Enterprising Investor
Practical analysis for investment professionals

Drivers of Value


Auditor Specialization: A Signal for Financial Analysts

For financial analysts covering government contractors across defense, healthcare, and IT, auditor specialization signals earnings quality, reporting credibility, and filing timeliness.

Why Tight Stop-Losses Often Hurt Investors — and What Robust Capital Growth Really Requires

Tight stop-losses feel disciplined but can erode long-term returns. Robust investing favors resilience over optimization.

Book Review: A Dollar for Fifty Cents

Closed-end funds have their place in a diversified portfolio, but investors shouldn't expect to make a quick buck.

How US State Capital Is Reshaping Strategic Supply Chains

US government equity is entering strategic supply chains. For investors, this is changing how risk, returns, and capital allocation are priced.

What Earnings Explain, and What They Don’t: Insights from 150 Years of Market Data

Earnings and stock prices move together long term, but shifts in their correlation offer little value for predicting future market returns.

AI in Finance: Changing Workflows, Growing Demand for Human Judgment

GenAI is transforming investment workflows, raising critical questions about human judgment, task design, and the future of the profession.

Top 10 Blogs of 2025: Insights on Market Cycles and Financial History
By

The Enterprising Investor blogs that resonated most with readers in 2025 were those that used historical evidence to illuminate present-day dynamics.

Research and Policy Center Top 10 Publications from 2025

These popular publications from CFA Institute Research and Policy Center offer practical insight for leaders shaping investment decisions.

Momentum Investing: A Stronger, More Resilient Framework for Long-Term Allocators

Momentum investing endures but smart construction, signal diversification, and risk management are essential for capturing its alpha.

The Growth Story Behind Insurance-Linked Securities

Investors are revisiting insurance-linked securities for yield, diversification, and resilience amid rising catastrophe risk.