ASYMMETRY® Observations are Mike Shell’s observations of all things asymmetry, asymmetric risk/reward, asymmetric payoffs, and asymmetric investment returns.
The role of luck in success is a subject of considerable debate among scholars, entrepreneurs, and investors. While success is often attributed to hard work, talent, and perseverance, there is growing recognition of the role that luck can play. Here are several perspectives on how luck intersects with success
Someone asked; From a sentiment perspective, is this what 2017 felt like?" Tennessee investment adviser says ...
Here we are today, at all time highs, with very low realized volatility, and the chart shows us an example that periods of low volatility (and uptrends) are eventually followed by volatility expansions (and downtrends).
Developing critical thinking skills involves adopting a structured approach to evaluating and analyzing information, arguments, and situations.
How Does Bridgewater, the World’s Largest Hedge Fund, Really Make Money?
The stock index trended above its prior highs, and it's done so with strong momentum as measured by its own relative strength, which is extended on the upside to reflect the buying pressure. Although strong momentum is a good thing, too much too fast increases the odds the buying enthusiasm may be nearing an end.
Asymmetries drive everything. Whether in markets, negotiations, or daily decision-making, differences in information, risk exposure, and individual preferences shape behavior and outcomes. If we want to understand why people act the way they do, we must analyze these asymmetries at play.
Using data from CarGurus we take a peak at price trends over the last few years of Exotic cars including the McLaren 720, Lamborghini Huracan, Lamborghini Aventador, Tesla, '69 Camaro
Risk mitigation refers to the process of identifying, assessing, and taking actions to minimize or control the potential negative impacts of risks on a project, organization, or an investment portfolio. Risks are uncertainties that have the potential to cause harm, a loss, disrupt operations, or negatively affect the achievement of objectives. Risk mitigation aims to reduce the probability of these risks occurring and/or minimize their potential consequences if they do occur.
An option has convexity because the relationship between the price of the underlying asset and the value of the option is not linear.