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Investment Commentary Q4 2023

Articles | Jan 30, 2024 | Neil Rose, CFA

Capital markets in 2023 showed investors’ resilience—or was it complacency? Clearer was yet another lesson on the dangers in following forecasts, especially those of policymakers, PhDs, and Wall Street strategists. The Fed’s interest rate hikes and tough inflation talk didn’t cause an “inevitable” 2023 recession after all.

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Aug 23, 2023

Mid-Year Update 2023

Neil and Co. catch up and talk about a market resembling both the late 1990s tech boom and the Nifty Fifty craze of over 50 years ago. Also discussed is Neil’s current research adventures into commodities and thoughts on electric vehicles and where he’s seeing value today.

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Aug 17, 2023

Hawaiian Electric and Bankruptcy

Today’s inquiries are about Hawaiian Electric’s future as HECO makes national news for its possible culpability in the Lahaina fires and its deteriorating stock and bond prices. Will Hawaiian Electric declare bankruptcy?

Articles

Aug 2, 2023

Time to get back in the Game?

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.

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Aug 2, 2023

Quick Note: Fading the Complacent/Delusional Crowd

Growth and quality are good things but risky when they become gateways to complacent and manic behavior.

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Jul 19, 2023

Investment Commentary Q2 2023

It can’t be overstated how powerful ultra-low interest rates have been for asset prices and wealth accumulation over the past four decades—and the bubbles. But perhaps it is now time to think how unsustainable constant intervention and stimulus are, despite government’s good intentions.

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May 24, 2023

The only thing that matters on banks

Neil Rose highlights the risks and failures of banks.

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Apr 27, 2023

Investment Commentary Q1 2023

Neil Rose discusses the state of markets amid investors' expectations of an imminent recession.

Articles

Mar 24, 2023

7 Things I’ve learned in my first 7 Months at Regency Capital Management

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

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Mar 16, 2023

Banking Crisis Update & FAQs

An update on the current banking crisis and a list of frequently asked questions.

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Mar 14, 2023

5 Thoughts on the SVB Collapse

The article discusses the recent collapse of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), which was the 16th largest bank in the US with $200 billion in assets at its peak. Neil Rose provides five thoughts on the bank's collapse.

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Feb 27, 2023

Finding Alignment: How My Core Values Led Me to Regency

Kawika Shoji shares his personal journey from professional volleyball to the financial world in hopes that it will inspire and help readers understand more about the team and the transition.

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Jan 10, 2023

Investment Commentary Q4 2022

On Regency Capital's second anniversary, Neil Rose reflects on the firm's progress, performance, and risk. He also offers his "no brainer" solution for managing cash.