While in India early last year, I engaged in a rather long conversation with an experienced meditator and teacher from France to inquire about the ease of introducing Transcendental Meditation (TM) in her home country. She pointed out that the initial reluctance of individuals to delve into TM often stems from cost considerations. I conveyed…
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Back on the road!
I will be on the road for the next couple of days, so the blog will be taking a brief nap. No worries because I’m not fleeing the markets. Just stepping away for a short while and will return soon, refreshed and ready to dive back in. I will be meeting with some investors and…
30 years, one persistent fear
When a seasoned banker starts talking like a TikToker, warning of US dollar collapse, urging investors to rush to non-US markets , well that is not insight. That is a business model wearing a tie. I know this because I was in the room. Somewhere halfway through his presentation, I quietly picked up my things…
We are in a world war that is not going to end anytime soon
Ray Dalio is one of the brightest minds of our time, someone whose insights I follow closely. His decades of experience have given him a deep reservoir of knowledge, which I continually draw upon for learning and personal growth. I came across another timely update from him in my email, a rather lengthy but thought-provoking…
Coffee meeting with my team
It was another “lively” coffee session with the team today. Well, a good mix of backgrounds, perspectives, and healthy debate. As always, it was not just about markets, but about strengthening relationships and sharpening thinking. We wrapped up in about an hour. We know, we know, oil has been putting on its own version of…
Decoupling and the global dance with Wall Street
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. One of the popular themes I have come across repeatedly in my career is decoupling. Well, the idea that investors can reduce reliance on US assets…
Survey Monday
Ladies and gentlemen, with everything happening in the Middle East (and markets doing their usual dramatic reactions), I’m curious, how has your portfolio been holding up so far? Would you say the impact has been negative, neutral, or perhaps surprisingly positive? Have you made any moves in response? Trimmed risk, added some protections, leaned into…
Yogis can fly!
People have diverse beliefs and perspectives. I usually avoid engaging in arguments or debates about certain things especially personal beliefs. Everyone is entitled to their own opinions or positions, and it is okay to agree to disagree. I find more value sharing my experiences or insights with those who are open or positive to what…
Keep calm and carry on investing
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. I stumbled upon an old article by Michael Lewis, the author of the best-selling book “Flash Boys: A Wall Street Revolt” and thought some of you…
Patience is a virtue
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. Thousands of years ago, before the use of horses, Native Americans utilized a hunting technique that preyed on animalistic instincts. This technique was called the buffalo…