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What is evidence-based investing?
Nobody can establish who first used the phrase 'evidence-based investing', and no regulator defines it. Robin Powell, who was given the name by Larry Swedroe in 2015 and is sometimes wrongly credited with coining it, sets out what it actually means: four tests of what counts as evidence, borrowed from a medical parallel that hit the same crisis twelve years ago. Including where he goes further than a global tracker, and why he holds that position less firmly than he used to.
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The odds and the gods: the origins of risk management
The idea of humans seeking to manage risk was once seen as blasphemous. The view in medieval times was that only God could determine our...
Robin Powell
Jan 25, 20223 min read
Is there a case for investing in private real estate?
By LASRRY SWEDROE As chief research officer for Buckingham Wealth Partners, I am often asked about the merits of investing in private...
Robin Powell
Jan 25, 20226 min read
Buying meme stocks is like playing the lottery
The enthusiasm for ‘meme’ stocks that gain cult-like social media followings has thrown a spotlight on the ‘lottery effect’ in investing....
Robin Powell
Jan 24, 20223 min read
How has ESG affected corporate bond markets?
By LARRY SWEDROE The empirical research into the impact of environmental, social and governance (ESG) screening on corporate bond...
Robin Powell
Jan 21, 20224 min read
Why you should track your everyday expenses
Life is for living, and treating yourself occasionally to a little of what you fancy is an excellent way to improve your mood and general...
Robin Powell
Jan 19, 20226 min read
Why investors in thematic ETFs are likely to be disappointed
By LARRY SWEDROE Thematic investing can be defined as a “top-down” actively managed investment strategy, focused on predicting long-term...
Robin Powell
Jan 18, 20229 min read
Three reasons not to wait to talk to your kids about money
It really is never too early to start discussing finances with your children.
Robin Powell
Jan 17, 20223 min read
Can cryptocurrency ever become ESG-friendly?
Two of the most dominant trends in global finance appear to be on a collision course. Driving one is widespread investor concern about...
Robin Powell
Jan 16, 20224 min read
Investment lessons the markets taught in 2021 (Part 2)
This week, LARRY SWEDROE IS looking at ten investment lessons the financial markets have taught us over the last 12 months. We brought...
Robin Powell
Jan 14, 20228 min read
Why active managers struggled yet again in 2021
We're still waiting for the SPIVA data on how active funds fared in 2021. But, once again, performance was disappointing. As ANU GANTI,...
Robin Powell
Jan 13, 20222 min read
How to avoid investment fraud and scams
Robin writes: I'm delighted to welcome a new regular contributor to the team here at TEBI. JONATHAN HOLLOW has worked in several senior...
Robin Powell
Jan 13, 20224 min read
Luck, skill and Cathie Wood
This time last year it seemed that Cathie Wood could do no wrong. 12 months on, America’s most high-profile active fund manager is...
Robin Powell
Jan 12, 20226 min read
Investment lessons the markets taught in 2021 (Part 1)
By LARRY SWEDROE Every year the markets provide us with lessons on the prudent investment strategy. They frequently offer remedial...
Robin Powell
Jan 11, 20228 min read
Pondering the imponderables in 2022
The start of a new calendar year tends to draw out the forecasters. People are naturally curious to know about what the future might...
Robin Powell
Jan 10, 20225 min read
Should you avoid fund providers' model portfolios?
By LARRY SWEDROE Many asset management firms play a dual role by simultaneously sponsoring funds and providing investment model...
Robin Powell
Jan 7, 20225 min read
Spending decisions that end up costing a million dollars
One of the challenges investors face is to put enough money away to ensure they don't run out of money later in life while also enjoying...
Robin Powell
Jan 6, 20226 min read
Nudges are still the best way to tackle investor inertia
Human beings are inherently bad at making sacrifices today for the long-term welfare of themselves and their offspring. We see that in...
Robin Powell
Jan 5, 20224 min read
Have zero commissions reduced overall trading costs?
By LARRY SWEDROE In October 2019, five major U.S. brokerage firms — Charles Schwab, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Ally Invest and Fidelity —...
Robin Powell
Jan 4, 20225 min read
Is today's market conducive to successful active management?
A meaningless phrase we hear at the start of every year is "this is a stockpicker's market", or "this is the year for active management"....
Robin Powell
Jan 3, 20223 min read
What impact have new accounting standards had on quant funds?
By LARRY SWEDROE Quantitative funds (funds that use systematic, rules-based strategies) are a large and growing player in the U.S. equity...
Robin Powell
Dec 31, 20215 min read
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