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If you find the Vanguard ETF offerings overwhelming and hard to sift through, you’re in the right place. We give a summation of each ETF to help you gain better clarity among your options.   Key Takeaways – Vanguard ETF List Vanguard’s broad selection of ETFs offers specialized options for nearly every investment goal and […]

Actively trading markets is an enticing challenge for those trying to achieve returns beyond what a standard diversified portfolio might offer. After all, if you’re reading this article, you probably think you can actively trade and add value over simply passively holding index funds. Yet, the pursuit of “beating the market” is complex and full […]

Ray Dalio, the founder of Bridgewater Associates, is widely regarded as one of the most successful hedge fund managers of all time.  His unique approach to trading and investment management is built on a set of principles he has developed over decades.  Dalio’s trading philosophy revolves around balancing risk, seeking uncorrelated returns, and understanding the […]

Below are some well-known trading and investing quotes that encapsulate various aspects of market philosophy, risk management, and trading and investment strategy. We also have some unique quotes in the section after, which have fun applications to trading and investing contexts.   Trading & Investing Quotes “[Many] know the price of everything, but the value […]

Stanley Druckenmiller is known for his success as a hedge fund manager and is counted among many as their favorite trader. Druckenmiller’s trading strategies, philosophy, and approach to risk management have inspired many globally.  His influence stretches from his early days in finance to his famous partnership with George Soros, through to his role in […]

A common criticism of hedge funds is that they don’t beat the market (commonly taken as the S&P 500, which is the world’s most tracked equity benchmark). Some even use this as a way to question why hedge funds exist in the first place. Namely, if something doesn’t add value, then shouldn’t natural forces do […]

Michael Marcus (1947-2023) was the first trader interviewed in Jack Schwager’s famous Market Wizards series. He’s known for doing what most traders dream of doing – transforming modest capital into significant amounts of money, often yielding returns that would be remarkable by any standard (48% compounded returns over a 20-year period). Let’s look into the […]

Ed Seykota is a trader most known for his work with automated, systematic trading and the futures market.  Famous for his feature in Market Wizards where author Jack Schwager wrote that his “achievements must certainly rank him as one of the best traders of our time,” Seykota began trading in the 1970s, at a time when […]

Understanding randomness is important for traders and investors. It shapes risk management strategies, the effectiveness of trading algorithms, and decision-making processes.  The skill vs. luck question is especially relevant for new traders, as any initial success or failure may be attributed to one or the other without actually knowing what’s causing or leading to what. […]

The Put/Call Ratio is a popular and widely-used indicator in options trading and technical analysis. It helps traders understand market sentiment and potential trend reversals. It’s calculated by dividing the total number of put options traded by the total number of call options traded over a specific period. The ratio can be calculated for individual […]