Michael Robbins

On todays episode Michael Robbins, CIO of Larson Financial & Professor Of Quantitative Investing at Columbia University joins the show for a discussion on the quantitative investing strategy.Authoring the book "Factor Investing and Machine Learning for Institutional Investing" Michael takes us back to the very basics in answering what is quantitive investing, what actually causes markets to go up, why most investors are NOT stock pickers and how a quantitive strategy can help manage risk & create sizeable returns. To hear all this and more, you'll have to tune in!--Follow Jack Farley on Twitter https://twitter.com/JackFarley96Follow Forward Guidance on Twitter https://twitter.com/ForwardGuidanceFollow Blockworks on Twitter https://twitter.com/Blockworks_--Referenced In The Show:Selling Fast and Buying Slow: Heuristics and Trading Performance of Institutional Investors: https://www.nber.org/papers/w29076Quantitative Asset Management: Factor Investing and Machine Learning for Institutional Investing: http://quantitativeassetmanagement.com/--Use code GUIDANCE20 to get 20% off Permissionless 2023 in Austin:https://blockworks.co/event/permissio...Research, news, data, governance and models – now, all in one place. As a listener of Forward Guidance, you can use code GUIDANCE10 for a 10% discount when signing up to Blockworks Research https://www.blockworksresearch.com/--Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter:https://rb.gy/5weeywMarket commentary, charts, degen trade ideas, governance updates, token performance, can’t-miss-tweets and more. Subscribe to the Blockworks Research “Daily Debrief” Newsletter: https://rb.gy/feusos--Timecodes:(00:00) Introduction(00:39) What Is Quantitative Investing?(02:24) Selling Fast & Buying Slow(05:26) What Causes Stocks To Go Up?(09:02) Are Rising Rates Actually Bad For Stocks?(15:11) Stock vs Bond Arbitrage Strategies(17:37) The VXX ETF(24:11) Most People Are NOT Stock Pickers(29:54) Risk Management(35:14) What Are The Biggest Mistakes Investors Make?(44:31) Being Early Is The Same As Being Wrong(49:37) What Indicators Are Worth Following With A Quantitative Strategy?(56:41) Liquidity(01:00:07) The Five Factors Of Investing(01:05:55) Investing Using Artificial Intelligence--Disclaimer: Nothing discussed on Forward Guidance should be considered as investment advice. Please always do your own research & speak to a financial advisor before thinking about, thinking about putting your money into these crazy markets.

Michael Robbins, an accomplished poet, joins the podcast to read John Ashbery's 'Myrtle' and his own 'Country Music.' They explore the complexity of Ashbery's poetry, discuss the themes and influences in 'Myrtle,' and delve into the process of writing 'Country Music.' The conversation highlights the humor, nuances, and personal inspirations found in contemporary poetry.

Bill Barker, a Motley Fool analyst, shares insights on Domino's competitive strategies and its innovative loyalty programs amid growing market challenges. He and Deidre Woollard also discuss the potential direction of Walgreens Boots Alliance under its new CEO as it shifts focus towards healthcare. Meanwhile, Professor Michael Robbins dives into the future of AI in investing, revealing how quantitative asset management is evolving and the implications for both big firms and individual investors. Join the feast of knowledge!