Tag: Investing
What the Humble Coho Salmon Can Teach Us
The economic cycle starts with rapid growth — a bull run. That’s what we’ve been experiencing in New Zealand for over a decade.
How Not to Invest
There’s a very powerful, yet simple idea Charlie Munger likes to practice: inversion. So maybe rather than asking, how should I invest? You should be asking, how should I not invest?
How to Make the Most From Your Investments
I want to share a powerful idea with you. It’s something I’ve talked about before. But it’s an idea that often needs reinforcing.
How to Protect Your Capital
A wonderful business is one that can grow earnings no matter what’s happening around the world. And it’s not all that hard to find these businesses today.
Time Not in Your Favour? Look Out for These Opportunities
Start saving and invest early on! This means nothing if you’re on the final lap of your investing career. What can you do when time is not in your favour?
P2P Panic Sparks Stampede of Shadow-Lenders
Over the past month, the peer-to-peer (P2P) lending industry in China has collapsed. It’s left tens of thousands of investors penniless.
Life of a Perma-Bear
The life of a perma-bear is tough…You err on the side of caution. You correctly call the red flags. You build your ark.…And the sun just keeps on shining.
A New Medical Revolution Is About to Kick Off
Just imagine a company that comes up with a solution to diseases like cancer, type 1 diabetes, multiple sclerosis and arthritis. That company would go down in history.
Retirement Dreamers Need This Reality Check
Sadly, many Kiwis fail to plan. They figure their KiwiSaver will get them through retirement…All good, right? Unfortunately, it probably won’t be.
12,000,000% Gain for a Jackie and Mike Bezos
There are three reasons most investors never see really big gains. Forget 100% or 200%. I’m talking about 1,000% or more.
How to Cope When the Tech Bubble Bursts
Disruption, innovation, earnings growth. It’s why so many investors jumped into the FAANGs and BATs with full gusto. But have we taken things a little too far?
Mediocrity is the Only Constant. What Does that Mean For You?
Nothing can last forever. As a rule of thumb, competition usually tries to break into high returning industries. And over time, due to competition, superior returns will turn into mediocre returns.
Follow the Growth
To be on the other end of high growth, it makes sense to go where the growth is. Let’s wind the clock back five years. You’re looking at countries like China, India and South Korea. You believe all three will continue to grow.
Is New Zealand Next on China’s Warpath?
We’re very possibly entering a new era of militarisation. There’s a storm brewing at our doorstep…and it threatens the safety of our nation.