Topic: Financial Markets

Economic Education, Financial Markets, Free Markets

Ten Remarkable Financial Events of 2020

– January 1, 2021

“A year like 2020 educates another generation of traders and corporate managers, contributes to more robust market and exchange designs, and draws in innovators and risk-takers seeking to capitalize on the next crisis opportunity. Whatever 2021 has in store, it is unlikely to replicate financial market conditions witnessed throughout 2020.” ~ Peter C. Earle

Economic Education, Financial Markets, Regulation

The Nanny State Comes for Robinhood

– December 18, 2020

“Massachusetts’ regulatory intentions for Robinhood not only demonstrate a high level of disregard for the decision-making abilities of its citizens, but also a failure to understand the entity it seeks to regulate. The ongoing attempts to place onerous regulations on innovative companies like Robinhood in the name of the public interest are not only misinformed but they will likely leave us worse off.” ~ Ethan Yang

Economic Education, Financial Markets, Regulation

Covid Policies Have Caused Industrial Consolidation

– December 9, 2020

“Lockdowns have increased inequality, concentrated wealth, and hurt the poor in ways opponents of capitalism claim free markets do.” ~ Peter C. Earle & Fiona Harrigan

Economic Trends, Financial Markets

Jim Simons and His Quants

– December 20, 2019

We meet colorful characters, financial success, and business matches made in heaven — but also ceaseless struggling, heartbreaking losses, friendships, marriages, and partnerships with flourishing beginnings and abrupt endings.

Financial Markets

Investment Management for Mortals

– July 17, 2011

Modern Portfolio Theory Part 10 | July 18, 2011 Overconfidence and self-deception are part of human nature. But knowing this opens the way to better decisions and wiser allocations. Donald R. Chambers, PhD, Research Associate

Financial Markets

Alternative Investments – MPT

– June 20, 2011

Modern Portfolio Theory Part 9 | June 20, 2011 Non-traditional investments can strengthen individual portfolios. But they must satisfy three key criteria. by Donald R. Chambers, PhD, Research Associate

Financial Markets

Dynamic Asset Allocation Strategies

– May 13, 2011

Modern Portfolio Theory Part 8 | May 16, 2011 There are only two reasons to reconsider target allocations. Neither are determined by outside circumstances. by Donald R. Chambers, PhD, Research Associate

Financial Markets

Market Timing and Stock Pricing

– April 14, 2011

Modern Portfolio Theory Part 7 | April, 18, 2011 Trading strategies are like casino gambling. You pay your money and you take your chances. But there are more reliable ways to build your portfolio. by Donald R. Chambers, PhD, Research Associate

Financial Markets

Managing the Riskless Portfolio

– March 21, 2011

Managing the Riskless Portfolio An investor can limit risk by reducing the portion of her wealth exposed to the risky market portfolio and increasing her holdings in the riskless portfolio. by Donald R. Chambers, PhD, Research Associate

Financial Markets

Modern Portfolio Theory: Introduction and Overview

– March 21, 2011

Introduction and Overview Modern Portfolio Theory suggests that you can maximize your investment returns, given the amount of risk (or volatility) you are willing to take on. This is the idea to be developed and evaluated during this 10-part series. Pa …

Financial Markets

Diversification and the Market Portfolio

– February 28, 2011

Diversification and the Market Portfolio This is the second in a ten-part series exploring the implications of modern portfolio theory (MPT) for common investment decisions faced by individuals. This part focuses on two major concepts: diversification …

Financial Markets

Managing a Portfolio’s Risk

– February 28, 2011

Managing a Portfolio’s Risk Using a four-step plan, you can select a portfolio allocation that generates the desired risk exposure. The more volatility (risk) you can take on, the higher your expected long-term returns. by Donald R. Chambers