In a new series on the “economic cures” for the coronavirus, the Financial Times is offering insights from leading commentators and policymakers on “how to alleviate a devastating global slowdown”.…
When to Expect Stocks to Revisit Their Coronavirus Crash Low
In a recent MarketWatch article, columnist Mark Hulbert argues that those who say the coronavirus bear market is behind us may be more hopeful than correct. “While the market’s rally…
A “Great Cessation” Investing Playbook
While the fall in stock prices amid the coronavirus pandemic might be encouraging “for those with the cash and courage to begin buying into the decline,” a recent Wall Street…
Companies Aren’t Buying Their Own Stock
Many companies have curtailed share repurchase plans to conserve cash during the coronavirus pandemic, “removing a crucial pillar of support for the stock market as it struggles to find its…
Rob Arnott is All in On Value
In a recent interview with CityWire, Research Affiliates chairman and founder Rob Arnott explains why value investing has suffered from the coronavirus pandemic but says it isn’t time to run…
Excess Returns, Ep. 21: Interview: Psychology and COVID-19 with Dr. Daniel Crosby
In this week’s episode we shift gears a little from our usual investing focus. We wanted to spend some time talking about the current COVID-19 crisis and its impact on…
S&P 500 Bear-Market Rallies: A Brief History
A recent article in Bloomberg discusses the recent market turmoil within the context of past market downturns, highlighting an ongoing debate about whether the worst of the downturn is over.…
Nine-Year Dividend Squeeze Coming for U.S. Investors
Investors in the U.S. will have to wait nine years for dividends to recover from the coronavirus-related downturn, according to a recent article in the Financial Times. The prediction is…
The Last 800 Years of Data Show No Bottom Yet
A recent Barron’s article discusses the current market downturn within the context of historical data going back to the 13th century—which shows there is “ample precedent for the current crisis.”…
Charlie Munger’s Phone Isn’t Ringing Off the Hook
In a recent article for The Wall Street Journal, columnist Jason Zweig recounts a recent interview with Berkshire Hathaway vice chairman Charlie Munger, who advised that now is the time…