In this episode, we’re going to take a look at some academic market theories through a set of fresh eyes. Summer intern Kayla is back to share her insights into market efficiencies and help answer the ever-elusive question of whether or not you can beat the market. We delve into Eugene Fama's Efficient Market Hypothesis, contrasting real-world examples of market efficiencies and failures, from the Challenger Disaster to the Mortgage Crisis. Learn about the tug-of-war between active and passive investment strategies and gather key takeaways to optimize your portfolio.
Read MoreIn this episode of Make The Dough Rise, we explore the critical yet often overlooked aspects of retirement planning—sequence of returns, long-term super cycles, and withdrawal rates. Join us as our summer intern, Kayla, shares fresh insights from her research on market efficiencies and investing strategies. Plus, we'll analyze scenarios of retirees facing vastly different financial landscapes based on timing alone, revealing how choices made during major market events like the dot-com bubble and other financial crises can drastically alter one's financial future. Whether it's panic selling or attempting to time the market, learn why staying disciplined with a well-thought-out investment plan is crucial.
Read MoreYou probably heard all about GameStop stock and buzzwords like short squeeze, Reddit’s Wall Street Bets, and hedge funds in the last week of January. But to understand the full story, we need to take a step back and look into what short selling is and how a hedge fund operates. Brian will define these concepts for us and explain what happened with the GameStop frenzy that has everybody talking.
Read MoreThe 2020 Presidential Election is still ongoing as we record this bonus episode of Make The Dough Rise. Brian gives us a look back at the week through a financial lens (as of Friday morning) to see what the election uncertainty has meant for the markets so far, and what this reaction possibly tells us about near and long term financial prospects.
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