My Favorite Low-Stress Investment
Wednesday, August 27, 2014
Just over a year ago, I made my first equity crowdfunded investment. The start-up I invested in, Betable, aims to conquer the world of legalized online gambling.
The Basics
The Secret To Sane Investing
Wednesday, July 30, 2014
Keeping score in the stock market is easy: Oh, you bought Facebook last summer at $35 a share? Hang on a second, let me pull up the online chart… Wow, it’s trading at $70.
In This Investing Battle, You're The Winner
Wednesday, July 23, 2014
With school out for summer, the trash-talking playground bullies have gone quiet. But in the halls of early-stage investing, the zingers continue to fly.
Protect Yourself From Cocky Founders
Wednesday, July 16, 2014
The numbers are clear: 3 out of 4 start-ups fail. For the founders of these companies, that means years of working around the clock, endless uphill battles, low or no pay...
Angel Investor Quiz Results
Wednesday, July 9, 2014
Yesterday you took a brief quiz on angel investing. You were tasked with evaluating five early-stage companies and determining whether or not you’d invest.
Why Kids Are The Best Investors
Wednesday, July 2, 2014
Peter Lynch was a rock star of a stock picker. During his 13 years at the helm of Fidelity’s Magellan Fund, he racked up 29% annual returns.
Invest Like a Gambler
Thursday, June 19, 2014
Any gamblers in the house? Here’s an interesting fact for you: The odds of consistently winning at poker are about 5% to 10% -- that’s similar to the odds angel investors face when trying to pick winning start-ups.
The Most Profitable Investment... Ever
Thursday, June 12, 2014
What was the most profitable investment of all time? Was it Warren Buffett’s investment in Coca-Cola in 1987?
The "99% Profit" Rule
Wednesday, June 11, 2014
Every week, venture capital firms see dozens of new deals… Over the course of a year, a 3 or 4-person firm might see several thousand of them. But can you guess how many they invest in?
The Dark Side of Equity Crowdfunding
Friday, May 23, 2014
Equity Crowdfunding is on a roll. Angels have already invested $393 million into deals on the biggest platforms.