…asset allocation. Since the investor would be taking profits from the source of the shift, he would therefore be selling high what he bought low—a cornerstone of wise investing. If,…
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Trying to Time Black Swan Events is a Losing Proposition
The post-financial crisis strategy of investing heavily in hedge funds that “offered protection should the markets plunge” has fallen out of favor, according to a recent article in The Wall…
To Active Managers: If You Can't Beat 'Em, Join 'Em
Arguing that the shift to passive investing is “really just a reflection of an even bigger move away from high-cost to low-cost funds,” a recent Bloomberg article suggests that active…
The Investor as a Storyteller
…on investing ever written.” A value-centric, company-focused approach to investing was first popularized by Graham, which earned him the nickname of “The Father of Value Investing.” He is also considered…
Podcasts of the Week: Dalio, Bass, Gardner & Egan
By Jack M. Forehand — As I discussed in my Best Investing Podcasts article last week, podcasts have become a great source of investing knowledge for me. The format allows…
Preserve and Grow Your Wealth With Good Habits & Discipline
…wealth over time and preserving that wealth by avoiding counterproductive and costly “habits”. Investing is a long-term proposition after all, and trying to time the market by jumping into a…
GMO Paper Says Indexing the S&P 500 is Risky
…the paper explains, passive investing prevents an investor from underweighting the most overpriced shares, which can be costly. It argues that for the recent, healthy gains to endure, “profit margins…
What A 238 Mile Sailboat Race Can Teach About Investing
…us well also stood out to me in how they can also be applied to investing. Putting the Odds In Your Favor is Key, But Doesn’t Guarantee Success A sailing…
New Quants Are Focusing on Artificial Intelligence
…quant firms are also exploring ways to cut costs in a machine-driven way, but change is slow. The article concludes: “Sheridan expects the age of AI to deeply change investing,…
In a High Market, Investors Should Prepare for a Downturn
…of a decline, Sommer offers comments by Vanguard principal Fran Kinniry who asserts, “If you realize that you can’t afford to risk any losses, you shouldn’t be investing in stocks…