The dark side of star fund managers: overhyped, underperforming
In the world of mutual funds and asset management, “star managers” occupy a unique place. Financial media celebrate them as…
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Hidden Fees That Bleed Investors Dry
For decades, mutual funds, retirement accounts, and managed portfolios have been sold to investors as safe, reliable ways to build…
How fund managers manipulate NAVs before month-end
Net Asset Value (NAV) is the lifeblood of mutual funds and investment vehicles. Calculated as the value of all assets…
The mutual fund that collapsed overnight: the XYZ Fund scandal
In the world of investing, mutual funds are considered safe havens — professionally managed, diversified, and heavily regulated. They are…
The theory that whales keep BTC below $100K on purpose
Since Bitcoin’s creation in 2009, its price has experienced astonishing cycles of boom and bust. From a few cents to…
Was the DAO hack an inside job?
In June 2016, just a year after Ethereum’s launch, a decentralized venture capital fund called The DAO suffered a catastrophic…
The Future of NBFCs in India by 2030
India’s financial system is changing fast, and Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) are right at the center of this transformation. Over…
The Enron of the mutual fund world
When people hear the name Enron, they think of corporate fraud on a massive scale—cooked books, manipulated valuations, and a…
NFT royalties enforcement debates
When non-fungible tokens (NFTs) exploded into mainstream culture in 2021, one of the most celebrated innovations was the promise of…
How big funds crush retail investors in bulk selling
Retail investors often see mutual funds as their shield against market volatility. The logic is simple: professional managers, diversified portfolios,…