Opinion

Thoughts on investing behaviour, market crashes and building wealth calmly over the long term.

Hagai Sadot · 1 Jul 2026 · Opinion

Panic, greed and the end of days

With ever-growing concerns regarding company valuations and the chances of a bubble bursting, I'm taking a look at previous instances of crashes, crises and the likes. Unsurprisingly, there's a pattern, and knowing this can help cope with the next crisis, whenever it hits.

Hagai Sadot · 5 Jun 2026 · Opinion

You are the zombie

In this post, I'm offering a new perspective on the un-sung hero of financial planning: the emergency fund. What are the real risks you're facing as an investor, and how having an available amount of cash can help.

Hagai Sadot · 8 Jul 2025 · Opinion

Do it for the kids

There are some things we do that always make us feel really good about doing them. When you come back from a run or finish a workout, you feel accomplished. Cleaning the house or tackling that “I’ll deal with that later” stack of letters on your desk also brings a sense of satisfaction.

Hagai Sadot · 3 Apr 2025 · Opinion

#herewego

If there's one thing Donald Trump is really good at, it's making everyone talk about him and his actions. So here, it worked this time too. I've been planning to write something for a while now, and here Mr. president gave me an excellent reason to finally start. It's not that I planned to write specifically about him or the fascinating topic of tariffs, but apparently that's what's most relevant right now.

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