Retail Investing
The Gen Z Investor: Misunderstood Gambler or Disciplined Strategist?
A student’s letter about his 12-year-old value-investing brother challenges the ‘gambler’ stereotype, revealing a new, financially savvy generation.
The £2.5 Trillion Missed Opportunity: Why the UK Needs a Fintech Revolution for Government Bonds
The UK is missing a massive opportunity by not using fintech to sell government bonds (gilts) directly to retail investors, a move that would benefit all.
Beyond the Barricades: Why Boxing Day’s Decline Signals a Seismic Shift in the UK Economy
The decline in Boxing Day shopping is more than a trend; it’s a key economic indicator reflecting inflation, fintech’s rise, and a new era for investors.
Walmart’s Digital Siege: How the Retail Giant Conquered a City That Banned It
Denied physical stores, Walmart built a digital empire to conquer NYC, challenging Amazon and rewriting the playbook for urban retail and investment strategy.
The Investor’s Comic Book: Why ‘Junk’ Assets Are the Gateway to Financial Literacy
To foster financial literacy, we must embrace “junk” investments like meme stocks as a gateway, much like comic books cultivate a lifelong love of reading.
Nike’s Great Wall of Worry: Why a Stumble in China Has Investors Rethinking the Swoosh
Nike’s stock tumbles as weak China sales and geopolitical pressures force a major strategy “reset,” signaling a new era for global brands and investors.
Your Bank Wants to Be Your Financial Advisor: What New UK Rules Mean for Your Money
New UK rules will soon allow banks to give you suggestions on where to invest your savings, aiming to close the “advice gap” for millions.
Robinhood’s New Frontier: Why the Fintech Giant is Betting Big on Indonesia
Robinhood bets big on Southeast Asia, acquiring two local firms to enter Indonesia’s fast-growing market. A deep dive into the strategy, risks, and rewards.
From LOL to Ledger: The Sobering End of Finance’s Joke Era
The era of meme-fueled markets is over. We explore the rise and fall of the “lol era” in finance and what its end means for the future of investing.
The Market’s Multiple Personalities: Who Are You Really Investing Against?
The stock market isn’t a single entity but a chaotic ecosystem of competing players. Understanding its “multiple personalities” is key to modern investing.
The Stockbroker’s Paradox: A 1980s Lesson on Access vs. Wisdom in Today’s Fintech World
A 1980s bank’s struggle to explain stocks and stockbrokers offers a timeless lesson for today’s fintech era on the gap between financial access and wisdom.
The Great Divide: Why UK’s Top Investment Platforms Are Split on Private Market Funds
Two of the UK’s top investment platforms are taking opposite stances on private market funds, a divide that signals a major crossroads for retail investing.