The Downside of Conviction
The Downside of Conviction

Conviction is probably the most important thing in investing. Regardless of the investment strategy you utilize, the ability to stick with it during the challenging periods is required to achieve…

The Facts About Factor Timing
The Facts About Factor Timing

Factor timing seems so sensible on the surface. The idea of adding exposure to out of favor factors appeals to investors’ desires to buy low and sell high. But the…

When Conviction Fails You
When Conviction Fails You

By Jack Forehand, CFA, CFP (@praticalquant) — I wrote an article last week that challenged some commonly held beliefs about dividend investing. When you take on dividends, you can expect…