Capital Market Observer
2025: Navigating Economic and Investment Alchemy
As we step into 2025, the global economic stage resembles an intricate alchemy experiment. The U.S. finds itself in a
January 19, 2025
Finance-Of-Menon
Insights that empower you.
INSIGHTS STRAIGHT TO YOUR INBOX
Investments
Rethinking Asset Allocation – Balancing Offense and Defense for Optimal Returns
In the ever-evolving world of investing, one concept that continues to challenge and shape portfolios is asset allocation. While the
January 6, 2025
Investments
Bullet Holes and Bias: A Lesson for Investors
During World War II, U.S. military engineers analyzed bullet damage on returning aircraft to figure out how to reduce losses.
December 14, 2024
Investments
The Truth About AUM Fees: Overcoming Shortsighted Myths
1% AUM Fee The 1% Assets Under Management (AUM) fee often becomes a lightning rod for criticism. Some argue it’s
December 12, 2024
Investments
Key Elements of a 401(k) Plan that Align with Compliance and Employee Needs
Designing a compliant, employee-centered 401(k) plan is a rewarding process, empowering employees’ retirement goals while enhancing a company’s ability to
December 10, 2024
Investments
Debunking the Myth: “Paying a 1% Fee is Outrageous”
Why Personal Finance Gurus Might Be Getting It Wrong In personal finance, a loud narrative insists that paying a 1%
December 5, 2024
Investments
Why Doesn’t Warren Buffett Pay Dividends? It’s All About Compounding
Why Warren Buffett and Tech Giants Like Amazon Don’t Pay Dividends Warren Buffett’s approach to not paying dividends at Berkshire
November 18, 2024
Investments
Should You Maximize HSAs for Tax-Advantaged Savings and Investments?
Maximizing Health Savings Accounts (HSAs): A Strategic Tool for Corporate Managers and Executives Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) are one of
November 11, 2024
Capital Market Observer
How does the Elections matter for an Investor?
We have been asked this questions every election year, by every single one of our Clients. We understand why the
November 4, 2024
Investments
Risk in Investing: How to Think of Risk?
Risk goes beyond just volatility. In his video series How to Think About Risk, Howard Marks, Co-Chairman and Co-Founder of
November 1, 2024
Investments
Investment Performance and Tax Efficiency: Our North Star
When managing a portfolio, two key factors can significantly impact long-term wealth accumulation: investment performance and tax efficiency. To measure
October 25, 2024
Capital Market Observer
Why Real Estate Is Still America’s Favorite Investment
Every year, Gallup surveys Americans about what they believe is the best long-term investment. For more than a decade, one
October 20, 2024
Investments
The Power of Compounding in Equity Investments
At Finomenon Investments, we emphasize the importance of long-term Investing when investing in equities. This approach emphasizes the power of
October 10, 2024
Investments
Position Sizing: A Useful Framework When Allocating Capital
Good investing is all about assigning probabilities to various scenarios and assessing the odds. Position sizing plays a pivotal role
October 8, 2024
Investments
Washington State’s Retirement: DCP, PERS 2, and PERS 3
We recently worked on a case where a Client had her retirement contributions in each of the above Washington state’s
October 5, 2024
Shabrish Menon
Founder and CEO
Shabrish Menon loves finance and capital markets and shares deep insights that help clients make better and more informed decisions. Shabrish has built a reputation for delivering tailored financial advise that align with clients’ unique goals and risk profiles.
Latest Post
Liquidity Planning: How Much Cash Is Enough?
July 14, 2026
The Hidden Risk of Employer Stock Concentration
May 26, 2026