Need to map an ad hoc list of tweeps attending a map or conference? This is your tool! Just give the map a name, add some tweeps, then share new maps the URL. Examples:a) map of some tweeps attending the SUXORZ panel during SMWNYC in February 2010.b) map of some tweeps attending the AnalyticsCamp at Chapel Hill,… Continue reading Mapping lists of tweeps, twitter users at conferences and panels
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How common, actually, is common knowledge?
An old friend observed that Zoltan Pozar’s recent claim that “60/40 won’t cut it anymore and should be 20/40/20/20 instead” is spurious. Nobody believes in 60/40 anymore, he said. I wondered: while the idea that investors should balance their portfolios 60% equities and 40% bonds certainly took a beating in 2022—”is the 60/40 dead? Goldman… Continue reading How common, actually, is common knowledge?
Do Fintwit insiders have any special market insights?
We asked GPT Chat: do fintwit insiders have special market insights? The answer is no. “It is unlikely that anyone, including “fintwit insiders,” has special insights into the stock market that would allow them to consistently predict its movements. The stock market is complex and subject to a wide variety of factors, making it difficult… Continue reading Do Fintwit insiders have any special market insights?
Reflexivity
The problem with markets is that they’re deeply narcissistic, constantly trying to glimpse themselves. Soros: In the initial stage (AB), a new positive earning trend is not yet recognized. Then comes a period of acceleration (BC) when the trend is recognized and reinforced by expectations. A period of testing may intervene when either earnings or… Continue reading Reflexivity
Reflexivity
The problem with markets is that they’re deeply narcissistic, constantly trying to glimpse themselves. Soros: In the initial stage (AB), a new positive earning trend is not yet recognized. Then comes a period of acceleration (BC) when the trend is recognized and reinforced by expectations. A period of testing may intervene when either earnings or… Continue reading Reflexivity
Do Fintwit insiders have any special market insights?
We asked GPT Chat: do fintwit insiders have special market insights? The answer is no. “It is unlikely that anyone, including “fintwit insiders,” has special insights into the stock market that would allow them to consistently predict its movements. The stock market is complex and subject to a wide variety of factors, making it difficult… Continue reading Do Fintwit insiders have any special market insights?
AI and investing
Good overview by Aaron Brown of AI’s failure, to date, as a stock trader. But as, Brown notes, AI plays a powerful role in reduce the amount of noise that investors and analysts have to consume. Notes Brown: “The main area is processing ‘unstructured data’ like news stories and text reporting. There’s no doubt that AI… Continue reading AI and investing
If you’re not running… start now!
Our sister site Racery has a good blog post on the benefits of running. Check it out.
Welcome Racery!
Our colleagues have been working on Racery , a site that totally transforms racing by allowing for both time and space-shifting of races. Now you can race anyone, anywhere — all plotted on a virtual route. Like a brewery or bakery, Racery takes a few basic ingredients (space and speed) and produces one of life’s… Continue reading Welcome Racery!