The hottest Risk management Substack posts right now

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Yet Another Value Blog 1159 implied HN points 02 Feb 24
  1. Investing is a psychological game - need confidence to swing hard at good ideas.
  2. Having a big loser can shake confidence but it's important to avoid going "on tilt" and getting overly aggressive.
  3. To deal with big losses, reflect on decisions made, re-evaluate portfolio positions with a clear mind, and seek insights from others.
Snowball 1100 implied HN points 22 Jan 24
  1. Buying an income-building property requires thorough preparation and attention to details before making the purchase.
  2. Investing in buildings with multiple rented units can offer advantages like lower price per square meter, increased yield, and centralized management.
  3. When visiting potential properties, it's crucial to ask the right questions to sellers, observe key elements on-site, and gather essential documents for further evaluation.
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The Dollar Endgame 239 implied HN points 29 Feb 24
  1. The commercial real estate market is facing challenges due to decreased demand for office and retail spaces, leading to increased vacancy rates.
  2. Approximately $1.2 trillion of commercial real estate debt in the US is set to mature within the next two years, posing risks for banks and investors.
  3. There are concerns of a commercial real estate crisis resembling the 2008 financial crisis, with warning signs evident in the US, Europe, and Asia.
Vinay Prasad's Observations and Thoughts 132 implied HN points 16 Mar 24
  1. Population immunity to COVID-19 is high, making large outdoor gatherings unnecessary. Holding events outdoors may not significantly impact transmission and could be inconvenient.
  2. There is little evidence to support the need for contact tracing in 2024. The effectiveness of contact tracing for the virus is questionable.
  3. Medical school policies may sometimes prioritize perceived safety over rational decision-making, potentially impacting student experiences and learning.
ANDREA CECCHI Newsletter 176 implied HN points 09 Feb 24
  1. People have lost their life savings trusting banks - it's not a safe place for all your money.
  2. The 2008 financial crisis led to a wave of bank failures, and in 2023 banks are again under stress.
  3. It's important to understand the three fundamental truths of the modern banking system before depositing money in a bank.
The Informationist 1650 implied HN points 30 Apr 23
  1. Interest rate risks can lead to bank collapses due to mismanagement and lack of oversight
  2. Different types of interest rate risks affect banks' financial positions, such as repricing risk and basis risk
  3. It is important for individuals to be cautious with their bank deposits and consider diversifying investments based on personal risk tolerance and long-term goals
Brad DeLong's Grasping Reality 676 implied HN points 05 Oct 23
  1. Amplitudes in quantum-mechanical superposition relate to philosophy-of-probability vs. psychology.
  2. Understanding the Kelly Criterion for betting based on win-loss odds and maximizing returns.
  3. Traders use the Kelly Criterion for survival, making positive-value bets, and psychological factors.
Fintech Business Weekly 89 implied HN points 03 Mar 24
  1. Leaked Treasury Prime documents highlight risks in Banking-as-a-Service business, including issues like churn, concentration, and slowing growth.
  2. Treasury Prime's strategic pivot to focus on selling to banks instead of fintechs resulted in drastic employee layoffs, shedding light on the challenging environment for middleware platforms in fintech.
  3. Fintech companies like Chime and Green Dot facing regulatory actions and penalties underscore the importance of compliance and customer service in the financial industry.
Software Design: Tidy First? 845 implied HN points 25 Aug 23
  1. Ergodicity reminds us to treat systems that continue as is differently from those that fail when changed.
  2. Strategies like reducing irreversibility and having skin in the game can help transform failing systems into sustaining ones.
  3. Load redistribution and encouraging collaboration can make development more survivable and sustainable.
ESG Hound 866 implied HN points 05 Jul 23
  1. Enovix Management has repeatedly misled customers about their manufacturing capabilities and volumes.
  2. Management at Enovix made significant downgrades to their production capacity without updating investors.
  3. ENVX has exhibited a pattern of dishonesty through inaccurate statements to investors and regulatory agencies.
The Hard Fork by Marvin Liao 117 implied HN points 27 Jan 24
  1. Exploring new frontiers in international business can be attractive and rewarding.
  2. Venturing into diverse cultures and challenging environments can lead to unique business opportunities.
  3. Engaging in frontier markets requires a tolerance for risk but offers potential for personal growth and financial gain.
Insight Axis 296 implied HN points 05 Nov 23
  1. Venture capital began from the dot-com bubble era, where tech entrepreneurs set up investment firms to fund new, high-growth technology companies.
  2. VCs specifically invest in early stage companies with potential for rapid growth and huge profits, aiming to 10x their investment in 5 years.
  3. Venture capital faces challenges like misaligned incentives, high-risk investments, and the need to balance finding unicorns without funding too many duds.