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Risk Management


Currency Coordination Looks Riskier Today

This post examines the potential consequences of coordinated dollar depreciation today -- from FX volatility and insurance risk to broader macroeconomic impacts.

Maladapted Industries: The Risk of Artificial Selection by the State

From Europe’s steelmakers to global EV producers, "pet industries" rely on state support to survive, but as political winds shift, their future looks increasingly fragile.

Think We’ve Seen the Last +1,000-BPS High Yield Spread? Think Again

Think +1,000-bps high yield spreads are history? Marty Fridson shows why they could still hit that mark in the next recession.

Tariffs, Inflation, and Returns: How Investments Respond to Supply Shocks

Learn how tariff-related inflation shocks ripple through markets—and which assets have historically helped investors navigate the turbulence.

Vices, Virtues, and a Little Humor: 30 Quotes from Financial History

This collection of quotes from US financial history offers timeless lessons in vice, virtue, and investing wisdom for every generation.

AI Bias by Design: What the Claude Prompt Leak Reveals for Investment Professionals

A leaked AI system prompt reveals hidden biases in Claude's outputs. What every investment professional should know about using LLMs effectively.

How Clients’ Investment Goals Reflect Risk Behavior and Hidden Biases

Successful investing isn't just about numbers. It's about aligning strategy with the stories people believe about their future.

Rethinking the Institutional Mandate: A Compilation from Enterprising Investor

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.

Resilience Is the New Alpha: Rethinking Risk in a Fragile World

The market has stopped applauding good intentions and started testing whether companies can withstand the world's mess.

Social Norms Shape Investment Behavior. What Can Advisors Do About It?

Note to financial advisors: It’s time to embrace the norm effect and rethink how we influence investment decisions.