Quick announcement: I’ll be in Antigua, Guatemala for the next few weeks. While I’m here, I’m open to a small number of in-person conversations. If you’re based locally, or know someone here you think it would be worthwhile for me to meet, feel free to reach out privately at IR@DeepKnowledgeInvesting.com. Last week, we reported … Read more
Last month, President Trump was talking about revaluing the gold reserves of the United States. This is a topic he’s broached at other times as well. The expected discussed benefits include strengthening the balance sheet of the Untiled States. Some also think this would cause an increase in the price of gold. I think the … Read more
One of the key elements to investing is to figure out what you know that the market is missing. The efficient market hypothesis taught in academia is incorrect. It states that all available information on any stock is available to the market as a whole and is continually reflected in its stock price. If that … Read more
A personal update: Friday’s surgery went well. I was in a lot of pain over the weekend, but am feeling better every day. I’m doing well, am able to work without limitations, and expect to make a full physical recovery on schedule. I’m so appreciative of all the nice messages I’ve received from the DKI … Read more
I’d like to start this week with a personal note. As many of you know, I had surgery on Friday. Everything went well, and while I’m in considerable pain, I have every reason to expect that I’ll make a full recovery. My current situation represents the best-case scenario and the outlook is excellent. I expect … Read more
As many of you know, I rented my house out last year and spent the year traveling and working from different places. It was an amazing experience. I engaged more with religion, meditation, art, architecture, and nature more than I do in my “normal” life. The trip was great for my health. I walked, explored, … Read more
The Federal Reserve completed its June meeting and the first one with Kevin Warsh as Chairman. The details: – The Fed kept the fed funds rate unchanged. This was the overwhelming consensus expectation. – On the dot plot, nine of 19 Fed officials expect an increase in the fed funds rate later this year. (Warsh … Read more
