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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: 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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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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Diversifying Client Portfolios With Gold

Wealth Management

Education about gold investments is key to ensuring clients have a well-balanced portfolio that can withstand economic fluctuations.

Portfolio 111
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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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Wednesday links: today’s economic pessimism

Abnormal Returns

riaintel.com) Do you really need a separate allocation to real estate in your portfolio? abnormalreturns.com) There is no holy grail in investing. Strategy Alternatives managers want in on the defined contribution space. morningstar.com) Growth in ETFs are a boon to Jane Street.

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The Performance of Multi-Factor Long-Short Portfolios in Various Economic Regimes

Alpha Architect

The Performance of Multi-Factor Long-Short Portfolios in Various Economic Regimes was originally published at Alpha Architect. The Performance of Multi-Factor Long-Short Portfolios in Various Economic Regimes was originally published at Alpha Architect. Please read the Alpha Architect disclosures at your convenience.

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