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A Dirty Little Secret About Bond Funds

In a way, in becoming The Oxford Club’s Bond Strategist I feel like a prosecutor who’s decided to switch sides and become a defense attorney.
As I mentioned in my last piece, I managed a $160 million (assets under management) taxable bond fund for a bank early in my career.
It was my first job out of the Navy. I joined a bank in Cincinnati, Ohio, which at the time was known for its ability to churn out spectacular earnings growth – and by extension, stock price growth.
The bank hired veterans in large part because it demanded a lot from its employees …read more […]

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International Paper Company (IP) vs. Hedge Fund Favorites in 2019

While the market driven by short-term sentiment influenced by the accomodative interest rate environment in the US, increasing oil prices and deteriorating expectations towards the resolution of the trade war with China, many smart money investors kept their cautious approach regarding the current bull run in the third quarter and hedging or reducing many of […] …read more […]

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How Did Kellogg Company (K) Compare Against Hedge Fund Darlings in 2019?

Hedge funds are known to underperform the bull markets but that’s not because they are bad at investing. Truth be told, most hedge fund managers and other smaller players within this industry are very smart and skilled investors. Of course, they may also make wrong bets in some instances, but no one knows what the […] …read more […]

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Kohl’s Corporation (KSS) vs. Hedge Fund Favorites in 2019

Hedge funds are known to underperform the bull markets but that’s not because they are bad at investing. Truth be told, most hedge fund managers and other smaller players within this industry are very smart and skilled investors. Of course, they may also make wrong bets in some instances, but no one knows what the […] …read more […]

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How Did LHC Group, Inc. (LHCG) Compare Against Hedge Fund Darlings in 2019?

While the market driven by short-term sentiment influenced by the accomodative interest rate environment in the US, increasing oil prices and deteriorating expectations towards the resolution of the trade war with China, many smart money investors kept their cautious approach regarding the current bull run in the third quarter and hedging or reducing many of […] …read more […]

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Wirecard Chairman Resigns in Midst of Accounting Controversy

(Bloomberg) — Wirecard AG Chairman Wulf Matthias resigned after months of controversy over the digital payments company’s accounting practices.Matthias stepped down as chairman of the supervisory board for personal reasons, and will be replaced by Thomas Eichelmann, the Aschheim, Germany-based company said Friday in a statement. Matthias will remain a member of the board.The payment processor’s shares have whipsawed for more than a year after several media reports raised questions about accounting methods, all of which the company has rejected. The concerns relate to Wirecard’s Singapore operations. Wirecard has said its reporting obligations were “followed properly.” Shares are down more …read more […]

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62 Investment Terms Beginning Investors Should Know

If you’re new to the world of investing, it can be intimidating to hear new terms. That’s why we put together this list of investment terms. These words and concepts can help you get a better understanding of the investing world.
Whether you’re a novice or expert, the list below can come in handy. Let’s dive in…

Investment Terms Every Investor Should Know

Annualized Rate of Return- The average annual return over a defined period of years, including the affect of compounding. Another term for this is compound annual growth rate.
Annual Report- An audited report of a corporation or mutual fund’s condition and …read more […]