Insights on AI Startups

Many readers asked, ‘There must be interesting areas in AI,’ and ‘What do you think they are?’ – I still don’t think it is wise to invest in specific AI companies as an individual investor (and stick to low-cost, widely-diversified ETFs), but if you want to hear where I think are still some opportunities, here […]

Fads: AI – Navigating the Hype

Nvidia is the most frequently mentioned stock now. Everyone talks about AI, and Nvidia is the beneficiary. But we need to be careful with hype or fads—it is better to be well-diversified and not overestimate the fashion of the day. Not surprisingly, also for AI, the first canary in the coal mine1 has arrived. 1. […]

The Finance Industry Works Against Most Investors

People working in Finance get paid primarily for what they do, not how effectively they do it. Traditionally, this is in the form of upfront fees and commissions, regardless of the outcome for investors. Investment banking and underwriting make even more money for bankers long before the ultimate success or failure of the transaction is […]

Keep Calm and Tame Your Brain

This article is about staying sane and always having a choice in how you react. A happy life means keeping calm and managing (taming) your brain!

How to Build Wealth?

We often make bad decisions based on poor quality information. Sometimes we have too little information, and sometimes it is too complex or confusing and incomprehensible. It can be too hard to digest. Often, we cannot foresee the full consequences of our choices. It is especially hard when you must decide now, and accept that […]