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The Streak Illusion: A Dangerous Trap for Investors
In the world of investing, where probabilities and randomness play a crucial role, one cognitive bias can lead even the most experienced...

Aki Kakko
Mar 9, 20243 min read


The Texas Sharpshooter Fallacy: A Cautionary Tale for Investors
As investors, we are constantly bombarded with data, patterns, and narratives that promise to unlock the secrets of successful investing....

Aki Kakko
Mar 8, 20242 min read


Understanding Internal Control Over Financial Reporting (ICFR) for Investors
As an investor, it's crucial to understand the concept of internal control over financial reporting (ICFR) when evaluating potential...

Aki Kakko
Mar 8, 20244 min read


Understanding Emerging Growth Companies and Securities Regulations
As an investor , navigating the landscape of emerging growth companies can be both exciting and challenging. These dynamic enterprises often represent promising investment opportunities, but they also come with unique considerations under securities regulations. This article aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of emerging growth companies and the regulatory framework surrounding them, equipping you with the knowledge to make informed investment decisions. Defi

Aki Kakko
Mar 6, 20245 min read


Understanding the Volatility Smile: A Crucial Concept for Investors
The volatility smile is a phenomenon that investors and traders cannot afford to ignore. It represents the observed pattern of implied volatilities across different strike prices for options on the same underlying asset. The volatility smile challenges the assumption of constant volatility across all strike prices , which is a core tenet of the Black-Scholes option pricing model. Understanding the volatility smile is crucial for investors as it provides valuable insi

Aki Kakko
Mar 5, 20244 min read


Understanding Super-Voting Stock and Its Implications for Investors
Super-voting stock, also known as dual-class or multiple-class share structures, is a type of equity structure where certain shares carry...

Aki Kakko
Mar 4, 20243 min read


Understanding Brokerages, Cash vs. Margin Accounts
When you open a brokerage account to trade stocks or other securities, you have a choice between a cash account or a margin account....

Aki Kakko
Mar 3, 20243 min read


Understanding Settlement Periods
When you buy or sell stocks or other securities, it takes a few business days for the trade to settle - meaning for the cash and assets...

Aki Kakko
Mar 2, 20243 min read


The Rise of AI in Wealth Management
Artificial intelligence is transforming many industries, and wealth management is no exception. AI and machine learning are being used in...

Aki Kakko
Mar 1, 20243 min read
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