How to Think Like a CIA Analyst

Notes on The HEAD Game: High-Efficiency Analytic Decision Making and the Art of Solving Complex Problems Quickly by Philip Mudd When is the last time you had to make a big decision?  When did you last have to act on incomplete or vague information?  Most professional service careers require the ability to make decisions based on Read more about How to Think Like a CIA Analyst[…]

Sell in May and Go Away? You Might as Well Pick Red or Black

The old adage Sell in May and Go Away suffers from one fatal flaw and several minor ones. If you are anywhere near the investment world I am sure you have heard it. “Sell in May and Go Away” History shows that markets do not perform as well in the summer months as they do in Read more about Sell in May and Go Away? You Might as Well Pick Red or Black[…]

Why Following Hedge Funds is a Terrible Investment Strategy

What Makes the “Smart” Money so Dumb? Hedge – def: an investment to reduce the risk of adverse price movements in an asset. Fund – def: a supply of capital belonging to numerous investors that provides a broader selection of investment opportunities, lower fees, and greater management expertise than investors might be able to obtain Read more about Why Following Hedge Funds is a Terrible Investment Strategy[…]