Tag: invest

  • How ordinary people can invest in private companies like SpaceX, OpenAI and Discord

    Private companies are generally not accessible to the general public. This is because these companies may be in start up phase and can still fail or a company undergoing large restructuring. These high risk however also comes with high reward if the private company becomes successful and is acquired or goes to IPO and becomes…

  • Current yield curve rates indicate recession coming

    Yield Curve is a table of interest rates on U.S. bonds at different maturities or loan durations. This data is available from the U.S. Department of the Treasury. The 2023 data is available at https://home.treasury.gov/resource-center/data-chart-center/interest-rates/TextView?type=daily_treasury_yield_curve&field_tdr_date_value=2023 The 1/3/23 the tables looks like this: 1 Mo 2 Mo 3 Mo 4 Mo 6 Mo 1 Yr 2…

  • Investing Rule: Avoid trading options

    Options has the potential for quick gains but it can also create disastrous losses. In the US, an option is a derivative or contract that allows someone to purchase or sell a stock at a specified price before an expiration date. Peter Lynch, a very successful mutual fund manager for Fidelity has never needed options.…

  • Invest in yourself first

    Taking care of your health and continuing your education should be a high priority. Good health enables you to enjoy life and provides you the energy to do great work. If one day someone gives you a baby unicorn as gift, you would probably provide this beautiful, one of a kind creature the best nutrient…