Validea

NOVEMBER 2, 2024

As one of the pioneers of contrarian investing, he built an impressive track record by systematically targeting stocks that were out of favor with the market. The Psychology Behind Contrarian Investing At the core of Dreman’s philosophy is his deep understanding of investor psychology. for the market between 1970-1996.

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Validea

DECEMBER 27, 2024

In this episode of Excess Returns, hosts Jack Forehand and Justin Carbonneau sit down with Jacob Pozharny, partner at Bridgeway Capital Management, to explore the increasingly important role of intangible assets in modern investing.

Investing

Nerd's Eye View

JANUARY 10, 2025

Also in industry news this week: A survey indicates that nearly 71% of new financial advisors drop out in the first 5 years, with firms offering better training and mentorship opportunities (as well as entry-level positions that don't come with business development targets) seeing higher employee retention rates How broker-dealer self-regulatory organization (..)

Financial Planner

Wealth Management

AUGUST 5, 2025

Merchant, which has 115 partner firms, has invested in Sterling Trustees, an independent South Dakota chartered trust company.

Investing

Validea

NOVEMBER 9, 2024

Yet despite the initial development period, their systematic approach was fundamentally sound and eventually led to one of the most successful track records in investment history, with the Medallion Fund averaging over 60% returns annually for several decades. So what constitutes a sound investment process?

Investing

Advisor Perspectives

AUGUST 5, 2025

Our monthly market valuation updates have long had the same conclusion: US stock indexes are significantly overvalued, which suggests cautious expectations for investment returns. This analysis focuses on the P/E10 ratio, key indicator of market valuation, and its correlation with inflation and the 10-year Treasury yield.

Valuation

The Big Picture

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Meb Faber, Cambria Investments (October 30, 2024) Dividend investing has a long and storied history, but it turns out dividends are only part of the picture driving stock returns. He is the author of shareholder yield, a better approach to dividend investing just out in its second edition this week.

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Nerd's Eye View

JANUARY 31, 2025

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" – this week's edition kicks off with the news that following the change of administration (and a new incoming chair of the SEC), the Investment Adviser Association is seeking to find ways to help RIAs (particularly smaller firms) manage the compliance responsibilities they (..)

Financial Planner

Validea

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Throughout the conversation, he offers thought-provoking perspectives on market efficiency, the limitations of forecasting, and why humility is crucial for investment success. They explore several fascinating market insights, including: Why high bond yields don’t necessarily translate to high returns The dramatic outperformance of U.S.

Investing

Advisor Perspectives

JUNE 3, 2025

Our monthly market valuation updates have long had the same conclusion: US stock indexes are significantly overvalued, which suggests cautious expectations for investment returns. This analysis focuses on the P/E10 ratio, key indicator of market valuation, and its correlation with inflation and the 10-year Treasury yield.

Valuation

Validea

NOVEMBER 9, 2024

Martin Zweig may have owned one of the most expensive penthouses in Manhattan, but his path to wealth was paved with disciplined, methodical investing rather than risky speculation. By high school, he had already set his sights on becoming a millionaire through stock investing.

Investing

The Big Picture

MAY 1, 2025

I chatted with Jean Chatzky of Your Money Map about HNTI and some general investing concepts. Many, if not most, investing books aim to teach people how TO invest. Your focus is giving readers advice on how NOT to invest. The book is broken down into four categories of things not to do when youre investing.

Retirement

Nerd's Eye View

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

David is the President of Succession Resource Group, an advisory consulting and valuation business based in Portland, Oregon that serves independent financial advisors with RIAs and broker-dealers. Welcome to the 424th episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast ! My guest on today's podcast is David Grau, Jr.

Planning

Trade Brains

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Many fundamentally strong Nifty 50 stocks are now trading at attractive valuations, For long-term investors, this dip could provide a chance to accumulate quality stocks at lower prices, particularly those with strong financials, solid growth prospects, and market leadership. Investing in equities poses a risk of financial losses.

Banking

Abnormal Returns

DECEMBER 18, 2024

ritholtz.com) Investing How to deal with a stock market at or near all-time highs. awealthofcommonsense.com) Market valuations aren't going to help you time the stock market. humbledollar.com) Letting go Success in life, and investing, means letting stuff go. morningstar.com) Doing your spouse a favor, while you can.

Retirement Planning

Advisor Perspectives

JULY 2, 2025

Our monthly market valuation updates have long had the same conclusion: US stock indexes are significantly overvalued, which suggests cautious expectations for investment returns. This analysis focuses on the P/E10 ratio, key indicator of market valuation, and its correlation with inflation and the 10-year Treasury yield.

Valuation

Financial Symmetry

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

This means that the expansion of valuation multiples, like price-to-earnings (P/E), has played a big role.2 For current valuations to be justified for the Mag 7 and large growth stocks more broadly, very large earnings growth will have to continue. Pay attention to valuations. 2 Figure 4 demonstrates. Source: Morningstar.

Marketing

Trade Brains

JULY 20, 2025

This may present a good opportunity for value investors looking to invest in stable businesses at attractive valuations. indicating a valuation discount. indicating a valuation discount. indicating a valuation discount. indicating a valuation discount. indicating a valuation discount.

Valuation

Wealth Management

JULY 18, 2025

Resonant Capital Merges with Tax, Accounting Firm QBCo by Alex Ortolani Jul 18, 2025 1 Min Read SEC Chair Paul Atkins Alternative Investments SEC’s Atkins Says Changes to 401(k) Plans Must Be Reviewed Carefully SEC’s Atkins Says Changes to 401(k) Plans Must Be Reviewed Carefully by Nicola M. " Brennan’s response?

