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The Incredible Shrinking Alpha 1 Credit 1 Credit

Sep 18, 2020, 01:00 PM EDT

The Incredible Shrinking Alpha 1 Credit 1 Credit

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Learning Objectives

  • To identify how academics have been persistently converting what was a source of alpha into beta reducing the sources of alpha.
  • To recognize how the shrinking pool of active investors is making it more difficult to generate alpha.
  • To recognize that while the absolute level of skill of active managers today is much higher than it was 25 years ago, it’s actually harder to generate alpha as it is the relative level of skill that matters (the paradox of skill).
  • To recognize how the increased supply of capital chasing alpha has negatively impacted returns.

Course Overview

In the world of investing, the Holy Grail is finding an investment manager who can reliably, persistently deliver alpha – a feat that seems to be of increasing rarity, as active managers in the aggregate continue to see outflows due to ongoing under performance. Even though Wall Street tries to keep alive the debate about the merits of active versus passive investing, a clear trend has emerged over the last several decades in which investors are slowly but steadily abandoning the hope of out performance that active management offers in favor of the certainty of earning market (not average) returns that passive management provides.The trend has been inexorable as investors become more and more aware of the low and declining odds that active management will outperform.

This CPE webinar, based on Larry’s book, The Incredible Shrinking Alpha,  co-authored with Andrew Berkin, will demonstrate that while it is possible to generate alpha (earn returns above risk-adjusted benchmarks) the odds of doing so are so low that it simply isn’t prudent to try. Larry will explain why the case against active management has been getting persistently stronger over the past 25 years.

The Webinar will cover four main themes: 

  • Academics have been converting what was once alpha into beta. 
  • The supply of victims needed to exploit has been persistently shrinking.
  • The competition has been getting increasingly tougher.
  • The amount of capital chasing a shrinking pool of alpha with fewer victims to exploit has been growing.

Larry will also explain why the trend toward increasing hurdles to the generation of alpha will continue, persistently lowering the odds of generating alpha, making active management a loser’s game.

On Demand Credits for All Qualifications

Live Webinar Credits for All Qualifications

License details Credits Status
Finance for Certified Public Accountants (CPA-US) 1 CPE Approved
Finance for Chartered Professional Accountant in Canada 1 CPD Eligible
Corporate Finance for Certified Management Accountants (CMA) 1 CPE Eligible
Investment Planning for Personal Financial Specialist (PFS) 1 CPD Eligible
Finance for Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA) 1 CPE Eligible
Finance for Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) 1 PL Eligible
Finance for Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM) 1 CPE Eligible
Financial Planning for Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC) 1 CE Eligible
Finance for Delaware Licensed Public Accountant (DE-LPA) 1 CPE Approved
Certified Treasury Professional (CTP) 1 CE Eligible
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) 1 CPD Eligible
Certified Wealth Strategist (CWS) 1 CE Eligible
Chartered Accountant - ICAEW 1 CPD Eligible
Financial Planning for Retirement Income Certified Professional (RICP) 1 CE Eligible
Certified Fiduciary and Investment Risk Specialist (CFIRS) 1 CE Eligible
Financial Planning for Financial Services Certified Professional (FSCP) 1 CE Eligible
General finance principles and financial concepts for Certified FP&A Professional (FP&A) 1 CE Eligible
Financial Planning for Wealth Management Certified Professional (WMCP) 1 CE Eligible
Finance for Certified Business Appraiser (CBA)/Master Certified Business Appraiser (MCBA) 1 CPE Eligible
Financial Planning for Chartered Advisor in Senior Living (CASL) 1 CE Eligible
Finance for Iowa Licensed Public Accountant (IA-LPA) 1 CPE Approved
Finance for Certificate in Investment Performance Measurement (CIPM) 1 PL Eligible
Finance for Maine Licensed Public Accountant (ME-LPA) 1 CPE Approved
Financial Planning for Chartered Special Needs Consultant (ChSNC) 1 CE Eligible
Chartered Accountants - Scotland 1 CPD Eligible
Chartered Accountants - Ireland (CAI) 1 CPD Eligible
CPA - Ireland 1 CPD Eligible
License details Credits Status
Finance for Certified Public Accountants (CPA-US) 1 CPE Approved
Chartered Professional Accountant in Canada 1 CPD Eligible
Certified Management Accountants (CMA) 1 CPE Eligible
Accredited in Business Valuation (ABV) 1 CPD Eligible
Personal Financial Specialist (PFS) 1 CPD Eligible
Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA) 1 CPE Eligible
Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) 1 PL Eligible
Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM) 1 CPE Eligible
Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC) 1 CE Eligible
Certified Treasury Professional (CTP) 1 CE Eligible
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) 1 CPD Eligible
Certified Wealth Strategist (CWS) 1 CE Eligible
Chartered Accountant - ICAEW 1 CPD Eligible
Retirement Income Certified Professional (RICP) 1 CE Eligible
Certified Fiduciary and Investment Risk Specialist (CFIRS) 1 CE Eligible
Financial Services Certified Professional (FSCP) 1 CE Eligible
Certified FP&A Professional (FP&A) 1 CE Eligible
Wealth Management Certified Professional (WMCP) 1 CE Eligible
Certified Business Appraiser (CBA)/Master Certified Business Appraiser (MCBA) 1 CPE Eligible
Chartered Advisor in Senior Living (CASL) 1 CE Eligible
Certificate in Investment Performance Measurement (CIPM) 1 PL Eligible
Chartered Special Needs Consultant (ChSNC) 1 CE Eligible
Chartered Accountants - Scotland 1 CPD Eligible
Chartered Accountants - Ireland (CAI) 1 CPD Eligible
CPA - Ireland 1 CPD Eligible

