The Fundamental Principles of Benjamin Graham and Whether They Still Work Today (Ep. 54)
Benjamin Graham is considered by many to be the father of value investing. Not only did Graham produce an exceptional track record during his lifetime, but he also counts some…
Munger and the “Basic Math of Life”
During an interview earlier this year at the University of Redlands, famed investor and Berkshire Hathaway vice chairman Charlie Munger shared insights about the markets and education. This according to…
Buffett and Berkshire Spend $9 billion on Buybacks in Third Quarter
Berkshire Hathaway “ramped up share buybacks and bought more stocks than it sold in the third quarter,” according to a recent article in Business Insider. Berkshire reportedly repurchased $9 billion…
The Coronavirus Pandemic and How it Has Changed Consumer Behaviors
A recent Morningstar article discusses how the coronavirus pandemic has reshaped consumer behavior, and what the impact will be for companies in the tech, hospitality and e-commerce industries. “With drug…
Monopolies, Intangible Assets and the Disruptive Economy with Kai Wu of Sparkline Capital (Ep. 53)
Our economy is changing. The largest, most successful companies in the world no longer require substantial tangible assets to operate their businesses. The businesses that are disrupting our world and…
For First Time in Decade, Central Banks Sell Gold
Central banks became gold sellers for the first time since 2010 “as some producing nations exploited near-record prices to soften the blow from the coronavirus pandemic.” This according to a…
Yale’s Swensen Delivers Message to Money Managers on Diversity
David Swensen, veteran investment chief of Yale University’s $31.2 billion endowment, has a clear message for the firms that manage the school’s money: Hire more women and minorities, or you…
The Life Cycle of Investing Factors
By Jack Forehand, CFA (@practicalquant) Factor investing has grown rapidly in recent years. Although it is difficult to quantify the exact dollar amount of money following factors, it is likely…