The Incredible Shrinking Alpha 1 Credit
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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:
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.
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| CPA in Canada | 1 CPD | Eligible |
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| Accredited in Business Valuation (ABV) | 1 CPD | Eligible |
| Personal Financial Specialist (PFS) | 1 CPD | Eligible |
| Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) | 1 PL | Eligible |
| Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM) | 1 CPE | Eligible |
| 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 |
| Retirement Income Certified Professional (RICP) | 1 CE | Eligible |
| Wealth Management Certified Professional (WMCP) | 1 CE | Eligible |
| Financial Services Certified Professional (FSCP) | 1 CE | Eligible |
| Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA) | 1 CPE | Eligible |
| Certified Treasury Professional (CTP) | 1 CE | Eligible |
| Chartered Special Needs Consultant (ChSNC) | 1 CE | Eligible |
| Chartered Advisor in Senior Living (CASL) | 1 CE | Eligible |
| CIPM | 1 PL | Eligible |
| Certified Business Appraiser (CBA)/Master Certified Business Appraiser (MCBA) | 1 CPE | Eligible |
| Certified FP&A Professional (FP&A) | 1 CE | Eligible |
| Chartered Accountants - Ireland (CAI) | 1 CPD | Eligible |
| Chartered Accountants - Scotland | 1 CPD | Eligible |
| CPA - Ireland | 1 CPD | Eligible |
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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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FC
Very good overview of the why active asset management has become less valuable over the years
KB
Very interesting topic and well presented. Exam questions could be better written.
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