Gms Soros

Learn, dissect and apply the proven global macro investing methods employed by George Soros on top of value investing

Last updated 2022-01-10 | 3.2

- Understand why you fail achieve the expected level of success in traditional value investing
- Understand the limitations of traditional value investing concepts & methodology
- Know why you should not take and apply Warren Buffett's wisdom blindly

What you'll learn

Understand why you fail achieve the expected level of success in traditional value investing
Understand the limitations of traditional value investing concepts & methodology
Know why you should not take and apply Warren Buffett's wisdom blindly
Understand the 2 major impacts of suffering loss in your investment
Comprehend how Global Macro Strategy generate return on your investment
Understand the components which make up Global Macro Strategy
Comprehend the proper way to manage and measure downside risk in an investment
Implement Global Macro Strategy in your investment portfolio

* Requirements

* Basic investing knowledge and an open mind to improve beyond Traditional Value Investing

Description

Are you sick and tired because your investment is still at a loss after...

  1. Applying Value Investing principles ala Warren Buffett to select stocks?
  2. Conducting Fundamental Analysis to calculate stocks intrinsic value?
  3. Studying charts and bought the stocks using Technical Analysis?

The fact is, Value Investing is only applicable on 2 conditions...

  1. The market is a deep discount
  2. You are not fully invested.

But if you are already fully invested and short of cash to invest, there wasn't much you can do when the market is indeed in deep discount.

At other times though, knowing about Value Investing isn't very useful if the market is not a deep discount.

Now, value investing principles also tell us:

"Wait for it to come back up!" or "The market is irrational!"

The fact is, it is easier said than done.

It would be easy to brush off the statements I made above, if not for the fact that the market can go further down, or sideways… for a horrifyingly long time.

If you only know how Value Investing, what are you going to do when the market condition is not favorable for it?

You sit and wait. For months? For years?

Is there a better way?

Yes, there is. If Warren Buffett is the Jedi of Value Investing, then his Sith Lord equivalent would be George Soros. Most only knows George Soros as the man who rise to fame afer breaking the Bank of England in the 90's, but little is known about his investing strategy. 

This course aims to dissect & conceptualize his little known investing strategies which can be applied by retail investor both in bull and bear market. Such strategies can be used on top of Value Investing strategy; because knowing both is akin to having powerful knowledge from both sides of the Force - the Light and the Dark. 

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You might think - "I can learn global macro trading elsewhere, why should I learn from you?"

No, you can't. Go google about the detailed explanations of George Soros' global macro trading strategy and try to find someone that not only how to implement but also GIVES you examples on its use. Also, the way I teaches about how macroeconomics related to business cycles and monetary policies,  I've looked and it's not there.

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"Can you make me rich by taking your course?"

No way! Not just from taking the course. Anyone who promises you that is selling snake oil.

If you learn global macro trading AND apply the lessons to make smarter invests in the future, then you have a chance.

What I can guarantee is that you will leave with some perspectives how to invest better in today's volatile market.


Who this course is for:

  • Investors who have prior investing experience using Value Investing methodology
  • Investors who found limited success in using Traditional Value Investing strategies
  • Investors who are concerned about managing the downside risk of investment more than anything else
  • Investors who just started out and want to minimize downside risks due to market volatility
  • Investors who want to complement their Value Investing knowledge with more advanced strategies
  • This course is not for people who wants to make quick speculative profits from investing

Course content

7 sections • 28 lectures

Quick Jump Start Introduction Preview 04:07

A 4 minutes overview of what we will be covering in this unique course

Reason #1: Timing of investability Preview 03:59

Warren Buffett once said he "can’t have a slight chance to live on other people’s mercy". He was right, and that's why it is so hard to value invest when the time is right, and equally hard when the time isn't right.

Reason #2: Ownership disillusion Preview 02:35

Although value investing advocates that you think like the owner of the business, the reality is that in practice, it is easier said than done. Know why. 

Reason #3: The Discounted Cash Flow myth Preview 04:58

The Discounted Cash Flow Method is touted as the holy grail in value investing to determine the intrinsic value of a company, and ultimately evaluating if a company stocks is at a discount. However, only doing this means you fail to see a broader picture,  described in this lesson.

