By Justin J. Carbonneau (@jjcarbonneau) — There is an age-old concept in investing that the more risk you take the higher the return you should get. This makes a lot…
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Solid Evidence and Not-So-Solid Returns
Since the 2008 financial crisis, investing has evolved more toward evidence-based strategies in which ideas are rigorously tested or backed by credible research. This according to an article by Bloomberg…
Investors Keep Returning to Hedge Funds
…they would shrink their allocations this year. The article reports that 88 percent of respondents gave “alpha generation” as one of the top reasons for investing in hedge funds, but…
Finding Industries that Present Investment Opportunities
…a drop in share prices stemming from low volatility and the growth in passive investing. It reiterates the importance of evaluating ongoing demand for the underlying product, adding that while…
The $358 Billion Public Pension Giant and its Investing Dilemma
…said in an interview that private equity is a “more know-who market than a know-how market. We can get access to the best-performing managers most of the time.” Not investing…
Five Questions: The Importance of Narratives with Ben Hunt
…truths that are right in front of your eyes. Those who read my articles will know that I am a big believer in factor investing. I often talk about why…
The Mechanics of Value Investing
By Jack Forehand (@practicalquant) — We all have a tendency to want to put investing strategies into groups. That can sometimes be misleading, though. There are more investment products than…
Don't Confuse Luck and Smart Investing
…want with that capital: become a angel investor, buy microcaps, trade options, whatever.” The article concludes with Ritholtz’s warning to investors: “Never confuse lucky gambles with a good investing strategy.”…
Five Questions: An Academic Look at Factors with Lu Zhang
…= 2.45), and the q^5 alpha is even larger at 0.77% (t = 2.69). We interpret the evidence as a testimony of Buffett’s superior investing skills. As powerful as our factors…
Successful Investing: Process Elements and Personality Traits
…makeup, and successful investing requires both. He cites the example of Warren Buffett, who started to invest very early in life, consistently trying to learn new things and reflect on…