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Irrational Behaviour, Rational Investing: How We Overcome Our Biases

Brown Advisory

As active managers in a highly competitive market, we believe we have two sources of alpha in our approach to investing: our long-term investment horizon and our disciplined focus on capital allocation. The goal of capital allocation is to improve the risk-adjusted returns of our portfolio.

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Global Leaders Strategy Investment Letter: August 2023

Brown Advisory

Global Leaders Strategy Investment Letter: August 2023 bgregorio Mon, 08/14/2023 - 05:34 Just want the PDF? Factor risk is best described as any exposure that can explain the portfolio returns other than the individual investments, such as a “theme” or a sector. Source: Bloomberg.

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Accountant vs. Financial Advisor: What Are Your Goals & Who Will Help You Get There?

Zoe Financial

However, I have very specific investment goals and need to know what characteristics to look for. A Zoe Blog Reader Dear Reader, When it comes to managing your money, knowing who to turn to can be challenging. They may also offer services such as setting up investment accounts or retirement plans that fit your unique needs.

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Beyond Bottom-Up

Brown Advisory

Beyond Bottom-Up achen Mon, 12/18/2017 - 16:48 Fundamental investing is a contest of advantage: informational, analytical and behavioral. Understandably, investment firms commit substantial resources to fundamental research. Understandably, investment firms commit substantial resources to fundamental research.

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Beyond Bottom-Up

Brown Advisory

Fundamental investing is a contest of advantage: informational, analytical and behavioral. Understandably, investment firms commit substantial resources to fundamental research. Understandably, investment firms commit substantial resources to fundamental research. ESG analysis. Quantitative risk analysis and reporting.

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Are Alternatives Right for Our Organization?

Brown Advisory

ajackson Mon, 10/11/2021 - 11:55 Endowment and Foundation (E&F) Investment Committees often consider the value of alternatives for their nonprofit. Typically, there is an interest in the additional diversification alternatives may offer and the potential to increase return and manage risk.

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Are Alternatives Right for Our Organization?

Brown Advisory

Endowment and Foundation (E&F) Investment Committees often consider the value of alternatives for their nonprofit. Typically, there is an interest in the additional diversification alternatives may offer and the potential to increase return and manage risk. This analysis is not intended to be a guarantee of future results.