March has not been a victory lap for some of the biggest names in the hedge fund world. Instead, it is been a humbling reminder that even the most sophisticated players can get whipsawed by the markets. The pain did not start this month, either, many firms were already limping from February losses, making Q1…
Author: YH Wong
Back to school
Uh-oh, the market is throwing another tantrum. Your favorite stocks are sliding, Bitcoin’s wobbling, and your portfolio might be looking a little too red. Hey, do not panic, this is not our first rodeo. Markets go up, markets go down but your strategy should always stay sharp. In this webinar, I will explore strategies for…
Everything changed for Bitcoin
Drum roll, please! Recent developments signal a monumental shift in the US government’s approach to Bitcoin and digital assets. In case you have just returned from a vacation or a self-imposed digital detox, President Trump has signed an Executive Order establishing a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve (SBR) and a US Digital Asset Stockpile, a groundbreaking move…
Survey Monday
Family offices often balance a mix of wealth preservation, growth, diversification and philanthropy, depending on their goals and risk tolerance. Over the coming years, priorities may shift with some focusing on growth while others prioritize preserving and diversifying their portfolios. Portfolios are typically diversified across asset classes, including stocks, bonds, real estate, private equity, digital…
Benefits of Transcendental Meditation
Transcendental meditation or TM is a technique that I have regularly done over all these years because it is so simple, effective, and the experience of doing it is so enjoyable. I feel sorry for some people who go looking for an effective meditation technique and have to shift through all the land mines of…
Swimming through volatility
Corrections and volatility are just the price of admission for superior returns, and once again, we have reached that familiar moment where investors everywhere are flailing like drowning swimmers, desperately calling for a lifeguard. I have always said the real test is not dodging the dips, it is keeping our cool when they happen. I…
Do not run people down
I periodically recycle old posts on my blog to ensure that new clients can benefit from valuable content they may have missed and this post is one such example. Six years ago, I invested in a hedge fund that did not quite hit the ground running. The performance was out of my expectation. Now, I…
Settling down?
I just got back from a busy trip and jumping straight back into the action. Time to settle down though the markets, as always, have other plans. A full plate of work and meetings ahead, navigating the usual turbulence. Well, what is investing without a little chaos to keep things interesting? History does not always…
Back on the road!
I will be hitting the road for the next couple of days so my blog might be taking a bit of a nap. Do not worry, I’m not fleeing from the markets. I will be back soon enough, refreshed and ready to get back in. In the meantime, my trusty sidekick, the TM-IM system, will…
Fear sells but smart investors stay calm
Most people are addicted to bad news. However, there is the thing and that you have a choice. You can tune out the mainstream media, which is basically a 24/7 fear factory, endlessly highlighting the worst of humanity while conveniently ignoring all the progress the world is making. Instead, step outside and breathe some fresh…