Quantity does not always translate to quality. When it comes to networks, I know there are some people who spend lots of time at networking or business events to expand their connections because the more people they know, they have a higher number of opportunities open to them that may lead to professional advancement or…
Investing in collectible cars
For many of my investors, owning an automobile is a necessity in this part of the world but depreciation and other rising costs almost ensure that it is also a poor investment. That is not always the case for wealthy individuals (I count some of my clients in this privilege group) who have been jumping…
Coffee meeting with my team
It was a “lively” coffee session with my team today. The meeting had a dynamic start, with the team members representing diverse backgrounds and expertise engaged in discussion and exchanging ideas on various investment strategies. The session was not just a platform for sharing information but also an opportunity for relationship-building. The call lasted for…
Climbing a wall of worry
There is a lot of doom and gloom and markets are nervous with all sorts of things happening around the world. Some may move to cash for years and wait for the right timing that probably never comes. Many others and please count me in as one of them will continue to invest in the…
Trading cautiously
We invest in a diversified pool of uncorrelated funds with the aim of providing stable capital appreciation and a low correlation to traditional stock and fixed income markets which can be particularly valuable in times of market stress. A monthly manager report landed in my inbox. It is one of our macro funds that has…