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10 Biggest Ideas in “How NOT to Invest”

The Big Picture

The challenge in writing How NOT to Invest was organizing a large number of ideas, many of which were only loosely connected, into something coherent, understandable, and, most importantly, readable. That insight greatly simplified my task of making the book both fun to read and helpful for anyone interested in investing.

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MiB: Jennifer Grancio, Engine No. 1

The Big Picture

This week, we speak with Jennifer Grancio, the chief executive officer of impact investment group Engine No. Grancio has more than 25 years of experience scaling businesses across financial services; prior to joining Engine No. We discuss how Engine No. VOTE invests in a portfolio of the 500 largest U.S.

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Transcript: Charley Ellis on Rethinking Investing

The Big Picture

The transcript from this weeks, MiB: Charley Ellis on Rethinking Investing , is below. Charlie Ellis is just a legend in the world of investing. He was chairman of the Yale’s Endowment Investment Committee and his, not only did he write 21 books, his new book, rethinking Investing, is just a delightful snack.

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Edelman Financial Engines: 'Magic' Assets Don’t Exist

Wealth Management

Neil Gilfedder, the firm’s CIO, talks about how the RIA has incorporated its co-founder’s risk-adjusted investment analysis and how it stays transparent with clients.

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MiB: Jon McAuliffe, the Voleon Group

The Big Picture

This week, we speak with Jon McAuliffe , who is co-founder and chief investment officer at the Voleon Group , heading the firm’s investment strategy, research, and development. We discuss his career in machine learning, from Amazon’s recommendation engine to using AI to manage portfolios.

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Elecon Engineering: Driving Innovation in Industrial Gearboxes and Material Handling Equipment

Trade Brains

Elecon Engineering: Behind the gleaming skyscrapers and the relentless hum of factories lies a network of silent collaborators, crucial for a nation’s industrial might. Elecon engineering acts as a bridge between the gearboxes and MHE. Industrial gearboxes are the invisible conductors of power.

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Podcast links: hidden risks

Abnormal Returns

Listening Peter Kafka talks the business of podcasting with PJ Vogt of Search Engine fame. joincolossus.com) Finance Jim O'Shaughnessy talks with Barry Ritholtz about his new book "How NOT to Invest." ritholtz.com) Eric Golden talks value investing with Evan Tindell, the co-founder and CIO of Bireme Capital.