Oaktree’s Howard Marks On Why He Doesn’t Use Macro Forecasts To Make Investment Decisions

Oaktree's Howard Marks On Why He Doesn't Use Macro Forecasts To Make Investment Decisions

At the Ben Graham Centre's 2023 Value Investing Conference hosted by the Ivey Business School in April, Oaktree Capital co-founder and co-chairman Howard Marks was one of the keynote speakers. Of course, Marks is quite well-known for the memos he's been writing to Oaktree clients for more than 30 years and his books, The Most […] Read On »

Q1 2017 Absolute Return Letter – A Note on Inflation: Is It Here or Isn't It?

"There are two main drivers of asset class returns – growth and inflation." Ray Dalio Some jerk (meant in the friendliest possible way) asked me a while ago: "Why do economists provide estimates of inflation to the nearest tenth of a percent?". I thought for a second, but before I got a chance to answer […] Read On »

Adage Capital's Atchinson And Gross Trusted Fewer Fund Managers This Year [EXCLUSIVE]

Adage Capital founders Robert Atchinson and Phillip Gross contribute large amounts of capital and assets to charity through their foundations, which, in turn, invest in various funds. Thus, we can get an idea of which fund managers they trust the most by reviewing the annual filings of their respective foundations. Unfortunately, both Adage Capital founders […] Read On »

Copper Company Reaches Agreement To Expand Copper-Gold Project Investors - this copper company recently reached an agreement to expand its copper-gold project. Copper is the third most-consumed industrial metal in the world and massive infrastructure spending is expected to drive the price of copper to new all-time highs. This company has solid market fundamentals and a proven track record. Click to read more and ADD THIS COMPANY TO YOUR WATCHLIST!

"Persistent Price Reversals" Hurt This Macro Fund In May [Exclusive]

The Mission Crest Macro fund declined -0.6% in the month of May compared to a return of 0.89% for the HFRX Macro CTA Index benchmark. According to a copy of the fund's May investor update, which ValueWalk has been able to review, the Mission Crest fund is down -5.4% year-to-date, compared to a decline of […] Read On »

Charlie Munger's Advice For Managing Money

In 1999, Charlie Munger penned an investment Master Class, an article that "shreds the conventional wisdom" used by foundations to invest. While aimed at foundations, the article contained lots of lessons for individual investors. Munger directed his attacks mainly at the multiple layers of consultants and "investment councilors" employed by these large investors, in an […] Read On »

Alluvial Fund May 2023 Performance Update

Alluvial Fund performance update for the month ended May 31, 2023. Q1 2023 hedge fund letters, conferences and more Alluvial Fund, LP returned 1.2% in May, compared to -0.9% for the Russell 2000 and -2.8% for the MSCI World Small+MicroCap. Since inception, Alluvial Fund, LP has returned 115.8% compared to 41.3% for the Russell 2000 and 50.7% […] Read On »

Innovative Eyewear Stock Surges On Reebok Smart Eyewear Deal

Key Points Innovative Eyewear makes "smart" glass frames called Lucyd Lyte that keep wearers connected to their mobile devices, make calls, listen to music with four speakers and use a… Read On »

Breaking Resistance: XLI Signals Industrial Sector Shift

Key Points The XLI broke above two critical resistance levels, signaling a shift in the industrial sector. XLI's recent performance shows a 7.37% YTD gain and a 23.25% gain over… Read On »

Could Community Health Systems Be the Best Bargain in Healthcare?

Key Points Community Health operates 78 hospitals across 15 states in the U.S., along with many healthcare facilities. Community Health was ranked #1 U.S. healthcare system for online reputation for… Read On »

Activist Starboard Value Boosts Wix Stake as Website Maker's Outlook Remains Strong Despite AI Fears

WIX stock is just the latest Israeli tech company targeted by the New York investment firm Shares of Wix.com (NASDAQ:WIX), the leader in do-it-yourself web development, have been on a… Read On »

Does a Recession Cause a Stock Market Drop?

What came first, the chicken or the egg? This classic cause-and-effect problem also applies to economic questions—for instance, does a recession cause a stock market drop, or do falling stock… Read On »

Top 10 Technology Tools For Flawless Writing Experience

Every writer's nightmare is slowly emerging. Artificial intelligence bots are causing a major uproar in an online community of authors and copywriters. Technological progress threatens original thoughts and ideas. Contrary… Read On »

A Look At The Lithium Economy And Its Impact On Electric Vehicles

Modern discourse all around climate change and its impact has centered around a range of topics. Most of these discussions are about effective ways to produce energy without hurting the… Read On »

Who Pays The Most Taxes In The U.S.?

Most income taxes in the United States are paid by the people with the most income. That is in keeping with the generally progressive nature of the individual federal income… Read On »

Caution: Likely Market Correction, Opportunity To Invest In Quality Companies

Stock markets are likely to fall this summer, which will provide investors a key buying opportunity to enhance their portfolios, says the CEO and founder of one of the world's… Read On »

The Countries With The Most Crypto Billionaires

Cryptocurrency has become a global phenomenon with billions of dollars being invested in the market every day. Crypto casino experts Wegamble investigates which countries have emerged as leaders in this… Read On »

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