How I Run My Portfolio (Series Intro)
The author announces a new series that details how he actually runs his investment portfolio, emphasizing the art of portfolio construction rather than just stock picks. He highlights the importance of position sizing, timing, cash management, and risk discipline, especially when dealing with micro‑cap stocks in North America. The series will walk readers through foundations, idea filtering, construction, management, monitoring, and the psychological reality layer. He invites readers to engage, adapt his framework, and contribute feedback.
Decibel Cannabis Q4 FY25 Update – DB.v/ DBCCF
Decibel Cannabis reported Q4 FY25 revenue of CAD 28.7 million ($21 million USD), a 13% year‑over‑year increase, while full‑year revenue rose 22% to CAD 112.7 million ($83 million USD). International sales exploded, up 116% YoY to CAD 7.4 million ($5.5 million USD) in the quarter and representing 27% of...
Book Review: The Obstacle Is the Way by Ryan Holiday (10th Anniversary Edition)
Ryan Holiday’s 10th‑anniversary edition of *The Obstacle Is the Way* revisits his Stoic take on turning challenges into advantage. The reviewer praises its clear, actionable mindset framework but criticizes the lack of practical tactics for emotional regulation. While the book...
AI - From Hype to Helpful
Dean, a self‑described non‑early‑adopter, outlines how he integrates generative AI—primarily ChatGPT and Claude—into his investment research and daily workflow. By templating conference briefs and company primers, he claims to shave 6–8 hours and over four hours respectively from routine tasks....
Q1 2026 Portfolio Update
Dean’s Q1 2026 portfolio posted a 10.8% return, outpacing the TSX Composite, Nasdaq and S&P 500. The strongest gains came from Cipher (CPH.to) and Viemed (VMD), each up over 20%, and an OFS basket that averaged roughly 35‑40% thanks to oil‑related stocks....
Auxly Cannabis Group Inc. Q4 FY2025 Update – (XLY)
Auxly Cannabis Group posted Q4 FY2025 revenue of C$40.1 million, up 16% YoY, and an adjusted EBITDA of C$12.5 million, delivering a 31% margin that beat expectations by roughly 20%. While revenue missed consensus by about 2%, the company highlighted strong mix‑shift...
Full Time Investing Countermeasures
Dean outlines his personal countermeasure system for transitioning to full‑time investing after leaving a managerial role as a mechanic. He establishes numeric portfolio thresholds and a four‑stage response plan that escalates from cutting luxury expenses to re‑entering the workforce. The...