All the years we lived in this house I knew about it. Yet, I ignored it. First, it was a small moldy patch in the washroom ceiling. Then an occasional […]

Most clients correctly understand that diversification among investments can decrease the risk of a portfolio. When most people think about diversification, however, they associate it with minimizing the volatility of […]

It is generally unwise to argue with legendary investors like Warren Buffett and Peter Lynch, but I have a bone to pick with those two. In my humble and barely […]

The difference between a carpenter and a general contractor is clear to most people. A carpenter is a craftsperson – a person who is responsible for carrying out the physical […]

Failing to plan, planning to fail. Vince Lombardi, the legendary coach of the Green Bay Packers, has often said that there is no such thing as a perfect game. You […]

Reactionary Investing vs. Strategic Investing Reactionary investing is common among many wealthy individuals. Over the course of several years, they will allocate money to investments which seem, at any given […]

Article written by: Mo Lidsky, Partner and Senior Managing Director at Prime Quadrant He has repeatedly claimed that his wealth is largely due to his ability to avoid mistakes rather […]

There’s a famous story about rabbinic student that approaches his Rabbi and asks, “Rabbi, am I allowed to smoke when I’m praying?” to which the Rabbi affirmatively responds “Absolutely not. […]

Investment Misconception #1: “Equities are not as risky as people make them out to be, since markets tend to rise” Why is this an investment misconception? On average and over […]