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Happy Birthday, Herbert!
We do not think about utility functions and decision maximization theories every time we face a choice. Instead, we rely on heuristics and..
Brian
Jun 16, 2022
Weekly Factor Returns
Large and small cap indices were down sharply during the week ended June 6th, 2022. It was the second consecutive week of negative returns.
Brian
Jun 13, 2022
Happiness = Reality - Expectations
The above quote was originally spoken by late NPR radio host Tom Magliozzi. The simple formula posits that if our expectations are too ...
Brian
Jun 9, 2022
Weekly Factor Returns
A look at what factors influenced the market last week
The Russell 1000 declined 1.14% and the Russell 2000 declined 0.22% for the week ...
Brian
Jun 6, 2022
Weekly Factor Returns
The Russell 1000 gained 6.60% and the Russell 2000 gained 6.49%. It was the first positive week for the Russell 1000 since the week ending..
Brian
May 31, 2022
Flirting With Bears
Last week’s post laid out five things to remember during a bear market. At the time, the S&P 500 was down about 18%, just above the 20% ...
Brian
May 26, 2022
Weekly Factor Returns
A look at what factors influenced the market last week
The Russell 1000 declined 2.94% and the Russell 2000 declined 1.05%. Factor returns
Brian
May 23, 2022
Five Lessons to Remember During Bear Markets
Equity indices have had a rough start to the year. The Nasdaq 100 and small cap Russell 2000 are down 20% or more since the beginning of ...
Brian
May 19, 2022
Weekly Factor Returns
A look at what factors influenced the market last week
The Russell 1000 and Russell 2000 continued their declines last week, falling 2.35%
Brian
May 16, 2022