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No, Indexing is NOT Going to Destroy the Market!
John Bogle launched the first index fund in 1975 and was greeted with proclamations of “Bogle’s Folly,” and people have continued to throw darts at the concept of index investing. As of yet, they have not been able to “burst the bubble.” Today we discuss the misplaced notion that index investing will somehow result in significant pricing distortions in the marketplace.
Read MoreAn Alternate Reality You Need to Avoid!
I have a Ph.D. in industrial engineering with an emphasis in optimization theory. I have also put in the time and effort to earn my CFP® credentials. Yet I don’t spend a moment of time messing around with “alternatives.” In my opinion, all the hoopla around alts is merely marketing fluff and an effort to sell product. Disagree? Today’s article explains what the alts are—and shows you the data. You decide!
Read MoreGraduate Level Investing – Share Repurchases vs. Dividend Payouts
Today’s post is more of a “graduate level” topic, as it goes a bit deeper into pricing and valuation of stocks. This article compares and contrasts dividend payouts and share repurchases. Read on to understand how to apply this to your investment strategy.
Read MoreBack to School
It’s hard to believe, but we are only a few weeks away from “back-to-school” season. In this week’s blog post, we take a look at the issue of paying for college.
Read MoreQuarterly Market Review – Second Quarter 2018
Once per quarter, we roll up our sleeves and take a deeper dive into what’s happened in the stock market. Take a look at the attached presentation if you’d like to view the recap for April – June 2018.
Read MoreWhere’s the BEEF!
OK, I’m doing the “bait and switch” thing with the BEEF promise: The real question here is “Where’s the VALUE?”—as in the issue of the value premium in investing! Read on to learn why the value premium matters to YOU.
Read MoreGraduate 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?
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