Alpha Architect
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
In this article, the authors examine the research on the benefits of international diversification. Some argue that because equity markets generally crash simultaneously, there are no benefits to having equity diversification. The evidence from this paper rejects this hypothesis. Does International Diversification Work? was originally published at Alpha Architect.
The Big Picture
MARCH 3, 2023
Have a look at the BAML chart above. 1 It is one of my favorites, but for reasons that might not be readily apparent at first glance. The chart shows the peak-to-trough declines of all the bear markets with the popular definition of a 20% decline, measured up until the start of the first 20% rally. 2 The current move from 2021 highs is shown in red.
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The Reformed Broker
FEBRUARY 26, 2023
Act I Our hero Josh Brown spends a decade working at a succession of third-tier brokerage firms on Long Island and in New York City. He’s in his early twenties and knows less than nothing about stocks, bonds, mutual funds, investing, the economy, financial advice or anything else germane to the profession. He works for thieves, hustlers, well-meaning know-nothings and the morally compromised, men who will say and se.
Nerd's Eye View
MARCH 1, 2023
When holding discovery meetings with a prospective client, financial advisors often ask the prospect about their goals. The hope is that these conversations will help the prospect ease into a positive frame of mind (by thinking about a vacation, retirement, or another future aspiration) and, at the same time, present the advisor with an opportunity to show how their services can help the prospect achieve their goals.
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Abnormal Returns
MARCH 3, 2023
The biz There's really no distinction between podcasts and audiobooks. (hollywoodreporter.com) Podcasts are coming to YouTube Music. (techcrunch.com) Nicole Lapin is launching the Money News Network. (variety.com) Startups Patrick O'Shaughnessy talks with Doug Leone who is a long time Partner at Sequoia Capital (joincolossus.com) David Cover and Brett Beshore talk with Anu Hariharan of YCombinator about managing small businesses.
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The Reformed Broker
MARCH 2, 2023
It was a lot of fun hanging with my old friend Howard Lindzon on his show this week. Listen above or wherever fine podcasts are played. The post The Past, Present and Future of Financial Media appeared first on The Reformed Broker.
Nerd's Eye View
MARCH 3, 2023
Enjoy the current installment of “Weekend Reading For Financial Planners” - this week’s edition kicks off with the news that amid economic and market headwinds, the pace of RIA M&A activity was slower in January and February compared to the same period last year. If this trend continues, 2023 would be the first year in more than a decade to see fewer transactions than the year before, though some industry observers continue to see significant appetite for deals.
Abnormal Returns
FEBRUARY 27, 2023
Podcasts Christine Benz and Jeff Ptak talk with Derek Tharp about retirement-spending strategies, sequence risk, and portfolio construction. (morningstar.com) Daniel Crosby talks with Rachel J. Robasciotti is the Founder and CEO of Adasina Social Capital. (standarddeviationspod.com) Michael Kitces talks with Danqin Fang who is a Lead Advisor for Austin Asset, an independent RIA.
The Big Picture
MARCH 2, 2023
Fascinating dive into rent increases on a county by county basis via USAFacts: Rents rose in 58% of all counties nationwide between 2020 and 2023. Data shows that rents rose and dipped between neighboring zip codes. Housing prices jumped during the COVID-19 pandemic as remote work caused many Americans to reconsider their living situations. Rent prices also rose, with inflation-adjusted median rent growing from $1,163 in 2019 to $1,191 in 2021, according to the US Census Bureau.
Speaker: Abdi Ali, Sr. Lease Accounting Consultant
Join this insightful webinar with industry expert Abdi Ali, who will discuss the challenges that can arise from managing lease accounting with spreadsheets! He will share real-world examples of errors, compliance issues, and risks that may be present within your spreadsheets. Learn how these tools, while useful, can sometimes lead to inefficiencies that affect your time, resources, and peace of mind.
A Wealth of Common Sense
MARCH 3, 2023
The latest Case-Shiller national home price index data was released this week. Here’s where we stand in terms of the drawdown from peak prices: This is the third largest national home price drawdown since 1987 but I’m sure lots of people are surprised prices haven’t fallen more what with 7% mortgage rates and unsustainable price gains in recent years.
