The role of bonds as a “shock-absorber” and safe haven has “eroded as the fear of inflation becomes a common denominator for both stock and bond investors.” This according to…
The Balance Between Edge and Conviction
By Jack Forehand, CFA, CFP® (@practicalquant) — Developing an edge in the stock market has always been a significant challenge. The collective wisdom of the market is typically correct, and that leads…
Fed Warning on Danger of Increased Investor Risk Appetite
Fed Governor Lael Brainard said in a recent statement that “vulnerabilities associated with elevated risk appetite are rising,” adding, “the combination of stretched valuations with very high levels of corporate…
The Future of Investing: GameStop, Artificial Intelligence and Social Media
The recent GameStop saga—in which “an army of amateur investors spurred the value spike” after organizing on the social networking site Reddit—sends the clear message that social media can drive…
Finding Quality Value Stocks With Joseph Piotroski's F Score Methodology
Research shows that value stocks can generate an excess return because the market tends to overestimate their problems, and value investors benefit when it realizes that. But despite that being…
Robinhood and What Some Say Buffett is Missing
Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger have been openly critical of the Robinhood trading app which, according to a recent article in CityWire, raises “some bigger questions that must be faced…
The Economy is Running Low on Everything
“Mattress producers to car manufacturers to aluminum foil makers are buying more material than they need to survive the breakneck speed at which demand for goods is recovering,” says a…
Inflation Risk Rises with Supply Shortages
Signs of inflation are picking up, as more consumer products companies warn that supply shortages may lead to price increases. This according to a recent Bloomberg article. “Rising prices and…
Plenty of Fuel Still in the Tank for Value Stocks
Several forces are unfolding that indicate the rebound in value will continue, according to a recent article in Advisor Perspectives from Avi Lavi of AllianceBernstein. The article examines the drivers…
Robert Hagstrom on Warren Buffett’s Money Mind, Successful Investing & Finding Quality Companies
There have been so many books written about Warren Buffett that it can be hard to keep track of them. But before all of that could happen, someone had to…