Articles
Lady Liberty vs. Liberation: How the U.S. Dollar Eclipses Global Markets
In a time where political tensions have resulted in bolstered protectionism and decreased globalization, the effects of a strong dollar only contribute towards a downward trend in global trade. Nations, trade associations, and heads of state must prioritize foreign transactions and discourage barrier retaliation for the continued liberation of global markets.
Airlines – A Soaring or Crashing Investment?
Right now, travelling is more popular than ever, as many have learned to prioritize experiences over tangible goods in the post-pandemic environment. This begs the question, should individuals get in the front seat and invest in airlines, or simply sit back and watch them take off?
Selling to Yourself: Liquidity Farming Via Continuation Funds
As the search for liquidity beats on and de-risking opportunities are limited in prevailing financial turmoil, the secondaries market for institutional capital is patiently waiting in the gates—as they know they have backed a winning horse in continuation funds as the special-purpose vehicle of the future.
The 60-40 Is Not Dead, It Just Needs CPR
Moreover, underwhelming risk-adjusted returns in recent years brings the question to light: if the 60-40 is a strategy of the past, what is the strategy of the future? No answer is correct, as no one can predict what will happen tomorrow, let alone 5, 10, or 20 years down the line. There are many interesting strategies that investors new and old alike are implementing - with the highest returns likely coming from a mix between many of them.
Compliance or Defiance: Auditors’ Role in Corporate Governance
Auditors aid in building confidence and trust in our financial markets. Their vetting of companies brings validity and integrity to the information millions trust daily when making critical, potentially life-changing decisions within their investments and finances. Decisions which on a lower scale, can determine the fate of a college fund, down payment for a home, or financial independence.
Falling Markets - Is A Recession Near or Over Feared?
Widespread concerns about a recession could be amplifying existing bearish market characteristics through a self-fulfilling prophecy and social stigma. This article considers both arguments, adding impartiality and context to the glaring news headlines in the public eye.
Queen’s Women Investors
QBR sits down with QWI co-founders Helen Wong and Tina Huang to learn about their ambitions and hopes for the club going into its second year
NFTs & the Blockchain
The breakthrough of non-fungible tokens within the crypto investing landscape, while new and material, holds serious questions over the viability of the products and their purchases.
