2020 is just around the corner.
And just like that, another decade will be passing by us.
As we look back over the last 10 years, it is remarkable how much the world has changed.
In 2010, the iPhone 4 (with Siri) was released and there were less than 2 billion internet users on the planet. Today, the proliferation of smartphones has helped the number of internet users increase to 4.4 billion.
The rise of smartphones powered the growth of companies like Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) and become the platform for companies like Google and Facebook (NASDAQ: FB) provide software at scale the world has not seen before.
In 2010, Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE: XOM), PetroChina (SHA: 601857) and Apple were the three largest companies in the world. Today, the top trio are Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT), Apple and Amazon.com (NASDAQ: AMZN).
What a change indeed.
But that was in the past. It’s time to cast our eyes on the future.
Not just for the next year. But for the next decade.
One thing’s for sure, there is no shortage of information available to analyze. Focusing on the right information is the key, David Kuo argues. The rest is just noise.
Smart Take of the Week: Noise
Some things may change. But human behaviour will remain the same.
Each of us has our own biases. It’s part and parcel of being human. But some biases can really trip us up when it comes to investing.
Royston Yang highlighted three biases that investors should recognise and avoid.
Smart Mindset: 3 Biases That Can Trip You Up
The Oracle of Omaha, Warren Buffett, will turn 90 years old in 2020.
Throughout his career, he has selflessly shared his thoughts on investing, on what’s important and what’s not.
Even in his late 80s, Buffett has shown no signs of slowing down and is unafraid to change his mind when presented with different facts.
Catch more as Chin Hui Leong explores some of Buffett’s best quotes that are relevant for 2020.
10 Warren Buffett Tips You Can Use for 2020
I hope you all have done your Christmas shopping.
The holidays are a good time to rest, reflect and recharge for the next lap.
From all of us at The Smart Investor, we wish you a Merry Christmas. Please join us on this journey as we welcome in the new year.
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