Larry E. Swedroe's Blog, page 1307

Why you should pass on private equity

One asset manager is now allowing more investors into its private equity funds, but the cost is staggering

Is the dollar collapsing?

Investor concerns about the dollar and inflation seem to be unfounded

How to boost your expected returns

Low interest rates affect both stocks and bonds, but there are ways to get a better expected return, even in this environment

When indexing works and when it doesn't

Dunn's Law helps explain why active managers sometimes win in certain asset classes

Are there times you shouldn't be passive?

A recent Motley Fool article argues you should be active in a few asset classes, but research has shown that's not the case

How you and your employer botch your 401k

A recent study shows employees make bad choices in 401k allocations, and employers do a poor job of choosing the types of funds in the first place

Why active fund management has failed

A recent paper touting the supposed virtues of active investing has a number misconceptions that need to be addressed

Why the Dow's new high is just a number

While it's a good sign, the stock index's latest peak shouldn't change your investment plan

Active fund managers lose again

Active managers are blaming rising stock correlations for their inability to outperform -- here's why that doesn't wash

Warren Buffett's words of wisdom

As usual, the Oracle of Omaha's annual letter contains advice investors would do well to heed