Murray Slatter

How to Diversify Without Diluting Returns Building Your Portfolio: Diversification is one of the cornerstones of a successful investment strategy. It’s the practice of spreading your investments across different asset classes, industries, and geographies to reduce risk and avoid the […]

How to Make Money While You Sleep – Eventually The Power of Dividends: Dividends are often seen as the ultimate symbol of passive income—earning money while you sleep without having to lift a finger. But when it comes to building […]

In the world of investing and business, there’s a concept that can dramatically amplify profits with relatively little additional effort: operational leverage. This term might sound technical, but at its core, it’s about using fixed costs to your advantage, allowing […]

Moving Beyond Passive Income Mentality The idea of passive income is alluring. Who wouldn’t want to sit back, collect cash without lifting a finger, and achieve financial freedom effortlessly? From rental properties to dividend-paying stocks, passive income streams are often […]

How to Differentiate Between Volatility and True Risk When it comes to investing, the word “risk” is thrown around a lot, but not all risk is created equal. To succeed as an investor, it’s crucial to understand the difference between […]

Good Debt vs. Bad Debt Debt is often viewed as a burden—a financial weight that holds people back from achieving their goals. But when used wisely, debt can actually be a powerful tool for building wealth, especially in the world […]

Why Stocks (Companies) May Offer Better Growth For many investors, property has long been considered a cornerstone of wealth building. Real estate, after all, is tangible—you can see it, touch it, and feel like you own something concrete. But while […]

Peter Lynch’s “Invest in What You Know” Philosophy One of the most valuable pieces of advice from Peter Lynch, the legendary investor and author of One Up on Wall Street, is deceptively simple: “Invest in what you know.” It sounds […]

Lessons from Peter Lynch’s One Up on Wall Street When it comes to investing, one of the most common mistakes people make is thinking short-term. They want quick wins, immediate gains, and fast profits. But if you’ve ever read Peter […]

Crafting Your Reason to Buy Investing is often seen as an art as much as it is a science. While financial metrics, valuations, and charts are all important, one of the most critical aspects of investing often goes overlooked: your […]

Why Psychology Is 85% of the Game When we think of investing, we often focus on numbers—earnings reports, stock prices, growth percentages, and valuations. But ask any seasoned investor, and they’ll tell you something surprising: success in investing isn’t just […]

What Is a Stock and How Does It Create Value? If you’re new to investing, the stock market can seem like an intimidating place. You’ve probably heard stories of people making (or losing) fortunes, and all the talk of tickers, […]

Why Time in the Market Beats Timing the Market When I first started investing, I made the mistake that so many new investors do: I tried to time the market. I thought if I could just buy at the right […]

How I Learned to Separate the Signal from the Noise I still remember my early days as a radio frequency (RF) engineer. I was fascinated by the invisible world of signals and waves, and how, with the right tools and […]

Don’t Try to Boil the Ocean It’s tempting to want to do everything all at once. When you’re new to investing, running a business, or starting a major project, the excitement can lead to big, ambitious goals. You want to […]

Step by step, One at a Time, Over a Lifetime We all love a good “overnight success” story. The truth, though? Success in anything—especially investing—is rarely overnight. It’s a slow burn, a journey made up of countless steps, decisions, and […]

With some thought-provoking help along the way My Journey, Your Journey Hi, I’m Murray, and I’m genuinely excited that you’re here, ready to embark on this investment journey – and if I can be of any help, yay – Just […]

I’m thrilled to welcome you to my corner of the web where I share my experiences, strategies, and insights on investing, business, and personal finance. I’ve spent decades honing my craft in multiple areas—investing, consulting, and helping businesses scale—and now, […]