What a joke, Stephen (a reader mercilessly roasts me)

I received a feisty email from a subscriber this week. [Welcome to RiskHedge] Dear Reader, I received a feisty email from a subscriber this week. It was in response to the grade my publisher, Dan Steinhart, gave me for my crypto advisory RiskHedge Venture. For the record, Venture saw a 516% gain in 2023. But this gentleman said the A+ grade was a joke. Why? Because he said the service had "spectacular losses" the first two years and we never mention this. Now I'm not one to shy away from criticism. And I strive to be an open book with my subscribers. Transparency and communication are crucial in this business. So, let's talk frankly about my record… We launched RiskHedge Venture on October 28, 2021. With the benefit of hindsight, it was bad timing. Bitcoin had peaked, and it was right before the onset of the crypto winter. Maybe you're wondering how we weathered those storms. For comparison, here's how four major benchmarks performed from October 28, 2021, through the end of 2023 versus RiskHedge Venture: Bitcoin: -30% Ethereum: -47% S&P 500: +2% Nasdaq: -1% RiskHedge Venture: +37% Bitcoin and Ethereum, down. Markets, essentially flat. RiskHedge Venture… up 37%. [See the full report card here](. Not bad, right? Maybe the gentleman who wrote in was a little harsh, but I understand his frustration. Crypto is extremely volatile and you must be tactical and take profits when they're available. But beyond the positive returns, the thing I'm most proud of is the fact that I was HERE. During the darkest days of bitcoin and crypto I didn't run and hide. I didn't make excuses. Rather, I took ownership of all my recommendations and consistently communicated with my subscribers. Look, this isn't some fair-weather service that pops up when the crypto market is on fire. I believe in crypto. Yes, it is highly volatile. Yes, it's a speculation. And yes, it's the most misunderstood asset in the world. But crypto can give investors incredible leverage and upside. Plus, it is not going anywhere. And neither am I. My mission with Venture is to help you take the guesswork out of crypto investing by giving you world-class research and clear recommendations. Speaking of which, I'd like to respond to a question that came up. Q: Stephen, you recently announced that your crypto advisory RiskHedge Venture is open for the first time in a long time… how do I know if it's right for me? A: For starters, Venture is designed for people who understand that crypto is a speculation. If you're a "get rich quick" schemer looking for a windfall, please take a hard pass. But if you'd like to invest in early-stage ventures but are not able to do so in the stock market… and you're willing to act on the recommendations and alerts I'll be sending… it may be a good fit. Plus, you're covered by a 90-day, money-back guarantee. Many crypto "gurus" will promise you the world... and leave you high and dry after they take your money and give you bad advice. Not me. I insist that you read the reports. Go through our research with a fine-tooth comb. Vet our analysis and recommendations. And see if the advisory is right for you. Granted, I think you're going to love Venture. This is my passion and life's work. And it shows. I was here during the darkest days of crypto. And I'm going to be here in the days ahead. But ultimately, it's your call. [Click here to get all the details](. As always, thank you for your attention and support. Regards, Stephen McBride Chief Analyst, RiskHedge Copyright © 2024 RiskHedge. All Rights Reserved RiskHedge | 1417 Sadler Road, PMB 415 | Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 [Click here to unsubscribe from our correspondence on The Halving and RiskHedge Venture.]( [Click here to manage your email preferences.](