Before passive and quantitative investing gained prominence, stock picking was the holy grail of fund management. The reality however was that actively managed funds seldom beat the index. However, for several reasons, individual investors may still want to consider a stock picking strategy alongside other investment products in their portfolio….Read More
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ESG investing is one of several trends that have gathered momentum in the investing world over the past two decades. Various events and movements have resulted in people becoming more conscious of their impact on the world around them. One of the results of changing values has been the emergence…Read More
Factor investing is a rapidly growing approach to evidence based and quantitative investing. It is now estimated that over $1.9 trillion in assets are managed globally using factor-based strategies. Investment strategies based on factors that have historically led to outperformance are ideally suited to products like exchange traded funds, as…Read More
Short selling is often portrayed as somewhat mysterious and even as controversial. Actually, short selling is an important tool for traders and investors alike. Short selling stocks allows traders to profit from falling prices and hedge the market risk of a portfolio. Even long term, long only investors should understand…Read More
Compound interest affects far more than just the interest you earn on a bank account. To create wealth over the long term it is crucial to understand how compounding affects all your investments as well as any debt you might have. What is compound interest? What does compound interest affect?…Read More
Algorithmic trading refers to trading strategies that are automated, both in terms of identifying and executing trades. The increased use of automated trading systems fits into the general trend toward automation in most industries. However, algorithmic trading is more than just a more efficient way to enter orders. The entire…Read More
If you are wondering how to invest in artificial intelligence, this article is for you. A.I. is going to be one of the dominant themes over the next decade, as companies automate their businesses and use A.I. to remain competitive. In this post we discuss the A.I. industry, the different…Read More
A black swan event can have a tremendous effect, both positive or negative, on financial markets and on investment portfolios. These are events that occur from time to time, are unpredictable and often come with little or no warning. In this post we will discuss some notable black swan events…Read More
ETFs, or exchange traded funds, offer investors an efficient and cost-effective way to invest in the stock market, and in other asset classes. The first ETF was launched in 1993, but the industry has really taken off since 2005 as it has become increasingly apparent that most actively managed funds…Read More
Hedge funds have a reputation for being somewhat mysterious, and at times controversial. However, they can serve an important function within a diversified investment portfolio. Hedge funds can not only generate returns when other asset classes don’t, but they can improve the overall returns of a portfolio while reducing its…Read More