Larry E. Swedroe's Blog, page 1277

Why investors can ignore the mini-flash crash

The trading glitch caused by Knight Capital and high-frequency trading shouldn't change how you view the stock market

Should you listen to Bill Gross?

While bond investor Bill Gross is highly respected, his record on predictions hasn't exactly been stellar

Are stocks dead?

The "bond king" argues that high real stock returns are unsustainable -- that thinking may be flawed, but it's not nuts

Can investors profit using this currency play?

Investors shouldn't be able to profit from the carry trade, but a recent paper explains why this anomaly exists

A way to get stock-like returns with less risk?

Many investors have been drawn to low-volatility stock strategies, but a deeper look shows they're nothing special

How innovation affects stocks

Despite its benefits, "creative destruction" also has a darker economic side

How to invest like the Ivy League

While replicating the Harvard and Yale approach is nearly impossible, there are some useful lessons you can learn from these institutions

Why downgrades don't mean doom for investments

When Moody's lowered several banks' credit rating last month, the market reacted not with a gasp but a sigh of relief

Why 'efficient frontier models' are still a gamble

Despite improvements to this popular investment approach, it still oversimplifies the asset allocation decision

Why this souped-up investment tool can kill you

In the wrong hands, these highly touted investment tools can have a devastating effect on portfolios