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Relative value is a concept that refers to the value of an asset in relation to the value of other assets. It is often used to compare the value of investments or to determine the fair value of an asset. In trading, relative value is used to identify opportunities to buy or sell assets based […]

An index fund and ETF are often assumed to be the same thing. In some cases they are, but an index fund covers a wider array of investment products. Here we’ll look at their similarities and differences.   Key Takeaways – Index Fund vs. ETF Structure and Management: Index funds are generally used interchangably with […]

Market-neutral funds are investment vehicles pursuing strategies that aim to achieve a consistent return by hedging the market risk of their underlying investments. This is typically done by simultaneously holding both long and short positions in the market, with the goal of generating returns that are not correlated to the overall market. One way that […]

Investing in stocks (public equity) or private equity can be a daunting task, especially for beginners. Both types of investments have their own advantages and disadvantages, and investors should carefully consider their goals and risk tolerance before investing in either.   Key Takeaways – Stocks vs. Private Equity Public equity offers liquidity, transparency, and easy […]

In this article, we cover various systematic and discretionary trading and investing strategies, covering a wide range of approaches, asset classes, and time horizons, along with brief descriptions of each. Please note that many strategies are really a mix of both in the real world. However, they may tend to be more commonly used in […]

Financial markets represent the discounted future. As mentioned in a previous article where we discussed our big three market equilibriums that traders and investors need to pay attention to, we described the “risk premium” between different asset classes. It tells you what the discounted future is like. 1. What’s the yield on cash? Where does […]

Traded REITs are those you can buy on exchanges, such as the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and NASDAQ via standard brokerages. These REITs are traded frequently and their prices can be volatile due to changes in market conditions or industry or company-specific news. Non-traded REITs, on the other hand, are offered through private placement […]

Public markets vs. private markets (public equity vs. private equity) is one of the most fundamental debates in the world of finance. How companies can raise money Companies have a variety of methods by which they can raise capital. The two most common are debt and equity. Debt can take the form of bonds, which […]

What Is Return on Equity (ROE)? Return on equity (ROE) is a profitability ratio that measures the return that shareholders earn on their investment in a company. ROE combines a company’s net income with its balance sheet to give investors an idea of how well management is using the company’s assets to generate profit. Generally […]

The Black-Scholes model is a mathematical approach toward evaluating the price of an option on an underlying stock/equity. As one of the most accurate option pricing models available, Black-Scholes is still one of the common frameworks by which options prices are modeled and has been in use for over forty years. It’s derived from an […]