Who was Jim Simons: The Man who solved the market
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Who was Charlie Munger? 99 years of legend
Charles Thomas Munger, best known as Warren Buffet’s right-hand man and the vice chairman of Berkshire Hathaway, was one of the most successful investors of…
Embracing Systematic Trading to Complement Passive Investment Strategies
Systematic and passive trading strategies have both gained significant traction in the world of investing. At first glance, their unique methodologies are likely to appeal…
From Ordinary to Extraordinary: The Potential of Everyday Traders in the World of Finance
The world of investing has always been accompanied by an aura of exclusivity, propagated through the perception that one has to possess luck and innate…
Deciphering Investor ‘Jargon’ – Common Abbreviations You Need to Know
The world of investing can be exciting, complex, and downright daunting at first. It is full of insider jargon that may overwhelm beginners looking to…
A Beginner’s Guide to Systematic Trading Strategies: Statistical Arbitrage, NLP, Big Data, and AI
Automated computer systems have caused a tipping point in the world of finance, offering a competitive edge to forward-thinking traders. Nowadays, systematic trading strategies play…
Why is AI more ‘objective’ than portfolio managers?
The investment industry is no stranger to advanced computing; quantitative trading programs and algorithms have long been used to maximize profits. However, the recent breakthroughs…
Foreign Exchange Market Overview for January
As markets enter a new year, the focus is mostly on central bank policymakers. Currency exchange rates mostly followed relative central bank policy, as markets…
ESG Investing: Opportunities and Challenges
Sustainable investing has been booming this year. Analysts noticed a major surge of investment into mutual funds and EFTs that center around socially responsible investing. …
Surging Raw Material Prices Could Swing Hard In The Other Direction—Historical Precedents Show
Surging global prices of raw materials are one of the most prominent features of the pandemic. Supply shortages, as well as changes in demand, led…
Foreign Exchange Market Overview for November
Month of November opened with high expectations on tighter monetary policy, as inflation concerns continued to mount. Major economies would register inflation not seen in…
Foreign Exchange Market Overview for October
October saw traders anticipating major rate hike announcements. As the developed economies are recovering from the pandemic, central banks were increasingly concerned with accelerating inflation.…
Foreign Exchange Market Overview for September
The Chinese tech crackdown, Evergrande crisis, UK gas shortage, and rising energy prices considerably weighed on investors in September. The dollar was up considerably, as…
Nerijus Raudonis. Past Events Bring Perspective to Long-Term Market Forecasts
While history doesn’t necessarily repeat itself, the essential human instincts of survival, fear, and greed, which change very little, often lead to similar scenarios. To…
Foreign Exchange Market Overview for August
As concerns mounted over the spread of the Delta variant in August, investors reduced their appetite for risk considerably. The dollar, however, remained the big…
Are Redditors Right About Hedge Funds?
Investor communities on social media sites like Reddit are becoming more and more popular. For most, these communities are a way to trade stock tips…
Foreign Exchange Market Overview for July
In July, central banks were struggling with balancing inflation expectations with pandemic stimulus. Major economies were recovering despite growing concerns over the spread of the…
Foreign Exchange Market Overview for June
The month of June saw the U.S. Dollar strengthened, despite losing some of its gains in the midst of inflation fears last month. The Eurozone…
Examples of Human Error in Hedge Fund History
The term “hedge fund” was coined by sociologist Alfred W. Jones, who set up a fund that would “hedge” against the risks of market-wide crashes…
Hedge Fund Tactics: which hedge fund strategies were used during the pandemic?
The pandemic has had a profound impact on the investment management industry. Hedge fund managers faced unique challenges during this volatile period, and many tactics…
Foreign Exchange Market Overview for May
The month of May saw the U.S. Dollar near a six-year low in comparison to the Canadian dollar, while the Eurozone was seen on a…
Family Office Investments: What to Look for in Hedge Funds?
Family offices used to go for safe options in investing, but after the 2008-09 crisis, when hedge funds became much more regulated, this changed dramatically—family…
Foreign Exchange Market Overview for April
COVID-19 maintained its stronghold on the global economy throughout the first quarter of 2021. However, the giant strides made by several countries in terms of…
Easy Money and Inflation: What to Expect After Stimulus Measures
Global vaccine roll out may be helping the economy to recover, yet there are still long ways to go. To alleviate COVID-19 outcomes and drive…
The Future of the US Tax Policy: what to do with depreciated currency?
For decades, the democratic lawmakers in the U.S. have promised to raise taxes on companies and high-income individuals. The motivation to implement this goal was…
Foreign Exchange Market Overview for March
COVID-19 continues to largely dictate the moves across the major global markets—for better or worse. While some countries work on introducing stimulus packages and spending…