The factory default settings of the human brain were essential in the past to secure our survival.
In modern times, however, that inner con man plays tricks on us that can end quite costly.
Have you ever sold a stock too soon or passed up an opportunity that went on to experience explosive growth? I did. I bought Tesla stocks back in April 2013 at USD50. Fast ride up. Held them till June 2013…
Because it’s kind of a tradition and because I have a 100% success rate with my previous stock market forecasts here we go again. But first, let’s ponder on this: What’s the significance of a year anyway? It’s merely the…
Are you still reading books on economic cycles, trading and hedging strategies to boost your financial literacy?Is the most powerful and important investment book among them? It is called ‘Shut Up and Wait.’* It’s just one page with a long-term…
Where do you think Singaporean investors rank in terms of domestic equity allocation in % of total equity? Do we have more or less than 50% of our equity invested in the Singapore stock market? … From my anecdotal encounters…
Quick question: Would it be easier for you to save 20% of your monthly income, or to live on 80% of your monthly income? In case you answered, “Save 20%,” you are just average (sorry for being so blunt) and might be…
We can’t change what has happened, nor can we wish the virus away. Let me ask you one question: Do you know more about what’s going to happen in the next 12 months today than you did back in January?…
… Hmm, I don’t know how that header should be completed. Do you? No? Then, let’s find out together. In my opinion, the standard saying: “Don’t worry, be happy” seems to be too simplified because not only do I doubt that one can be…
I love the VisualCapitalist.com. There is so much intriguing stuff to be found there. They just published this chart: ❔ What do you think? Is it just correlation or causation? ❔ As Singapore is not part of the OECD we…
Evolution had shaped the human brain to be acutely aware of all potential dangers. Combined with the tendency of the media’s “only bad news is good news”, this has a profound impact on human perception: it literally shuts off our…
