Growth stocks often look expensive—but does that mean they aren’t worth buying? For many investors, valuation metrics like Price-to-Earnings (P/E) or Price-to-Sales (P/S) are the cornerstone of decision-making. But when it comes to high-growth, innovative companies, these traditional ratios often look extreme. That doesn’t always mean the stock is a bad investment. In fact, some… Continue reading Do Valuation Metrics Matter for Growth Stocks?
Why a Systematic Approach to Investing Reduces Emotions and Improves Results
The markets are unpredictable—but your process doesn’t have to be. One of the greatest advantages of a systematic investing approach is that you don’t need to predict the future. You don’t have to constantly wonder which stocks to hold, when to buy or sell, or whether it’s the right time to hedge. Instead, you follow… Continue reading Why a Systematic Approach to Investing Reduces Emotions and Improves Results
Reviewing a Year of Investing: Why Reflection Is Key to Long-Term Success
Looking back is one of the most powerful ways to move forward. Back in January 2025, I took time to review my results from 2024—an exercise I consider essential for any serious investor. Now, publishing this reflection in August, I can see even more clearly how valuable that process was. Evaluating a year of investing… Continue reading Reviewing a Year of Investing: Why Reflection Is Key to Long-Term Success
Fundamentals Matter, but So Does Price: How to Combine Both for Better Investing Decisions
Should you buy a stock because it’s fundamentally strong, or because its price is moving higher? It’s one of the oldest debates in investing. Some investors focus almost entirely on fundamentals—metrics like revenue growth, earnings, and valuation ratios. Others rely more on price action, studying how a stock behaves relative to the market. In reality,… Continue reading Fundamentals Matter, but So Does Price: How to Combine Both for Better Investing Decisions
Hedge Fund Managers’ Pessimism vs. A Market Full of Opportunity
Markets are rarely unanimous. While many hedge fund managers remain cautious, opportunities continue to emerge for those willing to look beyond fear. At the start of 2025, the consensus among institutional investors was pessimistic. Fund managers worried about rising U.S. inflation, the impact of high interest rates, and the possibility of a recession triggered by… Continue reading Hedge Fund Managers’ Pessimism vs. A Market Full of Opportunity
Deploying New Capital in a Rising Market: A January Reflection on Hedging and Entry Strategies
At the beginning of 2025, after two consecutive years of strong gains—especially in technology stocks during 2023 and 2024—I entered January expecting to see a wave of profit-taking. Historically, many investors delay selling winning positions until the new year to postpone tax obligations. But this time, things played out differently. Despite some volatility, January delivered… Continue reading Deploying New Capital in a Rising Market: A January Reflection on Hedging and Entry Strategies
Hedging with Options vs. Short Selling: Which Strategy Protects Your Portfolio Better?
Every investor wants to protect their portfolio. But what’s the smartest way to do it? When markets are rising, it’s easy to feel safe. But sudden downturns happen when we least expect them. That’s why professional investors use hedging strategies to reduce potential losses and preserve long-term gains. Two of the most common approaches are:… Continue reading Hedging with Options vs. Short Selling: Which Strategy Protects Your Portfolio Better?
Adaptability Has Always Been Key. In an AI-Driven World, It Becomes Essential
If one skill has always separated winners from losers, it is adaptability. In investing, business, and careers, those who adjust to changing circumstances tend to thrive, while those who cling to old methods often fall behind. With the rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI), adaptability will no longer just be an advantage. It will be essential… Continue reading Adaptability Has Always Been Key. In an AI-Driven World, It Becomes Essential
How the 80/20 Rule Can Help You Spot Your Next Big AI Opportunity
What if most of your investment returns come from just a handful of stocks? This is the essence of the Pareto Principle, more commonly known as the 80/20 rule. It states that 80% of results often come from just 20% of inputs. Applied to investing, this means that a small number of “big winners” are… Continue reading How the 80/20 Rule Can Help You Spot Your Next Big AI Opportunity
Winners and Losers in a World Dominated by Artificial Intelligence
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a distant concept. It’s reshaping businesses, jobs, and entire industries right now. Like every major technological revolution, AI will create winners and losers. Companies that adopt it quickly and individuals who learn how to leverage it will thrive. On the other hand, those who ignore or resist this shift… Continue reading Winners and Losers in a World Dominated by Artificial Intelligence