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Investing Behavioral Hacks

The Big Picture

The problem is those behaviors are so destructive to a portfolio. 1 We ignore the reality of human behavior, including the need for some thrills and excitement, at the peril of our portfolios. Note: We deploy many of these solutions at RWM that take advantage of our knowledge of behavioral economics.) We all are! –

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MiB: Andrew Slimmon, Morgan Stanley Investment Management

The Big Picture

 This week, we speak with Andrew Slimmon , managing director at Morgan Stanley Investment Management , where he leads the Applied Equity Advisors team. He began his career at Morgan Stanley in 1991 as an adviser in private wealth management, and later served as chief investment officer of the Morgan Stanley Trust Co.

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10 Quotes That Shaped My Investment Philosophy

The Big Picture

Along those lines, here are in chronological order, the thinkers who have helped shape how I view the world view, including how I philosophically think about the economy, markets, and investing. 10 Quotes That Shaped My Investment Philosophy 1. Hence, whatever your views are about the economy, markets, your portfolio, etc.,

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MiB: Antti Ilmanen, Co-Head, Portfolio Solutions, AQR

The Big Picture

This week, we speak with Antti Ilmanen, who is the principal and global co-head of the portfolio solutions group at AQR Capital Management. Markowitz special distinction award, multiple Bernstein Fabozzi/Jacobs Levy awards for his articles, and CFA Institute’s 2017 Leadership in Global Investment Award.

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Research links: today’s investment practices

Abnormal Returns

Harry Markowitz Sonu Varghese, "This risk-return framework is widely used for portfolio construction, and we can thank Markowitz for that." disciplinefunds.com) John Rekenthaler, "It’s no exaggeration to state that Markowitz did more than advance a theory of portfolio construction. morningstar.com) IPOs How to read an S-1.

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Factor Investing And Its (Behavioral) Persistence: Facts and Fiction About The Zoo Of Factors

Nerd's Eye View

In the early days of investing, stocks were often evaluated in a vacuum: Investors assessed the plusses and minuses of each company’s stock based on its own merits, with little consideration of the relationship between one stock’s performance and that of the market as a whole.

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5 Tips to Build an Investment Portfolio for Retirement

WiserAdvisor

But the one thing that remains constant in this advice is that investing is essential to secure a comfortable retirement. Yet, the path to building a robust investment portfolio for retirement can be an intimidating task. As your investments grow over time, you will not owe any taxes when you withdraw the funds in retirement.