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Warren Buffett on risk: Why volatility is not the same as investment risk
Warren Buffett believes volatility is not the same as risk. True investment risk comes from overpaying, weak business fundamentals, and not understanding what you own.

Ben Tan
Apr 20


Value trap investing: Why cheap stocks are not always good investments?
A low stock price does not always mean a good investment. Many stocks look cheap but end up destroying shareholder value — what investors call a value trap.

Ben Tan
Mar 10


My stock analysis for the London Stock Exchange Group
My stock analysis for LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) — a global financial infrastructure and data platform with recurring revenue from analytics, index licensing, and post-trade services. This investment thesis explains its economic moat, key risks, ROIC considerations, and why it fits a long-term, quality-compounding strategy.

Ben Tan
Mar 3


Investing beyond numbers: Philip Fisher's legacy of growth-oriented strategies
Philip Fisher's investment approach, in his 15-point checklist, transformed stock evaluation by prioritising qualitative factors.

Ben Tan
Feb 3


The five most common investing mistakes Warren Buffett warns investors about
Warren Buffett’s top five investing mistakes to avoid: market timing, confirmation bias, investing outside your circle of competence, over-diversification, and herd mentality.

Ben Tan
Jan 19


Terry Smith’s investing philosophy: 5 timeless lessons for long-term investors
Learn Terry Smith’s investing philosophy on long-term wealth building through five key principles: buying quality companies, avoiding overpaying, minimising fees, exercising patience, and embracing sustainable compounding.

Ben Tan
Dec 31, 2025


Learn from my investing mistakes: 3 hard lessons every investor must learn
Ben’s three timeless investing lessons on when to sell, business ownership mindset, and avoiding price-driven decisions for long-term success.

Ben Tan
Dec 23, 2025


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
Dec 15, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


Think volatility is risky? Warren Buffett says you’re looking at it wrong.
Volatility isn’t the real risk. Ignorance is. Learn how Warren Buffett views volatility, why beta and volatility don’t tell the full story, and what truly defines investment risk.

Ben Tan
Jun 5, 2025
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