Why I Love a Staycation (and Some Favourite Self-Catering Gems)
After a rather lengthy foray into Disney parks and Florida road trips, we’re back on home turf for a bit of “UK staycation*” action. I’ve been meaning to share these…
Investment Returns Are NOT Random
There is notable disagreement among academics about how investment time horizon should affect portfolio allocations. In recent research released through CFA Institute Research Foundation, we explored this topic at length.…
Generational Wealth: Does the Apple Fall Far From the Tree?
Will the son of a billionaire perpetuate his inherited wealth? Apparently not, if history is any guide. In fact, there is strong evidence that most “rich families” will be poorer…
State Capitalism in Private Markets: Mission Creep
Governments worldwide have a long and storied history of directing capital flows to and within private markets to meet public policy objectives. But encouraging private capital is preferable. When generous…
Implementation Shortfalls Hamstring Factor Strategies
The finance community has invested much effort to identify new factors that may indicate a security’s forward-looking performance or a portfolio’s risk attributes. While this research can help us better…
How To Do Disney World If You’re Not Into Disney
In case you’ve stumbled upon this post via a Google search, please be aware that this is a very specific article. It’s a guide to visiting Disney World if you’re…
Steve Blank The Secret History of Polaroid CEO Edwin Land
The connections between the world of national security and commercial companies still has surprises. December 1976 – Vandenberg Air Force Base, U.S. military space port on the coast of California…
IFRS Accounting Standard Will Support Better Investment Decisions
IFRS 18 Presentation and Disclosure in Financial Statements will usher in the most significant change to the statement of profit or loss since IFRS Accounting Standards were introduced more than…
Meir Statman: Your State of Mind Influences Your Investing Success
Editor’s Note: Our Enterprising Investor podcast features intimate conversations with some of the most influential people from the world of finance about the topics that matter most to investment professionals.…
The 5 best supplements for healthy aging, according to a longevity expert
If you’ve ever walked down the supplement aisle in a pharmacy, you’ve seen the overwhelming abundance of options available for your medicine cabinet. According to the 2022 Council on Responsible…
