Risk Management

30
Aug
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Understanding P/E Ratios and Book Value

P/E ratios and book value are your first line of defense against overpriced hype and hidden traps. Learn how to read the numbers, spot real value, and avoid stocks that are “priced to break.”
4 min read
29
Aug
How ETFs Hide Concentration Risk — And Why It Matters

How ETFs Hide Concentration Risk — And Why It Matters

ETFs promise easy diversification—but overlapping holdings can leave you heavily exposed to the same few mega-caps. Here’s how concentration risk sneaks in, and what you can do to fix it.
3 min read
27
Aug
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The Buffett Myth: Why His Playbook Won’t Make You Rich

Buffett's public tips won't replicate his success. His real advantages—massive float, exclusive access, institutional scale—aren't available to retail investors.
6 min read
25
Aug
Lighthouse standing on rocky shore at dusk, waves crashing, symbolizing stability and guidance in uncertain markets.

What I Learned About Risk While Building My First Investment Portfolio

“I built my first portfolio back in 1990 — and learned the hard way what happens when the market turns. Three simple questions turned that shaky start into a plan I can trust through any market. Here’s how you can do the same.”
2 min read
23
Aug
Illustration of a cracked economy line flattening out, symbolizing depression, with practical survival steps like cash, essentials, and skills highlighted.

Practical Steps for What Is Depression (Economy)?

Depressions don’t reward bravery. They wipe it out. Here are the practical steps investors can take to endure — and survive — the flatline.
1 min read
23
Aug
Illustration of a cracked twenty-dollar bill split red and blue with bold text ‘Prepare for Depression,’ highlighting urgency for investors to act.

How to Prepare for Another Great Depression (as an Investor)

Depressions aren’t just history. We nearly had one in 2008 and again in 2020. Here’s how to spot the signs — and the actions investors can take to survive.
2 min read
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