Archive: Early Investing

Are Passive Funds a Threat to the Market?

By Adam Sharp on September 6, 2019

Dr. Michael Burry was the real trader behind The Big Short, and he made a fortune betting against the subprime market. Now he’s warning about passive investing...

Three Ways Tiny Startups Can Beat Amazon

By Andy Gordon on September 4, 2019

Amazon is a retail giant. But small startups can find ways to compete. Here are three areas of retail where startups can chip away at Amazon’s armor.

Buybacks Drive the S&P 500, and They’re Slowing

By Adam Sharp on August 30, 2019

Buybacks are at unsustainable levels. Here’s what could happen now that share repurchases are slowing.

Why Crowdfunding Is the Best Way to Raise Capital

By Andy Gordon on August 28, 2019

Startup founders have seven ways of raising capital. And crowdfunding is by far the most versatile and beneficial method.

More Canadians Are Using Legal Cannabis

By Allison Brickell on August 26, 2019

The latest National Cannabis Survey shows more Canadians are getting their weed from legal sources. Here’s why that trend will continue.

Mailbag: How to Tell if Your Startup Is Flourishing

By Early Investing on August 25, 2019

This week, the Early Investing team addresses the first thing it notices about a promising startup and how to tell if a startup investment is flourishing.

News Fix: Old Banks Learning New Tricks

By Allison Brickell on August 24, 2019

In the news this week: Bitcoin and gold prices move in tandem, the oldest bank in South Korea invests in a blockchain startup and Libra backers consider leaving the project.

The Top 3 Cannabis ETFs for 2019 and Beyond

By Adam Sharp on August 23, 2019

As the cannabis market grows, cannabis ETFs are becoming a promising investment option. Here are Adam’s top three.

What the Past 28 Years Have Taught Us About Disruption

By Vin Narayanan on August 21, 2019

In the middle of a lucrative basketball career in 1991, Shelly Pennefather left society to become a cloistered nun. A lot has changed since then. And if we could explain the past 28 years to her, we’d tell her it was a time of disruption.

Why Millennials Prefer Real Estate and Crypto Investments

By Allison Brickell on August 19, 2019

The most popular investments in America are changing. And millennials are leading the charge.

Mailbag: Three Essential Questions to Ask Startup Founders

By Early Investing on August 18, 2019

In this week’s Mailbag, the Early Investing team provides the first three questions they always ask founders and describes how to transfer ownership of startup shares.
In the news this week: New York seals 350 marijuana records, the SEC delays decisions on bitcoin ETF proposals and a former Congressman says “I told you so.”
Today Adam looks at the explosive allegations that General Electric has committed $38 billion in fraud.

A Broken Payments System That’s Bad for Everyone

By Vin Narayanan on August 14, 2019

The payments ecosystem is a hot mess. And the Federal Reserve, banks and crypto all offer potential solutions. But only one of those is really trustworthy.

Colorado’s Legal Cannabis Market Grows Stronger

By Allison Brickell on August 12, 2019

Colorado sold about twice as much recreational marijuana as medical marijuana last year. That’s a reflection of both the growing recreational market and Colorado’s smart way of approaching it.
This week, the Early Investing team explains what airdrops are and why crypto projects offer them.