long-term investing
The Unbreakable Asset: What a Gaza Bookshop Teaches Investors About Real Value in a Crisis
A Gaza bookseller’s story of resilience offers profound lessons for investors on intangible assets, crisis management, and the true meaning of long-term value.
The £19 Billion Railway That Almost Never Was: A Masterclass in Financial Foresight and Fiscal Myopia
Newly released papers show a top minister tried to cancel the Elizabeth Line. This is a powerful lesson in short-term cost vs. long-term investment.
The Christmas Card Portfolio: Reimagining a Holiday Tradition for the Modern Investor
A novel idea to replace Christmas cards with equity investments offers a powerful lesson in finance, fintech, and long-term wealth creation.
Beyond the Blueprint: What a Mid-Century Architectural Icon Teaches Us About Modern Investing
Discover what Rudolph Schindler’s architectural marvel, the Lechner House, can teach modern investors about asset valuation, scarcity, and portfolio diversification.
The Bardot Economy: Timeless Lessons in Branding, Disruption, and Asset Valuation
Brigitte Bardot was more than a film icon; she was an economic force. Explore the timeless lessons her career offers on branding, disruption, and investing.
Primate Principles: What Chimpanzees Can Teach Us About a Smarter Financial Future
A lesson from chimpanzees suggests that reciprocal altruism, not pure self-interest, is the key to a more resilient and sustainable financial future.
The Swedish Christmas Portfolio: Building Financial Resilience in a Volatile World
Discover how the principles of a fairytale Swedish Christmas can guide a resilient investment strategy in today’s volatile global economy.
The “Merry Christmas Baby” Portfolio: Timeless Lessons on Investing, Economics, and Enduring Value
A 1947 blues song holds timeless lessons for modern finance, from the value of IP as an asset to navigating seasonal economic cycles and market sentiment.
The Silver Tsunami: Why Working Longer is Becoming an Economic Necessity
An ageing population presents huge economic challenges. A UK Lords report says over-50s must work longer, a signal for investors and the finance industry.
The Architect’s Portfolio: Rebuilding Your Financial Future with the Principles of Design
An artist’s home renovation offers a powerful metaphor for restructuring a financial portfolio, embracing transparency, and building sustainable, long-term wealth.
From Yorkshire to Hollywood: The 100-Year-Old Firm That Taught Investors a Masterclass in Value
Discover how a 100-year-old UK firm’s journey from wool grease to a life-saving therapy became a Hollywood film and a masterclass in long-term investing.
The Architect’s Blueprint for Market Mastery: Why You Need Two Views to Succeed in Finance
An architect’s simple design principle offers a profound metaphor for success in finance, investing, and business.