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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.

Winners and Losers in a World Without Quarterly Earnings

Clare Flynn Levy reflects on how reduced reporting frequency would alter real-world investment decisions, influencing which firms gain or fall behind.

AI in Venture Capital: Separating Signal from Noise

A simple framework helps VC investors assess and identify durable long-term value when investing capital in AI.

Corporate Myopia: Less-Frequent Reporting Won’t Reduce Managerial Short-Termism

Evidence shows quarterly reporting is not the cause of corporate myopia. Incentive structures exert far greater pressure.

The Two AI Stories: Measurable Gains and Hidden Balance-Sheet Pressure

AI is boosting productivity, yet circular financing and concentrated capital flows raise valuation and balance-sheet risks.

Patience Pays: Why Quality Shares Outperform in the Long Run

Market timing rarely pays. Patience, and investing in high-quality companies, equal long-term outperformance.

The Earnings Dip Before a Sweet Deal: Going Private in Europe

European voluntary delistings often involve earnings management. This study shows the patterns and implications for investors.

Managing Client Fear: The Cognitive Skill Every Financial Advisor Should Master

A simple cognitive trick helps advisors reframe client fear, restore perspective, and guide decisions grounded in long-term goals.

Mind the Cycle: From Macro Shifts to Portfolio Plays 

Markets move on change, not levels. Spot shifts in growth, inflation, and liquidity early to stay ahead of the global cycle.

From Sharpe to Pedersen: Why Active Management Isn’t Zero-Sum After All

Sharpe’s arithmetic explained markets at rest. Pedersen’s model shows markets in motion and how active management creates real economic value.