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
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
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
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
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
You want less of the annoying nonsense that interferes with your portfolios and more of the significant data that allow you to become a less distracted, more purposeful investor. Barry Ritholtz annoydatumdistract 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
Forecasting is simply not a strength of the species; we are much better with tools and narrative storytelling. Barry Ritholtz forecastnarrativesimply Change image and 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
Once you research an idea, you begin to develop a perspective. Writing about anything in public, often in real time, has helped fashion my views. Barry Ritholtz begindevelopfashion Change image and share on social
