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The Railway Mania Bubble: 3 timeless investing lessons from a 19th-century disaster
Uncover timeless investing lessons from the Railway Mania Bubble—understand bubbles, manage risk, and invest smarter through diversification and strong fundamentals.

Ben Tan
9 hours ago


Compounding wealth: 7 lessons from Nick Sleep's unconventional investment path
Nick Sleep's investment strategy focuses on "compounding machines" led by dedicated founders. He values shared scaled economics, price give-back strategies, and diversified strengths over singular advantages. Sleep prioritises founder-led firms, long-lasting information, and a lollapalooza moat, akin to Charlie Munger's emphasis on enduring businesses.

Ben Tan
Dec 8


5 things you need to be aware of the acid test
Learn about the acid test, an important financial ratio assessing short-term financial health, while considering its limitations.

Ben Tan
Dec 1


Why Evolution AB’s share price dropped in Q3 2025
Evolution AB faced challenges in Q3 due to regulatory issues in Asia and cybersecurity concerns. However, its global growth, strong margins, and solid long-term fundamentals indicate a more resilient outlook than the current share price reflects.

Ben Tan
Nov 26


The Marshmallow Test: Investing and delayed gratification
Ever wonder why some people are better at saving and achieving long-term goals? The answer lies in delayed gratification.

Vann Lim
Nov 24


2 free tools I use before investing in ETFs
Fund overlap and fund correlation are two critical metrics. You don’t want to invest in two funds that are identical or too different.

Ben Tan
Nov 11


Why does Weighted Average Lease Expiry (WALE) matter in REIT investing?
Weighted Average Lease Expiry is important in REIT investing. But what does having long WALE mean? Is a REIT with short WALE bad?

Ben Tan
Nov 3


Why is evaluating company management important in investing?
Assessing company management is key in investing. Learn from leaders like Warren Buffett and Elon Musk.

Ben Tan
Oct 26


Insights from Charlie Munger's fireside chat: Lessons on investing, irrationality, and more
Charlie Munger shares key investment lessons emphasising patience, quality, and awareness of biases.

Ben Tan
Oct 17


Does the Straits Times Index really reflect Singapore’s economy?
The Straits Times Index (STI) tracks the market, not Singapore’s economy. And these are Ben's thoughts.

Ben Tan
Oct 10


Think you know what capital is? Think again.
The skill of capital: knowing when to raise, conserve, or create it.

Ben Tan
Oct 6


The Fed’s rate cuts are here. Now what for Singapore investors?
Low interest rates are forcing investors to rethink fixed deposits. Here’s how to explore smarter alternatives.

Ben Tan
Sep 19


Adyen’s stock price plunge: Short-term pain or long-term opportunity?
Adyen’s share price fell on tariffs and FX headwinds, but its long-term fundamentals remain strong.

Ben Tan
Sep 15


The myth of perfection: Mohnish Pabrai's timeless investing lessons
Learn Mohnish Pabrai’s timeless investing lessons: focus on valuation, embrace imperfection, seek frugal leaders, and back small-cap founders with durable moats.

Ben Tan
Sep 3


Goalkeeper saves are the secret weapon of smart investors
Capital preservation matters more than chasing returns. Learn how smart investors win by avoiding stock losses and making crucial saves.

Ben Tan
Aug 24


How I use Good-till-Cancelled (GTC) orders to buy great companies at great prices?
I placed a Good-Till-Cancelled (GTC) order to buy General Dynamics at my target price while I was asleep. This hands-off approach allowed me to achieve a 30% gain.

Ben Tan
Aug 13


How dividends fit into my investment strategy (and when they don’t)
I used to chase high-yield stocks to fund my MBA, but my view on dividends has evolved. In this blog, I share how dividends fit into my investment strategy today—and the red flags I watch for.

Ben Tan
Aug 6


From sceptic to shareholder: How my Xiaomi investment paid off
I turned a Xiaomi stock investment into a 104.3% return with a 15.6% CAGR. Here’s how I doubled my investment by sticking to my thesis, reviewing regularly, and holding through volatility — even when the stock was down 50%.

Ben Tan
Jul 26


WACC vs. ROIC: The ultimate investment showdown
I explain why I compare Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) with the Weighted Average Cost of Capital (WACC) to show whether a company truly creates value.

Ben Tan
Jul 16


How do covered call ETFs work? And why might they (or might not) suit you?
Covered call ETFs generate income by selling call options on their stocks. Learn what a covered call ETF is, how it works, and who should invest in it for steady income and downside protection.

Ben Tan
Jun 26
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