This investor’s big call on the pandemic led to a second record-breaking year
January 15, 2021
By continuing to live on the edge, this fund manager has followed a strategy that has made him billions of dollars, despite almost sinking his career numerous times
Some industries have thrived during the pandemic. One of these has been the consumer goods sector, as people have been unable to spend their discretionary income on experiences like travel.
Quantitative investing models can only go so far. They are limited to the data they have access to, which they use to predict future trends. When unexpected events occur, like the pandemic, it can throw these models for a loop.
Retail is usually one of the hardest hit sectors during a recession. People have less money to spend on discretionary items, negatively impacting retail store sales.
The threat of cyber attacks has spiked in recent years. While it’s overall a threat and a concern, it does create demand for increased cybersecurity infrastructure. Today’s firm is part of that movement.
In addition to looking at aggregate Uniform Accounting data, we like to look at other indicators to have a holistic view of the market. Many equity investors fail to consider how the credit market and its signals can help us understand the stock market.
Much like Indiana Jones, this hedge fund titan has spent his fair share of time in the classroom, but what has really made him famous is his success in applying his knowledge in the field
The medical industry has been an interesting one to invest in this year. Hospitals have been overwhelmed, but many elective procedures have been postponed this year. It’s difficult to paint the industry with a broad brush as a result.
During periods of crisis, people tend to stock up on essential goods. We saw this during the pandemic when toilet paper was worth its weight in gold. During natural disasters, people make a similar run on
Breakfast has long been considered the most important meal of the day by dieticians. As the pandemic has forced people to stay at home, people now have more time to consume a full breakfast in the morning. Today’s firm is one of the pillars
With the holiday shopping season here, it’s important to look at consumer credit health. Given how volatile this year has been, some investors are worried about how consumer credit could affect holiday shopping
Quantitative hedge funds have seen a boom in recent years as technology continues to advance. Artificial intelligence and machine learning have begun to take over the roles of many traditional hedge fund analysts.
Some industries have thrived during the pandemic. One of these has been the home improvement sector, as consumers are spending more time in their homes.
Factor investing involves using quantifiable attributes to explain and drive differences in stock returns. It has taken off over the past decade as computer algorithms become more advanced and can handle more data.
During the pandemic, RVs and other vehicles sales skyrocketed, as families take control of their vacations. Today’s firm supplies the parts for these machines to keep the market running.
The fortunes of the real estate industry have significantly improved since the Great Recession. Firms related to home renovations have fared especially well.