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In Part 1, we talked about TWRR (time-weighted rate of return) and MWRR (money-weighted rate of return), which are essentially used to answer the questions, “what is my return if I ignore cashflows,” or “what is my return, including the impact
Doing something for the mere joy of it – for one’s self or others – is quite possibly one of the best returns on an investment of time that a person can receive.” – Laurie Buchanan, Ph.D. (author)Perhaps someday, we’ll be able to explicitly me
If you haven’t already read or listened to Part 1 of this series, I suggest you do so before getting into the below, as some of the references could otherwise be confusing. In that edition, we talked Boston (the band, not the city), their hit D
“Don’t Look Back. Ooh, a new day is breakin’. It’s been too long since I felt this way.” -Boston (from the song, Don’t Look Back).Before we get into this topic, I want to thank our client, Roger P., for the inspiration, as he reminded me of th
No, we aren’t still in the Crypto Dip-Toe series, and today’s topic is perhaps a good one for easing back out of the crypto world and onto other topics. In that series, we covered many facets of crypto and blockchain and why caution is warrante
“Mortal as I am, I know that I am born for a day.” -Claudius PtolemyFor those who have forgotten some of the things we learned in school, Ptolemy was a Greek “mathematician, astronomer, astrologer, geographer, and music theorist” who lived abo
Since today’s update is just continuing a conversation from Part 7 (as I couldn’t fit it all into one edition), this may be the first time we’re not starting with a unique quote as a starting point. And, since I’m sure you have no shortage of m
Volatility is often cited as a significant challenge for cryptocurrencies – and rightly so! If crypto eventually plays a role as day-to-day money in the future (as one potential use case), it will need to be stable. Some would call the recent e
Ether Ain’t What It Used To BeEthereum and its cryptocurrency, Ether (ETH – or “eeth” for short), may seem like just another “crypto thing” we hear about in the news. But, if you aren’t already aware, you’ll soon learn why these could become a
In the last edition of Alt Blend, we broadly examined the landscape of digital currencies, and the plan for this current update was to start learning about how some prominent cryptocurrencies function. Coincidentally, there have recently been s
It never hurts to have a reminder of the things that matter in life, and it’s fair to say that many people would be willing to exchange money for more time if only it were possible (I suppose it is indirectly possible, as money can improve long
“Bitcoin and digital currency is just this thing that was always going to happen.” – Tyler WinklevossThe digital currency movement (including Bitcoin) is undoubtedly “a thing” that is happening, but I think the jury is still out on where it al
“I am everywhere and I am nowhere. That’s the beauty of the Internet Age.” – Ai WeiweiIn part one of this series, we touched on the origins of blockchain and cryptocurrency technology, so let’s build on that today by exploring how it works. Do
“I guess you guys aren’t ready for that yet. But your kids are gonna love it.” -Marty McFly.After bringing the Enchantment Under the Sea Dance to a dead stop with a blazing rendition of “Johnny B. Goode,” today’s quote was the line Marty utter
This post is a helpful reminder that I need to consistently prioritize setting my and client expectations as an essential component of successful investing, especially for Alts. Like most investments and life itself, Alts will rarely play out a
I could’ve more predictably started this post with a quote from F.A. Hayek, well known in economics for what is concisely named “the knowledge problem,” which he lays out in his short writing, “The Use of Knowledge in Society.” But what fun is
Unless you have some type of tax-sheltering structure in place (or tax losses that can help offset income or gains), then Uncle Sam will almost always be taking a slice of your “pie” (aka investment distributions). The way in which investments
“Money, well, get back. I’m alright, Jack, keep your hands off of my stack.” -Pink Floyd, MoneyYour investment portfolio may seem a bit ethereal, as it’s held electronically at a custodian under the guidance of a trusted wealth management team
“Money, it’s a gas. Grab that cash with both hands and make a stash.” – Pink Floyd, MoneyNot so fast. Yes, many people receive income from their investments into their accounts, which they can reinvest, spend, or use to “make a stash.” However
You’re likely already familiar with many different types of investments and distribution terms like interest, dividends, capital gains, and return of capital. But what are the similarities and differences between different types of distribution
Over the past two weeks, I’ve realized that the first anniversary of Alt Blend blew right past us (it was officially October 14, 2020). So, happy anniversary-ish to us! Yes, it’s already been over a year of this mindnumbing blast of Alts goodne
Even if you don’t immediately recognize the name Edie McClurg, if you’re old enough to remember the 1980s and ‘90s, then you’ll almost certainly know her the instant you see her photo. Somehow she was everywhere and nowhere for the better part
In the previous edition of alt.Blend, we discussed the due diligence process and some considerations involved in both investment due diligence (IDD) and operational due diligence (ODD). To expand on that topic, this week I am joined by Chris Hu
In a recent edition of Dividend Café, David Bahnsen revisited the premise that economics is, at its core, the study of human action. It’s easily overlooked on a day-to-day basis, but the combined diligence of individuals in a society is what dr
In The Big Short, Michael Lewis outlined the experience of a handful of investors who saw the red flags before the onset of the 2007-08 financial crisis and were determined to find ways to profit from the collapse. The meme stock phenomenon, wh
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