Thoughts on Money is a thought leadership platform driven by fiduciaries at The Bahnsen Group. Our mission is to share weekly insights into a variety of wealth management topics, featuring thoughts from field professionals on investing, planning, the economy, and pertinent cultural issues.

Good Company. Bad Stock.

A great business can still disappoint investors when expectations are too high. The price you pay matters as much as company quality.

Temptation or Temperament?

Isaac Newton beat gravity but lost to greed, revealing why long-term investing depends more on temperament than intelligence.

When Risk Isn’t What It Seems: Rethinking the Volatility Paradigm

What if volatility, the thing we fear most about investing, isn’t really that bad?

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About the Author

Ishan Chhabra

Ishan joined the Investment Solutions Department of The Bahnsen Group in early 2025. His role is heavily focused on equity research, along with performance reporting, internal analytics, and operational processing for alternative investments. He has gained significant financial experience within several startup and boutique firms, and has a strong foundation in analysis and strategy.