, along with countless best-buy lists. However, the actual execution of a buy order is often overlooked, even though it’s a crucial step in the investment process. Many investors spot a potential opportunity and dive in, but the results can be hit or… Continue reading
