Description
Book SynopsisThe automatic filter against bad, irrelevant, outdated investing information Cocktail Investing takes a look at investing in a different, catalyst-driven light to form a more cohesive, globally relevant investing lens. With a focus on the intersection of economics, demographics, psychographics, technology, policy, and more, this book helps readers build a more profitable portfolio based on what they see everyday rather than following the herd on Wall Street. Industry experts expose the actionable, observable, and recognizable trends that surround us daily, and show readers how to recognize these trends for themselves and translate them into wiser investing decisions without getting sidetracked by media clutter and bad advice.
Given today''s ever-increasing deluge of information, the average investor faces the challenge of sorting through the babble to decipher what it means, and learn how, where, and why they should be investing given the current economic enviro
Table of Contents
Preface ix
Acknowledgments xv
Chapter 1: Money 1
Chapter 2: Getting Started 19
Chapter 3: The Economy versus the Markets 35
Chapter 4: Read the Economy Like a Pro 53
Chapter 5: The Impact of Politics and Regulation on Investing 97
Chapter 6: Enabling and Disruptive Technologies 119
Chapter 7: Profiting from Pain 143
Chapter 8: Cocktail Thematic Investing 179
Chapter 9: Designing Your Portfolio 197
Chapter 10: Choosing Your Investments 223
Chapter 11: Building the Portfolio 267
Appendix: Definitions, Metrics, and Resources 301
About the Authors 323
Index 327
