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Private equity returns are broken: the case of David Lloyd
Private equity returns have collapsed as the $3.2 trillion exit crisis deepens. Why David Lloyd's sale to itself reveals an industry model that's fundamentally broken.
Robin Powell
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Explanation-based investing: a better name than passive?
In this guest post, William Morris introduces the idea of explanation-based investing as a fresh alternative to the often-misunderstood term “passive investing.” He argues that what investors really need isn’t to be active or passive, but to understand the reasoning behind their choices. Clear explanations, grounded in evidence, can help people make better decisions and achieve stronger long-term outcomes.
Robin Powell
Sep 175 min read


The financial bubble delusion: why crash fears cost investors more than crashes themselves
Most investors vastly overestimate financial bubble frequency, but Yale research spanning three centuries reveals they occur in under 0.5% of market periods. Here's why crash fears damage wealth more than crashes themselves and what history teaches about staying invested during market booms.
Robin Powell
Sep 1610 min read


Equity duration: why stock-picking got harder after 1945
A new study shows how equity duration reshaped markets after 1945, making stock-picking harder and strengthening the case for evidence-based investing.
Robin Powell
Sep 146 min read


How negativity bias sabotages your investment returns
Ever notice how financial bad news grabs your attention more than good news? There's a reason — it's called negativity bias — and it's costing investors real returns. Here's what the science says.
Robin Powell
Sep 127 min read
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