Calculated Risk
MARCH 2, 2023
Realtor.com has monthly and weekly data on the existing home market. Here is their weekly report released today from Chief economist Danielle Hale: Weekly Housing Trends View — Data Week Ending Feb 25, 2023 • Active inventory growth continued to climb with for-sale homes up 67% above one year ago. Inventories of for-sale homes rose again, but climbed on par with last week’s pace, which was a slightly slower yearly pace than we saw late January and early February.
Abnormal Returns
MARCH 3, 2023
Markets Retail investors can't quit Tesla ($TSLA) stock. (wsj.com) Softbank is planning to IPO chip maker Arm Holdings in New York. (cnbc.com) Short-dated options are distorting market data. (ft.com) Strategy When does it make sense to take on duration in your bond portfolio? (awealthofcommonsense.com) Index funds have two major advantages. (morningstar.com) Berkshire Hathaway Evidence that Warren Buffett has become less verbose over time.
The Big Picture
FEBRUARY 27, 2023
My back-to-work morning train WFH reads: • How to Print Money : Cash may seem old-fashioned these days — but in much of the world, cash is still king. The process of making money requires teams of experienced designers and engravers who etch the plates with portraits, vignettes, lettering and ornamentation. The designs are crafted with both aesthetics and security in mind. ( New York Times ) • Apartment Rents Fall as Crush of New Supply Hits Market : Declines signal tenants may be maxed-ou
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A Wealth of Common Sense
FEBRUARY 26, 2023
I write a lot about the benefits of investing in the stock market over the long-run. Anytime I share a chart or data point about these benefits invariably a handful of people will push back. What about other countries they ask. Isn’t the U.S. just survivorship bias they protest. I don’t mind people taking the other side here. That’s what makes a market.
Calculated Risk
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
The FDIC released the Quarterly Banking Profile for Q4 2022: Reports from 4,706 commercial banks and savings institutions insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) reflect aggregate net income of $68.4 billion in fourth quarter 2022, a decrease of $3.3 billion (4.6 percent) from the third quarter. Lower noninterest income and higher provision expenses offset an increase in net interest income.
Abnormal Returns
FEBRUARY 26, 2023
Berkshire Hathaway Some of the best nuggets from Warren Buffet's latest shareholder letter. (investmenttalk.substack.com) Warren Buffett has been badmouthing GAAP for awhile now. (tker.co) A link to the 2022 Berkshire Hathaway ($BRK.A) annual shareholder report. (berkshirehathaway.com) Warren Buffett isn't shy about admitting mistakes. (bloomberg.com) Companies Why you shouldn't fall in love with companies.
The Big Picture
MARCH 3, 2023
My end-of-week, Non-NonFarmPayroll, morning train WFH reads: • American workers aren’t returning to the office like their international counterparts—here’s why : Even as people got vaccinated and Covid restrictions eased over the years, U.S. office occupancy remains stagnant around 40% to 60% of pre-pandemic levels, Meanwhile, office attendance has returned to 70% to 90% in Europe and the Middle East, and around 80% to 110% in some Asian cities, meaning some workers are spending more time in the
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As we step into 2024, the lending landscape evolves rapidly with technology, regulations, and market dynamics driving change. For banks and financial institutions to stay competitive and meet the evolving needs of their customers, these drivers must be understood and engaged with. Lenders can anticipate significant transformation fueled by technological advancements, regulatory shifts, and changing consumer behaviors.
A Wealth of Common Sense
MARCH 2, 2023
A reader asks: Can we get a breakdown from Ben on the pros and cons of long-term vs. short-term bonds? I’ve probably gotten more questions/comments about bonds over the past 6 months than I’ve received in the previous 6 years. The huge losses in fixed income last year have forced investors to become more thoughtful about how they allocate to this asset class.
