Karl-Mikael Syding's Blog, page 19
March 23, 2017
The Art Of Sprezzatura investing
Have a plan Do the math Wait Be unemotional Over the course of the last three weeks I have published 12 articles covering what I consider the most important traits of an investor. You can find them through these links: … Continue Reading →
March 21, 2017
Self-analysis creates a feedback loop of improvement for all TAOS components
Supercharging the engine Okay, I know nothing about engines, but I think there is a way to increase the efficiency and effect by feeding some of the exhaust fumes back into the carburetor – or something like that. A positive… Continue Reading →
What if the new new things were slightly delayed
The bull has many legs 3D printing, AI, robotics, automation, CRISPR/Cas9, millennials, cheap and clean energy… there are lots of reasons for a great bull market. Maybe a bull market to eclipse all previous bull markets. In 2025, that is… Continue Reading →
March 20, 2017
Adequateness – being pragmatic, analytical; guided by empirical evidence
There is no such thing as supernatural beings That is an indisputable fact; since everything in nature is natural, and given nature is defined as everything. So. I’m sorry to break it to you, there are no werevolves (for context,… Continue Reading →
March 19, 2017
Resoluteness – how to foster the rational conviction to swim undeterred against the stream
The resolve of vampires and werevolves There is an ongoing battle since time immemorial between two seemingly immortal clans of mythic creatures. One sucks its sustenance daily (or nightly), while the other comes out once in a (blue) moon to… Continue Reading →
March 16, 2017
Unbiasedness – making sure nuanced facts rule opinions and wishes
Investing with biases is like playing tennis using your weak side In investing there are two major groups of enemies: 1) other people 2) yourself Unbiasedness means focusing on the actual data and established causal relationships, while actively avoiding other people’s… Continue Reading →
March 15, 2017
Temperateness – avoiding hubris and believing your own hype
There’s a difference between celebration and hubris Quite a difference. I cringed when I heard the opening line this morning in one of Sweden’s largest podcasts, Framgångspodden [Best of 2016, part 2, episode ‘105’]: “Mikael Syding, one of the greatest… Continue Reading →
March 14, 2017
Agility of mind is a required skill in the dynamic and complex system of investing
It’s complicated The master of risk, the great Howard Marks of “Memos from the chairman” and Oaktree Capital stardom, not to mention his must read book “The Most Important Thing”, once clarified: “I didn’t write a book about investing methods,… Continue Reading →
March 13, 2017
Zen mind investing, and the importance of calmness and perspective
Confront unexpected events with equanimity; opportunities will cycle back eventually Create habits and foster environments that lend themselves to calmness and perspective Maintaining a zen mind and enabling surroundings, frees your rational mind of the shackles of panic BOOM! A… Continue Reading →
March 12, 2017
Zeal means going the extra mile to kill your darlings
Approaching the summer of 2013 I had a significant short position in the banking sector. During a sudden market panic which triggered the divestment of several long positions, I increased my bank shorts. Not long after, the market bottomed. So… Continue Reading →
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