investment psychology
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 Roman Wall Blues of Modern Finance: Are We Guarding a Crumbling Empire?
W.H. Auden’s poem “Roman Wall Blues” offers a powerful allegory for the disillusionment and decay within our modern financial and economic systems.
Solving the Market: Why Successful Investing is Like Conquering the FT Crossword
Discover why the discipline of solving a cryptic crossword is a powerful metaphor for navigating the complexities of finance, investing, and the global economy.
The Paranormal Activity of the Market: What Horror Theater Reveals About Unseen Financial Risks
The modern economy, like a horror show, is shaped by unseen forces. This analysis explores what investors can learn from theatrical suspense about risk.
Beyond the Grid: What the FT Crossword Reveals About Modern Financial Strategy
Discover the surprising parallels between solving the FT Crossword and mastering modern financial strategy, from decoding market signals to managing systemic risk.
Solving the Financial Puzzle: Key Lessons in Investing and Economics from an Unlikely Source
An FT crossword puzzle’s answers reveal profound lessons about investing, economics, and financial strategy, connecting concepts from assets to economic stagnation.
The Grandmaster’s Gambit: What Chess Teaches Us About Modern Investing
Discover how the strategic principles of a chess grandmaster can be applied to modern finance, investing, and navigating the complex global stock market.
The Investor’s Gambit: Why ‘Uncanny Timing’ is a Myth in a Volatile Market
A witty letter to the FT sparks a deep dive into why market timing is a flawed strategy and what long-term investors should do instead.
Market Crossroads: AI Bubbles, Crypto’s Niche, and the Human Factor in Finance
A deep dive into today’s market paradoxes, from the AI bubble debate and crypto’s shadow economy to the human behaviors driving financial trends.