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18 May 2022

What now for crypto after the Luna / Terra crash?

The meltdown in Luna and its TerraUSD stablecoin brought chaos to crypto markets. This raises the question of whether stablecoins are understood and potentially offer a rare buying opportunity for ‘quality’ crypto ...

Stocks ・ Macro ・ Nasdaq

16 May 2022

The Nasdaq, time to enter?

The average price-to-earnings (PE) ratio for US technology stocks has contracted sharply since the beginning of the year, with the Nasdaq PE ratio falling from around 37 to around 25 in only 4 months. Are we close to ...

Technology ・ EV ・ Investing

12 May 2022

Nio, between Covid and hope

China's "zero-covid" policy is weighing heavily on the economy, and Nio, one of China's most famous electric car manufacturers, has suffered a production stoppage due to a severely restrictive policy and a lack of parts from suppliers.

Stocks ・ Asset Allocation ・ S&P500

11 May 2022

Investing takeaway from the Q1 earnings season

Underneath the surface, earnings reports revealed a tremendous number of clues about the rapidly changing economic landscape. Who are the winners and losers and what does it mean for stocks? ...

Macro ・ Europe ・ China

9 May 2022

The cost of the Chinese "zero-Covid"

More than two months have passed since Russia attacked Ukraine. The expected impacts on Europe are known, and growth prospects have already suffered. They are even already expected by the markets, which fell by 8% ...

Stocks ・ Asset Allocation ・ S&P500

4 May 2022

Why the S&P500 equal weight could be a wise choice

There is a lot of merit in the traditional capital-weighted S&P500, but it also comes with risks as it is heavily skewed towards today’s winner. Could the equal-weighted S&P500 offer a broader ...

Stocks ・ Technology

20 April 2022

Could Big Tech stage a rally?

In January this year, Big Tech stocks saw their largest pullback since March 2020. Faced with uncertainty surrounding the Fed’s tightening cycle, supply-chain issues, and war in Ukraine, investors have shied away ...

Stocks ・ inflation ・ Value ・ Swiss stocks

19 April 2022

Switzerland: The Land of Cheese, Chocolate, and Investment Opportunities

Swiss stocks have proven to be more resilient during the recent market rout. The SMI index has outperformed its counterpart Stoxx50 by more than 7% this year. What is driving the difference?

Crypto ・ Ethereum

13 April 2022

Could Ethereum’s “Merge” upgrade send it to new highs?

Excitement is building for Ethereum’s “Merge”, which hopes to increase scalability, security, and sustainability. Could the game-changing technology drive Ethereum to new highs?

Stocks ・ Europe

6 April 2022

European equities: is the worst behind us?

The bad news is accumulating for Europe. Questions about a European recession abound. European dependence on Russian energy and grain imports is adding to inflation woes. Volatility is here, but…. is the worst ...

Stocks ・ Technology ・ All about banking ・ fintech

4 April 2022

Will Big Tech transform banking?

Tech giants are entering financial services on several fronts, from payment solutions, creditworthiness algos, crypto, to ‘buy now, pay later’. Is it a question of time before they take on large banks or is there ...

Stocks ・ Technology ・ China

23 March 2022

Chinese tech: Opportunities in the rollercoaster ride?

The recent volatility in Chinese tech giants has provided interesting trading opportunities. The internet giants are highly exposed to regulatory scrutiny, but could there be light ahead of the tunnel? ...

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