Daniel Liberto

Beta Values and What They Mean Beta   Meaning 1.0 The stock moves in line with the broader market 2.0 The stock moves twice as much as the broader market 0.0 The stock’s moves don’t correlate with the broader market -1.0 The […]

Foreign leaders, celebrities, and everyday Americans have used gifts to the U.S. president to build relationships, show respect, and sometimes make unforgettable impressions on the world’s most powerful office, whether it’s a “flying palace” Boeing 747, presidential portraits painted on

After 18 odd years, stocks are finally back in vogue. According to analytics company Gallup, 62% of Americans reported owning company shares in 2024 and 2025, a level previously not seen since 2007, the year the Great Recession began. No

At this point, the enduring popularity of high-paid money managers is a mystery. People trust them to manage their money, paying them handsomely to beat the market. But they rarely do. After accounting for fees, money managers’ picks often underperform much

Warren Buffett once proclaimed that Vanguard founder Jack Bogle “has probably done more for the American investor than any man in the country.” Buffett’s praise appeared to affirm his longstanding appreciation for the index-tracking funds that Bogle helped bring to

The amount of money sitting in money market funds hit a record $7 trillion in the first half of 2025, continuing a years-long surge of inflows into these short-term, low-risk investment vehicles. So what does that say about investors’ attitudes

Many people invest or talk about investing but few leave a long-lasting impression. The individuals listed below are exceptions. Financial gurus can be thought of as leaders or teachers in matters relating to money. These individuals excel in this field

Replacing Warren Buffett is perhaps the ultimate poisoned chalice. With him at the helm, Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (BRK.A, BRK.B) has delivered a staggering total return of more than 5.5 million percent to shareholders since Buffett took over the company in

In an announcement at Berkshire Hathaway Inc.’s (BRK.A, BRK.B) May 2025 annual shareholder meeting that surprised even his chosen successor, Warren Buffett made it official: He’s passing the torch for the $1.2 trillion empire he built at year’s end. While

An asset bubble occurs when the price of an asset, such as stocks, bonds, real estate, or commodities, rises rapidly without the underlying fundamentals to justify the price spike. The inevitable collapse wipes out the net worth of investors and