Bonds are the broccoli of finance. Good for you, under-appreciated, and rarely trending. You'll never find a finfluencer hyping bonds b/c it can't get the "clicks". But the pros know bonds belong on the plate and are a stable part of a healthy portfolio. 🥦
@Matt_Hougan "Everyone wrote off the internet after the dotcom crash"? I've never seen data that supports this. Usage stats climbed despite the crash. Perhaps investors lost faith in P/E ratios, but that did not stop tech, nor the people.
Brand is aura. It is not performative. It is the lifeblood and magnetism of a successful company—the core that feeds into business strategy, positioning, identity, and more.
"Bring a jacket just in case it gets cold" is a lot like investing in bonds. The kids think you’re overdoing it, it doesn’t seem necessary in the moment, and you have to pack it around — but when the temp drops, you’re the only one feeling great and you're not heading home.
@MatznerJon ...and NOT handy - data indicates people are less handy around the house vs older generations, often lacking the tools and experience for DIY repairs. This decline is linked to the rise of renting, more complex modern technology, and less emphasis on teaching hands-on skills.
The best investors have the best life outside of the portfolio. If you don't have a great life outside of your investment portfolio, you are doing something wrong.