Ijr: Good Small-cap Index Etf, But Better Choices Out There (nysearca:ijr) | Seeking Alpha
In a recent article, I argued that the Russell 2000 (RTY) and other well-known, small-cap, equity indexes and funds have a problem: too many unprofitable companies dragging down returns. Some small-cap indexes and funds avoid these issues through profitability screens, leading to stronger returns and outperformance relative to the Russell. The largest of these seems to be the iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF (NYSEARCA:IJR), which has outperformed the Russell 2000 and the S&P 500 (SP500) since inception and sports a cheap valuation to boot. Due to these issues, I thought to write a quick article on IJR.
James Simons, Mathematician, Philanthropist And Hedge Fund Founder, Has Died
James "Jim" Simons, a renowned mathematician and pioneering investor who built a fortune on Wall Street and then became one of the nation's biggest philanthropists, has died at age 86.
Jim Simons, Mathematician, Philanthropist And Hedge Fund Founder, Has Died
James Harris Simons was born in Newton, Massachusetts. He showed an affinity for math and numbers early on and went on to earn an undergraduate degree in mathematics from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1958 and a doctorate in math from the University of California, Berkeley, in 1961. The post Jim Simons, mathematician, philanthropist and hedge fund founder, has died appeared first on Boston.com.
Why Are Global Central Banks And Costco Shoppers Buying So Much Gold As An Investment?
In an era of worldwide economic uncertainty, gold has emerged as a prized asset for investors seeking stability and long-term value preservation. From central banks to individual consumers, the allure of gold as a safe-haven investment has never been stronger. Central banks, including China's People's Bank, are bolstering their gold reserves. This trend underscores a [...] The post Why Are Global Central Banks And Costco Shoppers Buying So Much Gold As An Investment? appeared first on Moguldom.
The City That Never Sleeps Dreams Of Being Silicon Valley
New York City, the concrete jungle where dreams are made, is now dreaming of a new kind of dominance: artificial intelligence. The metropolis, long known for its towering skyscrapers and fast-paced financial district, is setting its sights on becoming the next Silicon Valley, according to a report by Accenture and interviews with business leaders and AI experts. From the bustling [...] The post The City That Never Sleeps Dreams of Being Silicon Valley appeared first on PYMNTS.com.
Tear Gas Was Used In Arizona As Police Dismantle Pro-palestinian Protest Encampments | Nation And World | News
Philadelphia and campus police moved in around daybreak at Penn to remove protesters from an encampment that was in place for more than two weeks.
Boycotts, Divestments And Sustainability
How effective are such boycotts and divestments in delivering social or environmental sustainability outcomes and what is their opportunity cost?
Jim Simons, Math Genius Who Conquered Wall Street, Dies At 86 - The New York Times
Using advanced computers, he went from M.I.T. professor to multibillionaire. His Medallion fund had 66 percent average annual returns for decades.
The 'quant King' Who Shook The World Of Hedge Funds With His Secretive Renaissance Technologies Has Died At 86
Jim Simons, the mathematician-investor who created what many in finance consider the world's greatest moneymaking machine, has died. : Jim Simons, the mathematician-investor who created what many in finance consider the world's greatest moneymaking machine at his secretive firm, Renaissance Technologies, has died. He was 86. In turning from academia to investing as he entered his 40s, Simons eschewed standard practices of money managers in favor of quantitative analysis -- finding patterns in data that predicted price changes. His technique was so successful that he became known as the Quant King.
James Simons, Mathematician, Philanthropist And Hedge Fund Founder, Has Died
James "Jim" Simons, a renowned mathematician and pioneering investor who built a fortune on Wall Street and then became one of the nation's biggest philanthropists, has died at age 86. The charitable foundation that Simons co-founded with his wife, Marilyn, announced that Simons died Friday in New York. Simons' first career was in mathematics, for which he won acclaim. But in 1978, Simons traded academia for Wall Street. His hedge fund, Renaissance Technologies, pioneered the use of mathematical modeling -- also known as quantitative trading -- to pick stocks and other investments.
The Trade Desk Stock: Poised To Break Out (technical Analysis) (nasdaq:ttd)
The Trade Desk, Inc. (NASDAQ:TTD) stock has been gaining momentum recently, as illustrated by the chart below. Its stock prices are up more than 38% in the past year, outperforming the S&P 500 Index (SP500) over the same time frame by a wide margin. Despite such large price advances, investors seem to remain very enthused about the company's long-term prospects, as reflected by the 59x P/E they are willing to pay for the shares. Against this background, the thesis of this article is to argue that there are indeed good technical and fundamental reasons behind such optimism.