Building Financial Models with Spreadsheets When I was in business school, building financial models in spreadsheets was the simplest way to value any investment. If you’ve studied investing, you might have heard of the saying that, “Accounting is the language of business.” Well, it’s true. You see, spreadsheets are the simplest way to ensure accuracy with your finances. You can add, subtract, multiply and divide from any cell. When you build financial models within spreadsheets, it’s easy to...
9 days ago • 3 min read
Why I am Building a Fintech Stock Index Every investor has a niche. Even if they choose not to define it. Without a niche, investing is a tough sport. That’s why we at Golden Door focus on financial software for several core reasons. First, we are in the investment industry so many fintech investments are adjacent to money managers. Fintech means financial technology. These are companies that use tech to make financial services better, faster, or cheaper. Think of apps for trading, online...
10 days ago • 2 min read
Economic Transparency from the White House I’ve been listening to the All-In podcast for the past five years, since it was started in March 2020 during Covid. At first, I didn’t listen to too many podcasts and was getting more familiar with social platforms like Twitter/X. The Besties were initially discussing the markets, making great jokes and having a great time. The All-In podcast was also the first time I listened to a podcast with no sponsors. The key difference between the All-In and...
13 days ago • 4 min read
Where Is Crypto Going Next Since 2010, crypto has been looking for a home across the globe. Last month I wrote about the Rise of Crypto and America's Strategic Bitcoin Reserve. Both posts were written at pivotal points in recent history. You see, crypto has been banned from many countries for multiple reasons. Sometimes it is related to illicit trade, scams or regulatory uncertainty. Several government's couldn't pinpoint the exact problem so they banned crypto entirely for a decade. However,...
15 days ago • 2 min read
Since the November 2024 election, the market has been in an absolute roar. There was a moment last summer when the markets were uncertain of which way the election would go. Trump was in the lead but uncertainty is always priced in. However, once victory became clear and the Trump Administration was solidified, the markets simply waited for the election to be over. The Administration's new team consist of the following executives: Trump's Billionaire Roster Of course, some positions have...
16 days ago • 2 min read
America is on the Brink of Bankruptcy Chances are you have balanced your personal finances. Whether you do it weekly, monthly or annually, everyone has some grasp of their income and expenses. Especially when it comes to tax season. But for some reasons, the politicians you voted for and get paid with your tax dollars, cannot balance the Federal budget. In fact, the same people in government, managing their personal budgets, can’t seem to track government expenditures. Something is wrong and...
17 days ago • 6 min read
We're back. We are finally back. Since Trump's Inauguration in January, the markets have been on a roller coaster ride. At first, we were experiencing the Trump Bump since November 5th. The S&P 500 went from 5,700 to as high as 6,144. The new Administration was welcomed by investors. S&P 500 Returns over six months But now we are back to the prior Administration index levels. What does this mean for investors? On the surface, investors took their gains. You don't need to look deeper than...
24 days ago • 3 min read
Below is a breakdown exploring the implications of a Bitcoin Strategic Reserve (SBR) for America. This newsletter provides investors with context on Bitcoin, macro economics and its potential impact on the United States. Why the U.S. needs a Bitcoin Reserve Investing is a tough business. Markets are always moving, interest rates are shifting and your portfolio returns are all over the place. For most investors, managing their retirement portfolio comes with enough headaches. That’s why...
25 days ago • 8 min read
Bloomberg Invest is an event I eagerly anticipate each year, and 2025's conference did not disappoint. It's a unique blend of insightful content and high-profile attendees that sets it apart from other financial events. It has the perfect mix of content and capital. You see, most events have hour-long discussions about boring topics. Very little Q&A if any. But not Bloomberg Invest, which specializes in short-form, high-output discussions. I always walk out wanting more. If you don’t already,...
29 days ago • 4 min read