Smart Beta Investing Has Underlying Problems
Whether markets are up or down, investors are always looking for ways to beat the odds. Everyone wants to feel like their investing strategy is as solid as it possibly can be, regardless of the market conditions. One such strategy is a smart beta investing approach. What is Smart Beta Investing? Roughly fifteen years ago, a professional services firm called Towers Watson coined the term “smart beta.” However, the term was around long before that, dating back to the 1970s. It took more than 30 years for the first beta ETF to launch in 2003. Since then, smart beta fund managers have been tweaking and refining their investment strategies and…
Distressed Debt Investing
The bond market is roughly two times the size of the stock market. Stocks get most of the attention but big money is in bonds. And when it comes to distressed debt investing, there are some great value opportunities. When investing in distressed debt, it takes some skill to separate the wheat from the chafe. It isn’t for the faint of heart. You have to sort through many companies – and sometimes countries – going through tough times. But before I get too ahead of myself, let’s first take a look at what makes debt distressed. Then from there, we’ll dive into some strategies and different ways to invest. What…
