Author: YH Wong

I recently stumbled upon a lively debate about alternative investments on social media, which inspired this latest post. Having spent 30 years in the world of alternative investments, I have seen it all, the good, the bad and the occasionally overhyped. So, allow me to set the record straight on why alternative investments like hedge…

“Is Transcendental Meditation (TM) a religion”? I have been asked this question many times. Well, certain people may perceive the TM program as religious rather than scientific due to its association with terms like “meditation,” “pure awareness,” and “transcendence,” or because it was introduced from India by a teacher with a monastic background. However, philosophers…

I got back from a short working trip, and let me tell you that one of the greatest blessings of this journey was meeting a group of people who radiated positivity. As if the universe wanted to sprinkle a little extra magic on the experience, a number of them turned out to be meditators too….

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…

Congratulations, bulls! It is like an early holiday gift wrapped in a better-than-expected CPI report and some jolly strong bank earnings. Take a look at the charts from CNBC below. They paint a clear picture of why the market’s mood has shifted. A sharp drop in 10-year Treasury yields and a stock market rally that…

Fresh off crunching the numbers and wrapping up performance reports for a variety of portfolios, I stumbled upon this Bloomberg article about Bitcoin and let us just say, it grabbed my attention faster than a sudden market rally or crash. Regardless of his comments, our strategic allocation to digital assets is a move I’m confident…

While sifting through the latest batch of regular reports in my email inbox, I stumbled upon an update that managed to stand out. Here is a section: I perceive there to be two types of investors: the biologist and the physician. The physicians are more numerous. They have been taught to believe in universal laws,…

Gold has performed remarkably well in 2024. According to World Gold Council, the yellow metal has thus far benefitted from continued central bank buying, Asian investment flows, resilient consumer demand, and a steady drumbeat of geopolitical uncertainty. As an investment for the long-term investors, gold helps enhance portfolio diversification, acts as store of value, and offers…

One of the things that meditators do every day is performing Surya Namaskar before each meditation session. Surya Namaskar, also known as Sun Salutation, is a series of yoga poses or postures performed in a sequence. It’s a traditional practice that originated in India. With the global spread of yoga, Surya Namaskar gained popularity outside…

While reviewing my emails this morning, I came across another interesting article by Denise Chisholm from Fidelity Investments that I believe would be valuable for my investors as part of their ongoing learning journey. Denise is undoubtedly one of the sharpest minds in the field and I have gained a great deal of insight from…