Calculated Risk
MARCH 1, 2023
From the MBA: Mortgage Applications Decrease in Latest MBA Weekly Survey Mortgage applications decreased 5.7 percent from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending February 24, 2023. The Market Composite Index, a measure of mortgage loan application volume, decreased 5.7 percent on a seasonally adjusted basis from one week earlier.
Abnormal Returns
MARCH 1, 2023
Podcasts Peter Lazaroff talks with Robin Powell about evidence-based investing. (peterlazaroff.com) The Mad Fientist talks with Ramit Sethi author of "I Will Teach You to Be Rich." (madfientist.com) Retirement Why retirement planning is not easy - uncertainty. (awealthofcommonsense.com) Some questions you need to ask yourself about retirement. (humbledollar.com) If you love something, why wouldn't you want to do it indefinitely?
The Big Picture
MARCH 2, 2023
My morning train WFH reads: • All the recessions that didn’t happen. The future doesn’t always cooperate with the present because whatever is going to happen hasn’t happened yet. So forecasters are frequently wrong. They’ll never stop forecasting, but their recent track record should make you skeptical every time you hear somebody predicting a recession. ( Yahoo Finance ) • World’s Rich Take Advantage as $1 Trillion Property Market Craters : Wealthy investors were the most active buyers of comme
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The Reformed Broker
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
Join Downtown Josh Brown and Michael Batnick for another round of What Are Your Thoughts? On this week’s episode, Josh and Michael discuss the biggest topics in investing and finance, including: ►Berkshire Letter – “Buffett went after the buyback people” ►Bad Year for 401(k)s – “New Fidelity data show a steep drop in seven-figure account balances.” ►Back to Basics – & The post Warren Buffett Strikes Back!
Calculated Risk
MARCH 2, 2023
From CoStar: STR: Weekly US Hotel Occupancy Eclipses 64% U.S. hotel performance increased from the previous week, according to STR‘s latest data through Feb. 25. Feb. 19-25, 2023 (percentage change from comparable week in 2019*): • Occupancy: 64.2% (-1.5%) • Average daily rate (ADR): US$156.51 (+22.2%) • Revenue per available room (RevPAR): US$100.43 (+20.3%) *Due to the pandemic impact, STR is measuring recovery against comparable time periods from 2019.
Abnormal Returns
MARCH 2, 2023
Markets The stock market is getting oversold. (quantifiableedges.com) Small caps are still outperforming. (wsj.com) Finance The SEC is charging an insider trading case using 10b5-1 plans. (wsj.com) Now you can bet on Jim Cramer's stock picks via these new ETFs. (advisorperspectives.com) Global A year later some companies are stuck in Russia. (nytimes.com) Russia is going to great lengths to avoid sanctions.
The Big Picture
MARCH 1, 2023
I did a brand new presentation last week, the first one since the pandemic lockdown began 3 years ago this month. I mentioned how much fun it was to get back on stage , but it definitely took a while to settle into a groove. Haven’t brought myself to watch the full discussion yet, but from the first 5 minutes you can see lots of excess nervous energy and pacing about the stage.
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A Wealth of Common Sense
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
I did an interview with Janet Alvarez for The Business Briefing on SiriusXM last week and she asked me for something I’m thinking about that not a lot of investors are talking about at the moment. It’s kind of hard to find something no one is talking about because so many people are talking all the time now what with 24-hour financial news channels, a plethora of financial media companies, blogs, Substacks, ne.
Discipline Funds
MARCH 1, 2023
If I had to distill our macro view into a single chart it would be this – house prices vs rents. COVID created an incredible disequilibrium in the housing market where house prices surged 40%+ and rents are only just playing catch-up. It’s part of what has caused inflation to linger as rents have a lagging impact on CPI and have yet to roll over substantially in the Owners Equivalent Rent data.
Abnormal Returns
FEBRUARY 26, 2023
Also on the site The 2023 Credit Suisse Global Investment Returns Yearbook is here! (abnormalreturns.com) Do less to do better. (abnormalreturns.com) Top clicks this week Ben Carlson, "You don’t have to manage millions or billions of dollars to succeed as an investor." (awealthofcommonsense.com) How to generate cash flow by selling non-dividend paying shares.
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