financial history
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The South Sea Bubble
Suppose your broker approaches you and says, “Invest in this company. It has no earnings of its own, runs mostly on future prospects, but don’t worry — great riches are coming.” Today, you would probably call it a con company and block the broker before he finishes his tea. But in late 17th-century England, greed… Read more
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Frenzy of Tulip Bulbs
A humorous look at the Tulip Mania, one of history’s wildest market bubbles, showing how greed, hype, and crowd madness can turn even flower bulbs into “investment opportunities” before financial gravity brings everything back down. Read more
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Clues from the Past: First Step towards Investment
A light, beginner-friendly look at why investing is not just about buying stocks in bad times and selling in good times. This post explains how market history, competitive advantage, corporate management, and research & development give investors important clues before choosing a business. Read more
