What is Action Bias? One of the most detrimental biases that can hinder investment returns is the tendency to act for the sake of acting. I have personally experienced the effects of action bias in my business, investing, and personal life. To illustrate the concept of taking action when it is unwarranted, I will share… Continue reading
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Why is the Bounce-Back Rate one of the most helpful ideas to apply to investing?
My introduction to the bounce-back rate. In my 20s, I launched, expanded, and faced failures in multiple companies. Early on, I became intrigued by the concept of “bounce-back rate.” Whether in business meetings or discussions with mentors, the term was frequently used. When a prominent entrepreneur or business figure in the community encountered a setback,… Continue reading
The best guide on how to build an investment philosophy.
To build an Investment philosophy is to build a road map that guides your investment strategy and process. It is the framework that helps you make investment decisions, based on your beliefs and principles that correspond with your financial goals and tolerance to risk. A lot of investors lack clarity about the importance of a… Continue reading
How to make sense of the stock market?
An investor’s Philosophy will be deeply influenced by how they view, interpret, and interact with the stock market aka “Mr Market”. Before investors start creating an investment philosophy and strategy, they need to consider the two terms below. These concepts refer to the “belief” component when discussing and developing a strategy. Your views and alignment… Continue reading
To create wealth you need to stay the course.
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
What is the importance of time horizon when creating wealth?
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
How to know your tolerance towards investment risk?
To form your Investment Philosophy, you need a general idea about what Investment Risk is and what your tolerance towards it is. Once investors understand the types of risks involved, they can shape their investment process and overall portfolio to suit their appetite. TABLE OF CONTENTS: What is Risk Vs Return? The definition of Investment… Continue reading
How to know what your Circle of Competence is?
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
Understanding Investor DNA can help you make better money decisions.
Investing is not just about numbers, charts, and graphs. New research has revealed that genetics and personality traits also play a significant role in investing. (View Research Here). Our personality traits, experiences, and background can all impact our investing outcome. By understanding your “Investor DNA” it can help you to make better investment decisions that… Continue reading
How can Stoic investing contribute to better outcomes?
Investing can be complex, but Stoic Investing can help navigate it effectively. Stoicism is a philosophy that has been practised globally for thousands of years. At its core, it teaches us to focus on what we can control and accept what we cannot. This approach is particularly useful for investors, as it helps us to… Continue reading