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The World's Smartest Bad Investors
By Noah SmithIt turns out that academic economists have a very hard time being successful investors. Academics in other fields tend to do better.
December 15, 2015
3 ‘Compelling’ Reasons to Add Currencies to Portfolios: MerkThe argument for currencies is quite compelling, Merk Investments points out, given low correlations and FX market inefficiencies.
December 15, 2015
30 Best Big 401(k) Plans in 2015: BrightScopeThere have been some shifts in the rankings since last year, and nine new honorees have made the list.
December 14, 2015
5 Market Predictions From Big Investors for 2016Natixis surveyed institutional investors around the globe on their year-ahead market outlook and asset allocation plans.
December 11, 2015
10 Reasons Not to Dump Emerging Market Stocks: GMO’s InkerIt would seem to qualify as a nightmare year for emerging markets, but the story is more complicated than it looks, says Ben Inker.
December 10, 2015
Top 10 Best Jobs of the Future: 2015These fast-growing jobs pay more than average, and most don't require advanced degrees. Advisor jobs fell to #37 on the list.
December 10, 2015
Grantham: 12 Economic Facts to Ruin Investors’ 2016The GMO portfolio specialist urges investors to face the truth and embrace a specific resolution this coming New Year.
December 09, 2015
Gundlach Warns of ‘Carnage’ in Post Rate-Hike WorldThe DoubleLine CEO says that when the Fed raises rates, everything will change.