How Religious Beliefs Influence Financial Decision-Making
A review of the interaction of finance and religion shows not only has there been a long historical relationship between them, but religion continues to influence financial decision-making.
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Paths to Improved Business Growth When the Federal Reserve’s Policies are Ineffective
Practitioners of all sized companies are reassessing their expectations that the Federal Reserve can effectively stimulate growth and planning accordingly.
The Four-Year U.S. Presidential Cycle and the Stock Market
Since 2004, the stock market environment has changed in ways that make it more important than ever to understand the relationship between politics and stock market behavior. Unlike the 2004 article that did not address the above in detail, this article will attempt to do so.
VIDEO – Wall of Worry: Elections and the Markets
2012 is shaping up to be the year of global political change with important changes in the government in Russia, France, Italy, and of course the upcoming presidential election here in the United States. How will financial markets be influenced by such political turmoil and how can investors prepare?
VIDEO – Wall of Worry: Elections and the Markets
2012 is shaping up to be the year of global political change with important changes in the government in Russia, France, Italy, and of course the upcoming presidential election here in the United States. How will financial markets be influenced by such political turmoil and how can investors prepare?
The Four-Year U.S. Presidential Cycle and the Stock Market
Since 2004, the stock market environment has changed in ways that make it more important than ever to understand the relationship between politics and stock market behavior. Unlike the 2004 article that did not address the above in detail, this article will attempt to do so.
UPDATE: Benefits of International Portfolio Diversification
If equity markets are in fact integrated, an unexpected event in one market may influence not only returns, but also volatility (measured by standard deviation) in the other markets.
CEO Performance of 100 of Southern California’s Largest Companies
SCCO International in association with Pepperdine University’s Graziadio School of Business and the Graziadio Business Review presents the 2nd annual report of CEO Performance of 100 of Southern California’s Largest Companies.
UPDATE: Top 10 U.S. Economic Issues to Monitor
Darrol J. Stanley, DBA revisits his 2008 article “Top 10 U.S. Economic Issues to Monitor” with new insights on key economic, social, and political issues.
UPDATE: The Dollar vs. the Euro
The U.S. economy is finally showing signs of life, but the forecast for the next few years is slow economic growth.
Achieving Enterprise Stability Based on Economic Capital
Enterprise stability and a company’s chance for survival can be improved by applying a modified approach to the role of equity as “economic capital.”
The Book Corner
The Book Corner offers reviews by Graziadio School faculty on a variety of books on business topics.
What to Do when Traditional Diversification Strategies Fail – Revisited
Reduced costs of trading commissions are a welcome new benefit of using ETFs as portfolio building blocks, but the cost of the bid-ask spread can be significant if low-volume ETFs are mixed into a diversified portfolio.
The Role of Finance in the Strategic-Planning and Decision-Making Process
This article discusses the role of finance in strategic planning, decision making, formulation, implementation, and monitoring.
What to Do When Traditional Diversification Strategies Fail
Many factors contribute to volatile market behavior. This article explores a methodology that attempts to address these factors.
The Buffett Approach to Valuing Stocks
This article provides an example of the process famed investor Warren Buffett is reported to go though to determine the intrinsic value of a publicly traded company.
The Book Corner
The Book Corner offers reviews by Graziadio School faculty on a variety of books on business topics.
Investing for Income in a Down Economy
Exploring alternatives for investing in a down economy that may provide better long-term portfolio performance through high-dividend yields and favorable diversification characteristics.
Owner-Occupied Commercial Real Estate for the Entrepreneur
An overview of owner-occupied, single-tenant commercial real estate, and practical advice on how to enter this potentially lucrative investment.
Editorial: Taking Advantage of California’s Retirees to Help Close the Budget Gap
This editorial encourages California to utilize the talents of management retirees to help alleviate our ongoing financial woes.
An Alternative Way to Manage Equity Portfolios
Research on investment strategies to counterbalance the current negative conditions for traditional beta investing.
Active Alpha Portfolio Management: Appendix B
An appendix to article “An Alternative Way to Manage an Equity Portfolio” that offers a Table of Results.
America’s Financial Crisis
On Tuesday, September 30, 2008, members of the Graziadio School community came together from New York to Los Angeles on a conference call to hear about America’s financial crisis from a distinguished panel of professors.
The Top 10 U.S. Economic Issues to Monitor
Darrol J. Stanley, PhD, addresses what many believe to be “The Top 10 U.S. Economic Issues to Monitor.”
Is Managed Futures an Asset Class?
A study of various commodity asset pricing models, which show inherent shortcomings when analyzing the commodity futures markets.
Will the Sub-Prime Meltdown Burst the Housing Bubble?
The end of the housing boom may substantially slow economic growth by reducing consumer spending and deflating consumer confidence.
Seasonality and the Stock Market
Contrary to popular opinion, it may not be an advantage to hold stocks for long periods and not worry about market declines along the way.
Achieving Corporate Success and Maximized Value
What are the factors necessary to develop a corporate strategy that creates long-term corporate success while at the same time creating value for the compa
The Twin Deficits
Ballooning U.S. deficits present real challenges for the U.S. and world economies. Management of debt costs and hedging against currency risk will be imperative.
Recognize the True Cost of Compensation
Compensation options are a cost to the firm and need to be expensed if financial statements are to reflect the true value of the firm.
Who’s Driving American Firms?
Corporate boards of directors need to be very proactive and diligent in order to protect shareholder interests, the larger economy . . . and themselves.
Does Market Efficiency Trump Behavioral Bias in Finance Decisions?
Once upon a time, two economists were walking together when one of them saw something that caught his attention. “Look,” he exclaimed, “here’s a great research topic!” “Nonsense,” the other one said, “If it were, someone would have written a paper on it by now.” For a long time this attitude governed the view of … Continued
Is Price Everything?
New disclosure rules will help investors determine whether they are getting the “best execution” of their trades, given their criteria.
Has the Dow Really Escaped the Bear?
Investors must exercise caution when relying on the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) as a barometer of the equity markets.
SEC Requires Fair Disclosure
New regulation increases capital market efficiency and is good news for individual members.
Conversation with Countrywide Credit Industries’ Angelo Mozilo
A discussion of the innovative approaches used to make Countrywide the largest independent mortgage banking company in the U.S.