Sep 1Member-onlyThe Teachings of Daniel Kahneman, and Cognitive Biases in Investing and TradingWhen one doesn’t follow the systematic approach but instead focuses on manual trading and investing, then his or her psychology, and way of thinking play a vital role in his or her results. In this article, the main focus will be on cognitive biases. Daniel Kahneman Daniel Kahneman was born in 1934…Psychology7 min readPsychology7 min read
Published inDataDrivenInvestor·Sep 1Member-onlyThe Tulip Mania during the Dutch Empire.This article would focus on what may have been the first economic bubble in history. The story begins in 1593, when botanist Carolus Clusius planted a collection of tulip bulbs and found they were able to tolerate the harsher conditions of the Low Countries. …History6 min readHistory6 min read
Published inDataDrivenInvestor·Sep 1Member-onlyAmerica Before, During, and After the Gilded Age — Part 1In this first installment of “America Before, During, and After the Gilded Age” (1877–1900), the main focus would be the extraordinary life of Cornelius Vanderbilt, set against the backdrop of the transformative American Civil War. Cornelius Vanderbilt The Commodore, as he would later be known, was born in New York in 1794…Economics8 min readEconomics8 min read
Published inFortune For Future·Aug 1Member-onlyTechnical Analysis Lessons from Stan Weinstein.In this article, the main focus will be on the best-selling book in technical analysis from Stan Weinstein “Secrets for Profiting in Bull and Bear Markets”, as well as his general teachings. Bio Not many things are known about his life. He likes to keep his private life, private.Technical Analysis7 min readTechnical Analysis7 min read
Aug 1Member-onlyCharles Ponzi: The Man Who “Started” It All.Charles Ponzi is perhaps one of the most famous conmen in history. In this article, the main focus will be on his life. Carlo Pietro Giovanni Guglielmo Tebaldo Ponzi (1882–1949) was born in Lugo, Italy. …Scam7 min readScam7 min read
Published inDataDrivenInvestor·Aug 1Member-onlyHow Bernie Madoff Scammed the World.I have heard the name Bernie Madoff in the past and I also knew that he had something to do with a Ponzi scheme. I became interested in his story after Netflix included a documentary on him. This article will focus on his life and financial activities. Bernie Madoff (1938–2021)…Money12 min readMoney12 min read
Published inDataDrivenInvestor·Jul 1Member-onlySectors, Industries, and Company Examples.In this article, the main focus would be the MSCI Global Industry Classification Standard (GICS) that defines sectors, and industries. History Since 1999, MSCI, S&P, and Dow Jones have collaborated in order to create the Global Industry Classification Standard (GICS). …Company23 min readCompany23 min read
Jul 1Member-onlyIntrinsic Valuation Methods — The Dividend Discount Model (DDM)One of the most basic and widely used tools when it comes to business valuation is the Discount Dividend Model (DDM). This article will start a series dedicated to intrinsic valuation methods. Intrinsic Valuation Methods Intrinsic valuation methods, also known as absolute valuation methods, determine the value of an asset by analyzing its…Valuation6 min readValuation6 min read
Published inDataDrivenInvestor·Jul 1Member-onlyThe Economy Under the Modern Monetary Theory (MMT)Recently, the media was talking about the U.S. debt ceiling and the struggle that the U.S. government had to convince the U.S. Congress to approve additional borrowing. In this article, the main focus will be on the Modern Monetary Theory in contrast to the U.S. debt ceiling. The Debt Ceiling Since 1917, the…Economics7 min readEconomics7 min read
Published inFortune For Future·Jun 2Member-onlyUseful Python libraries for Finance. Part 2This article will extend the “Useful Python libraries for Finance. Part 1” article, with Python libraries for Finance. Portfolio Management Empyrial Simple portfolio management, and rebalancing library for Python. It provides performance and risk analysis of financial portfolios, including backtesting and live trading strategies, with a focus on simplicity and ease of use. …Python4 min readPython4 min read
