2023's been a turbulent one in the digital asset space, but why should you care if you're not into crypto? Because what happens in the open with blockchain may occasionally happen in the shadows with traditional finance. Also, regardless of how you feel about it and considering the most likely scenarios: This is the future.
First up... Let's be clear, that in the context of investment vernacular, risk is often confused with the word 'volatility'. Risk implies the probability of complete loss, whereas volatility refers to the fact your investment can fluctuate in value in the short term. Gambling lends itself to the word 'risk', which some types of investments
Investment risk is a topic that's often simplified to the point of being misleading. While it's true that every time we aim for an investment return, we're taking a risk, the nature of that risk isn't always clear-cut. Many investors, especially everyday folks, may be taking on more risk than they realise. Understanding Volatility and
Harnessing the Sun's Infinite Energy for Bitcoin's Finite Supply The sun, an infinite source of energy, has been powering our planet for billions of years. Its vast potential remains largely untapped, especially in the context of the modern financial system. However, as the world grapples with the challenges of climate change and seeks sustainable energy
"In times of great change, the beginner's mind has the advantage," That's something worth remembering, whether you're a novice investor or a seasoned pro. In the world of personal finance, it's easy to get lost in the art of budgeting or tangled in the tools of trade like shares, property, or index funds. Yet, the
Imagine, if you will, a future world that's a notch stranger than the one we inhabit now. It's not a stretch anymore, is it? Does your investment strategy reflect this? If you're like pretty much everyone I speak with, perhaps not as much as it should. Consider this: If infinite new wealth in the digital
Redefining Wealth: How Fixing Money Can Transform Our World In today's episode of The Everyday Investor Podcast, we have a fascinating and insightful conversation with Cody Ellingham, a New Zealand photographic artist, writer, and host of The Transformation of Value Podcast. We explore a wide range of topics, from the core principles of Austrian economics
I've been diving into a lot lately quirky topics lately in my spare time, from personal finance basics to exploring the new AI tools soon to change the world. As it relates to investing, one struggle I've faced is balancing academic, practical, and future perspectives in investing and finance. Traditional finance, centralised around banks, hedge
As an advisor, one of my job I genuinely enjoy is to learning international financial markets. The fall of the US dollar as the world's reserve currency is a topic that has recently caught my attention again, as it has from time to time. In this post, I'll explain what's causing this downturn, what it
Glossary: NFT: An NFT, or non-fungible token, is a unique digital asset that is stored on a blockchain and represents ownership of a specific item or piece of content, such as art, music, or videos. Another phrase hopefully adopted for this type of asset, is 'digital property rights'. Bitcoin: A decentralized digital currency that uses
