Author: Kawika Shoji

Kawika Shoji and Neil Rose discuss the relevance and performance of gold as an investment in the current market...

I don’t think anyone expected a quiet start to the new year, but I’m not sure anyone could have predicted the flurry of shocking news stories that have flooded our devices and timelines thus far in 2025.

The 27th Sony Open, Hawaii’s only annual professional sporting event, concluded last week at Waialae Country Club, and what an incredible event it was!

Although some Olympians do work multiple jobs to fund their athletic pursuits, most are singularly dedicated to their sport with a steadfast commitment to personal improvement.

The Games of the XXXIII Olympiad have officially come to an end. Paris 2024 gave us two weeks of riveting competition, inspiring stories, and a much needed, uplifting two week pause from divisive political landscapes and negative news cycles.

Acknowledging the role of luck is essential, especially when reflecting on our own paths. It’s a reminder that circumstances beyond our control play a significant role in shaping our lives.

Neil Rose and Kawika Shoji discuss the various strategies at Regency Capital and how they have done in the first three years of the firm.

Neil Rose gives candid responses to common client questions that Kawika Shoji has received in these past weeks.

It was a great year at Regency Capital. For me personally, I am learning, we are growing, and we continue to look for ways to improve. Part of this growth is to continually evaluate (kaizen) how we do things, our processes, and make sure we provide the value that clients deserve, value that also distinguishes us from competitors.

Kawika Shoji discusses the importance of Nassim Nicholas Taleb’s concept of Skin in the Game and the power of identifying incentives and (often hidden) asymmetries.

As humans, we are not emotionally equipped to handle short term pain for long term gain. We are a fight-or-flight species, after all, seeking immediate gratification and immediate relief. Successful investing, like a lot of things in life, requires us to disobey our biology and animal brains.

Kawika Shoji shares his experiences and reflections during his first seven months at Regency Capital Management.