Skip to content
Learning that drives better investment decisions

Thai Govt Bond Rate Rose to 3%, Moving in Step with Asia

By Andrew Stotz | May 22, 2017
Thai Govt #Bond Rate Rose to 3%, Moving in Step with Asia

Chart of the Day: US 10yr govt bond rate fell from 5% to 2% and has remained there since 2011. Thailand broke from Asia in 2014 and moved rates close to the US.

Read More

Don’t Be an Ostrich Investor

By Become a Better Investor | May 19, 2017
Top 5 of the Week of May 15 - Become a #betterinvestor

In our Top 5 this week, we examine high market expectations, what’s happening in European stocks, and our current choices in today’s market. All this and more…

Read More

The Illusion of Overconfidence | Overconfidence

By Alexander Wetterling | May 18, 2017

Have you ever met that guy who always has the answer for everything and is certain about being right? Did you know that 93% of Americans are above-average drivers? Either way, you should read this post.

Read More

Warren Buffett Knows How to Deal with Painful Losses | Loss Aversion

By Alexander Wetterling | May 17, 2017

Remember that stock which you bought that went down by 30%, and you didn’t sell? If you are absolutely convinced that a stock will do well, but then the price falls by 30%, it’s easy to think: “It’s on sale! I’ll invest more” to avoid or delay the loss.

Read More

Manila Water Co. Inc. – Fan Request

By Become a Better Investor | May 16, 2017

Philippines on Demand: A fan requested to see the World Class Benchmarking of Manila Water Co. Inc., so here it is. Profitable Growth has been solid at no. 2 for the past five years. Profitability has been the main strength and stable at a no. 2 rank.

Read More

Pepsi Cola Products Philippines, Inc. – Fan Request

By Become a Better Investor | May 15, 2017

Philippines on Demand: A fan requested to see the World Class Benchmarking of Pepsi Cola Products Philippines, Inc., so here it is. Profitable Growth has been falling for the past 5 years at the company. Profit margin drags on Profitability.

Read More

Contrary to Bubble Belief

By Become a Better Investor | May 12, 2017
Top 5 of the Week of May 8 - Become a #betterinvestor

In our Top 5 this week, we see if we’re in danger of repeating the 2000 dot-com bubble, examine the benefits of impact investing, and put the spotlight on ETFs. All this and more…

Read More

Enron Was a Truly Great Company, I’ll Block You on Facebook if You Disagree | Confirmation Bias

By Alexander Wetterling | May 11, 2017

When you have your mind set on something, do you evade criticism? Then you should read this post and learn how to deal with confirmation bias!

Read More

Become a Great Presenter and Increase Your Influence at Chulalongkorn University

By Andrew Stotz | May 11, 2017

Pictures from Become a Great Presenter and Increase Your Influence at Chulalongkorn University in Bangkok, Thailand on 11 May 2017.

Read More

You Probably Didn’t Know It All Along | Hindsight Bias

By Alexander Wetterling | May 10, 2017

Have you ever met someone who stated, “I knew it all along”? Maybe someone who claimed to have known the crash was coming when the financial crisis in 2008 hit its worst. Then you should read this post!

Read More