By Jack Forehand, CFA (@PracticalQuant) Confirmation bias is one of the most damaging biases in investing. All of us want to be right. We all want to think that opinions…
Stocks are not a Bargain Yet
In a recent Bloomberg article, columnist Nir Kaissar asserts that the U.S. stock market is not yet offering the “historic buying opportunity some investors have been waiting for.” In response…
Jeffrey Gundlach Excited by Selloff
Bond manager Jeffrey Gundlach describes the recent selloff in markets as ‘exhilarating’ and one that plays ‘right into the DoubleLine wheelhouse.” This according to a recent article in CityWire. In…
Ray Dalio: Loss to US Corporations from Coronavirus to Reach $4 Trillion
Last week, Bridgewater founder Ray Dalio said he predicts US companies will lose $4 trillion because of the coronavirus pandemic. This according to an article in Chief Investment Officer. “What’s…
Zweig on the Brain and a Crashing Stock Market
The stress of today’s falling stock market is palpable, and investors need to understand the havoc it can wreak on the human brain. This according to a recent article by…
Webinar: How To Use Validea Tools in Today's Rocky Market
In this webinar, Validea’s Justin Carbonneau discusses some of the tools and research on Validea that may be helpful for investors in today’s market. He discusses the following features on…
Excess Returns, Ep. 16: Looking at Different Ways to Manage Risk
There are many ways to manage risk in a portfolio. Traditional methods like blending stocks with bonds will work for most investors, but more creative methods can also make sense…
Carl Icahn: Market Sell-Off Has Longer to Go
Billionaire investor Carl Icahn recently said that the coronavirus sell-off has left some stocks so cheap they’re being “given away,” according to a CNBC article. Icahn, who was reportedly bearish…
How to Love a Falling Stock Market and Stop Worrying
“When the stock market falls as far and as fast as it has in the last three weeks, it is perfectly natural to be terrified.” This according to a recent…
The E*Trade Deal and the New Investing Game
Morgan Stanley’s $13 billion purchase of E*Trade Financial Corp. “shows how drastically the brokerage industry’s business model has changed,” writes columnist Jason Zweig in a recent Wall Street Journal article.…