While stock correlations have been declining, several researchers say that doesn’t make the current environment any better for stick pickers — whose odds of success remain exceptionally low. “One factor…
Category: Behavioral Finance
Buckingham on Growth, Value, and Expectations
While stocks have had a great year and growth stocks have had a long run of success, John Buckingham says to be careful of chasing performance. “I caution you ……
The Brain Science Behind Bubbles
It’s no secret that investors can behave quite strangely during market manias. But a new study that looks at the science of the brain takes a stab at exactly why…
The Wrong Lesson Learned From The Financial Crisis
It’s been nearly five years since the financial crisis of 2008 hit, and MarketWatch’s Chuck Jaffe says investors have learned some lessons from the crisis — the wrong lessons. The…
Ritholtz Sees Long-Term Value In EMs, Europe
Barry Ritholtz of Fusion IQ and The Big Picture blog says he’s dialing back a bit on U.S. stocks, and making bigger pushes into two unloved areas of the market:…
What's Your Advantage?
If you don’t want to put all your faith in luck, you need to have an advantage to beat the market over the long haul. But The Motley Fool’s Morgan…
Study: Active Managers Turn Passive In Down Markets
Expecting your fund manager to help you limit losses if the market turns downward? The odds are against you, according to a new study. The study, titled “Is There an…
Diving into Emerging Markets, Guru-Style
In his latest column for Forbes.com, Validea CEO John Reese says that recent troubles in emerging markets have created some nice opportunities in EM stocks. “Huge demonstrations in Brazil, a…
Ritholtz: Don't Be a Slave to the Story
Everyone loves a good story. But in the investing world, getting too caught up in a good story can lead to serious trouble, Barry Ritholtz notes. On The Big Picture…
Fisher: Don't Worry, Keep Buying
Kenneth Fisher says that investors need to stop worrying, and that the bull market is only halfway done. “Scandals in Obama-nation; China’s tepid growth; Europe’s lingering woes; stocks up too…