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A boutique consulting firm that guides financial institutions ranging from global hedge funds to family offices.
Founded by Puneet Rastogi, Doctor of Optometry, The Practical Contrarian’s mission is to empower financial institutions by delivering customized investment solutions and proprietary technical analysis to your firm’s portfolio, and ongoing guidance based on our evaluation of the markets. Our team is here to provide a unique perspective to ultimately help you win in the end.
Trained by a Wall Street legend, Puneet Rastogi is a renowned investor and financier, recognized for his strategic insights in the financial sector. With a career spanning over two decades, he has made significant contributions to both Wall Street and international markets, earning accolades for his innovative investment approaches.
Beyond his financial expertise, Puneet is also a committed philanthropist, actively supporting various educational and environmental causes globally.
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Bitcoin’s Drastic Fall: How Social Media Creates Extreme Volatility
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Our Family Office Predictions for 2026: Focus, Location & Strategies
The world is an interesting place that changes rapidly and after reflecting on the past year we felt obligated to drop a few insights for 2026 that will be covered in future posts throughout the year. In particular, how family offices will operate in 2026 ranging from...


