Larry Swedroe is the author or coauthor of 18 books on investing. His latest is “Enrich Your Future: The Keys to Successful Investing.” He holds an MBA in finance and investment from New York University and a bachelor's degree in finance from Baruch College in New York.
Larry Swedroe
Larry Swedroe is the author or coauthor of 18 books on investing. His latest is “Enrich Your Future: The Keys to Successful Investing.”
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Firms loaded with goodwill and intangible assets have quietly underperformed.
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New research shows smarter portfolio construction—not new factors—is the real edge.
The ETF Tax Loophole That Wall Street Is Exploiting
Section 351 ETF seeding is gaining traction with wealthy investors, but the practice may invite IRS scrutiny.
These Intangible Value ETFs Can Strengthen Traditional Factor Portfolios
Sparkline’s ETFs offer a low-correlation complement to Dimensional and Avantis funds.
Corporations Are Winning the Stock Market. Here’s a New Plan for Everyone Else
Retail investors have the worst trading record, according to a study of trading performance. Here are 6 ways to improve your odds.
Warren Buffett Was Never Just a Value Investor. Here’s the Real Secret to His Investing Success
Data shows Buffett beat markets by investing in quality, not cheap stocks.
This Simple Metric Could Predict Future Stock Market Returns
New research shows how the gap between stock earnings yields and real bond yields helps forecast long-term market behavior.
When You Buy the Hype, Insiders Love to Sell
New research reveals strategic trading patterns.
How You Can Capitalize on Long-Term Growth That the Market Misses
An analysis of long-term growth expectations reveals stock market inefficiencies. Here are key takeaways for investors seeking to boost their returns.
FOMO Can Lead to Lower Returns. Don’t Fall For It
A new study reveals that the fear of missing out isn’t just a meme—it’s a measurable force that quietly steers the market.
Investors Beware: Bull Markets Don’t Last Forever
New research uncovers the math behind stock returns and warns investors to prepare for a jolt.
Gold vs. Bitcoin: Why the Safe-Haven Debate Is Shifting in 2025
They both offer diversification, but gold’s stability in crises reaffirms its safe-haven status.
Why the AI Spending Spree Could Spell Trouble for Investors
As Big Tech pours trillions into AI infrastructure, history warns of overinvestment, shrinking returns, and rising risks.
Machine Learning Can Forecast Which Stock Factors Will Outperform
Study reveals that machine learning models, driven by factor momentum, unlock predictability in factor returns.
Is Private Credit Drowning in Capital? These Are the Strategic Implications for Investors
The risk of market crowdedness is real, but opportunities remain for investors in the rapidly expanding private credit market.
The Hidden Costs of Passive Investing
Index funds and systematic strategies face trading frictions that quietly erode investor returns.
The Investing Risk You Might Be Overlooking When Buying Popular Stocks
Understanding crowdedness as an equity risk factor.
Do Simple Stock-Picking Formulas Still Work?
Popular quantitative formulas have delivered strong returns, but there is no one-size-fits-all investing solution.
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A closer look at “volatility laundering” in private equity, and how investors should account for it.
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Investors should look beyond growth forecasts, study suggests.
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