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Market Concentration

Barry Ritholtz

They are based on historical data that looks at 200 Years of Market Concentration. As the chart above shows, there are long periods of market concentration. These reflect the economic dominance of one specific part of the economy or another for very long periods of time. You might be surprised at the findings.

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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

Since the ratings downgrade happened after close of trading on a Friday, there was concern that markets would wake up on the following Monday (May 19) to a wave of selling, and while that did not materialize, the rest of the week was a down week for both stocks and US treasury bonds, especially at the longest end of the maturity spectrum.

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Concentration Risk on the Buy-Side of Credit Markets: The Causes

CFA Institute

What are the effects of buy-side concentration on the structure of the corporate bond market?

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10 Biggest Ideas in “How NOT to Invest”

Barry Ritholtz

This is as true for professionals as it is for amateurs; it’s also true in music, film, sports, television, and economic and market forecasting. Economic Innumeracy : Some individuals experience math anxiety, but it only takes a bit of insight to navigate the many ways numbers can mislead us. Bad Numbers : 4. Be tax-aware.

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How Well Does the Market Predict Volatility?

CFA Institute

. | Alex Handley is a sophomore at George Mason University College of Engineering and Computing, pursuing a degree in industrial and systems engineering with a concentration in financial engineering. He currently serves as treasurer of the Stock Talk Club and has a strong interest in financial markets and mergers and acquisitions.

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Asia’s Giants Push Deeper Into Latin America

Global Finance

With US investment in Latin America shrinking, China and India are seizing the opportunity to expand their economic reach in the region. billion total, according to the UN Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean. billion) in acquisitions and operations across Brazil, where half of its operations are now concentrated.