Comparing Custom Portfolios to the Efficient Frontier: A Python Workflow
Introduction When it comes to investing, one of the most important decisions you’ll make is how to allocate your assets across different securities. There are many approaches to portfolio construction, each with its own advantages and drawbacks. One common method is to create a custom …
What happened to the SVB, and why it happened? What can we expect now?
Why did it happen? The roots of SVB’s collapse originate from dislocations spurred by higher interest rates. As startup clients withdrew deposits to keep their companies afloat in a chilly environment for IPOs and private fundraising, SVB found itself short on capital. Moreover, as interest …
Growth Problems: What is the Cause?
As an investor, it can be intimidating to navigate through a recession. But fear not; there are ways to benefit from a market in a recession. Let's discuss some of them, but first, what is a recession? …
What to do during an economic downturn and recession?
As an investor, it can be intimidating to navigate through a recession. But fear not; there are ways to benefit from a market in a recession. Let's discuss some of them, but first, what is a recession? …
What is tapering and what is the connection with the latest drop?
Tapering is basically a policy that is implemented by central banks. Through tapering, a central bank can adjust its monetary expansion policies, which were put in place by the FED to stimulate the economy. As part of a program known as quantitative easing, a nation's …