GYC Insights
Articles on real-life financial issues written to educate and enlighten.
5 Useless Things to Do in a Market Correction
hat are some things NOT to do when the markets suddenly fall?
Which is the best country to invest in?
Holding a diversified portfolio lets you have the best of all worlds.
The Financial Cost of Following Wrong Advice
What would happen if you followed the advice of well known investors, hedge fund managers and strategists - supposed experts in their field. Are they really able to beat the market?
Is the stock market broken?
There have been fears that the increased popularity of indexing has reduced market efficiency. Is there any basis to this?
How do you face a financial crisis?
As we face speculations about a coming crisis, how should investors respond?
The Death of Bonds and other 'Death' Claims
The Bank of America recently declared that the 60/40 portfolio is dead. Yet many similar death reports in the past have proved to be unfounded.
Why You Shouldn't Be Too Bothered by a Stock Market Collapse
The stock market is bound to collapse eventually. It’s just a matter of when.
What is the right investment strategy for you?
Following investment advice from your best buddy or copying their investments could be bad for you
The Purpose of Bonds in Your Portfolio
Bonds are primarily meant to stabilise your portfolio and provide a buffer during volatility. Buying them for returns or yield can be dangerous and expose you to hidden risks.
What Do You Do in Shaky Markets?
In volatile markets, whether investors end up making or losing money depends less on what the market is doing and more on how they react.
Why You Should Not Fear Volatile Markets
Volatile markets can be a time of opportunity rather than devastation.
Do More By Doing Nothing
The smartest investors aren't the busiest ones, but the ones who understand that all that effort can do more harm than good.
Following the Pied Piper
There are so many investment recommendations out there. How do you pick the right one?
The Difference Between Weather and Climate
Reacting to daily movements in stock and bond prices is like being distracted by the weather. It’s the long-term goals - climate that you should be focusing on.
Staying Rich is Vastly Different from Getting Rich
How do you ensure you don’t lose what you have?
The Lure of the Golden Ticket
Investing is not about trying to find that golden ticket to success.