Investment Review day 47 of 50: How do I ensure my portfolio is diversified? Diversification is the cornerstone of any sound investment strategy. It’s the simple yet powerful concept of spreading your investments across various assets to mitigate risk. Here’s how I diversify my portfolio for optimal results, and also

The wildlife are getting restless – Badger’s motorcycle has been stolen! He’s making up the cost by ensuring he’s invested in the world’s greatest companies, and in today’s episode, we discuss the first of his investing desirables: does the company align with powerful trends that are shaping the future? Are

Investment Review day 46 of 50: What do I look for in an investment pt2? Understanding a company’s financials is fundamental to diligent investing. However, it’s crucial to interpret the numbers within the context of the company’s growth stage. You wouldn’t expect a young, rapidly expanding company to have the

Investment Review day 45 of 50: What do I look for in an investment? What do I look for when I’m trying to evaluate an investment opportunity? A ton of things, but here are a few examples: Long-Term Trends and Strategic Alignment: Does the company align with powerful trends that

Investment Review day 44 of 50: Netflix $NFLX (sold) Netflix pioneered subscription-based streaming, changing the way we consume media. Its innovative approach to content production and distribution, including significant investments in producing original shows, revolutionised the traditional TV and movie industry. I have a super complex history with this one.

Investment Review day 43 of 50: Apple $AAPL (sold) Apple is a global powerhouse renowned for its superior design, cutting-edge technology, and seamless user experiences. Its diverse product ecosystem, which includes iPhone, iPad, Mac computers, the Apple Watch, and now the Apple Vision Pro, coupled with robust software solutions and

Investment Review day 42 of 50: StitchFix $SFIX (sold) StitchFix is an online personal styling service. It uses recommendation algorithms and data science to deliver ‘fixes’ to customers – boxes of personalised clothing items based on size, budget and style. I liked the idea of having a virtual personal shopper,

In this week’s episode, we opine on the pros and cons of paper trading. It can be helpful to learn the mechanics, but don’t be deceived by your results if they don’t reflect the true costs (spread/fees/taxes/FX), and don’t spend too long in this phase – it’s far better to

Investment Review day 41 of 50: Beyond Meat $BYND (sold) Beyond Meat was a pioneer in plant-based meat and grew rapidly as a result of increased consumer interest in healthier and more sustainable food options. I was blown away by the taste and texture of their burgers and bought stock

Investment Review day 40 of 50: Fiverr $FVRR (sold) Fiverr is a leading global marketplace for digital services, breaking the boundaries of traditional employment and allowing talented individuals to share their skills on a flexible platform. I badly misjudged $FVRR, with an Oct 2020 investment thesis that the company would