Lifetime Achievement Award for Excellence
Op-Ed: I have months to live. Here’s how I’ve embraced acceptance.
Interview with CFA Society of Chicago
Interview with CFA Society Dallas/Fort Worth
Gautam was born in New Delhi, India. He came to the U.S. on a one-way ticket with $750 in his pocket and big investment dreams. Earning his stripes first with a Ph.D. in Finance at the age of 24, he built a successful career as an investment consultant. A decade later, he gave up the comfort of his career to follow his passion and started High Pointe Capital. Persevering as an entrepreneur, he grew High Pointe from $1 million to $1 billion in assets under management at its peak. He retired in 2022 to focus on his health and then started on a new path as a writer in 2023.
Recent Writings
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Embracing Stoicism: A Lifelong Virtue
I’ve often been called a Stoic, and it’s a label I’ve come to understand and appreciate deeply. Stoicism, an ancient Greek philosophy, teaches the power of self-control and…
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Stock Market Lesson at the Poker Table
I’m not the best poker player, but I make sure to brush up on my skills before occasionally trying my luck in Vegas. One of my favorite resources…
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Being in Control
Years ago, I found myself captivated by James Clavell’s epic novel, Shogun. The character that left the deepest impression on me was Lord Toranaga. He embodied qualities I…
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Getting Paid to Do What You Love
Ikigai, a beautiful Japanese concept, embodies the essence of a fulfilling life. It’s about finding that sweet spot where what you love, what you’re good at, what the…
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Compounding
Albert Einstein supposedly remarked, “Compound interest is the eighth wonder of the world.” In investing, compounding is the magical process where your investment grows exponentially over time as…
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Alternative Assets: In the Doldrums
Here is a recap of my posts over the last few weeks about “alternative assets”. The attached article from Wall Street Journal this weekend offers corroboration. ♒ Private…