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Who We Are
We’re not Wall Street insiders, high-profile fund managers, or famous Fintwit personnel. We’re just independent investors, managing our own money, driven by a deep fascination with the stock market. With no institutional backing or flashy credentials, we rely on data, analysis, and experience to navigate the markets—just like any other self-directed investor.
MOST IMPORTANT THINGS:
Key Lessons and Philosophies from Legendary Investors
Nobody knows anything for sure—not even legendary investors (and definitely not us!). If you're looking for quick buy-and-sell tips, guaranteed trades, or ways to turn $1,000 into $1 million in a month, this isn't the right place for you. Here, we share thought-provoking observations and insights about the market. Please note: nothing we share should be considered financial advice.
The Market Is a Zero-Sum Game
Your gain is someone else’s loss—or it comes from fresh, long-term money like retirement funds (401k) that remain untouched for years. Ultimately, money has to come from somewhere.Valuations Are a Map, Not a Strategy
Valuations and indicators don’t dictate action. They’re like maps, showing where you are and the environment around you. Having a sense for where we stand.Investing Is Like Sports
Success requires both offense and defense. Patience is crucial—you wait for your opponent’s mistakes. Every point you score often results from someone else’s error.Blind Spots Are Universal
Everyone has blind spots. Nobody knows everything—including us.Beware Simplistic Narratives
Social media often makes investing sound easy. If something seems obviously cheap, ask yourself: Why? Why is someone on the other side willing to sell at that price?Risk Control Is Key
The one thing you can always control is your potential loss. Proper position sizing is essential. In a crisis, even the best logic, correlations, and hedges can fail.Risk is Permanent Capital Loss, Not Volatility
Risk is often about the possibility of permanent capital loss, which is more significant than short-term volatility. For perspective, an 80% decline requires a 400% gain just to break even—making loss avoidance far more critical than chasing returns.
Take Calculated Risks
Selling life insurance to one person is risky since everyone will eventually die. But selling it to tens of thousands of people spreads the risk, making it more manageable.The Stock Market Resists Fair Values
Markets rarely stay in a “happy medium.” More often than not, you’ll see extremes—either fear or greed.Know What You Don’t Know
As John Kenneth Galbraith said: “There are two classes of forecasters: those who don’t know, and those who don’t know they don’t know.” Similarly, Henry Kaufman observed: “The two kinds of people who lose money are those who know nothing and those who know everything.”Buy Well, Not Just Cool and Popular
It’s not just about what you buy—Profit doesn’t come from buying popular things, but rather from buying things well.Appreciate Luck, but Scrutinize It
Occasionally, someone makes an improbable, risky bet that works out and looks like a genius. But always ask: Was it skill, or just luck? And can it be repeated over a 10-year period?Data and Charts: No Edge Without Second-Level Thinking
Any data or chart available online is visible to the entire world. Relying on patterns or one-dimensional indicators offers no competitive advantage in a market where algorithms can analyze and act on the same information in fractions of a second.
Smart Money Buys Quietly, not Loudly.
If something is truly undervalued, the smart move is to quietly accumulate as much as possible without drawing attention. Sophisticated investors and firms often use discreet methods to build positions in their target companies without leaving an obvious trail. So why would someone go on TV or social media, loudly proclaiming that a stock is cheap and poised to skyrocket? If they genuinely believed in its potential, wouldn’t they be buying rather than broadcasting?
Wall Street isn’t in the business of charity—it moves with purpose, not publicity.
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