Patrick LingHow to Build your Own Perpetual AnnuityRetirement is a subject that everyone is concerned about. It often evokes mixed feelings in people. On the bright side, we are looking…Feb 17, 2020Feb 17, 2020
Patrick LingWhat Does It Take?First, I must qualify that I have not yet achieved greatness, at least not by society’s standard of success.Jul 6, 2019Jul 6, 2019
Patrick LingAre Hedge Funds Risky?It is a common perception that hedge funds are risky or at least riskier than traditional mutual funds. This is understandable as there…May 31, 2019May 31, 2019
Patrick LingThe S&P 500 Momentum EffectThe S&P 500 was up 17.5% for the first 4 months of 2019 after the dismal performance in December last year. This led to some commentators…May 16, 2019May 16, 2019
Patrick LingThe Beauty Of A Multi-Strategy ApproachThe optimal portfolio solution is to put together multiple non-correlated investment strategies. This is the multi-strategy approach.May 4, 2019May 4, 2019
Patrick LingThe Single Most Important Performance DriverMost people overlook the importance of market states as an investment performance driver. In actual fact, market states can easily…Apr 30, 2019Apr 30, 2019
Patrick LingInvestment Philosophy — The Luck/Skill Divide“John Doe just made 1000% return from buying company ABC put options last week!”. You might have heard variations of such stories before…Apr 17, 2019Apr 17, 2019
Patrick LingLost DecadeWhenever the term lost decade is mentioned, Japan inevitably comes to mind. Is Japan so unique that it has the dubious honor of being…Apr 4, 2019Apr 4, 2019
Patrick LingHow To Detect Martingale Betting?Martingale betting is the siren song that leads many gamblers to ruin. The investment industry is also not immune. How do we detect it?Mar 30, 2019Mar 30, 2019
Patrick LingBusting A Common Defense for Buy and HoldProponents of buy and hold have a common rationale against trading in and out of markets. But does it hold water?Mar 22, 2019Mar 22, 2019