We have all heard the timeless promise of diversification (higher returns with lower volatility). Sounds great on paper, right? Unfortunately, in the real world, diversification does not always deliver that smooth ride investors dream of. In theory, asset class diversification should be simple: mix different things, reduce risk, sleep better. However, as many investors have…
Author: YH Wong
A “misty” escape
I just got back from a short meditation retreat nestled high up in the misty hills, the kind of place where the clouds seem close enough to touch, and the air feels like it has been filtered through a dream. The journey up was an adventure itself, with winding roads that tested both my driving…
Happy Diwali
To my friends, clients, partners, and fellow meditators (especially across India) who are celebrating, I wish you and your loved ones a Diwali filled with joy, light, and prosperity. May this festival bring warmth, harmony, and togetherness to your home. This year, Diwali holds a special meaning for me as I celebrate it with fellow…
On the road, again!
I will be on the road and my blog might be taking a little break due to iffy internet connections. Do not worry, I’m not abandoning ship. What if the markets crash while I’m gone? My team are here holding the fort plus my trusty TM-IM system will be on duty, managing those positions like…
When markets lose their cool
It was a weekend to test nerves and margin calls. The crypto market imploded after President Trump dropped his October 10 Truth Social bombshell. A 100% tariff on all Chinese imports, effective November 1 (or sooner, depending on how fiery the next post gets) plus export controls on key software. The move came in retaliation…
When many minds meet
I’m back from a short break. Well, over a few hearty meals and more coffee and tea than I would like to admit, I found myself in deep conversation with my partners, the kind of exchange where ideas bounce, opinions clash (politely), and laughter sneaks in between market talk. It is always refreshing to be…
Hosting friends and investors
I will be taking a brief break from blogging over the next couple of days as I host some special guests visiting from far and wide. Well, it is always a joy and occasionally a scheduling puzzle to welcome friends and fellow investors from abroad. Among them are two of my mentors, both brilliant minds…
When markets turn against us
Nobody likes to lose money. Yet, in investing, losses are part of the game even when we follow the same set of rules that produced winning trades. When we find ourselves down, we do not panic. We focus, adapt, and do whatever we can within reason and discipline to recover. In a meeting with new…
Should you invest in Bitcoin today?
A number of years ago, I gave a presentation titled “Should I invest in Bitcoin?” Back then, Bitcoin was still the new kid on the financial block, loud, unpredictable, and dressed in a hoodie instead of a suit. My advice at the time? Avoid it. The reasoning was simple. The asset was too volatile, too…
Happy Mid-Autumn Festival
As the full moon rises tonight, families across Asia look up at the same glowing circle that has inspired poets, dreamers, and storytellers for centuries. The Mid-Autumn Festival (中秋节) dates back more than 3,000 years, celebrating reunion, gratitude, and the harvest season. Legend tells of Chang’e, the Moon Goddess, who ascended to the heavens after…