Facebook Lockup (The Big One)

Facebook’s third (of five) lockup expiration day is here, and this one is its largest… From CNNMoney: It’s déjà vu all over again for Facebook. On Wednesday, the company faces yet another day when millions of shares could hit the market — and this may the biggest potential stock dump by far. Early employees and…

361 Capital Weekly Research Briefing

361 Capital portfolio manager, Blaine Rollins, CFA, previously manager of the Janus Fund, writes a weekly update looking back on major moves, macro-trends and economic data points. The 361 Capital Weekly Research Briefing summarizes the latest market news along with some interesting facts and a touch of humor. 361 Capital is a provider of alternative…

The Difference Between Advocacy and Analysis

When pundits are rooting for one political candidate or another, you’ll often see them begin discussing only the data that bolsters “their guy” on television or in their columns. They have abandoned actual analysis and have entered the realm of advocacy. In the markets, people wedded to predictions or in love with a position will…

Rob Arnott on the Hard Part

Sure, everyone’s a “contrarian.” Until it actually comes down to being a bit patient and uncomfortable in a position. Then they get squirmy or begin looking elsewhere for a more conformist approach, a warm sweater of a portfolio that makes them immediately “feel better” and back in the mainstream. Now of course, in the modern…

The Brawl for it All

What’s my “theme” for 2013? I don’t know, but this one’s probably as good as any you’ll hear: Housing versus Deficit Reduction – the question of recovery or recession will be decided by which of those aforementioned things has more impact on the economy this coming year. To me, this push-and-pull represents the Brawl for…