Month: July 2019

How Emotional Intelligence Can Make You a Better Investor – Ep 23

A knee surgeon can't decide to operate only on right knees because he previously had a few mishaps with the left side. But investors can do just that: They can pick their battles and avoid problems they're unlikely to solve correctly. Listen to...

Transgender Trees, Homelessness, and a Dare in San Francisco

Transgender Trees, Homelessness, and a Dare in San Francisco

I was on a trip to San Francisco with my kids. As I am flipping through the memory bank, I am shocked at how many experiences we packed into three days.

Soul in the Game – Ep 22

Nassim Taleb, author of "The Black Swan," also coined the concept of "the artisan" – the person who has "soul in the game" when it comes to their work. But what does being an artisan mean when it comes to investing? Vitaliy and IMA founder Michael...

These Simple Tips Can Make You a Better Investor

These Simple Tips Can Make You a Better Investor

The stock market is not your friend. Instead, the market awakens a dangerous emotion — fear. Fear is not your friend, either. Here are some simple tips that can make you a better investor.

Here’s Why Pharmacy Stocks Are a Bargain Right Now – Ep 21

Judging by how pharmacy and drug-distribution stocks have performed the last several years, you'd think they were on the edge of going out of business. But nothing is further from the truth. Hear Vitaliy explain what makes these stocks a great buy in...

My Personal Manifesto - he Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck review

My Personal Manifesto

The book that has had the biggest impact on me the past year is Mark Manson’s The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck. I wrote a 7.000 words review, it has turned into a personal manifesto.

Should You Invest in Marijuana Stocks? Ep – 20

As marijuana is becoming legalized in more and more states, many investors have considered investing in what is projected to be a booming industry. But should you invest in marijuana stocks? Here's Vitaliy's take. You can read this article online...

Should You Invest in Marijuana Stocks?

Should You Invest in Marijuana Stocks?

What do you think about investing in marijuana stocks? We think making money on marijuana (cannabis with high content of intoxicating THC) and hemp (cannabis that contains low content of THC) will be very difficult.

For Investors, Discovering Truth Takes Time – Ep 19

"Time discovers truth," said Seneca – and he may have been speaking about the market (if by "truth" he meant "accurate valuation"). Listen to Vitaliy explain why. You can read this article online at:  Disclosure:

Vitaliy Katsenelson & William Shatner - Looking for Denny Crane at a Star Trek Convention

Looking for Denny Crane at a Star Trek Convention

My daughter Hannah and I visited the Star Trek convention in Denver to meet William Shatner because of his role of Denny Crane.

Was the Uber IPO a Success?

Was the Uber IPO a Success?

The media often portrays a successful IPO as one that opens 30-100% above its set price and finishes the day up, however this is not beneficial to the company itself. We can look at the Uber IPO from a different perspective.