How can women break into investment management? It’s a tough question, because sadly, even at this late date, sexism persists in the investment industry. At the same time, job openings are becoming scarce because of the increased share of assets allocated to passive strategies. The move to passive will go away at some point. In the meantime,… [Read More]
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Getting started
I’m Annie Logue, and this is my blog. Obvious, yes? This is a blog about money and culture, to give you ideas for how to spend better, recommendations for good books, and things to consider about capitalism. Here are answers to some questions you may have: What should I read here? Depending on your interest:… [Read More]
Penney’s, Sears, activist investing, and hedge funds
Two American retailers, Penney’s and Sears, are on the verge of collapse. They both faced the same problem: how to stand out in a crowded retail market. Both companies have plenty of competition, not just each other. They compete against such department stores as Kohl’s and Dillard’s, Macy’s and Target as well as against Bed… [Read More]
Why is John Paulson’s performance a surprise?
I often quote Po’s line from the movie “Kung Fu Panda”: There is no secret ingredient. Every time there’s a major market crash, there’s someone out there who called it coming and ended up making a fortune. And inevitably, that person never duplicates the feat. In the 1987 crash, it was Elaine Gazarelli. She called… [Read More]