This is how it all started…

After working in asset management for five years and now chasing an MBA, I’ve decided it’s time to dive deeper into what I love—investing. Ever since I was young, the complex and, honestly, pretty artistic world of financial markets has fascinated me. A recent chat with a professor made me realize that if I want to move from operations to more strategic areas, I must put myself out there more.

He suggested starting a blog. It’s a place where I can share my ideas, show what I’m about, learn, and actually invest where I say I will. I’ve always put my money into things like ETFs and mutual funds, but now I’m ready to invest in individual stocks, explore more, and even dive into the quantitative analysis I’ve picked up since learning how to code. The tech possibilities in finance feel endless!

So, why not? The main thing that separates a senior portfolio manager from me is experience—and their fair share of mistakes. I figure it’s time to make some of my own, hopefully not too big, and start building a track record. 

I want to emphasize that I'm looking to think outside the box and develop my own unique investment approach, fully aware that I'll make mistakes along the way. I welcome and encourage suggestions and discussions, especially if you think something I'm doing doesn't make sense or is outright wrong. My hope is that anyone reading this can gain something from my experiences, or at the very least, that it sparks some new ideas and enlightens your thought process.