Last week, I attended the ASBPE Conference – the American Society of Business Publication Editors – and learned a few new things. I learned a lot about making and editing smartphone videos. I have already put the information to work! A few things of general note: The sweet spot for story length is anything less… [Read More]
Djibouti is a small country with a major role in world trade. It has about 800,000 people and a deepwater port on the Horn of Africa that serves as a connection between Europe, East Africa, the Middle East, and on to Asia. It was once French territory and retains strong ties to Paris. I try… [Read More]
Literature, movies, music, food, and other forms of culture are a way to learn more about the world. They are not substitutes for serious financial analysis, but they give us insights on people and places. I’m always looking for great resources to help learn more about the world, so I was excited to find this:… [Read More]
As part of the blogathon, I’ve been reviewing some old posts and realize that I often write something like, “Is this good? Is this bad? I don’t know.” That’s because life is so darn strange that we often don’t know if something is good or bad until it has had a chance to play out,… [Read More]
I often do stories on different frauds or lawsuits in the investment industry. You can rarely find information about court cases on Google. If a newspaper or blog picked up the story, then you’ll see some naughty bits, but the full Monty will be hidden in the courthouse website, behind a paywall. It is public… [Read More]
Hedge Funds for Dummies, 2e
My first book has been completely revised! Updated to reflect changing markets, accessible strategies through ETFs, and new potential due diligence pitfalls.
Day Trading for Dummies, 5e
With five revisions, countless interviews with successful traders, and lots of research, this is the definitive guide to getting started, managing risk, and staying in the game.