Articles
How To Stop Living on Autopilot—and Other Lessons Learned
In our latest editorial, QBR Senior Finance Editor Ben Kavanagh unveils the transformative power of intentional living. Through personal anecdotes and a deep dive into self-help wisdom, Kavanagh challenges the notion that busyness equals success, advocating instead for a life led with purpose. He explores the significance of swift decision-making, the resilience found in embracing failure, and the strategic alignment of one's efforts with innate strengths. Highlighting the importance of community and genuine self-reflection, this piece encourages readers to step off autopilot and navigate towards a fulfilling, consciously chosen path.
How Canada’s Housing Inflation Numbers & Policy Ignores New Homeowners
In our latest finance editorial, QBR Editor Petar Mijacevic delves into the Bank of Canada's method for measuring inflation in housing, and how it has produced a disconnect between reporting housing inflation and the actual rise in housing costs for new and prospective Canadian homeowners and renters. Through the lens of the current inflationary and high interest rate environment, Mijacevic discusses how this has affected the Bank of Canada's monetary policy decisions and how to move forward in measuring housing inflation.
From Boardwalk to Wall Street: Monopoly’s Investment Lessons
In our latest editorial, QBR Editor Evan Marriott delves into the unexpected wisdom found within the iconic game of Monopoly, revealing its hidden lessons on investment and economics. Marriott uncovers how this beloved board game mirrors real-world financial strategies, teaching players about diversification, liquidity, risk management, and the importance of strategic planning. Through the game's simulated property market, players experience firsthand the principles of asset allocation and the balancing act between aggressive investment and financial prudence. Marriott articulates how Monopoly’s gameplay, from managing a portfolio of properties to navigating economic shifts, serves as a metaphor for the broader financial markets, offering insights into managing investments and understanding economic dynamics.
Are Electric Vehicles Running out of Gas?
In this editorial piece, QBR Editor, Chanelle Cai, aims to evaluate the competitive landscape between Tesla and BYD and to make a deterministic conclusion on the champion of the industry going forward. Through this side-by-side comparison, light will be shed on the race to global EV dominance, illuminating a clearer path towards the future of transportation.
Understanding the Golden Age of Private Credit
In our latest finance editorial, QBR Editor Petar Mijacevic delves deep into the world of private credit, an industry that has skyrocketed from $100B to a whopping $1.5T. Through the lens of post-2008 regulations, Mijacevic sheds light on why this alternative asset class is reshaping today's financial landscape and what it means for the future.
Deconstructing the 10-K: Part II of II
In this second installment, QBR Senior Finance Editor Benjamin Kavanagh remains your trusted guide, just as in Part 1. Our mission remains clear: to simplify financial statement analysis, focusing on the Form 10-K, and provide a practical framework for efficient analysis, recognizing the challenge of time constraints.
Decoding the Plastic Puzzle
In our latest editorial piece, QBR Editor Evan Marriott, looks to decode the intricate world of credit cards through exploring the various types available, emphasizing the importance of credit scores and the factors that influence them, along with highlighting the potential pitfalls associated with their misuse.
Demystifying the Middle Eastern Venture Landscape
This editorial, from Editor Petar Mijacevic, provides a breakdown on how Western investors have underallocated investments to the Middle East according to asset allocation models, and how shifts in its business environment, powerful sovereign wealth funds, and long-term investment catalysts may transform the region into a tech powerhouse.
Deconstructing the 10-K: Part I of II
An entry-level probe into corporate & financial statement analysis, specifically the Form 10-K.
From Rags to Riches: The Story of China’s “Miracle” Economic Growth
An exploration of China's ascension from rags to riches by dissecting its unprecedented economic evolution and the vital role that the country now holds both presently and in the foreseeable future, as it continues to influence the global economic landscape.