The three “dirty words” of finance became taboo after the 2008 financial crisis, but this week’s guest says investors need them to boost their portfolios and “clean up” in the market. Our Financial Thought Leader this week is Cliff Asness, Managing and Founding Principal of AQR Capital Management, a global investment management firm which runs hedge funds, mutual funds, and a diversified collection of investment strategies. In this rare interview, he’ll discuss the tools we can use to diversify our portfolios.
CONSIDER QUANTS
CONSIDER QUANTS Consider adding mutual funds run by reputable and leading edge quantitative research and strategy firms. Two masters of the art: – Cliff Asness of AQR Capital Management – Andrew Lo of MIT and AlphaSimplex Group
CLIFF ASNESS: LESSONS IN RISK CONTROL
Cliff Asness, the Founding and Managing Principal of AQR Capital Management, is also the proud father of two sets of twins. Consuelo asked him if his risk managing skills from his office are also applied to his household.
DAVID ROSENBERG: SEISMIC INVESTMENT SHIFT
Financial Thought Leader David Rosenberg is predicting a generational investment shift. He explains his new call and why investors should be making some proactive changes to their portfolios now.
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CONSIDER ROSENBERG’S “HIRP” INVESTMENT THEME
CONSIDER ROSENBERG’S “HIRP” INVESTMENT THEME “HIRP” = HEDGE INFLATION, RISK PROTECTION Consider making small portfolio adjustments Rosenberg suggests inflation hedge such as TIPS- Treasury Inflation Protected Securities
DAVID ROSENBERG: AN ECONOMIST BY CHANCE
It was pure happenstance that renowned financial economist, David Rosenberg, fell into majoring in Economics in college. He is lucky he did, because he is a very good economist!