Additional Information

Credit

1

Credit

1

Course Level

Basic

Instructional Method

QAS Self Study

Group Internet Based

Pre-requisites

None

Advance Preparation

None

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About Instructor

Live CPE webinars by Larry Swedroe|  Expert Financial Speaker

Larry Swedroe

Consultant, Outsourced CIO, Self-employed

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From 1996-June 2024 Larry was the Head of Financial and Economic Research, Buckingham Wealth Partners where he spent his time, talent and energy educating investors on the benefits of evidence-based investing with enthusiasm few can match. He is now an independent consultant to registered investment advisory firms and investment management firms.


Larry was among the first authors to publish a book that explained the science of investing in layman’s terms, “The Only Guide to a Winning Investment Strategy You’ll Ever Need.” He has since authored eight more books: “What Wall Street Doesn’t Want You to Know” (2001), “Rational Investing in Irrational Times” (2002), “The Successful Investor Today” (2003), “Wise Investing Made Simple” (2007), “Wise Investing Made Simpler” (2010), “The Quest for Alpha” (2011), “Think, Act, and Invest Like Warren Buffett” (2012). And “ Enrich Your Future”(2024)


He has also co-authored nine books about investing. His latest work, “Your Essential Guide to Quantitative Hedge Fund Investing 1st Edition,” was co-authored with Marat Molyboga and published in January 2023.


He has had his own articles published in the Journal of Accountancy, Journal of Investing, AAII Journal, Personal Financial Planning Monthly, and the Journal of Portfolio Management.


Larry’s dedication to helping others has made him a sought-after national speaker. He has made appearances on national television shows airing on NBC, CNBC, CNN and Bloomberg Personal Finance. Larry is a prolific writer, contributing regularly to multiple outlets, including Advisor Perspectives, The Evidence Based Investor, and Alpha Architect.


Larry was vice chairman of Prudential Home Mortgage. He has held positions at Citicorp as senior vice president and regional treasurer, responsible for treasury, foreign exchange and investment banking activities, including risk management strategies.


Larry holds an MBA in finance and investment from New York University, and a bachelor’s degree in finance from Baruch College in New York

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We issue instant credit certificates, ensuring they are valid for presentation to governing bodies. Typically, we report IRS, CTEC, CFP, IDFP, IWI, VBOA Ethics credits within 7 days – the fastest in the industry.

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Very good overview of the why active asset management has become less valuable over the years

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Very interesting topic and well presented. Exam questions could be better written.

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