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Cathy Scott

7 Posts

Biography

Cathy Scott is a director at CFA Institute. She leads the derivative content strategy for the Research and Policy Center and is the editor of Enterprising Investor, the flagship blog of CFA Institute.

Author's Posts
Top 10 Most Read Blogs from Q2: AI, Alpha, and a Shifting Global Order
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AI disruption, portfolio shifts, and timeless lessons—these blogs topped the charts in Q2.

From Theory to Trillions: David Booth | Financial Thought Exchange
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DFA’s David Booth on building portfolios—and an industry—on data, not dogma.

Two Enduring Legacies, One Oracle’s Exit, and “Buffett’s Alpha”
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Commemorating Warren Buffett’s legacy and the Financial Analysts Journal’s 80th Anniversary through the lens of the award-winning article, “Buffett’s Alpha.”

Rethinking the Institutional Mandate: A Compilation from Enterprising Investor
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Here's a curated look at where institutional investing is under strain—and where forward-looking strategies offer paths to improve performance, oversight, and alignment.

Top 10 Posts from Q1: Valuation Models, Inflationary Shocks, Private Markets
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This quarter's top reads reveal what's capturing the attention of investment professionals.

Top 10 Posts from 2024: Private Markets, Stocks for the Long Run, Cap Rates, and Howard Marks
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Discover the most-read financial insights of 2024, covering a range of topics including private markets, investment risks, and generational wealth. These popular articles showcase key trends and expert perspectives that captivated readers this year.

How to Think About Risk: Howard Marks’s Comprehensive Guide
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Howard Marks’s approach to risk emphasizes the importance of understanding risk as the probability of loss, not volatility, and managing it through careful judgment and strategic thinking.