How do you get a job on Wall Street? Let me share with you my story and lessons I’ve been asked by many students, and those looking to change industries, about how they can land a job at a bank or hedge fund. I share my experiences – the countless setbacks I faced and what […]
Podcasts
Podcast: Ep.4 Portfolio Diversification (Beta and Correlation)
This is the pilot episode of Tiingo Investing that explores what true portfolio diversification is, what metrics we can use to measure diversification, and how we can prevent misusing them. Understanding these concepts will help you create a more stable investment and retirement portfolio. This podcast later explores more advanced topics and is meant for […]
Podcast: Ep.3 One Portfolio and Broker Please!
Learn more than basic portfolio advice and take a much deeper dive. This episode explains how we can measure our portfolios (more than just returns), and why financial advisors give the advice they do. It discusses what volatility is, why it’s important, and how our portfolios should change as we change. Finally, we discuss important […]
Podcast: Ep.2 The Amped Up Basics Pt. 2 (Mutual Funds, Index Funds, and ETFs)
This episode describes mutual funds, index funds, and ETFs. It then takes it further by describing the background behind each one and how to tell if they are worth your money. The episode then describes fee structures and how certain fees may be deceptive. The podcast concludes with cost analysis and tells you which ones […]
Podcast: Ep.1 The Amped Up Basics Pt. 1 (Stocks, Bonds, and Commodities)
This episode describes stocks, bonds, and commodities and then amps it up. It not only covers them, but also discusses stock indices, exchanges, how these assets are traded, and what kind of risk they typically present. The episode then covers deeper topics like how to value a company, how the stock indices measure different things, […]