Reason #4: Ignorance is NOT bliss Preview 05:25

There is nothing more dangerous than investing by looking in the rear view mirror. If you are practicing only value investing without looking at what is happening in the world around you, you will lose money. Here is how to strike a balance by looking into the front windshield and rear mirror.

Evidence #1: The "never-lose-money" contradiction Preview 03:42

Warren Buffett famously said "Rule#1 - Never lose money, and Rule#2 - Never forget Rule#1". The fact is, if you are only a long equity investor, you will lose money regardless of the amount of value investing analysis put in. Understand why you should not take his words literally.

Evidence #2: The "wake up in 10 years" contradiction Preview 04:10

Traditional value investing mantra says - you should buy a business, go to sleep and the business will still make money for you in the next 10 years. That mantra is no longer true today. In fact it is foolish to do so. Understand why - don't get misled by Warren Buffett!

Evidence #3: The "being greedy when everyone is fearful" contradiction Preview 02:30

We should be greedy others are fearful. Agree, but this roadblock will deter you from being 'greedy' when time seems right.

Evidence #4: The "price and value" contradiction Preview 03:22

Have you heard about what a value trap is? You will learn about it here, today.

Evidence #5: The "circle of competence" contradiction Preview 02:09

Conventional mantra tells us to only invest within our circle of competency. Know why this makes people complacent and lazy.

How Drawdown Risk Affects your Livelihood Preview 00:55

This eye opening scenario analysis tell you why you should be extremely concerned about investment loss

How Sequential Return-Loss Problem Affects your Retirement Preview 00:52

Do not underestimate even small losses in your investment portfolio because they add up. Discover why.

Reflection on a more Practical Approach in Modern Day Investing Preview 05:00

This will make you reflect on depending solely on traditional value investing in today's volatile market. Should you embrace a change by enhancing the traditional way with a better way?

What is Global Macro Trading Investment Strategy Preview 03:30

Define what is Global Macro Strategy, and why it is absolutely essential to add another layer to your value investing strategy.

Example of Global Macro Trading Strategy Preview 03:31

A detailed example of how Global Macro Strategy works

Infographics: Macroeconomics - Monetary Policy and Business Cycle Explained Preview 00:00

This copyrighted infographics summarizes how to understand global macroeconomics in a clear and detailed fashion.

Learn Global Macro Trading Strategy #1: Long Short Preview 06:13

You will be able to construct your own long-short strategy after this lecture.

Learn Global Macro Trading Strategy #2: Derivatives Preview 08:10

You will be able to construct your own derivatives strategy after this lecture.

Learn Global Macro Trading Strategy #3: Stocks and Sector Index Preview 08:07

You will be able to construct your own stocks/sector/region index strategy after this lecture.

Learn Global Macro Trading Strategy #4: Interest Rate Preview 06:06

You will be able to construct your own bond-interest-rate strategy after this lecture.

Learn Global Macro Trading Strategy #5: Currency Exchange Preview 03:41

You will be able to construct your currency exchange strategy after this lecture.

Learn Global Macro Trading Strategy #6: Relative Value Preview 05:50

You will be able to understand how all the strategies work with each other in a non-mutually exclusive way after this lecture.

Summary of Global Macro Trading Strategy Preview 02:12

Even if you are short of time to consume the content in this section, do read this summary

Loss Aversion Pscyhological Factor in Investing Preview 02:07

When you properly segregate the profit and loss incidents in investing, you will realize you remember the loss incident more. Why is this so? Answers here.

Do you know how to differentiate Downside Risk from Volatility? Preview 02:53

Many investors got it wrong when it comes to investment volatility. It is ironic when they disdain volatility but yearns for high return. Understand how you should see risk differently after this lecture.

Are you really reducing risk by Diversification? Here's how to measure Preview 03:03

Many investors also got it wrong when it comes to investment diversification. You will see diversification differently after this lecture.

Analysis of Global Macro Trading and how this compares to Value Investing Preview 01:14

This lecture shows you Global Macro Strategy in action, its historical performance and how this compare against Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway value investing portfolio.

Understand How Global Macro Trading Strategy Works

10 questions to test your understanding folks!