“A financial panic is again gripping some of the world’s developing economies,” according to an article in The New York Times. This is in sharp contrast to the climate in…
Franchise Quality Score: A Method for Evaluating Intangibles
The lofty prices of certain stocks (i.e. FAANG) present a challenge for value investors, according to an August article in CFA Institute that delves into the subject of intangible assets…
A Case Study in the Market's Long Term Resilience
An article in CNBC recalls the demise of Lehman Brothers in 2008 that “unleashed a new level of panic and pain” in the markets and the highlights how buying shares…
The Underappreciated Role of Luck in Investing
By Justin J. Carbonneau (@jjcarbonneau) — The $1.5 billion Mega Millions jackpot had a lot of people daydreaming about what they would do if they won such a windfall. With…
Buying a House, the Wall Street Way
An article in The Wall Street Journal describes how institutional investors are using computer algorithms to purchase large numbers of rental properties. Specifically, it explains how one data scientist, Martin…
Goldman Buying Turkey and Argentina Debt
Goldman Sachs Asset Management is betting on the worst-performing emerging markets by buying up Turkish and Argentinian government debt, according to an article in Bloomberg. The article reports that the…
Most Read Posts on Validea's Guru Investor
Below are links to our most popular posts for this week on Validea’s Guru Investor blog. [1] Why Every Investor Should Join Twitter [2] Ken Fisher Says Time, Not Timing, is…
Bond Market Could Spark a Healthy Rotation
Although rising bond market yields are causing concern, the overall market might be fine says a recent article in The Wall Street Journal that argues, “The trouble lies with the…
Ken Fisher Says Time, Not Timing, is Key to Investment Success
In a recent article for USA Today, investment guru Ken Fisher warns that it’s impossible to miss market downturns and that “even the greatest investors are wrong maybe a third…
Alignment of Investing Styles Not Necessarily Bad Omen
An article by Bloomberg columnist Nir Kaissar argues that the occasional correlation of investment styles or factors—citing value and momentum as examples—isn’t a good predictor of a downturn. The article…