Markets are frequently ahead of, and often out of sync with, the economy. Barry Ritholtz aheadeconomyfrequently Change image and share on social
It is in your DNA to love a good story. You know, neat tales with heroes and villains and conflicts to resolve. A good story pushes our buttons, is exciting and memorable. Barry Ritholtz buttonconflictdna Change image and share on social
Many hedge fund managers have become billionaires; perhaps this - plus their reputations as the smartest guys in the room - is why they have captured the investing public's imagination. Barry Ritholtz billionairecapturefund Change image and share on social
You can blow on the dice all you want, but whether they come up 'seven' is still a function of random luck. Barry Ritholtz blowdicefunction Change image and share on social
Rather than engage in the sort of selective retention that so many investors tend to do and pretend mistakes never happened, I prefer to 'own' them. This allows me to learn from them and, with any luck, avoid making the same errors again. Barry Ritholtz avoidengageerror share on social
Any investment bought via credit always runs the risk of margin calls and, eventually, liquidation. Barry Ritholtz buycallcredit Change image and share on social
Often, investors will discover a manager after he's had a terrific run, usually when he lands on a magazine cover somewhere. Invariably, funds swell up with new investor money just before they revert to their long-term averages. Barry Ritholtz averagecoverdiscover share on social
The bottom line is this: Cash, in modest increments, has a role in any portfolio. But unless you are Warren Buffett, you should limit it to 2 or 3 percent. Barry Ritholtz bottombuffettcash Change image and share on social
One thing I detest most about the financial press is the lack of accountability. All sorts of nonsense is said without penalty. Barry Ritholtz accountabilitydetestfinancial Change image and share on social
Active management leads to lots of poor investor behavior. It sends people chasing after whoever has the hot hand at the moment. Barry Ritholtz activebehaviorchase Change image and share on social
