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Chris Schindler: Hedge Fund Sorcerer Schindler Shares Secrets from his Spellbook

Join Chris Schindler, a seasoned quantitative hedge fund manager, as he delves into the intricacies of portfolio construction for the future, highlighting challenges in benchmarking and changing market dynamics.

The Case For Real Assets

Real assets that can raise prices either on commercial terms or because their regulatory framework ensures a minimum return on invested capital can be an effective way to maintain the purchasing power of savings.

Consumer Stocks: The Mean Reversion Opportunity

In theory, a group of leading companies serving a very large and growing market should also be a solid investment opportunity. Testing this theory using a look-back of the actual performance of a basket of leading Consumer Discretionary brands offers some proof to this thesis.

Consensus Views for 2024: Where are the Opportunities?

Investors are still neutral on opportunities for risk taking in 2024.

Consensus Views for 2024: Where are the Opportunities?

Investors are still neutral on opportunities for risk taking in 2024.

The Consumer in 2024: Steady as She Goes

As we begin 2024, the state of the consumer is a great place to start. As dedicated consumer spending-focused investors, the state of the consumer is an important variable to understand.

US Sets Multiple Energy Records in 2023

When the final energy production figures for 2023 are in, the US will have set numerous records.

US Sets Multiple Energy Records in 2023

When the final energy production figures for 2023 are in, the US will have set numerous records.

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