Tom Dyson


A “Coffee Can” Portfolio for the Next 40 Years

Tom’s first portfolio was a coffee can started by his grandmother… though it was actually a plastic bag full of stamps and gold and silver coins in their original packaging. Find out what Tom would put in his “coffee can” if he started one today.

Why the Shipping Industry Is Hot Right Now

Tom writes today’s Postcard from the steps of his childhood home. Meanwhile, America is undergoing a huge infrastructure overhaul...

Tom’s Mailbag: His Parents, Silver vs. Gold, Inflation, and His “Hero Trade”

In this Friday’s mailbag edition, learn about Tom’s ratio of silver to gold holdings, asymmetric investments, shorting failing American...

The Ultimate Barometer for Investing in the Stock Market

Tom and his family self-isolate in London. While they're spending time indoors, Tom considers letting go of his mother's...

Shipping Rates Go Parabolic, Create Unique Buying Opportunity

Container ship day rates have gone parabolic. It’s time to get greedy…

Tom’s Mailbag: Capitalism, Homeschool Resources, and Gold as an Inflation Hedge

In this week’s edition of Tom’s Mailbag, readers wonder if the U.S. government will tax gold in the future…...

Inflation Is Here. Here’s How You Should Respond

There is no denying that inflation is on everyone’s minds. In this issue of Postcards, Tom shares what to...