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Finding the right investment strategy: easier said than done

Successful investing isn't about beating the market or chasing the biggest gains. And if you steer clear of the most common mistakes, you've already won half the battle. Martin Weber, Senior Professor of Finance at the University of Mannheim, discusses investor psychology, risk profiles and...
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Is the US economy at a pivot point?

Trade friction and an extended government shutdown have skewed recent economic data. But next year, as tariff turbulence subsides, investment broadens and monetary policy eases, real GDP growth could accelerate, signalling the start of a new business cycle.
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Changing perspectives: From emotional trades to efficient portfolios

Emotions and rumours often drive investors to make buy or sell decisions at the worst possible times. Focusing on their overall portfolio rather than on individual transactions can help them avoid this pitfall.
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IPOs - when is the best time to invest?

Arm, Birkenstock and Sandoz are just a few of the companies that have recently gone public, highlighting that after an extended dry spell, the IPO business is picking up steam again. So should investors be in the market from day one? Or should they wait?
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Algorithmic masterpieces: The evolution of systematic hedge funds

Systematic hedge fund strategies have been around for years. But thanks to technological advances and an ever-growing pool of data, they’re more sophisticated than ever.
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Commodity trading

Before the development of today's global transportation networks, only the most expensive commodities were traded in bulk. Now commodities trading covers a wealth of goods from wheat and gold to oil and gas.
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Why the business cycle matters to investors

Investment asset classes like stocks, bonds, and commodities behave differently depending on where the economy is in the business cycle. But certain regional business cycles offer better explanations for asset class performance than others, which can be helpful for investors.