Finance
Graduate Level Investing – Understanding How Indices Work
This week’s article takes you deeper into the concept of index funds and reconstitution. It is ONLY for ADVANCED investors!
Read MoreThe Real Risk in Investing? Inflation!
People always focus on the “risk” of the stock market. The reality is that the market is volatile—but NOT risky. In this week’s blog post I focus on the real risk in investing.
Read MoreThe Death of Factor Investing – True or False?
Rumor alert! The death of factor investing has been greatly exaggerated (i.e., Fama’s not going to have his Nobel Prize taken away any time soon).
Read MoreDoes the Market Hate Uncertainty—Or Do You?
Personifying “The Market” feels good, but does it really make sense to do so? In my opinion, the market is rational and certain—it’s not an entity with thoughts and feelings. But people hate uncertainty! It’s people who act strangely when they perceive things as uncertain. How does the Uncertainty Paradox affect YOU?
Read More9 Key Questions for the Long-Term Investor
Often times individuals approach me about my “thoughts on the market.” Rarely do I provide them with the “silver bullet” that they are looking for when they ask. That’s because, in my opinion, there is no such thing. There are, however, some key questions that I believe all investors should ask. Nine such questions are:…
Read MoreFinancial Pornography – Why Your TV is Bad for You
2018 has started out super volatile. And the press is bringing up memories of 2000 as well as 2008-2009. They are asking us to “remember” these bad times and offering that we may be in line for something similar in the not too distant future. Two thoughts on this: Maybe. And “So What?” Markets will…
Read MoreThe Sky is Not Falling! – Avoiding Chicken Little Behavior in Investing
The first four months of 2018 have been very volatile when it comes to investing. That has brought some folks to the forefront who are suggesting that the market is dangerous, and that you need to get out of it to avoid future losses. Basically, the argument goes that near-term volatility is a good surrogate…
Read MoreIndex Funds – What’s Inside & Why You Need to Know
I often tell people that I think using index funds to construct your portfolio is a very solid approach. However, it is NOT without some costs and trade-offs.
Read MoreMarkets – So You Think You Are Smarter Than the Rest of the World?
Are you interested in finding out how to ignore the market while investing very wisely in the market?
Read MoreSocially Responsible Investing: Doing Well While Doing Good
While there are certainly those CEOs that act irresponsibly, there are many who lead organizations down socially responsible paths. To date, there has been quite some success in weighting socially responsible companies more highly to build portfolios that mirror the performance of the broader market.
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