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Government Spending Is Out of Control! LOL

Barry Ritholtz

investment firm. ” It goes without saying that politics should have no place in any reputable firm’s Research department (see Why Politics and Investing do not mix ). Only spending by Social Security recipients counts toward GDP. That has been the case over decades of reading everything. ” [Chart 2].

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Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities: What Investors Should Know About TIPS

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TIPS have suddenly moved to center stage for investors, as the surge in inflation has drawn new interest in Treasury inflation-protected securities. But how much do investors really know about these securities, other than their alluring name? Yes, TIPS may have a role to play in many portfolios, investment pros say.

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TikTokInvestors

Barry Ritholtz

No audited returns, mathematically improbable claims, and zero accountability But none of these “influencers” sell securities to clients, so they do not fall under the regulatory oversight of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).2 2 Sure, you can claim mainstream media is bad, but social media is worse.

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James Owen, Global Chief Financial Officer, Profiles Division, Kantar

Generation CFO

However, when he didn’t secure a senior contract at Bradford City, he left that path behind and went on to study maths at University. This transparency also helps build consensus-based scenario planning, where decisions can be explored and talked about before they’re enacted.

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Members’ Profile: Rofhiwa Irene Singo

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However, my commerce teacher noticed my aptitude for math and saw potential in me for a different path. After finishing primary school, I initially chose needlework in my first year of high school. How do you balance your personal and professional life?

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10 Friday AM Reads

Barry Ritholtz

My end-of-week morning train WFH reads: • Seth Klarman on What Makes a Value Investor and Committing ‘Sacrilege’ in New Edition of ‘Security Analysis.’ Bloomberg ) • From Pepperoni Math to Nepo Babies, Summer Is for Interns : Your first experience at work is not often forgotten.

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10 Weekend Reads

Barry Ritholtz

You need to understand how math, statistics and probabilities work. And you need the emotional discipline to stick with a reasonable investment strategy from manias to panics and everything in between. ( To be a successful investor you need to possess a number of different traits.

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