Does an English speaker perceive reality differently from say, a Swahili speaker? Does language shape our thoughts and change the way we think? Maybe. The idea that the words, grammar, and metaphors we use result in our differing perceptions of experiences have long been a point of contention for linguists. But just how much impact…
The Medallion Fund, managed by Renaissance Technologies, is one of the most successful and mysterious hedge funds in the world. Founded in 1988 by mathematician Jim Simons, the Medallion Fund has produced impressive returns for its investors and has become synonymous with the idea of using mathematical models and algorithms to trade in financial markets. Despite its…
When analyzing markets, we often make pronouncements based on our experience and observations, rather than collected evidence. Recently, a fund manager suggested in an interview I saw on Twitter that due to the high market volatility caused by the increase in information flow that investors are subjected to, the market should only be open for…
Here is a quick quiz. Hands up if you thought that during the previous calendar year, the chart below was a buy. If you answered yes then there is something wrong with you but you can take comfort in the fact that you are not alone. Among the 234 thematic ETFs on offer ARKK took…
Over 20 years ago, two geologists made a stark prediction in Scientific American: “Probably within 10 years,” they wrote, “global production of conventional oil will begin to decline.” This argument, which became known as “peak oil,” captured public attention for well over a decade, sparking worries that abundant reserves of oil would give way to scarcity, runs…
Beyond popping up as talking heads on cable news, Wall Street analysts and economists serve an important purpose helping to guide the financial decisions of a wide array of investors — from average Americans worried about retirement to large institutions deciding where to put billions of dollars. At its best, Wall Street’s coterie of experts…
Louise was recently profiled in an article for the Australian Financial Review. We’ve extracted the information to this post for easy reading! Special Report Tuesday 6 December 2022 The Australian Financial Review Women investors take adversity in stride Alexandra Cain A plethora of statistics demonstrates how far behind women are, on average, when it comes…
A little bit of history….. The demand for tulips of a rare species increased so much in the year 1636, that regular marts for their sale were established on the Stock Exchange of Amsterdam, in Rotterdam, Harlaem, Leyden, Alkmar, Hoorn, and other towns … The tulip-jobbers speculated in the rise and fall of the tulip…
Trading is often presented as this enormously complex activity that requires great quantitative skills – this is not true. However, you do have to develop an intuitive feel for what some numbers mean. You will need to understand how to position size correctly, where to place your stop, and how to calculate your returns. But…
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