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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Q & A on Investing
Thank you for your comments and questions on my posts. I’ve gathered the most frequently asked questions and provided my answers below. Q1: Will you recommend an investment…
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Weekend Reflections: Middle-Class Billionaire
Just the other day, I heard a new oxymoron “middle-class billionaire,” Because I don’t live in that ZIP code, I had to Google what it meant. Apparently, it…
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“Sally”
Yesterday was treatment day. Having done this bi-weekly for eight years, I have outlasted most of my nurses and technicians who have moved on to greener pastures. But,…
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Why Diversification Works . . . And When it Doesn’t
Diversify, Diversify, Diversify! Every investment book and guru will drill that into you. But, have you ever wondered why diversification works? And, when it does not? Here is…
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Weekend Reflections: Nostalgic about Lohri
It is 9 degrees Fahrenheit in Chicago. The ground is covered in snow. About 60 of us are taking turns going near a bonfire built by my indefatigable…
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Weekend Reflections: I Have Direction, Not Directions
A few weeks back, I embarked on a journey of “doing” rather than merely “being.” My compass? A general sense of purpose—share knowledge, stay mentally active, engage with…