An Index Investor follows an investment style that is based on a passively managed buy-and-hold strategy. This investment philosophy is built around the idea that the overall stock market is a great wealth creator long-term. Therefore, by investing in the market, you can gain from the benefit of these returns as opposed to selecting individual… Continue reading
Investors need to focus first on generating investment ideas at the start of their Investment Process. A reliable and consistent source of ideas can save a lot of time in their search for opportunities. It’s important for investors to build a system that allows them to evaluate investment ideas that meet their specific criteria and… Continue reading
Building an investment network is an unconventional topic to discuss here. I believe that it can be extremely helpful in the long run as part of the Investment Process. An investor network, typically in VC or from an entrepreneurial perspective, is about the network of investors either looking to invest in your business or pooling… Continue reading
Investors should follow a systematic approach to make informed decisions about where to allocate capital. To achieve this, they need to build an investment system that provides a structured and disciplined framework. One of the biggest issues investors face is the lack of a system. Therefore, if you want to be a serious active investor,… Continue reading
The Investment Universe is like one gigantic megastore. Think about the last time you went window shopping. You were just browsing through the racks for something to wear. A salesperson approached you and asked, “Is there anything specific you’re looking for?” and you politely replied, “No, thank you. I’m just browsing.” Unfortunately, this approach doesn’t… Continue reading
To “Stay the Course” is more than just time in the market. When investors hear the phrase “stay the course”, it often centres around the idea that time in the market is better than timing the market. I agree with this. However, when I am discussing the idea of staying the course it is about… Continue reading
An investment time horizon is the length of time investors hold an investment until they need the money back. Without knowing how long you want to or need to stay invested, investors may not be adequately allocating capital to the right asset classes to help them achieve their financial goals. TABLE OF CONTENTS: What is… Continue reading
Understanding your circle of competence is important as it can help you make better investment decisions perhaps with an edge over other investors. A circle of competence is a mental model concept that aligns the investor’s skills, expertise, curiosity, and passion. TABLE OF CONTENTS: What is a circle of competence? All investors have heard of… Continue reading
Ignoring the noise can be difficult in the world of investing. However, it’s important to remember that no one else has your exact investment strategy, timeframe, and goals in mind. You are the only one who truly cares about your long-term wealth creation and financial objectives. Don’t give up your independence and decision-making power to… Continue reading
I have compiled a table of investment ratio multiples that I often use when looking for investment opportunities. The table includes the ratio, the multiple I aim at and what I look for, allowing for easy reflection of my investing approach. While my personal investment style focuses on GARP (Growth At Reasonable Prices), I still… Continue reading
