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‘Hot Assets’ – How to Avoid Falling for the ‘Current Big Thing’

In markets, there is commonly the “hot thing” going around. There are always so-called hot assets that are the thing that nobody should miss out on. Sometimes it’s a certain stock or group of stocks: the Nifty Fifty in the late-60s and 1970s Cisco, Enron, Worldcom, among others of the dot-com bubble Tesla was the […]

Investing in Africa

Investing in Africa can be a lucrative opportunity for investors looking to diversify their portfolios. The continent boasts abundant natural resources, a growing middle class, and a youthful population, creating a favorable investment climate for foreign investors. However, investing in Africa comes with unique challenges, including political and foreign exchange risks that require careful consideration. […]

How Do Stock Prices Move?

The price of anything is the money and credit spent on it divided by the quantity. So while there are many strategic approaches to trading the markets, such as value, momentum, etc., what it ultimately boils down to is who is buying and selling, in what quantities, and for what reasons. It’s buying and selling […]

What To Do With $100k [Investment Portfolio Strategies]

If you have $100k in cash or are wondering what to do with $100k in the bank, in this article, we cover a balanced approach to what to do with this kind of money. Assuming you have no debt, an emergency fund of 3-6 months of living expenses, and are already maxing out your retirement […]

Synthetic Put

A Synthetic Put is a trading strategy that allows an investor to mimic the payoff of a put option using a combination of stock and options. How to Create a Synthetic Put Specifically, a Synthetic Put involves: Short selling a stock, and simultaneously Buying a call option on that same stock with an in-the-money (ITM) […]

Brownian Model of Financial Markets

The Brownian model of financial markets is a mathematical model used to describe the random motion of asset prices. It is based on the Brownian motion concept, which was originally observed in the erratic movement of pollen particles in water. In the context of financial markets, this model helps in understanding the nature of asset […]

Econophysics – Applications in Trading (Conceptual Overview)

Econophysics is an interdisciplinary field that bridges the gap between physics and economics. It employs methods and models from statistical physics to study economic systems. The primary goal is to understand the complex dynamics of financial markets and predict their behavior. Physics is traditionally more mathematically rigorous than economics, and trading algorithms are fundamentally based […]

Tail Risk Hedging: Strategies and Comparisons

Tail risk hedging and tail risk protection strategies help mitigate the risk of substantial drawdowns in a portfolio. How do investors protect against these potential price falls? Whether it’s a rapid 20% loss in a month or a gradual decline over a year, the timing and duration of these drawdowns can drastically affect long-term gains. […]

Pension vs. 401(k)

The pension plan and 401(k) are two retirement savings options that serve as pillars of financial preparedness for life after work, each offering distinct benefits and considerations. While both aim to provide financial stability during retirement, understanding the key differences between them is essential for making informed decisions that align with your unique financial goals. […]

Performance Measurements in Financial Markets

The financial markets are filled with various kinds of trades and investment options and each of these comes with different levels of risk and reward. To make informed trading or investment decisions, it’s vital to have a means of assessing the performance of various financial assets. Here we’ll look at a number of performance measurements […]

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