Bill Cara

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To Claim Your Legacy, Unlock Your Purpose

December 24, 2024 Before we pass, we should ask ourselves, “Why?” With the help of Generative AI, here’s my Why. Understanding Bill Cara: Coach, Socrates of Wall Street, and Community Builder Bill Cara’s influence on the financial landscape extends far beyond traditional commentary. He has become a voice for a

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How the growing US debt is squeezing out equity investment.

December 23, 2024 When the US government needs money to pay its bills, and investors find better investments in the stock market, the Treasury is forced to pay higher interest rates. This ongoing dynamic is between the yields available from stocks and treasuries. In the chart below, I show the

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Laws of Nature Investing

December 21, 2024 Investing, like politics and life, is deeply intertwined with human nature. By observing behavior patterns, we can better understand the forces driving financial markets and political ideologies. Biblical studies, particularly Ecclesiastes 3, offer timeless insights into the cyclical nature of human activity. These lessons can be applied

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Understanding the Market Forces at Play

December 19, 2024 It saddens me to see investment professionals on the buy side responding superficially to market news. These professionals, with successful careers, should understand that Fed announcements, earnings reports, and breaking news are often just cover stories behind market price movements. The real market manipulators are the entities

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Commodity Market Understanding is Crucial to Investors

December 17, 2024 All commodities are influenced by unique demand and supply dynamics, which can be broadly categorized into long-term and short-term considerations. By understanding the unique characteristics of each commodity type and the narratives that influence them, investors and traders can better navigate these markets and make informed decisions.

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Reflections on Clients and Investing in a Fatalistic Society

December 17, 2024 I stopped managing accounts at the end of May to prioritize my health. For the remainder of the year, I didn’t reach out to my former clients—a decision that, while difficult, was necessary for my well-being. Today, an old client called to catch up. As we talked,

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Why universal healthcare is essential to make America great.

December 13, 2024 From X/Twitter today: The answer is that employees need to be provided with psychological safety. Having employed 20-person teams in Georgia and Texas, I know they wanted and needed health insurance more than anything I, a Canadian investor, could provide. People worldwide in all economically advanced countries have

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