…risen, he says, future values have not. He contends that today’s low return, low-rate environment may render hedge fund investing to be the best course. Inker says that the additional…
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Passive Investors Should Avoid these Three Mistakes
While data supports the widespread belief that passive (or index) and ETF investing offer consistently competitive returns, a recent article in Money magazine advises investors to avoid three common mistakes…
Morningstar's Ben Johnson on Multifactor ETFs
…portfolio, Johnson advocates taking advantage of what is “the only free lunch in investing, which is diversification”. This, he says, is the idea behind investing in multifactor ETFs that bundle…
Politics and Investing: Don't Go with Your Gut
Research shows that the effect presidential elections have on investment decisions is based primarily on whether or not an investor’s favorite candidate wins or loses. In a recent Wall Street…
Is Smart-Beta Investing Smart?
Smart-beta investing is getting a lot of attention and Chris Brightman, chief investment officer of Research Affiliates, has covered a lot of ground in this territory. However, while this investment…
Gold Medal Investing with the Gurus
…determination and sweat. In many ways, the Games are a metaphor for investing and the challenges (and rewards) it can present. In a recent article for The Globe and Mail,…
Think Twice Before Using the Forward P/E Ratio
…“simply inept at predicting company earnings.” To emphasize the point, he quotes the legendary value investing guru Benjamin Graham: “While enthusiasm may be necessary for great accomplishments elsewhere, on Wall…
What Makes a Great Investor? Count to Ten.
…Michael Mauboussin, managing director and head of Global Financial Strategies at Credit Suisse, in a paper published last week. Mauboussin shares his insights and reflections on how the investing world…
Trading Strategies: Man or Machine?
Investing is an emotional business. Many argue that setting aside our human-ness can be the best ally against making ill-fated investment decisions. And, while in many facets of life turning…
Are Index Funds Passive Aggressive?
…blindly follow any decision we make.” The rise of smart beta (an investing style that utilizes factors other than market capitalization) adds yet another cog in the wheel of growth…