Estate Planning

Harness Wealth

JULY 14, 2025

Alternative investments such as private equity, cryptocurrencies, and collectibles now represent a significant part of the investment arena, in particular to high-income individuals. Table of Contents What are alternative investments? What are the key tax strategies for alternative investments in 2025?

Taxes

Validea

JANUARY 23, 2025

growth stocks at current valuations Rob brings over four decades of investment experience to this discussion, offering candid perspectives on market valuation, index fund dynamics, and the future of passive investing.

Investing

Dear Mr. Market

APRIL 2, 2025

Market: This is perhaps one of our favorite articles and times of the year; not necessarily because of basketball but rather it allows us the opprtunity to articulate our main investment themes we see playing out for the remainder of the year. Lets break it down ( click here to see the full bracket).

Investing

Alpha Architect

JUNE 23, 2025

Are Discount Rates More Important than Future Earnings for Stock Valuation? This challenges many common asset pricing models and changes how investors should think about value, growth, and long-term return forecasting. was originally published at Alpha Architect. Please read the Alpha Architect disclosures at your convenience.

Valuation

Validea

MARCH 11, 2025

In this episode, Jack and Matt dive deep into the state of value investing with special guest Tobias Carlisle, founder of the Acquirers Funds and author of multiple books on value investing. They explore why value investing has struggled in recent years, examine value spreads, and discuss whether this time is truly different.

Investing

Validea

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Benjamin Graham, the father of value investing, crafted a disciplined framework for discovering stocks trading below their true worth. The strategy evaluates potential investments through several key lenses: First, companies must demonstrate fundamental strength. Valuation plays a crucial role in the final selection.

Valuation

Wealth Management

JUNE 10, 2025

It doesn’t require a significant time investment—just a willingness to be honest about what’s working, what’s not and what needs to change. For advisors, this is an important exercise that can provide clarity and set the stage for a strong finish to the year. And the best part?

Wealth Management

Validea

OCTOBER 28, 2024

In this episode, we dive into our conversations with Meb Faber, analyzing some of his most interesting takes on investing and wealth management.

Asset Allocation

Wealth Management

AUGUST 6, 2025

Alex Ortolani , Senior Reporter , WealthManagement.com August 6, 2025 5 Min Read Larry Milton Mergers and acquisitions and advisor recruiting have stayed strong this summer in the registered investment advisor and broker/dealer space. Sanctuary Wealth has backing from Azimut, an Italian asset manager, and Kennedy Lewis Investment Management.

Estate Planning

Validea

DECEMBER 4, 2024

The Patient Investor approach takes inspiration from Warren Buffett’s investment philosophy, drawing from insights shared in Mary Buffett’s Buffettology. This methodology focuses on identifying companies with enduring value, much like Buffett’s own investment style. Start investing like the Oracle of Omaha today!

Valuation

Validea

JUNE 13, 2025

Others are based on simplistic valuation metrics that ignore critical elements like debt, cash flow quality, or business fundamentals. It was developed by Tobias Carlisle, a noted expert on deep value investing and founder of Acquirer’s Funds. It requires discipline, patience, and a deep belief in the value investing process.

Valuation

Discipline Funds

JULY 30, 2025

The biggie is valuations which have now surpassed their 2021 highs and rank only second to the late 1990s period. They dominate every aspect of what they do and so their valuations are high because they should be high. Getting back on point though – this is always the problem with crazy high valuations/expectations.

Valuation

Validea

JANUARY 15, 2025

Additionally, they frequently trade at more attractive valuations compared to their growth-focused counterparts, potentially offering better downside protection and the opportunity for multiple expansion if market sentiment shifts. UBS UBS Group AG 19.7% $30.69 $106,162 35.7 SPNT SiriusPoint Ltd 19.4% $14.22 $2,302 8.8 18.4% $92.34 $34,742 6.2

Valuation

Abnormal Returns

DECEMBER 3, 2024

wsj.com) Meta ($META) is reportedly investing $10 billion in subsea cables. techcrunch.com) Musk SpaceX could soon be the world's most valuable startup with a $350 billion valuation. theverge.com) Fidelity marked up its valuation of X. (crr.bc.edu) Technology AWS is spinning up an Nvidia ($NVDA) competitor using its own chips.

Math

Cornerstone Financial Advisory

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Investing involves risks, and investment decisions should be based on your own goals, time horizon, and tolerance for risk. The return and principal value of investments will fluctuate as market conditions change. When sold, investments may be worth more or less than their original cost. IRS.gov, July 5, 2024 9.

Marketing

Validea

JUNE 9, 2025

Their dominance has fueled strong index-level returns – but also led to stretched valuation multiples across the broader market. Other valuation metrics tell a similar story: Price-to-Sales and Price-to-Book ratios for the index are elevated. 5% UAL United Airlines 7.7 4.2 – 0.0% 3% LEN Lennar Corp 7.9 4% GM General Motors 6.8

Valuation

Validea

NOVEMBER 9, 2024

Here is the latest update for November from Validea’s market valuation tool. Rather than focusing on market-cap weighted indexes like the S&P 500, our tool focuses on the valuation of the average stock relative to history. We use the median of our investable universe of 2700 stocks to perform the calculation.

Valuation

Trade Brains

JULY 6, 2025

The Price-to-Earnings (P/E) Ratio is a widely used financial metric that helps investors assess the valuation of a company’s stock. suggesting it may be trading below its historical valuation. suggesting it may be trading below its historical valuation. suggesting it may be trading below its historical valuation.

Valuation