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10 Biggest Ideas in “How NOT to Invest”

Barry Ritholtz

The challenge in writing How NOT to Invest was organizing a large number of ideas, many of which were only loosely connected, into something coherent, understandable, and, most importantly, readable. That insight greatly simplified my task of making the book both fun to read and helpful for anyone interested in investing.

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Asia’s Giants Push Deeper Into Latin America

Global Finance

As US investment declines, China and India are rapidly expanding their presence across Latin Americas key industries. With US investment in Latin America shrinking, China and India are seizing the opportunity to expand their economic reach in the region. Chinese FDI stock grew from $126.3 billion in 2015 to $600.8

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Market Concentration and Lost Decades

CFA Institute

Maybe it is time to diversify in a more intentional way to reduce extreme market concentration. Modern portfolio theory has taught professional investors the benefits of diversification.

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Sovereign Ratings, Default Risk and Markets: The Moody's Downgrade Aftermath!

Musings on Markets

The consequences of sovereign default have been both economic and political. Bond investors who are familiar with the ratings measures, from investing in corporate bonds, find it easy to extend their use to assessing sovereign bonds. Thus, a AAA rated country is viewed as close to riskless whereas a C rated country is very risky.

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World’s Best Private Banks 2025: Middle East

Global Finance

Boosted by solid economic and business growth in key countries, including Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and Qatar, the number of high net worth individuals (HNWIs) and ultrahigh net worth individuals (UHNWIs) continues to rise. Younger HNWIs are also increasing their numbers in the Middle East.

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The Remarkable Story of Style Regimes: For the Data-Driven Investor

CFA Institute

He concentrates on the development of new index strategies that capitalize on factor premia to deliver superior risk-adjusted returns, with a particular emphasis on the exchange traded funds (ETF) market. Ryan Giannotto, CFA, joined FTSE Russell, a division of LSEG, as manager of Equity Index Research in August 2021.

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Members’ Profile: Rofhiwa Irene Singo

CFO Talks

Looking ahead, I aim to continue serving on boards that focus on skills development and small business growth, as these are critical areas for economic empowerment and job creation. When I eventually retire from active employment, I envision dedicating my time to various boards, where I can share my expertise and help shape impactful programmes.

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