Behavioral Finance
Ancient Wisdom, Modern Markets: Can an Old Calendar Offer an Edge in Today’s Economy?
An ancient calendar for modern trading? A letter to the FT sparks a deep dive into the surprising links between the Hindu Panchang and financial strategy.
The Contrarian’s Gambit: Is Betting Against the Financial Times a Winning Strategy?
A professor’s witty letter to the FT suggests a contrarian strategy: buy what the media tells you not to. Is this a genius move or a path to ruin?
The Anna Karenina Principle of Investing: Why Every Financial Failure is Uniquely Tragic
Tolstoy’s Anna Karenina Principle reveals a key truth about finance: successful investors are all alike, but every failed investor fails in their own way.
The ‘Devdas’ Dilemma: Timeless Lessons on Wealth, Risk, and the Modern Economy
A Bollywood classic’s opulence reveals timeless truths about modern investing, financial technology, and building resilient wealth in today’s economy.
The Gekko Paradox: Why Silence is the New Most Valuable Commodity in Finance
Gordon Gekko was wrong for our time. In today’s noisy world of finance, the most valuable commodity isn’t information—it’s the strategic silence to filter it.
The Unbiased Broker: Can AI Deliver the Brutal Financial Truths We Need to Hear?
AI can deliver the unbiased financial truths humans won’t. Explore how fintech is removing emotion from investing for a more rational economic future.
Sleep Arbitrage: The Untapped Alpha in a 24/7 Financial World
In the 24/7 financial world, sleep isn’t a liability but a critical asset. Discover how sleep impacts trading, the economy, and your cognitive capital.
The Investor’s Crossword: Cracking the Code of the Financial Markets
Discover how the logic of solving a crossword puzzle can demystify finance, investing, and the complex dynamics of the modern economy.
The Investor’s Overload: Why a Financial Digital Detox is Your Best Asset
In a world of financial data overload, a strategic “digital detox” is no longer a luxury but a crucial tool for successful long-term investing.
Beyond the Balance Sheet: How Reading Fiction Unlocks Superior Financial Acumen
In a data-driven financial world, reading fiction is not a distraction—it’s a powerful tool for developing the cognitive and emotional skills essential for superior investing.
The ‘1, 2, 4, 8, 16…?’ Puzzle: A Masterclass in Financial Misdirection
A viral math puzzle reveals a critical flaw in financial thinking, showing how simple patterns can mask complex realities and lead investors astray.
Decoding the Market: What the FT Crossword Teaches Us About Modern Investing
Discover why the analytical skills used to solve a complex crossword are the same ones needed to succeed in modern finance, investing, and business strategy.