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British Bicycle Mania

Britain's "Bicycle Mania" in the 1890s witnessed an astonishing 671 bicycle companies go public in…
Jamie CatherwoodAugust 9, 2021

America’s First Panic: 1792

America's first financial panic in 1792 is primarily known for the duplicitous actions of one…
Jamie CatherwoodAugust 9, 2021

Founding of the Federal Reserve

America's central bank was founded through the Federal Reserve Act of 1913, which was largely…
Jamie CatherwoodAugust 9, 2021

Panic of 1825: First Emerging Markets Crisis

1825 was a year filled with bubbles and manias stemming from low interest rates and…
Jamie CatherwoodJuly 16, 2021

First Emerging Markets Fund

The Foreign and Colonial Government Trust (FCGT) was established in London in 1868. Launched in…
Jamie CatherwoodJuly 14, 2021

The 1690s IPO Bubble

In 1687, treasure hunter William Phips returned back from his very successful expedition in search…
Jamie CatherwoodJuly 13, 2021

The First Dividend

The Dutch East India Company’s (VOC) paid its first dividend to shareholders in 1610. While…
Jamie CatherwoodJuly 13, 2021

The First Short: Isaac Le Maire

Isaac Le Maire was originally on the Dutch East India Co. (VOC) board of directors,…
Jamie CatherwoodJuly 13, 2021

First IPO: The Dutch East India Company (VOC)

The Dutch East India Company formally announced its IPO in the corporation's founding charter on…
Jamie CatherwoodJuly 13, 2021

The First “Modern” Stock Market

The roots of modern stock markets can be traced to early 17th century Amsterdam, where…
Jamie CatherwoodJuly 13, 2021

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