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Wise Investing Made Simple 1 Credit

Wise Investing Made Simple 1 Credit

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  • Answer the polling questions
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Learning Objective

  • To provide lessons on how markets work and how they actually set prices.
  • To identify whether passive or active strategies should be used.
  • To refrain from making the mistake of confusing information with value relevant information.
  • To recognize why riskier value companies have higher expected returns than growth stocks.
  • To identify that passive strategies provide you with the greatest odds of achieving your goals.

Course Overview

The CPE webinar discussion is designed to provide lessons on how markets work, how they actually set prices and address the question of should you use active or passive strategies. The speaker uses analogies to more ordinary subjects to teach finance concepts with which most investors are unaware. 

Investors will learn that they should not make the mistake of confusing information with value relevant information, why riskier value companies have higher expected returns than growth stocks and that passive strategies provide you with the greatest odds of achieving your goals.

Key Topics Covered: 

  • How Markets Set Prices
  • When Even the Best Aren’t Likely to Win the Game
  • An Investor’s Worst Enemy


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On Demand Credits for All Qualifications

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

Additional Information

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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Are the self-study courses approved by NASBA and other regulatory bodies?

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