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Why You Should Never Borrow Money To Buy Stocks

In July 2026, roughly 1.2 million South Koreans—around three percent of the country’s working-age population—were forced to sell their stocks to pay off debts owed to their brokers. Korean stocks had been on an extraordinary run. The Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) more than

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What The Odyssey teaches us about investing

An iconic scene in The Odyssey is Odysseus’ encounter with the Sirens. Their singing was so beautiful that anyone who heard it lost all self-control. Captivated by the music, sailors would steer their ships toward the Sirens and crash into the rocks. Odysseus wanted to hear the song without

The largest IPO in history

On June 11, 2026, SpaceX went public. The company debuted at $135 per share, raising approximately $75 billion and achieving a valuation of roughly $1.77 trillion—making it the largest initial public offering (IPO) in history. Overnight, SpaceX became worth more than Boeing, Mastercard, Disney, McDonald’s, American Express,

What turkeys can teach us about risk

I was recently rereading The Black Swan by Nassim Taleb—a personal favorite of mine. In one chapter, he offers an intriguing parable, which I will loosely adapt here. A group of turkeys is raised with great care on a farm. They are fed daily, have unlimited water, and are

Are you really a long-term investor?

It’s the New Year, and many are wondering how their stock portfolios performed in 2025. For most Filipinos, the results have been disappointing. Headlines talk about political uncertainty and weak growth, while the Philippine Stock Exchange Index (PSEi) hovers near 6,000—roughly the same level as it was

Are luxury goods worth it?

I was recently revisiting Morgan Housel’s insightful book, The Psychology of Money. In one chapter, he recounts working as a valet when he was younger. He got to park expensive cars—Ferraris, Lamborghinis, Rolls-Royces—for people far wealthier than himself. He wanted a car like that someday. He

When stop-losses don't stop losses

On Oct. 10, 2025, global markets plunged after United States (US) President Donald Trump announced he would impose an additional 100-percent tariff on goods from China. The reaction was immediate and violent, particularly in the cryptocurrency market, which suffered its largest liquidation event ever. Around $19 billion in positions

How Politics Affects Your Wealth

On a recent trip to Hong Kong, I spent a lot of time using their subway, and it struck me how seamless the experience was. No matter what time of day I walked into a station, I could always board the next train. Even during rush hour, I never had

What are share buybacks?

Recently, one stock has dominated conversations among investors in the Philippines: PLUS. This stock has become the hottest topic in the local market, and for good reason. PLUS saw massive profit growth, jumping from about ₱1.2 billion of earnings in 2022 to an impressive ₱12.5 billion in 2024.

Why News Trading Fails

Global political tensions are on the rise in the Middle East. Many investors are tempted to quickly sell their portfolios in response to recent news, and while this reaction seems reasonable, it likely won't be profitable. Let's look at a local example to understand why you

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