In this episode of Two Quants and a Financial Planner, Jack and Matt dive into some of the most controversial takes we’ve heard on Excess Returns in 2024. From Aswath…
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The Magic of Simplicity: Joel Greenblatt's Two-Factor Investment Strategy
In a field where complexity often reigns supreme, Joel Greenblatt’s “Magic Formula” stands out for its remarkable simplicity. Using just two variables to select stocks, this approach has produced impressive…
Research Paper Summary: "Migration" by Eugene Fama and Ken French
In a landmark paper titled “Migration,” finance luminaries Eugene Fama and Kenneth French uncover the dynamic mechanisms driving two of investing’s most studied phenomena: the small-cap and value premiums. Their…
Five Top Twin Momentum Stocks
The Twin Momentum strategy, based on research by Dashan Huang and his colleagues, represents an innovative approach to momentum investing that combines both fundamental and price momentum factors. This dual…
Validea's Top Benjamin Graham Stocks - November 2024
Benjamin Graham, widely recognized as the pioneer of value investing, developed a methodical approach to identifying undervalued stocks. Validea has adapted Graham’s principles into a systematic strategy that prioritizes financial…
Validea's Value Spread Report: November 2024
Here is the latest value spread update for November 2024 from Validea’s market valuation tool. Rather than focusing on market-cap weighted indexes like the S&P 500, our tool focuses on…
Making Sense of Markets in a Post Election World | Grant Williams and Ben Hunt
In this special “Emergency Room” episode of Excess Returns, Matt Zeigler is joined by Ben Hunt and Grant Williams for a candid discussion of the 2024 post-election landscape and its…
Three Technology Dividend Aristocrats Warren Buffett Might Like
Dividend Aristocrats are an elite group of S&P 500 companies that have increased their dividend payments consistently for at least 25 consecutive years. These companies represent the gold standard for…
Top 10 High Shareholder Yield Stocks - November 2024
Shareholder yield is a financial metric that captures the total return a company provides to its shareholders, expressed as a percentage of its market value. It combines three key elements:…
Practical Lessons from Cullen Roche
In this episode, we look at the biggest lessons we have learned from Cullen Roche, one of our most frequent and insightful guests. We cover: “All Duration Investing” Cullen’s framework…