Michael D.David Discusses the Benefits of a Long-Term Investment MindsetMichael D. David Discusses the Benefits of a Long-Term Investment Mindset How do investors prepare for the potential damage that risk can bring? We often hear the saying, “High risk, high reward.” The idea is that only by taking on more risk can we a...Sep 12, 2024·3 min read
Michael D.David: Types of Blockchain Chains ExplainedMichael D.David: Types of Blockchain Chains Explained Different application needs have led to the development of not just the common public chains but also private chains and consortium chains, which are more suited for businesses and industries. Bac...Jul 31, 2024·4 min read
Michael D.David’s Guide to Choosing the Right Crypto ExchangeMichael D.David’s Guide to Choosing the Right Crypto Exchange All investments carry risk, but some investors view cryptocurrency as one of the riskiest options out there. If you’re thinking about diving into crypto, these tips can help you make smart...Jul 29, 2024·2 min read
Michael D.David on Long-Term Debt and Its Impact on Treasury YieldsMichael D.David on Long-Term Debt and Its Impact on Treasury Yields I categorize the factors that influence Treasury yields into the following main categories: Investor confidence: When confidence is low, bond prices go up, and yields go down. The lo...Jul 24, 2024·3 min read
Michael D.David Explains the Concept of Stock IndicesMichael D.David Explains the Concept of Stock Indices What is a stock index? The article points out that even before Modern Portfolio Theory (MPT) took off, indices were already being used as a standard to measure the overall market trends. Little di...Jul 23, 2024·3 min read
Michael D.David Discusses the Fallacy of Predicting Market TrendsMichael D.David Discusses the Fallacy of Predicting Market Trends Trying to catch the perfect moment to enter or exit the stock market seems like a risky idea! Famed speculator Jesse Livermore made $1 million (about $27 million today) during the 190...Jul 22, 2024·2 min read
Michael D.David: Compound Interest and the Egg AnalogyMichael D.David: Compound Interest and the Egg Analogy Let's dive into an example, I once came across a story that made a lasting impression on me. There was once a story about a person who got hold of an egg. Instead of eating it, he wanted to let i...Jul 19, 2024·2 min read