More Evidence of Shrinking Alpha
Larry Swedroe unpacks a review of SPIVA persistence scorecard data that indicates, over time, it’s been increasingly difficult for active equity funds to stay at the top …Read More.
Larry Swedroe unpacks a review of SPIVA persistence scorecard data that indicates, over time, it’s been increasingly difficult for active equity funds to stay at the top …Read More.
A recent study only reinforces the important link between mutual fund costs and performance. However, as Larry Swedroe explains, its results happen to offer plenty of good news for investors on both sides of the active versus passive debate. …Read More.
One way to evaluate an equity factor’s pervasiveness is to determine whether it provides a premium at the sector/industry level. With this metric in mind, Larry Swedroe unpacks new research that shows the value and profitability factors pass the test. …Read More.
Larry Swedroe summarizes the recently released mid-year 2018 SPIVA report, which once again offers powerful evidence regarding active management’s inability to persistently outperform. …Read More.
When it comes to understanding and then accepting the nature of the investment risks that you’ll have to live with over time, forewarned is forearmed. Larry Swedroe puts the size and volatility of equity premiums into better perspective.
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Larry Swedroe offers some points to consider before you succumb to an urge to abandon your well-thought-out financial plan over recent swings in the stock market. …Read More.
Finding a fulfilling way to work. Tim Maurer on living out your job, profession or calling as an artisan. …Read More.
Larry Swedroe takes a look at the two premiums that help to explain the performance of bond portfolios. …Read More.
The 10th anniversary of the great financial crisis has led many investors to seek guidance on how to prepare for the next market downturn. Larry Swedroe shares some lessons to help investors weather the next crisis with confidence. …Read More.
Tim Maurer revisits his list of places where (and in what order) you should spend (or save) your next available dollar. …Read More.