13 Lessons for Smarter Investing

  1. Buy-and-hold strategies avoid losses over time.
  2. Surprisingly, “buy high – sell low” can outperform “buy low – sell high” in certain scenarios.
  3. Lost opportunity cost matters when you have a strong strategy.
  4. SPY and TQQQ are consistently improving over time.
  5. TQQQ volatility is significantly higher when rebounding from a bottom than when heading into one.
  6. High returns can outweigh theoretical risks.
  7. Two funds can provide sufficient diversification.
  8. Allocating 10-30% to TQQQ isn’t as risky as it might seem.
  9. Fear is best countered by understanding historical performance.
  10. The fastest-growing stocks always remain in demand.
  11. Even in worst-case scenarios, you’re left owning the best stocks.
  12. Upside outperformance far exceeds downside risks.
  13. Rebalancing is a powerful tool for managing risk.

Investing is as much about strategy as it is about mindset. Which of these resonates most with your approach? Let’s discuss below!