One valuation metric is so popular and powerful that it has changed not just the way financiers operate, but the entire world itself. This formula has caused political controversy and scandal–not bad for some basic algebra. What is this formula and why has it become so controversial?
To understand how the global economy nearly fell into absolute chaos and the earth faced a near apocalyptic disaster in the late 2000s, we need to understand what a debt is. This simple concept–the idea of the capital structure–was behind one of the most dangerous and tumultuous moments in recent history.
With a 2% decline, it’s clear that the bull market of 2021 is at the very least taking a pause. Is it time to panic? Before you answer yes or no, have a look at how professionals on Wall Street are talking about the dip.
Financial advisory is a great and often overlooked opportunity, and anyone looking to jump into finance should understand what this role is and how lucrative it can be.
Portfolio turnover is a crucial feature of large institutional investment decisions, but as it is relatively unimportant to retail investors it is often overlooked. In reality, large investors must create sophisticated models to understand how portfolio turnover impacts not only their returns, but also their perception to outside investors.
Inflation has a very precise and easy-to-understand definition, yet it is hotly debated and often misunderstood. Why is this? What exactly is inflation, and how is it so often misunderstood?