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Using Momentum Investing and Trend Following

Using Momentum Investing and Trend Following

FromMoney For the Rest of Us


Using Momentum Investing and Trend Following

FromMoney For the Rest of Us

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Length:
30 minutes
Released:
Aug 28, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

How momentum investing works, what are some of the challenges in implementing it, and how can individuals use momentum in their investment portfolios.Topics covered in this episode include:What is momentum investing and why does it theoretically deliver excess return.Why do momentum strategies suffer through periods of horrendous losses.Why high trading costs and selling a position can be challenges to successfully implementing momentum strategies.What are examples of momentum oriented funds and ETFs.How momentum can be used for making asset allocation decisions and adjusting portfolio risk.Thanks to The Great Courses Plus and Netsuite for sponsoring the episode.For show notes and more information on this episode click here.[0:18] Momentum investing consistently outperforms the market.[5:04] Why does momentum investing work?[7:31] The three challenges of the momentum investing phenomena.[12:50] What happens if investor behavior changes?[14:24] Tactics for implementing momentum into your own portfolio.[20:02] Using dual momentum to move in and out of asset classes.[23:55] Utilizing momentum investing as a swing vote.[28:01] How David uses momentum investing in his portfolio.
Released:
Aug 28, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

A personal finance and investing podcast on money, how it works, how to invest it and how to live without worrying about it. J. David Stein is a former Chief Investment Strategist and money manager. For close to two decades, he has been teaching individuals and institutions how to invest and handle their finances in ways that are simple to understand. More info at moneyfortherestofus.com