Month: March 2019

Why Stock Investors Shouldn’t Watch Business TV

Why Stock Investors Shouldn’t Watch Business TV

Investors are prone to two opposing fears which can impair the ability to make rational decisions. To reduce this, it is advised to turn off business TV and focus on how news affects the value of a business. This will help filter out the noise and lead to more rational decisions.

Stock Investors: You Have Nothing to Fear but Fear Itself – Ep 5

The market is not your friend. Its up and down swings cause many an emotional investor to buy high and sell low. Listen to Vitaliy explain how you can avoid irrational investing and what rational investing should look like. This article was originally...

Want to Be a Better Investor? Stop Staring at Your Portfolio

Want to Be a Better Investor? Stop Staring at Your Portfolio

Investors often make irrational decisions due to fear of missing out or fear of loss. To reduce irrational decisions, investors should avoid constantly watching their portfolio.

Stock Investors: You Have Nothing to Fear but Fear Itself

Stock Investors: You Have Nothing to Fear but Fear Itself

Stock investors must remain rational and guard against fear when approaching the stock market. Fear of missing out and fear of loss can lead to poor decisions which can result in buying high and selling low.

What Will The Stock Market Do Next? – Ep 4

Every time the stock market takes a turn, all sorts of “experts” make all sorts of predictions about what’ll happen next. But who’s right? Can we even tell? Listen to Vitaliy’s value-investor take on this (hint: he doesn’t think much of...

The Real Secret About Why Corporate Mergers Fail – Ep 3

A lot of fanfare surrounds corporate mergers. There's talk of profits driven by "synergies". So why do they keep failing? Vitaliy uncovers the dark side of mergers that's often missing from the ecstatic promises made by corporate press releases. You...

The Real Secret About Why Corporate Mergers Fail

The Real Secret About Why Corporate Mergers Fail

Corporate mergers often fail because buyers pay too much. This is due to the control premium, the need for the buyer and seller to feel they are getting a good deal, and the false promise of synergies.

Mature Company Stocks Are Not Bonds – Stop Treating Them That Way – Ep 2

Dividend-paying stocks are the holy grail in today’s markets. So many companies end up endangering themselves by pumping out dividends to attract investors. Hear Vitaliy explain what factors investors should be analyzing instead. This article was...

Mature Company Stocks Are Not Bonds

Mature Company Stocks Are Not Bonds

Dividends have historically been a large part of total stock returns and represent real earnings. Low interest rates have created a cult of dividend-paying companies, and some companies have had to borrow money to pay out dividends even if it isn't in their best interest.