What's Matt Reading

This month, we remember the goal of investing, think through the psychological cost of losing access to part of your portfolio, and see that behavioral finance hasn’t changed in 75 years.

This month, we hear about what bear markets feel like, remember that sensational media headlines can be dangerous, and consider how much patience is required for long-term success in the stock market.

This month, we examine the reality of prediction market odds, why waiting for a “comfortable” time to buy stocks is a trap, and why status-driven hedge funds rarely beat simple index investing.

This month, we dive into the history of Vanguard to explore public vs. private markets, analyze why the average active investor detracts value from society, and look at Howard Marks’ philosophy on balancing market belief with healthy skepticism.

This month, we explore Elon Musk’s early history with Peter Thiel, the ongoing monetization debate surrounding AI, and the comforting fact that even Warren Buffett had moments of panic.

This month, we investigate the realistic pace of technological advancement, explore the strategic benefits of international stock diversification, and explain why complexity is often an investor’s worst enemy.