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Charlie Munger Explains Why Most People Lose to the S&P 500
“95% of people have almost no chance of beating the S&P 500.” Few people in history have been as blunt about the realities of investing as Charlie Munger, the l
Charlie Munger: Why Avoiding Stupidity Beats Chasing Genius
“In my life… we would have twice the assets we have now if I hadn’t made one mistake.” Charlie Munger never sugar-coated success. Long before becoming Warren Bu
Charlie Munger: Dumb Is Forever
“If you have good judgment, your life will work a lot better than if you have bad judgment.” In one of his final public talks at the 2023 Daily Journal Meeting,
Charlie Munger Explains the #1 Cause of Unhappiness
“The world is not driven by greed. It’s driven by envy.” Charlie Munger’s answer to a simple question—what worries you most, and what makes you optimistic?—turn
Charlie Munger & Warren Buffett: Beating Inflation the Smart Way
“The ideal business in inflation? One that doesn’t need more money to make more money.” When Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger sat down to answer a question abo
One More Day with Charlie Munger — Buffett’s Heartfelt Answer
“If I had one more day with Charlie… we’d probably do exactly what we always did.” Warren Buffett didn’t hesitate when asked what he’d do with one more day alon
Singapore’s Miracle Explained by Charlie Munger
“Lee Kuan Yew may have been the best nation builder that ever lived.” Charlie Munger rarely spoke about politics, but when he did, his insights cut as sharply a
Warren Buffett & Charlie Munger: The Dangers of Short-Term Thinking in Investing
“There’s an electronic herd of people managing huge sums of money who think decisions should be made daily — or hourly.” When Warren Buffett said those words, h
Why Buffett & Munger LOVE Coca-Cola
“I don’t know how in the world anybody would successfully dethrone Coca-Cola.” When Warren Buffett says that, he’s not exaggerating. For more than three decades
How to Open a Qtrade Account in 2026
Qtrade is one of Canada’s most respected online brokerages, offering access to stocks, ETFs, mutual funds, and a powerful research platform. Whether you're a ne
Qtrade Fees: Qtrade Direct Investing Fees Explained
If you're considering opening an account with Qtrade, understanding their fee structure is essential. While Qtrade is not the cheapest brokerage in Canada, its
Qtrade Guided Portfolios: Automated Investing with Qtrade
Qtrade Guided Portfolios offer Canadians a simple, low-cost way to invest using a professionally managed robo-advisor. If you’re looking for a hands-off investi