Hedge Fund Activity Is No Gauge of Outperformance
Larry Swedroe unpacks these findings, and explains why they offer yet another reason investors should avoid a loser's game.
Financial Distress and Stock Returns
Larry Swedroe looks at research into the anomaly that exists in the relationship between default risk and equity returns.
Are You Compensated for Fat Tail Risk?
Larry Swedroe tackles new research into "fat tails" and how this seemingly intuitive measure of risk actually affects equity prices.
Factor-Based Investing Remains Alive and Well
After looking into whether the "curse of popularity" has impacted factor premiums' sustainability, Larry Swedroe can only conclude that it seems clear rumors of the death of factor-based investing are premature.
The Financial Advisors’ Guide to Being a Better Human
Tim Maurer in Forbes on how advisors (or anyone else, for that matter) can better receive, and respond to, sad news.
Taxes Are Everywhere, But So Are Planning Opportunities
Wealth Advisor Bill Morgan shares some ways to implement efficient tax strategies as you work your way toward your financial goals.
An Alternative Approach to Alternatives: Investing With Even More Style
While diversifying across factors might not be as exciting or glamorous as investing in traditional alternatives, Larry Swedroe looks at why it’s more likely to help you achieve your financial goals, as well as some strategies to consider.
Financial Spring Cleaning: Life Insurance Audit
Tim Maurer shares 5 things to do to make sure your life insurance planning is on track.
Hope Deferred Makes the Heart Sick
Tomorrow is never promised. Tim Maurer on why it’s entirely responsible to budget for unabashed enjoyment. “Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a longing fulfilled is a tree of life.” So reads a Solomonic proverb penned in the 10th...
Are You a Complainer, Consumer or Contributor?
Tim Maurer explores how the role we fill as learners and leaders can have wide implications in both our personal and professional lives.
