Pearlman (“Pearl”)

Pearlman (“Pearl”)

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Market commentator; momentum/market-structure humor + actionable short-term observations.

Letting Go: The Overlooked Superpower Inspired by Buddha
SocialMay 11, 2026

Letting Go: The Overlooked Superpower Inspired by Buddha

Letting go is the superpower people ignore. We are so busy holding on. This is why I love the Buddha.

By Pearlman (“Pearl”)
Avoid Tilt: Don't Overtrade Losers or Prematurely Sell Winners
SocialMay 6, 2026

Avoid Tilt: Don't Overtrade Losers or Prematurely Sell Winners

We all know about tilt in poker & in markets. We are down & losing money & instead of reining risk in we go the other way to try to get even. We bet more, we bluff, we press losers, we...

By Pearlman (“Pearl”)
Skip Fads: Focus on Basics for Health
SocialMay 4, 2026

Skip Fads: Focus on Basics for Health

Health trends come and go. Some good, some harmless, & some terrible. HIIT, Supplements, Ballistics etc. Meanwhile, here's all you need to know. Get some cardio, take a walk, do some strength exercises, eat nutrient dense foods, get to sleep early,...

By Pearlman (“Pearl”)
Mingus Honors Duke on Ellington’s Death Year
SocialApr 29, 2026

Mingus Honors Duke on Ellington’s Death Year

Duke's birthday. Nobody ever paid a greater tribute to him than Charles Mingus who wrote this one on the year of Ellington's death. https://t.co/GBaNvq9ATS

By Pearlman (“Pearl”)
Ignorance Fuels AI Hate: We Fear What We Don't Understand
SocialApr 28, 2026

Ignorance Fuels AI Hate: We Fear What We Don't Understand

People love to hate what they do not understand. This explains at least some of the AI derision.

By Pearlman (“Pearl”)
Morning Hike Reminds Me How Grateful I Am
SocialApr 28, 2026

Morning Hike Reminds Me How Grateful I Am

Glorious morning. Off to the woods for a little hike before the open. Just happy to be alive.

By Pearlman (“Pearl”)
Overspending to Impress Leads to Financial Ruin
SocialApr 27, 2026

Overspending to Impress Leads to Financial Ruin

This been going on for a long time. I knew traders making $1m plus/yr foreclose on their brownstones & declare bankruptcy into the credit crisis. Spending to impress others or to fill a hole in your soul are recipes for financial...

By Pearlman (“Pearl”)
Plan Ahead for Earnings Week: Less Is More
SocialApr 27, 2026

Plan Ahead for Earnings Week: Less Is More

Busy earnings & Fed week. Have a plan going in so you don’t have to be reactive. Less is way more.

By Pearlman (“Pearl”)
Avoid High‑Cost Small‑Cap Funds Lagging 60% Behind
SocialApr 21, 2026

Avoid High‑Cost Small‑Cap Funds Lagging 60% Behind

Cleaning up the portfolio of a family friend I helped leave an asshat advisor at a large bank & I was especially grossed out by a position in this Kaufman Small Cap Fund that is underperforming $IWM by 60% over...

By Pearlman (“Pearl”)
Self‑Anger Sparks Insight and Growth in Coaching
SocialApr 21, 2026

Self‑Anger Sparks Insight and Growth in Coaching

When a client gets angry at himself for a setback, it is an integral part of the process & it creates opportunities for insight & improvement.

By Pearlman (“Pearl”)
Crypto Isn't Decentralized—Your Belief Was Misguided
SocialApr 21, 2026

Crypto Isn't Decentralized—Your Belief Was Misguided

This Arbitrum KelpDAO story is not about a sudden realization that your crypto assets are not decentralized. It is about your belief that they ever were in the first place. lol.

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New Ron Carter & Yotam Silberstein Duet Album Promises Greatness
SocialApr 20, 2026

New Ron Carter & Yotam Silberstein Duet Album Promises Greatness

This duet album with Ron Carter & Yotam Silberstein drops in June and if this first single is any indication, it will be great. https://t.co/CZXYf5suwO

By Pearlman (“Pearl”)
Vanguard's NY Municipal Fund Offers Triple Tax-Free Returns
SocialApr 20, 2026

Vanguard's NY Municipal Fund Offers Triple Tax-Free Returns

About a year ago, Vanguard launched a municipal bond fund for New York residents ticker $MUNY that is triple tax free for New York residents with a low expense ratio. Seems pretty good.

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Check Your Portfolio Against Your Sleeping Point
SocialApr 15, 2026

Check Your Portfolio Against Your Sleeping Point

How often do you inventory your investments to get a good idea of how invested you are, in what, your net, exposure to specific risks etc? I did this last week & found I was a bit more invested than my...

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