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Asymmetric Investment Returns

Asymmetric Investment Returns is a blog authored by Mike Shell since 2006, covering topics about asymmetric investing and trading for asymmetric risk/reward in pursuit of asymmetry. 

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A Volatility Expansion for the Record Book

An asymmetric hedge structures an investment hedge to offset risk in other holdings with an asymmetric payoff such that the potential profit from the hedge is materially greater than the amount of risk taken to achieve it.

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Why Size Doesn’t Guarantee Survival: Understanding the Lifecycle of Large Companies in a Disruptive Market Thumbnail

Why Size Doesn’t Guarantee Survival: Understanding the Lifecycle of Large Companies in a Disruptive Market

The longevity of large, established companies can often be overestimated due to a natural lifecycle many organizations follow, similar to the product lifecycle. Large companies that have enjoyed decades of success and market dominance can become more vulnerable as they grow because of inertia, structural complexity, and resistance to change—factors that can make them slow to adapt to evolving technologies, market demands, or shifts in consumer behavior.

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