History shows us that people are terrible about guessing what is going to happen - next week, next month, and especially next year. Barry Ritholtz guesshappenhistory Change image and share on social
The good news is that economists are intelligent, engaging and often charming folks. The bad news is their work is often of little use to investors. Barry Ritholtz badcharmeconomist Change image and share on social
A number of bloggers in economics and the financial sector have risen to prominence through the sheer strength of their work. Note it was not their family connections nor ties to Ivy League schools or elite banks, but rather the strength of their research, analysis and writing. Barry Ritholtz analysisbankblogger share on social
Even when you are right, there are costs and taxes associated with being tactical. When you are wrong, there are opportunity costs. Barry Ritholtz costopportunitytactical Change image and share on social
When markets are rallying, cash in the portfolio is a drag on performance, returning about zero. Barry Ritholtz cashdragmarket Change image and share on social
In social media, people cannot build big followings organically unless what they are putting out to the world has value. Barry Ritholtz bigbuildfollowing Change image and share on social
The simple reality of life is that everyone is wrong on a regular basis. By confronting these inevitable errors, you allow yourself to make corrections before it is too late. Barry Ritholtz basisconfrontcorrection Change image and share on social
Getting more and more of our news from the social network is having significant repercussions for markets - and your money. Barry Ritholtz marketmoneynetwork Change image and share on social
Never forget this simple truism: Forecasting is marketing, plain and simple. Barry Ritholtz forecastforgetmarkete Change image and share on social
