By Jack M. Forehand — I have to admit, I am not an avid book reader. That statement alone may doom me to a life of below average returns since…
Day: September 1, 2017
The Dangers of Index Investing
While the rapid rise in index funds over the past few decades is a “feel-good story—a populist victory, as finance goes” says an article in last month’s The Atlantic, there’s a…
Quant Funds Showing Weaker Returns
Decreased returns from computerized investment strategies (“quant” funds) suggest that the robo revolution could be slowing down, according to a recent Bloomberg article. According to Eagle’s View Asset Management founder Neal…
Hulbert: High Valuations Could Trigger a Bear Market
Citing the rapid stock market decline that occurred in March 2000, financial analyst and journalist Mark Hulbert says investors should “expect some incredible fireworks when this incredible bull market finally…