ABOUT THE BOOK

In The Compound Code: An Expert Guide to Trading Stocks & Options, Scott and Patrick reveal insider secrets, effective tools and strategies that readers need to manage investments in good times and bad. This book is a straightforward and accessible guide that examines the art and science of smart investing, while showing readers how to profit from the power of compounding using stocks, dividends and options in one’s investment portfolio. 

The Compound Code is integral for any investor seeking to avoid mistakes and implement systems on the road to superior investment returns. 

ABOUT THE AUTHORS

Scott Kyle is the CEO and Chief Investment Officer of Coastwise Capital Group, LLC, a boutique money management firm headquartered in La Jolla, CA. He was a co-founder of The Active Network, Inc. where he served as CFO and Board of Director.

Scott holds degrees in Economics and International Relations from Tufts University (magna cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa), a General Course Degree in International Relations from the London School of Economics, and an MBA from Harvard University. Scott is a two-time world champion sailor, an Ironman triathlon finisher, and a third-degree black belt in Shaolin Kempo. Scott lives in La Jolla with his family where he organizes various events in the community. 

Patrick Fischer is a Financial Advisor at Coastwise Capital Group, LLC.  He began his career with Scott at G2 Capital Management in La Jolla in 2002 as an equity research associate. From 2004 to 2008, Patrick co-managed a systematic global macro hedge fund at Mellon Capital Management in San Francisco. After graduating from business school, he spent the following decade overseas in Singapore and London in commodities trading and business development roles at Nomura, Citi, and Trafigura.

Patrick earned a BA in mathematics and a BS in computer science engineering from UC San Diego as well as an MBA with a concentration in finance from UC Berkeley. While in business school, he spent a semester abroad at IESE business school in Barcelona, Spain. 

Patrick competed on the varsity swim and triathlon teams for UC San Diego and continues to swim, surf, and compete in triathlons.