1. Can Technical Analysis Boost Portfolio Returns?
In a broad-based study examining two decades worth of returns, a trio of academics find that fund managers who employ technical analysis delivered higher returns than those who did not — results that could help to change the way technical analysis is thought of in the asset management world.
2. The Year’s Best Financial Writing: Graham and Dodd Awards of Excellence for 2012
The Graham and Dodd Awards recognize excellence in financial writing and honor Benjamin Graham and David L. Dodd for their enduring contributions to the field of financial analysis.
3. President Nixon: The Man Who Sold the World Fiat Money
President Richard Nixon's decision to untether the US dollar from gold has left a harsh and lasting legacy for economies all around the globe.
4. The Future of Private Wealth Management: The Next 20 Years (Video)
Sebastian Dovey discusses the evolution of the client’s role in portfolio management, including the effects of cross-cultural influences on clients.
5. How Well Does the Stock Market Discount? Dell as a Case Study
How accurately does the stock market discount the value of a business based on future streams of actual net income, plus an estimate of terminal value? Dell provides a real-world example.
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