Articles
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.
Locked Out: The Crisis of Unaffordable Housing for Young Canadians
Explore potential avenues to understanding the housing crisis, its far-reaching consequences on the lives of young individuals, and explore potential avenues to weather the storm.
Does Life Really Imitate Art?
As far as Hollywood is concerned, finance professionals will always be the blind leading the blind, despite undeniable levels of progress in creating a more efficient, honest, and meritocratic workplace.
Follow the Leader: Venture Capital Pandemonium
Overall, major venture capital firms are industry leaders for a reason — they are some of the most sophisticated and successful investors in the world. Following their investments often makes sense, and to a certain extent, they deserve the “premium” that they warrant, but when the party stops, there can be serious consequences.