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The quality factor in finance refers to a specific strategy within the “factor investing” philosophy that focuses on companies with high-quality characteristics.  These characteristics typically include strong profitability, a strong balance sheet (high-quality assets in excess of liabilities), and efficient management.  The quality factor approach assumes that companies with these attributes are more likely to […]

The pursuit of value – finding assets priced below their intrinsic worth – has been a cornerstone of investing for centuries. Despite the variety of strategies today, value is still the bedrock of many strategies today – i.e., how can you get the most out of what you pay? This concept, often referred to as […]

The appeal of trading to many is obvious.  The financial markets, with their constant fluctuations and potential for gains, draw in many individuals eager to test their skills and see how much they can make.  But it’s also important to remember that, for as complex as markets are, and as tough as they can be […]

Trading, whether in stocks, commodities, currencies, or other financial instruments, is highly competitive and demanding.  Those who are successful and rise to the top in this field have a unique set of cognitive skills that enable them to navigate markets, manage risk, and make quick decisions under pressure and with imperfect information.  This article goes […]

Trading is an activity that combines elements of economics, finance, business, mathematics, statistics, probability, programming, psychology, politics and government, history, and other disciplines into one. All of these are important, as the market gathers all sorts of different market participants with all sorts of different motivations and backgrounds. If you’re an aspiring trader, it might […]

The Tiger Cubs are a group of hedge fund managers who were all trained by Julian Robertson at Tiger Management.  They’re known for their aggressive, growth-oriented investment style, which has been very successful over the long term.     Key Takeaways – Tiger Cubs Trading Strategy & Philosophy Deep Research – Tiger Cubs prioritize fundamental analysis […]

Hedge funds may have different opinions on the use of technical analysis in investment decision-making. Some hedge fund managers may believe that technical analysis can be a useful tool for identifying potential trading opportunities or entry points, while others may view it as a less reliable form of analysis. Ultimately, whether or not a hedge […]

Steven Cohen, the founder of Point72 Asset Management and formerly of SAC Capital Advisors, is known for his aggressive, short-term trading style. Unlike long-term investors like Warren Buffett, Cohen built his empire on rapid-fire trades, mostly focusing on fleeting market inefficiencies. In this article, we look at Steven Cohen’s trading strategy and philosophy, looking at […]

Certain currencies and commodities correlate due to the economic structure and trade dependencies of their associated countries or regions.  For example, the Canadian Dollar (CAD) is positively correlated with crude oil because Canada is a major oil exporter, and rising oil prices increase export revenues, strengthening the CAD.  Similarly, the Japanese Yen (JPY) often inversely […]

The quality of our decisions largely dictates the quality of our lives. Accordingly, it can pay to think deeply and carefully about how we make them. This article will cover decision-making as it pertains to markets, but we also hope that some of the decision-making principles we cover will also have broader applicability as well. […]