Pascal’s Wager and the Making of Prudent Decisions: Active versus Passive
The decision between purchasing Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities (TIPS) or nominal bonds.
Larry Swedroe
Larry Swedroe is director of research for The BAM Alliance (thebamalliance.com), a community of more than 150 independent registered investment advisors throughout the country. He has authored or co-authored 14 books, including his most recent, The Incredible Shrinking Alpha: And What You Can Do to Escape Its Clutches. His opinions and comments expressed on this site are his own and may not accurately reflect those of the firm.
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Pascal’s Wager and the Making of Prudent Decisions: Active versus Passive
The decision between purchasing Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities (TIPS) or nominal bonds.
Pascal's Wager and the Making of Prudent Decisions: Insurance
Larry Swedroe, our guest contributor, discusses how Pascal's Wager can help you make sound financial decisions.
Pascal's Wager and the Making of Prudent Decisions: Insurance
Larry Swedroe, our guest contributor, discusses how Pascal's Wager can help you make sound financial decisions.
Pascal's Wager and the Making of Prudent Decisions: Asset Allocation
We discuss how Pascal's Wager can aid your investment decision-making.
Pascal's Wager and the Making of Prudent Decisions: Asset Allocation
We discuss how Pascal's Wager can aid your investment decision-making.
It’s Not the House’s Money
The “Legend of the Man in the Green Bathrobe” illustrates the mistake of “mental accounting,” the tendency to value some dollars less than others.
It’s Not the House’s Money
The “Legend of the Man in the Green Bathrobe” illustrates the mistake of “mental accounting,” the tendency to value some dollars less than others.
Why All the Interest in Gold?
We discuss the validity of some commonly held beliefs regarding gold.
Why All the Interest in Gold?
We discuss the validity of some commonly held beliefs regarding gold.
Gold: Is it Really Likely to Hit $5,000 an Ounce?
Gold has been in steep decline as of late, so what did Peter Schiff, CEO at Euro Pacific Capital mean when he said it would hit $5000 an ounce?
Gold: Is it Really Likely to Hit $5,000 an Ounce?
Gold has been in steep decline as of late, so what did Peter Schiff, CEO at Euro Pacific Capital mean when he said it would hit $5000 an ounce?
Chasing the Performance of Active Managers is a Losing Proposition
The bottom line is that if you are still relying on the past performance of actively managed funds to build your investment plan, it’s time to stop.
Chasing the Performance of Active Managers is a Losing Proposition
The bottom line is that if you are still relying on the past performance of actively managed funds to build your investment plan, it’s time to stop.
Tune Out the Noise
How Financial Media deviates you from your decisions. A key learning in Behavioral Finance. Don't get into the habit of Paralysis by Analysis.
Tune Out the Noise
How Financial Media deviates you from your decisions. A key learning in Behavioral Finance. Don't get into the habit of Paralysis by Analysis.
Morningstar Weighs in on the Active Versus Passive Debate
Morningstar's take on active and passive investing.
Morningstar Weighs in on the Active Versus Passive Debate
Morningstar's take on active and passive investing.
A Historical Perspective on Equity Risk Premiums
A discussion of equity risk premiums.
A Historical Perspective on Equity Risk Premiums
A discussion of equity risk premiums.
Alternatives Becoming Mainstream: Good or Bad News?
As alternatives become more and more mainstream, we question, is this good or bad news? We digest the facts below.
Alternatives Becoming Mainstream: Good or Bad News?
As alternatives become more and more mainstream, we question, is this good or bad news? We digest the facts below.
Can Mutual Funds Successfully Adopt Factor Investing Strategies?
Larry Swedroe offers commentary on mutual funds and factor investing strategies.
Can Mutual Funds Successfully Adopt Factor Investing Strategies?
Larry Swedroe offers commentary on mutual funds and factor investing strategies.
Speculating Versus Investing: The Buying of Individual Stocks
Larry Swedroe offers commentary on buying individual stocks.
Speculating Versus Investing: The Buying of Individual Stocks
Larry Swedroe offers commentary on buying individual stocks.
On Tax-Efficient Withdrawal Strategies
Larry Swedroe offers commentary on tax-efficient withdrawal strategies.
On Tax-Efficient Withdrawal Strategies
Larry Swedroe offers commentary on tax-efficient withdrawal strategies.
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