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Did Real Assets Provide an Inflation Hedge When Investors Needed it Most?

Did Real Assets Provide an Inflation Hedge When Investors Needed it Most?

When inflation surged between 2021 and 2023, did real assets provide the protection investors expected? A deep dive into real-asset index data suggests they fell short. Marc Fandetti, CFA, examines key performance metrics, compares real assets to traditional inflation hedges, and explores what this means for institutional investors.

For Investment Leaders: Why You Should Learn to Love Losing

For Investment Leaders: Why You Should Learn to Love Losing

Sébastien Page, CFA, shares the story of a grueling handball match that reshaped a competitor’s mindset and reveals how investment leaders can apply the same principles of mastery, resilience, and long-term success to their organizations. This is the second in Page’s four-part series on leadership self-improvement leading up to his panel participation at CFA Institute Live 2025.

What’s the Winning Ingredient in M&A? The Answer Lies in Due Diligence

What’s the Winning Ingredient in M&A? The Answer Lies in Due Diligence

Mergers and acquisitions are more than just financial transactions. They require a deep dive into operational, technological, and leadership capabilities to unlock real value, advises Awais Dilawer. In his latest contribution to Enterprising Investor, Dilawer says the days of due diligence as a box-ticking exercise are over. He explores how firms can mitigate risks, leverage AI and analytics for faster insights, and avoid the costly pitfalls of failed transactions.