Archive: Early Investing

The Early Investing team explains why mega-funds are bad for investors and why the IRS needs to change its bitcoin tax policy.
The main media narrative doesn't always explain market behavior. And it sometimes ignores signals hiding in plain sight.

Russell 2000 P/E Ratio Excludes Negative Earnings

By Adam Sharp on October 5, 2018

You can’t always trust the “official” numbers. And today that’s more important than ever.
Predicting the future is mostly speculation. As an investor, sometimes it’s best to focus on what’s going to stay the same.

Wunderkinds Aren’t the Only Successful Founders

By Allison Brickell on October 1, 2018

Investors, take note: Youthful enthusiasm certainly has its advantages. But it’s not everything.

Mailbag: Stablecoins and Privacy Coins Are Worth Exploring

By Early Investing on September 30, 2018

The Early Investing team explores the importance and value of stablecoins and privacy coins.

Coinbase to Expand Offerings on State-by-State Basis

By Vin Narayanan on September 29, 2018

Coinbase’s decision to make new coins available for trading on a state-by-state basis is welcome news for crypto investors. But it also raises key questions that need answering.

Ray Dalio: “Soundness of Our Finances Is Weak”

By Adam Sharp on September 28, 2018

Hedge fund legend Ray Dalio weighs in on America’s debt woes, and it isn’t pretty.

Equity vs. Tokens? When Investors Need Both

By Andy Gordon on September 26, 2018

Even when shares of companies that ICO rise, their native coins tend to rise faster. As early investors, we deserve a piece of that upside.

How Much Is a Bitcoin Pizza Order Worth?

By Allison Brickell on September 24, 2018

On May 22, 2010, programmer Laszlo Hanyecz paid 10,000 bitcoins for two Papa John’s pizzas. Today, those bitcoins would command a very different price.

Q&A: Understanding Convertible Notes, Reg. CF and Reg. A+ Raises

By Early Investing on September 23, 2018

The Early Investing team explains how convertible notes work and the differences between Regulation Crowdfunding and Regulation A+ raises.

News Fix: Pent-Up Demand Driving Interest in Cannabis Stocks

By Vin Narayanan on September 22, 2018

The financial press is grumbling about pot stocks soaring. But, as usual, it's missing the bigger picture. That and other crypto news you need are in this week's News Fix.

Hodl Everything

By Adam Sharp on September 21, 2018

Early Investing’s Adam Sharp explains how he learned the difference between trading and investing the hard way.

Smart Blockchain Investors Are Opportunists

By Andy Gordon on September 19, 2018

When it comes to investing in blockchain, the smart play is to be opportunistic.

Australia Pushes Equity Crowdfunding Reforms Forward

By Allison Brickell on September 17, 2018

The Australian government has decided to address its lack of startup creation by giving its startups more access to capital in the form of equity crowdfunding.
Adam Sharp answers questions about whether investing in marijuana startups is legal and which part of the marijuana industry investors should focus on.