Posts by Daniel Strachman
Crypto and Copper – Don’t forget the due diligence
Over the last few weeks, we have seen an uptick in frauds related to commodities and crypto strategies. It seems that while those thieves are continuing to take advantage of those who do not pay attention and are forgoing the due diligence process in hopes of returns. This, in short, is a recipe for disaster.…
Read MoreBe careful what you wish for
Over the last two weeks, both institutional and retail investors have gotten a rude awakening from fund managers whose strategies – well, for lack of a better word – failed. Both of these investors’ managers touted their products as ones that zig when the markets zag – in others hedge the volatility and risk associated…
Read MoreOpinion: Fraud is fraud – Why investors need to leave Vista Equity
News reports about Vista Equity over the last few months have taken many investors by surprise. It is not often that such an apparent pillar of the investment community falls from grace — think Madoff, for those of you who were wondering. When a founder, chairman and CEO of a firm admits to being part…
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