Are "Investors" and "Philosophers" Actually Different?
"The Thinker" * Have you noticed that many of the top investors we admire sound more like wise philosophers than worldly businessmen?...
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Dec 28, 20188 min read
How did we not see this coming?
The questionable value of predicting recessions. What does this mean for your portfolio? Fears are high among American investors today....
Nov 14, 20175 min read
What’s the skinny? Artificial Intelligence and Finance
We’re not talking about Allen Iverson (or practice) anymore. We’re talking about AI technology, and we’ve been hearing about it...
Oct 24, 20171 min read
The Logical Fallacy Behind Passive Investing
You stand up at a crowded stadium for a better view, and then assume everyone would see better if they stood up too. Except now everyone...
Oct 21, 20171 min read
Does investing require skill?
A common claim is that active investing requires no skill since most active managers can’t beat the market. This argument overlooks one...
Oct 19, 20173 min read
C'mon and Take a Free Ride: Active vs. Passive Management
Free riding occurs when individuals exploit a common resource without for paying for it. People that jump the subway gates or don’t pay...
Apr 18, 20173 min read
Conquering Randomness
Listen to these potential article headlines: "Stocks Rally After New Unemployment Numbers" and "Stocks Rally, But We Don't Know Why."...
Mar 29, 20173 min read
Can you beat the herd?
Two weeks ago, weather forecasters warned of a blizzard on its way to dump two feet of snow in Philadelphia. Word quickly spread; friends...
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