There is a tendency for those of us who support quant models to talk about them as if they are these things that just run on autopilot over the long-term…
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Is Value Investing Dead? (Ep. 56)
Value investing has struggled for over a decade now. Although no one will dispute that fact, there are significant disagreements about whether this is just another of the long periods…
Knowledge Mining in the Market’s Past Returns
When you hear stats like the S&P 500 is up 10% for the year or the index has more than tripled off the 2009 low, it’s easy to take those…
Why You Shouldn’t Try To Copy Warren Buffett (Ep. 55)
Warren Buffett is one of the greatest investors of all time. He has also been very generous in sharing the lessons he has learned over his career with all of…
Four Things Buffett Does Most Investors Couldn’t or Shouldn’t Do
They say Warren Buffett eats McDonald’s multiple times a week, gulps down a few cans of Coke a day and prefers ice cream and candy over vegetables. According to one…
The Fundamental Principles of Benjamin Graham and Whether They Still Work Today (Ep. 54)
Benjamin Graham is considered by many to be the father of value investing. Not only did Graham produce an exceptional track record during his lifetime, but he also counts some…
Monopolies, Intangible Assets and the Disruptive Economy with Kai Wu of Sparkline Capital (Ep. 53)
Our economy is changing. The largest, most successful companies in the world no longer require substantial tangible assets to operate their businesses. The businesses that are disrupting our world and…
The Life Cycle of Investing Factors
By Jack Forehand, CFA (@practicalquant) Factor investing has grown rapidly in recent years. Although it is difficult to quantify the exact dollar amount of money following factors, it is likely…
Are Flows Into The S&P 500 And Other Major Market Indices Distorting The Market? (Ep. 51)
There is little disagreement among market observers that passive investing is growing. There is also little dispute that the trend is likely to continue as a result of the rise…
The Birth, Growth & Death of Investing Factors w/ ReSolve Asset Management's Adam Butler
Many investors have come to accept the fact that the major factors like value and momentum will produce excess returns over the long-term. But what if the fact that these…