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William Lawton
Nov 10, 20200 min read


Handling the Shortage of Nitrile and Latex Gloves
For want of a nail the shoe was lost, for want of a shoe the horse was lost; and for want of a horse the rider was lost; being overtaken...

William Lawton
Oct 16, 20204 min read


Eulogy for Doug Metcalf: A Man of Markets for People
Those who knew him are in shock over the death of Doug Metcalf, a financial innovator of using financial markets to help people.

William Lawton
Sep 26, 20206 min read


Malaysians Unmask Corruption
The Malaysian people have unmasked corrupt bankers and politicians with the conviction of the former Prime Minister on corruption...

William Lawton
Aug 5, 20205 min read


Recreating the "Fireman's Fund Arb" in Smart Loans
Invest in underfunded government programs, get the government guarantees for free, earn a super high return with low risk.

William Lawton
Jun 29, 20205 min read


"This can change the world." Cabinet Secretary Evasco
This crisis must serve as a wake-up call and a call to action for business and government to think, act and invest for the common good.

William Lawton
Jun 4, 20205 min read


Lunada Bay Corona Closed, Now What?
Made it back from Asia to sheltered Lunada Bay. Thought I would be safe here. No. Corona riptides are so bad that even Lunada Bay is...

William Lawton
Apr 6, 20203 min read


Wipeout!
Still away from Lunada Bay working on constructing low risk/high return government backed affordable solar homes as an alternative to...

William Lawton
Feb 27, 20202 min read


Corona Katona: Report From Enemy Territory
Pretty much investment nirvana really. What else do you want? This is how markets should be used: helping investors and improving society.

William Lawton
Feb 16, 20204 min read


Congratulations to the People of Bougainville: 98% vote for independence!
President Momis, Lady Momis and the People of The Autonomous Region of Bougainville are to be congratulated on achieving 98% positive votes

William Lawton
Dec 18, 20194 min read


9-1-1: "Lunada Bay on Fire." Markets...?
Got back to California from an extended trip to Asia only to find Lunada Bay on fire. 9-1-1. Firefighters. Quick action. Lunada Bay...

William Lawton
Oct 28, 20193 min read


Felicitations and thank you to my Chinese friends
Over 10 years ago JP Morgan labeled China the most successful economic development in the history of the world. I agree.

William Lawton
Sep 30, 20193 min read


Reporting From Ned Kelly's Last Stand, Hong Kong
I like to do my own market research, which is one of the reasons I am in Hong Kong. My go to evening place here is Ned Kelly's Last...

William Lawton
Sep 28, 20191 min read


Investment lessons from 9/11
This a is a record of what my investment team and I did that terrible day to try and protect our clients' assets.

William Lawton
Sep 11, 20198 min read


Markets let off a little steam
Negative pressure has been building in financial markets and continues to build. However, last week the financial market pressure valve work

William Lawton
Sep 9, 20193 min read


What to do when waves (or interest rates) go flat
In today’s flat interest rate ocean, you have to have a process that will help identify where the opportunities are, wherever they are.

William Lawton
Aug 31, 20193 min read


The Wedge Slammer
The US is closer to being sucked into The Wedge Slammer than most people think. The Wedge is a storied surfing spot at Newport Beach,...

William Lawton
Aug 25, 20193 min read


Hong Kong Angst
Lifeguard Lawton is feeling Hong Kong Angst, seeing Hong Kong risk wherever he looks, even in ink on the Hermosa Beach Strand.

William Lawton
Aug 18, 20193 min read


Lifeguard Lawton says stay out of the water!
Lifeguard Lawton issued an out of the financial water warning two weeks ago. Now? Same. Stay out. That is hard to do around Lunada Bay...

William Lawton
Aug 10, 20194 min read


Unstable Investment Cliffs
A “DANGER DO NOT ENTER UNSTABLE CLIFF” sign is posted at the edge of Lunada Bay. Good advice for investors too. Last week in “Investment...

William Lawton
Aug 5, 20192 min read
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