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Tag: Factors

8 years ago
Lessons From Over a Decade of Managing Money Using Quant Strategies

By Jack Forehand — When we started managing money, I used to focus on what I knew. Today, after over 12 years doing it, I have learned it is best…

8 years ago
Smart Beta Investing May Not Be So Smart

A new study has raised questions as to whether smart beta mutual funds, which are on course to reach $1 trillion in assets by the end of 2017, are as…

8 years ago
Study Reveals New Predictive Factors for Stock Performance

A recent study by finance professors at the University of Missouri and Renmin University of China set out to analyze the predictive power of more than 18,000 factors with respect…

8 years ago
Book Value - A Buffett Favorite, But Far From Perfect

Article Summary Warren Buffett reports Berkshire’s book value in Berkshire’s Annual Letter, but Buffett admits it is not perfect in determining the value of a firm. The price-to-book ratio is…

9 years ago
How to Invest Like Buffett but via Factors

As the debate continues concerning how quantitative model performance compares to that of active funds, a Bloomberg article from earlier this month discusses the findings of an AQR study that…

9 years ago
Valuations Matter in Factor Strategies

It’s a familiar investment conundrum: when a strategy outperforms and more investors pile in, it can get more expensive and therefore be less likely to outperform going forward. This is…

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August 28, 2025
Small Caps Are Heating Up: Can the Motley...
Small-cap stocks are finally showing signs of life. After trailing large caps for much of the past decade, the Russell 2000 has returned nearly 25% since the market bottomed out in April, outpacing the S&P 500. Even...
August 26, 2025
Ten Top Wide Moat Stocks That Pass the...
In today's rapidly evolving and intensely competitive marketplace, businesses with robust economic moats present compelling opportunities for sustained investment performance. These organizations maintain durable competitive strengths—such as powerful network effects, significant customer switching barriers, superior operational efficiency,...
August 25, 2025
The Reversion of International Stocks: A 2025 Story
For much of the past decade, international equities have lagged behind the S&P 500. U.S. large-cap growth names – particularly the “Magnificent Seven” – captured investor attention, while many investors overlooked global markets. But 2025 is shaping...
August 22, 2025
Ten Top Peter Lynch Stocks
Peter Lynch stands among the most celebrated investors in modern financial history, having transformed Fidelity's Magellan Fund from a modest $18 million portfolio into a $14 billion powerhouse during his tenure from 1977 to 1990. Under his...
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