Two weeks ago, I wrote that I have bought (or sold) very little in my stock portfolio in past twelve months. But that changed rather quickly in last two weeks. The stock market had been worried about the COVID-19 pandemic for a few weeks. But then on February 27, it dropped 10% … [Read more...] about Be greedy
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My portfolio is getting top-heavy
I break down my stock holdings into three distinct buckets: long-only stocks, long-only stock index funds, and long-short stocks and options (for income primarily). From these, my long stock holdings are by far the largest bucket as you can see in the following pie chart—from a … [Read more...] about My portfolio is getting top-heavy
Why are you buying stocks today?
Today, Investors have become more enthusiastic about buying stocks. Although I don’t see euphoria about stock ownerships yet, but stock investing has become trendier. This is just my observation, entirely based on anecdotal evidence. Perhaps it’s a reflection of the stock … [Read more...] about Why are you buying stocks today?
Another weekend of worry
Barron’s magazine had its annual roundtable issue last week. This is where it gathers several high-profile investors and money managers around a table to discuss new year’s prospects for the economy and the stock market. There was much consternation about the next twelve … [Read more...] about Another weekend of worry
Buy right, sell never!
Happy new year! I thought I would start this new year’s first post with something provocative. My investing motto has been to ‘buy right, sell never’. Buying right is of course neither controversial nor provocative. It’s just common sense. Selling never can be questioned by … [Read more...] about Buy right, sell never!
I like Interactive Brokers
Today’s post is about a business I own since 2015 but I hadn’t bought any new shares in last three years. It’s a business that I am very familiar with. I am not only a shareholder but also a long-time customer. I use its tools and services extensively in my investing work. I … [Read more...] about I like Interactive Brokers
I avoid losing money
Warren Buffett once famously said that his number one rule in investing is to never lose money. And yet, as I had pointed out in a previous blog post, his own company Berkshire Hathaway’s shares had dropped by 50% more than once. How would he reconcile those drops with his number … [Read more...] about I avoid losing money
Portfolio update 2019
It has been two years since we took a deep dive into my investment portfolio. A few things have changed over the last two years—even though my portfolio’s overall allocation is more or less the same. I have discussed bits and pieces of these changes in past blog posts. Just … [Read more...] about Portfolio update 2019
Update on my Apple bet
About seven months ago, I wrote a blog post on an Apple protective-collar position I invested in. It was a defined-outcome type investment where I only took limited risk (less risk than holding long Apple shares). I called it my Apple bet. It was a 27-month long position. So … [Read more...] about Update on my Apple bet
A coffee can approach to investing
I just finished reading Chris Mayer’s book, The 100-Baggers. It’s a book about public companies whose shares have returned 100 times or more for those who held on. How long to hold on? In most cases, it took twenty years or longer. The book is full of good insights for those … [Read more...] about A coffee can approach to investing