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Alex Dumortier, CFA

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Alex Dumortier covers daily market activity from a contrarian, value-oriented perspective.

Recent Articles by Alex Dumortier, CFA

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Jul 8, 2016 by Alex Dumortier, CFA

2 Key Questions Prove Professional Investors Are Irrational, Too

Fund managers' expectations regarding expected returns on stocks, bonds, and other asset classes versus their own performance simply don't add up.

Businessman consulting financial crystal ball

Jul 7, 2016 by Alex Dumortier, CFA

Stocks Will Gain 15% -- Should You Listen to Jeremy "the Wizard of Wharton" Siegel?

The Wharton finance professor sees 10% to 15% gains for stocks in the second half, but is there any reason to listen to him?

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Jul 6, 2016 by Alex Dumortier, CFA

3 Graphs That Prove Brexit Is No Lehman Brothers

It's a relief: Brexit was a systemic event for the European Union, but not for financial markets.

Cockroach in a roach trap

Jul 5, 2016 by Alex Dumortier, CFA

The Return of "Roach Motel" Funds

Two U.K. commercial property funds have barred their investors from making withdrawals, illustrating some of the perverse consequences of ultra-loose monetary policy.

Buffett caricature

Jul 2, 2016 by Alex Dumortier, CFA

11 Warren Buffett Quotes You've Never Heard Before (Plus 2 From Charlie Munger)

Twenty years ago, a small circle of investors and academics gathered in New York to listen to Berkshire Hathaway's Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger. Here are 11 of the best Warren Buffett quotes (plus two from Charlie!) from the transcript.

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Jul 1, 2016 by Alex Dumortier, CFA

Warren Buffett Is Watching This Big Deal Very Closely

As Mondelez International goes after Hershey Co, there are all sorts of reasons this deal would make sense for Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Inc.

Sand running through the bulbs of an hourglass

Jun 30, 2016 by Alex Dumortier, CFA

Didn't Get the Brexit Discount? There's Still Time to Buy These 3 Banks

As Brexit fears subside, raised dividends and new share repurchase programs highlight the attractiveness of Bank of America Corp, Citigroup Inc., and JPMorgan Chase & Co.

Li-ka Shing

Jun 29, 2016 by Alex Dumortier, CFA

Hong Kong's Warren Buffett on Brexit, China's Future, and Reading

During trying times, it's worth listening to our most successful elders. Li Ka-shing, Hong Kong's wealthiest man, has a thoughts on the topics of the day.

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Jun 28, 2016 by Alex Dumortier, CFA

This Labor Market Trend Could Puncture the Stock Market Bubble

Workers' rising share of income means companies in the S&P 500 will be hard-pressed to deliver the growth required to justify today's valuations.

Whispering business information

Jun 27, 2016 by Alex Dumortier, CFA

Brexit: Here's What 3 Billionaire Investors Are Saying (and Doing)

Warren Buffett, Howard Marks and George Soros have over a century's worth of market experience among them; here's what they've been saying about Brexit.

Leave sign on concrete slab

Jun 27, 2016 by Alex Dumortier, CFA

The UK's Loss Is Your Gain: 3 Stocks to Capitalize on Brexit

While the market initially underestimated the risk of Brexit, it now appears to be overreacting to the event -- particularly when it comes to the shares of these top banks.

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Jun 22, 2016 by Alex Dumortier, CFA

Is Stanley Bergman a Better Capital Allocator Than Warren Buffett?

Fundamental investors ought to get to know the story of Henry Schein, Inc. and its South-African-born CEO, Stanley Bergman.

Road signs EU and Brexit

Jun 21, 2016 by Alex Dumortier, CFA

Why Financial Markets Are Getting "Brexit" Wrong

Professional investors appear to be significantly underestimating the odds of a "Leave" victory in this Thursday's referendum on the U.K. membership in the European Union -- which could have massive consequences.

One hundred dollar bill burning

Jun 20, 2016 by Alex Dumortier, CFA

The 10 Most Overpaid Tech CEOs

Technology companies are some of the worst offenders when it comes to overpaying their chief executive officers. Here are 10 technology CEOs who aren't earning their keep.

BAML Growth vs value graph

Jun 17, 2016 by Alex Dumortier, CFA

The Only ETF You Need to Own for the Next Decade

Contrary to their long-term historical record, value stocks have not outperformed growth stocks over the past decade, providing investors with a good opportunity to bet on a reversal.

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Jun 15, 2016 by Alex Dumortier, CFA

The Real Reason China's Stock Market Isn't Ready for the Big Leagues

The index declined to add China's A shares to its widely-followed MSCI Emerging Markets Index. In light of China's propensity to stock market bubbles, that looks like a prudent decision.

Businessman lying down

Jun 14, 2016 by Alex Dumortier, CFA

The Greatest Risk for World Markets? Ignore It!

Historically low interest rates reflect (in part) a near-term risk hanging over financial markets. That's a problem for traders, but long-term investors can safely ignore it.

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Jun 13, 2016 by Alex Dumortier, CFA

With LinkedIn, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella Takes the First Step Toward Tarnishing His Legacy

Microsoft has a spotty record with its large acquisitions, and given the $26 billion it's offering for social network LinkedIn Corp, this latest deal looks unlikely to improve that record.

Jun 10, 2016 by Alex Dumortier, CFA

The European Bank That Beats Goldman Sachs -- at 1 Times Book Value

With European investment banks struggling to adapt their business models to the post-crisis era, UBS is a glaring exception.

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Jun 9, 2016 by Alex Dumortier, CFA

Carl Icahn on Fed Bubbles, Deficit Obsession, and Why He Sold Apple

Carl Icahn doesn't mince words. In a freewheeling interview on CNBC, the billionaire investor explained why fear of the deficit is "ridiculous" and why he sold Apple despite continuing to believe it's a great company.

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