I just finished reading an email update from a partner Down Under, feels like we just spoke because we did, on Zoom, a couple of days ago. Good to see they are always keeping me in the loop either that or they just really enjoy my inbox. For now, I will be busy running simulations…
The protectionist road to Depression
The thought of another Great Depression is enough to make even the most optimistic investor clutch their portfolio a little tighter. Recently, an interesting article packed with charts by the well-respected Edward Yardeni caught my eye. It is a reprint of his September 9, 1985, topical study titled “The Protectionist Road to Depression.” The original…
Survey Monday
Recession risks are back in the spotlight, with a growing number of fund managers, analysts, and strategists sounding the alarm. Higher tariffs are being blamed as the usual suspects and for some, the recent market slump is flashing warning signs of an economic slowdown. Yet, after four consecutive weeks of selling pressure, US equities finally…
How to survive the markets and the people in them
Recently, I had a meeting with a long-time client who has supported my work for over 20 years. This particular client has seen his returns over the years, the result of my team’s hard work. That is why he is still with me after all this time. In our show business, long-term numbers speak louder…
Small is beautiful
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…