In this episode we speak with Damped Spring Advisors founder Andy Constan. Andy has built a unique macro framework that incorporates growth, inflation, flows and risk premia. We discuss a…
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A Detailed Look at the Quality Factor
By Jack Forehand, CFA, CFP® (@practicalquant) — We all want to own great companies. We look at Warren Buffett’s success and want to own the same types of businesses he did. We love…
A Deep Dive Into Earnings Quality with Columbia Professor Doron Nissim
Many investors take for granted that the earnings and other financial data that companies report provides an accurate representation of their business and its future. But the reality is that…
Unlocking the Market's Mood: Tools for Measuring Stock Sentiment
By Justin Carbonneau (@jjcarbonneau) — In our recent podcast with Ray Micaletti, we talked about his relative sentiment approach to investing. Ray uses retail and institutional investor sentiment to build…
Where Valuations Stand After the Market's Strong Start to 2023
By Jack Forehand, CFA, CFP® (@practicalquant) — 2023 has been a great year for the market so far. Despite the negative sentiment coming into the year, falling inflation and interest rates coupled with…
The Art and Science of Intelligent Fund Selection with Joe Wiggins
In this episode we talk fund selection with Joe Wiggins, author of the new book “The Intelligent Fund Investor: Practical steps for better results in active and passive funds”. We…
The Core Principles of Momentum Investing
By Jack Forehand, CFA, CFP® (@practicalquant) — Momentum can be one of the more challenging factors for investors to understand. Since we are investing in businesses when we buy a stock, we are…
Inside the Madoff Scandal with Madoff Trader and Investor Andrew Cohen
With the recent release of the Netflix documentary “Madoff: The Monster of Wall Street,” many of us have been learning more of the details behind the scandal. This week, are…
Three Experts Weigh In On ChatGPT, Investing and Advancements in Artificial Intelligence
By Justin Carbonneau (@jjcarbonneau) — Artificial intelligence and techniques such as machine learning have become more prevalent in investing over the past decade. The launch of ChatGPT late last year,…
Value Investing and Lifelong Learning with Cole Smead
In this episode, we speak with Smead Capital CEO and Portfolio Manager Cole Smead. Smead Capital has built a strong long-term record using a unique approach to value investing. We…