Why robots, electric vehicles and solar? In this short, Tom ties several of Musk’s businesses to one long-term goal: the technology needed to live and work beyond Earth.
Elon Musk’s Mars Mission: Why the Robots, Cars and Solar Exist Read More »
We look at hundreds of deals for every one we do. We’ve turned down at least 10 SpaceX offers that were a promise of shares the seller didn’t own, or a fund structure with hidden fees.
Why We Turn Down Deals, Including Some SpaceX Offers Read More »
Of the deal types Ticker Tape has facilitated, pre-IPO ranks first, then value-add real estate, healthcare facilities and, last, litigation funding, which takes the most patience.
How We Rank Pre-IPO, Real Estate, Healthcare and Litigation Funding Read More »
If Tesla’s robots and electric vehicles were built to operate in space, SpaceX is the natural customer. That’s the case in this short for why the two companies might merge.
Why SpaceX and Tesla Might Merge Read More »
The usual advice is to build a portfolio around public stocks and bonds. In this short, Tom argues that advice also happens to be how the financial industry gets its liquidity and its fees.
Why Americans Are Told to Invest in Stocks and Bonds Read More »
An emergency medicine physician at our Washington, D.C. luncheon said the range of investments, and pooling resources to vet them, made pre-IPO deals easier to consider.
What an ER Doctor Took Away From Our Washington, D.C. Luncheon Read More »
Before investing in a private deal, ask for the paperwork. Ownership records, disclosed terms and supporting documents should be available before any capital moves.
A Good Pitch Isn’t Enough: Ask for the Paperwork Read More »
Tom sold Palantir after about a 3x return. Investors who held on saw much larger gains. A profitable exit isn’t always the one that makes the most money.
Selling at a Profit Doesn’t Always Mean You Made the Most Money Read More »
Don’t wait until December to make last-minute tax moves. There’s still time to plan for 2026, including strategies such as a pension plan or the Augusta Rule, if they fit your situation.
Don’t Wait Until December to Plan Your 2026 Taxes Read More »
Pre-IPO deals like SpaceX, Palantir and SoFi rarely reach people who aren’t already closing transactions. In this short, Tom explains how deal flow follows activity.
Who Gets Invited to the Best Pre-IPO Deals? Read More »
