Investing is the act of allocating resources in a project with the expectation of generating a positive return. I am strongly inspired by the Parable of the Talents and the will to optimize my assets allocation by “giving every dollar a job”. Enjoy the reading, Sweat Your Assets.
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Momentum is strong in the global housing market | Real Estate, 2021
37 of the world’s housing markets for which figures are available showed stronger upward momentum during 2020, while only 16 housing markets showed weaker momentum, according to Global Property Guide’s research. In other words, it's a great time to own real estate....
Will Interest rates rise? Let’s look at it through history
This year (2021), financial news makes headlines about the rise of interest rates in the US. Well, It should come as no surprise that interest rates will eventually rise. We just have to be ready for that. We live in a low-interest-rate environment, where the cost of...
Investors and Entrepreneurs don’t look for risk
Low risk and high uncertainty provide the best opportunities for high returns There is a common perception of Investors and Entrepreneurs as strong risk-takers. Being exposed to high-stakes decisions under critical circumstances, they clearly need to develop an...
In defence of speculation
Is there something intrinsically wrong with speculation? I don't think so. This statement might sound provocative and raise a few eyebrows. Indeed, it is common sense to refer to speculation as bad, dangerous and...risky. Therefore, it should not be a recommended...
Are you Investing, speculating or gambling?
Anytime you discuss or analyse a decision that entails potential profits or losses under risk or uncertainty, it is fair to ask yourself a question: are you investing, gambling or anything in between? It is indeed essential to recognise the rules of the game you are...
The Wealth Triangle, by Dan Lock
In today’s article, I want to introduce you to a model known as the Wealth Triangle. I often refer to it when I talk about entrepreneurship, income streams and blueprints for wealth creation. The Wealth Triangle, made popular by Dan Lok, comprises three independent...
What makes a great Investor
During a recent video interview, Charlie Munger shared his opinion on what traits are needed to be a great investor: "I think great investors to some extent are like great chess players. They’re almost born to be investors…Obviously you have to know a lot. But partly...
Returns | Risks-free Rate of Return
Risk-Free Rate Ever heard about risk-free rate? It is the degree of returns attributed to an investment that provides a guaranteed return with zero risks. Too good to be true? Indeed, the risk-free rate does not technically exist; in fact, even the safest investments...
Returns | The Real Rate of Returns, Inflation-adjusted
earn The Real Rate of Return | Adjust Investment Returns to Inflation With financial matters, I like to keep it simple. However, Investments have few "moving parts" that must be understood in order to compare "apples to apples". For instance, when we monitor the...