Klarna: Sorry, But I Told You So…
A few weeks ago, I warned you to NOT invest in Klarna’s IPO.
At the time, Klarna — the Swedish “buy now, pay later” fintech giant — was getting ready to go public. It was one of the most hyped IPOs of the year.
America’s smartest investors are changing their strategy… You should, too
Bloomberg just revealed a striking new trend:
Over the last decade, America’s largest pension funds have more than doubled their exposure to private equity.
These are some of the most sophisticated investors in the world. Their job is to manage billions or even trillions of dollars for teachers, firefighters, and…
Morningstar Just Sent Investors a Big Signal
A few weeks ago, I was chatting with a new reader of Crowdability.
He’d built his portfolio the “traditional” way — some index funds, some bonds, a little real estate.
But then he said something that stuck with me: “Matt, it feels like the old playbook isn’t working anymore. The…
Don’t Invest in Klarna’s IPO This Week
The spotlight this week is on hot IPOs. According to MarketWatch, it’s one of the busiest IPO weeks in years
For example, Klarna, the Swedish “Buy Now, Pay Later” (BNPL) giant, is launching a U.S. IPO at a $14 billion valuation, selling 34.3 million shares for $35–$37 apiece.
Then there’s…
The Best Investment in 2025: A Golfer or a Startup?
If you were asked to name the single best investment of the past few years, you might think of stocks, gold, maybe crypto.
But the best-performing “investment” wasn’t any of those.
Instead, it was a golfer: Scottie Scheffler.
Since the start of 2022, Scheffler has dominated the sport. He’s won…
How a Tiny Piece of Cardboard Could Make You $12.9 Million
Last weekend, a single basketball card sold for $12.9 million.
Yes, you read that right: nearly thirteen million dollars for a tiny piece of cardboard.
Granted, this wasn’t just any card. It was a “1 of 1” Logoman card signed by Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant. With Bryant’s tragic death,…
Why Steve Cohen is rushing into defense startups
Billionaire hedge-fund manager Steven Cohen has built one of the most successful investment firms on Wall Street.
Cohen’s fund, Point72 Asset Management, manages nearly $40 billion in assets and has a reputation for backing huge, winning trades.
But here’s what’s interesting. Despite his dominance in the public markets, Cohen is…
Invest Alongside the "Pros" in 3 Startup Deals
Can you guess the No. 1 reason a startup goes out of business?
Here it is:
Because it runs out of money.
Sounds simple, but it's true. If a company can’t pay its bills, it’ll go belly up. Meanwhile, if it can keep the lights on, it can live to…
Bad News from Morningstar — Here’s What To Do Now
Bad news from Morningstar.
The classic 60/40 portfolio just posted its worst stretch in 150 years.
This is a wake-up call. It shattered the illusion that bonds provide downside protection.
Today, I’ll explain what’s going on here…
And reveal a better way to build a portfolio.
60/40 Is Dead
For…
