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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The Silent Danger of Procrastinating
1st Post in My Weekly Series on Living with Cancer. I was diagnosed with Stage 4 colorectal cancer at the age of 53. I had procrastinated getting my…
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Investing Milestones and Lessons (1974-2024)
In 13 bite-sized posts, I have had the pleasure of taking you on a whirlwind tour of some of the most pivotal moments in financial markets, and their…
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Weekend Reflections – Can Ethics Be Taught?
Are humans inherently good? This question has been debated by philosophers for centuries. There is no agreed upon answer. But, a recent study does answer a related question…
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Human Biases and Investing
Here are nine bite-sized posts describing human biases in decision-making. I also offer remedies for the biases to ensure better investing and better living. The Framing Effecthttps://lnkd.in/gA2YEDqP Action…
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Weekend Reflections – Legacy of Indian Doctors
Encountering Indian doctors in American hospitals isn’t mere coincidence; it’s a testament to a transformative era. Back in the 1960s, the United States faced a shortage of qualified…
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Weekend Reflections – One Wedding at a Time
Here I am, amidst the joy and festivities of a three-day Indian wedding celebration. About half the Indian weddings I attend these days unite ethnic Indians with non-Indians.…