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…
Tag: Warren Buffett
Investing Like Buffett and Soros Could be Within Reach
New research shows that “ordinary” investors may be able to emulate the extraordinary tactics of legends such as Warren Buffett or George Soros by using factor-based strategies. This according to…
Sometimes Investing Success Means Riding Rough Road
Hedge fund manager and author Joel Greenblatt says that the majority of top mutual fund managers spent at least three years lagging well behind others, says a CNBC article by…
Buffett Could Benefit Big with Trump
President-elect Trump’s proposed corporate tax reform could be great news for Warren Buffett, according to an article in last week’s Barron’s. A drop in the tax rate from the current…
A Buffett Market Valuation Indicator
There is a mixed bag of outlooks concerning the current bull market and its staying power. In an article posted yesterday on CNBC.com, Validea CEO John Reese describes one metric used…
Buffett's Affinity for Insurance Stocks
Warren Buffett’s first investment foray into the insurance industry occurred with his purchase of National Indemnity Company in 1967, and his relationship with the sector has grown in spades over…
Rekenthaler Report: It's Hard to Be Like Buffett
While every fund manager yearns for Buffett results, “most don’t mimic his investment approach” writes Morningstar’s John Rekenthaler in his September report. Concentrated, low-turnover portfolios are “not for everybody,” he…
A Little-Known Buffett Home Run
Long before Berkshire Hathaway became the acquisition behemoth it is today, Warren Buffett was primarily involved in the insurance business. That hasn’t changed, and these operations have been some of…
Some Shiny Apple Suppliers
The list of companies making up Apple’s supplier list number an impressive 200. The company seems to be well organized when it comes to sourcing parts, hedging itself against hiccups…
Stocks with a Durable Competitive Advantage
A mainstay of Warren Buffett’s investment philosophy is his belief that the strongest companies possess a keen competitive edge against their peers. He looks for businesses that perform consistently, regardless…