Larry E. Swedroe's Blog, page 1343

Debt Ceiling: Why You Shouldn't Rush to Change Your Portfolio

July 18, 2011 -- The debt ceiling debate is certainly causing investors to worry about the impact it may have on their portfolios. However, a well-designed...

Hedge Fund Update for Second Quarter 2011

July 15, 2011 -- Many studies have shown the poor overall performance of hedge funds. Here's an update on how they've fared so far this year.

What Are the Odds of an Active Portfolio Outperforming?

July 14, 2011 -- Much of the academic evidence against active management points to the underperformance of individual funds. However, you can have losers in your...

TIPS Update for July 2011

July 13, 2011 -- Time for our monthly update on Treasury inflation-protected securities.

Oakmark Funds Provide Lesson in Survivorship Bias

July 12, 2011 -- After posting about Oakmark Funds' performance a few weeks ago, a reader mentioned that Oakmark liquidated its small-cap fund in 2004, meaning the...

The Bigger Active Funds Get, the Worse Their Alpha

July 11, 2011 -- Funds that show alpha attract attention, and that's not good when it comes to continuing to generate alpha.

Borrowing Low-Yielding Currencies to Buy High-Yielding Currencies Works, Until It Doesn't

July 8, 2011 -- Many investors, such as hedge funds, see significant profits from the carry trade, which theoretically shouldn't happen. A new study attempts to...

Why You Should Avoid Structured Settlement Investments

July 7, 2011 -- Structured settlement investments are drawing attention due to their higher yields. You would be wise to keep your distance from these products.

Investment Quiz: Who Said It?

July 6, 2011 -- Some of the best quotes about the winning investment strategy have come from some of the most unlikely places. Let's test your knowledge on who...

Investors Get It Wrong — Again

July 5, 2011 -- The market jump we've experienced during the past few years has shown that, once again, investors just can't time the market.