Tag: technology

These are the things I wish I knew before I started investing

When I first started dabbling in the financial markets years ago, it wasn't a pleasant experience. I made money at first but eventually lost it all, and losing one's hard-earned savings was a heart-wrenching experience. It made me doubt if I could ever become a successful investor (I know it sounds naive). While I saw … Continue reading These are the things I wish I knew before I started investing →

We’re in an era of ‘Strong Men’: 4 things investors must take note of

Political experts use the phrase 'strong men era' to describe the current political landscape. Everywhere across the world, authoritarian leaders have swept into power (or simply seized it) since the start of the current decade. In the US, Republican President Donald Trump is widely considered as a populist politician who has an anti-establishment leaning. His … Continue reading We’re in an era of ‘Strong Men’: 4 things investors must take note of →

Trading Lessons From The Macro Tourist (Kevin Muir)

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 … Continue reading Trading Lessons From The Macro Tourist (Kevin Muir) →

A Great Podcast not to be missed

Swiss investor Felix Zulauf is a pioneer among global finance. He joint the industry before Wall Street became 'Wall Street'. He anticipated the great equity bull market in the early 1980s, made a killing for his clients during the infamous 1987 market crash, and foresaw the Asian Financial Crisis back in the 1990s. How brilliant … Continue reading A Great Podcast not to be missed →

3rd Quarter 2017 Review: Time for Kaizen!

The Japanese have a term to describe the effort of continuous improvement for the better: 改善 (pronounced 'Kai-zen') That's what exactly what I need to do. Ever since I decided that I wanted to be a successful macro investor, I've embarked on my never-ending journey, climbed mountains and went through valleys, sought out the sages, … Continue reading 3rd Quarter 2017 Review: Time for Kaizen! →

Dr Jim Walker’s thoughts, & observations from Penang…

I recently attended a forum organised by the Singapore Exchange (SGX) and SmartKarma, where an interesting guest speaker was invited for a keynote address. Dr Jim Walker of Asianomics, a witty Scottish economist based in Hong Kong who speaks with a semi-thick Scot accent, delivered an insightful presentation regarding the future prospects of Southeast Asian … Continue reading Dr Jim Walker’s thoughts, & observations from Penang… →

Lessons from Soros’ Quantum Fund! Part II

In the first article of this series, we covered the philosophy and mindset of Soros' Quantum Fund. We learnt about (i) Soros' belief of Heisenberg's Uncertainty Principle, (ii) his attitudes towards risks (that its omnipresent and has to be managed in relative and subjective degrees), and (iii) his ruthless obsession about the bottom line. In this … Continue reading Lessons from Soros’ Quantum Fund! Part II →

Merrill’s Marauders – an inspiration for the retail investor!

Some time back I subscribed to a military history publication from the United States known as 'Armchair General'. Being a military history buff (geek), I recall that I would regularly engross myself with the print magazine sent to my house whenever I found the time to. Among the many issues I've read, the January 2011 … Continue reading Merrill’s Marauders – an inspiration for the retail investor! →

Playing the ECB’s potential tapering?

To understand the game of the financial markets, we need to understand the game masters The game masters are the central banks, as they directly influence the costs of credit in the financial and real economy, influencing the business cycles The ECB will gradually move to wind down its stimulus programme, but has to maintain … Continue reading Playing the ECB’s potential tapering? →