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What we can learn about inflation from a humble Chocolate Candy?

September 12, 2022September 12, 2022 by 8VantEdge We are going through a period of high inflation; this is something we have not seen in decades.

Was Warren Buffett right that Great companies tend to stay Great?

August 24, 2021August 18, 2021 by 8VantEdge Warren Buffett’s philosophy is investing in companies with a established record of success. In this video, we define great companies as those that deliver high owner earnings relative to the capital invested.

Why Are Markets Not Rational?

March 27, 2021March 22, 2021 by 8VantEdgeHere is a short video explaining why markets are not rational at times. Anchoring is one of the most common mistakes people make in investing. Transcript of the video follows below. Behavioral Economics combines insights from psychology, judgement and decision making with economics to generate a more accurate understanding of market behavior.

I know the stock like the back of my hand, or do I?

March 17, 2021February 21, 2021 by 8VantEdge We investors have a preconceived idea of what stock price a company should trade at. Sometimes, these ideas relay on irrational assumptions. With these “false” assumptions, we hesitate to allocate more of these stocks into our portfolio. Learn how we overcame our initial hesitancy to invest in TSMC. Categories Musings

Are high dividend yielding stocks good investments?

March 17, 2021December 28, 2020 by 8VantEdgeDividends are a recurring question from investors. You know, “XXX is a company with a high dividend yield. Should we invest?” This is not the real question. The question is whether high dividend yielding stocks make good investments. We believe that when investing in stocks, we should focus on the total return. That means share … Read more Categories Musings