Perspectives

Perspectives

Short reflections on markets, investor behaviour, and the ideas behind long-term decision making. These pieces explore how we interpret information, frame risk, and think about ownership in an uncertain world.
Feb 06
Warren Buffett Doesn't Buy Gold. Over the Past Decade, That Would Have Been a Mistake.

Warren Buffett Doesn't Buy Gold. Over the Past Decade, That Would Have Been a Mistake.

Unless you could do what he does. A close friend asked me recently: "How does Glavcot Insights actually help
5 min read
Jan 01
TAYLOR SWIFT: THE ECONOMICS OF OVER-SERVING

TAYLOR SWIFT: THE ECONOMICS OF OVER-SERVING

"It is our job to make this look accidental, and it is our job to make this look effortless. I don't think of this as the pieces falling into place. You PUT the pieces where they are." — Taylor Swift to her dancers and co-performers,The Eras Tour (Taylor's Version) documentary That stopped me.
8 min read
Dec 23
The Book Value Trap

The Book Value Trap

Why 57% of SGX companies trading below book value aren't bargains—and what metrics actually reveal business quality for Singapore investors.
1 min read
Dec 19
Reading Ownership Composition: Advanced Insights

Reading Ownership Composition: Advanced Insights

This is Part 2 of a two-part series on ownership structure. In Part 1, we explored why ownership matters and introduced three foundational signals every investor should evaluate. Here, we dive deeper—examining how ownership dynamics evolve over time
9 min read
Dec 12
Why Ownership Structure Matters More Than Most Investors Realize

Why Ownership Structure Matters More Than Most Investors Realize

This is Part 1 of a two-part series exploring how ownership structure shapes investment outcomes. In this first part, we'll establish the foundational framework—why ownership matters, the spectrum of ownership structures, and three key signals every investor should evaluate.
8 min read
Dec 01
The Ticker Isn't the Business: Why Share Prices Tell You Less Than You Think

The Ticker Isn't the Business: Why Share Prices Tell You Less Than You Think

Most investors treat share prices like gospel. Down 15% in three months? Panic. Up 20% in a week? Euphoria. But here's what the market won't tell you: the price you see flashing across your screen is determined by less than 1% of the company's shares actually changing hands.
6 min read