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From Darwin to Wall Street: Harnessing Evolutionary Theory for Smarter Investments
Has the science of economics gone astray by borrowing ideas from physics?
Market and Model Risk: Sequentially Interweaved Risk Dimensions
Risk managers must look at market and model risk through a single lens to see the complete picture of their market-related investment and trading risks, as well as management costs, complexities, time, and regulatory requirements.
Mitigating Economic Risk in Multi-Factor Strategies
Here’s a weighting scheme to mitigate economic risks while preserving the benefits of diversified multi-factor strategies.
Book Review: Risks and Returns
This highly readable book contains numerous entertaining anecdotes about, and descriptions of, the lifestyles of the rich and famous. Readers’ interest will never flag as they glean the chunks of wisdom that they can productively apply to investment analysis.
Opportunities in the Evolving Cannabis Consumption Market
For investors in the space, the changing cannabis consumption landscape opens challenges and opportunities in product creation, marketing, and targeting new consumer groups.
From Sandpiles to Angel Investments
The presence of power law returns in angel investing, with the potential for significant contributions from a handful of investments, has implications for portfolio construction, investment strategies, and diversification.
Book Review: Pause to Think
This book is direct, delightful, and articulate in suggesting that we take a slow rather than fast approach to getting things thoughtfully done. It touches the minds and hearts of investment professionals.
Is Illiquidity a Blessing in Disguise for Some Investors?
Rather than running away from illiquidity, investment professionals, investors, and regulators alike should recognize its potential benefits and consider a more balanced approach.
Scenario Planning, Foresight, and the Power of Imagination: Navigating an Uncertain Future
By fostering resilience through the consideration of various outcomes, investment practitioners can better anticipate and manage the complexities and disruptions that characterize today’s dynamic environment.