A recent S&P report offers deep-dive analysis into mutual fund performance over the past year versus various benchmarks, according to a Bloomberg article by columnist Barry Ritholtz. “Growth stocks are trouncing…
Day: December 14, 2018
Which Generates More Alpha, Mutual Funds or ETFs?
How does the alpha generated by ETFs compared to that of actively managed mutual funds? The question is addressed in a recent WealthManagement article. The article cites Morningstar data that shows…
Low-Volatility Stocks May Have a Dark Side
Although low-volatility stocks were very appealing in the wake of the financial crisis (assets under management have risen to approximately $46 billion since then), some argue that these stocks are…
Berkshire Hathaway Breaks Tradition with Fintech Investments
Todd Combs, one of Berkshire’s two top money managers, led the conglomerate’s recent $600 million investment in two fintech companies focused on emerging markets—Paytm and StoneCo. This according to an…