Investing in individual stocks may initially seem very complex and time-consuming, especially if you are a novice in the field. However, compared to popular belief, …
The magical effect of compound interest
To this day, there remains a common misconception among the general public that investing and playing the stock market is merely a game of chance …
A few snippets on the most common investment myths
There are strange myths and half-truths floating around in the public consciousness regarding the world of investing, which every beginner (and non-beginner) investor encounters in …
Stock selection basics: what factors should you consider?
An index-tracking ETF can provide investors with average market returns, which, incidentally, will still outperform 90% of investors. The next step for an investor can …
Investing or trading?
The two concepts are regularly conflated in the public mind, but what is the actual difference between these two approaches? Financial circles may have intentionally …
The market is still clinging to the AI story—is it worth staying out of it?
Overall, it is fair to say that over the last few years, we have been witnessing a sort of artificial intelligence craze, a mania. It …
Real estate as an investment
Our world has an extraordinarily materialistic outlook—at least, this holds perfectly true for the regions considered part of Western civilization. By nature, human beings love …
Stocks or bonds?
This is an eternal question on any investment forum. While there’s no one-size-fits-all answer, for individual investors, equities remain the ideal choice for long-term wealth …
The first half of the year is already behind us — so how have the markets performed so far?
The first half of 2026 has gone by quickly, making it a good time to take a look at what has happened across different markets. …
How long should we hold a stock?
The answer: as long as we want, but as long as possible. Does timing matter? To some extent, yes. But if we are investing for …