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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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How are we Navigating the Recent Downturn in the S&P 500?
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Hedge Fund Strategies in 2025: What’s the Secret Sauce?
There are times in life when exploring new paths leads to uncertain journeys where you don’t really know where the path will lead, though at the same time those are some of the most exciting times in our lives when we reflect on what matters most. And when looking at...
Financial Institutions/Hedge Fund Managers Sailing to Miami: Why is This Wave Happening?
Over the years we have guided investors ranging from firms in NYC to financial institutions around the world (hedge funds, family offices, etc.) and it’s exciting to see how Miami is now turning into a hub for the financial industry and evolving into something...


