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Q&A Series: Money Habits for Kids and the Power of Writing
In this Q&A excerpt, we'll explore teaching money habits to young people and how writing has improved my investment approach.
The Impact of Higher Interest Rates on the Economy – AI Edition
I asked AI to educate and entertain my readers with a radio show-style dialogue based on my essay - The Impact of Higher Interest Rates on the Economy.
Navigating Market Cycles: From Bulls to Nvidia – AI Edition
I asked AI to transform my essays into a radio show-style conversation. In this episode, topic is stock market math, sideways markets, the role of P/E in market cycles, impact of interest rates on P/E, economic analysis, Magnificent Seven stocks, NVIDIA, and a lot more.
Managing a Million: What Would I Do Differently?
Warren Buffett has stated multiple times that if he could manage a very small amount of money today, he would be able to return more than 50% per year to shareholders. If you managed a million dollars of only your own money, would you do it differently?
A Balanced Life: My Approach
How do you balance your life between being an investor, running a firm, writing and other important aspects of your life such as your family?
Choosing an Investment Manager: Beyond Warren and Charlie
If you were obliged to invest all your investable assets with one person and you couldn’t choose Warren or Charlie, whom would you pick?
Q&A Series: On Parenting and Personal Growth
I wanted to share excerpts from a Q&A session I held with readers in Omaha. This excerpt focuses on parenting and personal growth.
Challenging Investment Rules and Key Investor Traits
What’s a famous investment rule I don’t agree with? Which key characteristics should a good investor have?
The Infinite Game in Telecom
CHTR, just like Comcast, showed only a very slight decline in broadband customers in the quarter. Most of the decline came from the US government removing subsidies for rural customers.
The Hidden Risk in “Religion” Stocks
A basic property of religion is that the believer takes a leap of faith: to believe without expecting proof.
The Best and Worst Investment Decisions I’ve Made
I’m going to share stories about my best and worst investment decisions. But don’t worry, this isn’t just a brag-and-cringe session about making or losing money.
Trump’s call for a bitcoin strategic reserve is a very bad idea
At the end of July, Donald Trump went full Bitcoin. He wants the US to become a “Bitcoin superpower”; he promised to build a Bitcoin strategic reserve.
Unpacking Buffett’s Investment Philosophy: A Personal Perspective
How does our investment approach stack up against Warren Buffett’s? Answering this question gives me a chance to dissect Buffett’s famous investment principles and compare them to our own strategy.
The Eclectic Value Investor
How do I describe myself as an investor? This question provides an opportunity to delve into what I mean by being an “eclectic value investor with a slight touch of dogmatism.”
The AI Revolution
The discussion of AI quickly falls into a domain bordering on Sci-Fi. My thoughts here are only marginally shaped by scientific facts.
The EV Industry Landscape
As a part of a summer letter to IMA clients, I will discuss investments in the EV industry, spurred by the following question from a client.
Lessons from History’s Technology Booms
The technology at the core of the mania is different every time. What doesn't change over time is human emotion – the fear of missing out and then the fear of loss.
The Magnificent 7 and the Dangers of Market Hype
Despite the S&P 500 showing gains in the mid-teens, the average stock on the market is either up slightly or flat for the year.
Understanding Today’s Economic Landscape
Interest rates that stay low and actually keep declining for almost a quarter of a century slowly propagate deep into the fabric of the economy.
From Bull to Sideways Markets to Nvidia
I discussed my condensed views on the stock market, economy, and our investment strategy in a letter to IMA clients.
Traditions, Investment Conferences and Presentations
Investment conferences are the constants in my life. This year, we heard 24 presentations in three days at VALUEx Vail.
