Overview: Following is a discussion of the findings of a paper that looked at the stock recommendations of the cable television show “Mad Money,” a lively and entertaining take on the typical format of a show that dispenses financial advice/information. However, as with all such “hot” news, by the time the information has been disseminated, [...]

Overview: Academic evidence has long argued that a crucial determinant of portfolio performance is asset allocation. Following is a discussion of several findings that suggest another important determinant of portfolio performance is an investor’s discipline to adhere to his or her chosen asset allocation.  Click Here to Read Discipline and Returns Updated PDF  

Overview: This paper discusses fifteen investment principles, all of which can be part of an overall prudent approach that includes building a globally diversified portfolio of passively managed asset class investments and adhering to a carefully formed, disciplined strategy regardless of market events. Click here to see the full article 15 Rules for the Prudent Investor PDF

This an overview of several long-standing findings from the field of behavioral finance. We would suggest that individuals who are aware of such behavioral traits may find it easier to adhere to their well-planned investment strategy and avoid acting on emotions that could lead to some common investing mistakes. Click here to view “Investor Psychology” [...]

Hill Investment Group believes that few people have had the kind of philosophical and practical impact on the world of investing like Rex Sinquefield. Upon his retirement, Rex Sinquefield recalls how the embrace of market efficiency and the construction of a database of historical security prices paved the way for the success of passive investment [...]

What is Monte Carlo? It is a statistical method for analyzing random phenomena such as market returns. How can it help you? This basic overview of Monte Carlo explains why this tool is so helpful in viewing an uncertain future. Download “Understanding the Basics of Monte Carlo” (PDF)