Category: Learning to be a global macro investor

Macro Investing Masterclass (John Burbank converses with Kyle Bass)

May 24, 2018

  John Burbank III, founder of Passport Capital, is a well-known macro investor based out of San Francisco. He grew Passport from around $800,000 to an investment firm managing north of $3 billion at its height. He was also one of the few money managers who anticipated the subprime mortgage crisis in 2005 and actually … More Macro Investing Masterclass (John Burbank converses with Kyle Bass)

Trading Lessons From The Macro Tourist (Kevin Muir)

April 11, 2018

At ChatWithTraders.com, there’s a whole lot of wonderful interviews of successful traders/investors done via podcasts. It is an invaluable source of insights and a great asset to many of us actively involved in the markets! While I’ve earlier reviewed the podcast with Dario Mofardin, this episode with Kevin Muir is another one helpful to anyone learning … More Trading Lessons From The Macro Tourist (Kevin Muir)

Lessons from Soros’ Quantum Fund – Part III

March 14, 2018

In the first and second articles of this 3-part series, we covered the philosophy and the investment principles and strategies of the famous Quantum Fund ran by billionaire investor George Soros. In this third episode, we will cover the management principles of this legendary firm. (I) Be part of a global ‘intelligence network’ One advantage … More Lessons from Soros’ Quantum Fund – Part III

‘The Next Perfect Trade’ – a brilliant book on macro trading!

January 10, 2018

Continuing my never-ending pursuit of global macro education, I picked up an interesting book last year and was hooked to it immediately, reading it through in just one sitting: It’s a fascinating insight into the process and lens of a successful discretionary macro trader, and the book is available on Amazon for purchase. Alex Gurevich was … More ‘The Next Perfect Trade’ – a brilliant book on macro trading!

Want to become a successful investor? Howard Marks explains how!

November 3, 2017

Billionaire investor Howard Marks is one of those rare people whose words pack a rare combination of wisdom and elegant common sense. When he speaks, both Wall Street and Main Street listens. He is most well-known for his letters to his clients, affectionately known as the ‘Oaktree Memos’, which have been compiled into a book … More Want to become a successful investor? Howard Marks explains how!

Homer’s Odyssey: a Lesson for Investors!

August 31, 2017

While I was serving my term of mandatory military service in the Singapore Armed Forces, I read a piece of classical Western literature that was breathtaking in its scope and entirety. ‘The Odyssey’ from the Greek poet Homer captivated my imagination of a world of brave warriors, spectacular battles, treacherous seas, and perilous journeys across … More Homer’s Odyssey: a Lesson for Investors!