FTX COLLAPSE: Risk Management Lessons to Save Your Money
The FTX collapse is a cautionary tale of many things, greed and hubris among them of course, but also a failure to really appreciate the importance of risk management. Many unsophisticated investors wonder why you would need to bother with complex models, when you can simply invest in an index fund or base your strategy on financial press hype.
Defined Contribution Plans Today: Evolution, Innovations, Risk Management
Over the past few decades, defined contribution (DC) plans have evolved from a supplemental retirement and savings vehicle to the primary one for many companies in the US.
Why Risk Management Isn’t Like Silly Car Shopping
This article by RiXtrema President appeared on ThinkAdvisor.com I like to use car shopping as an analogy to the investing process. Let’s imagine what it would it be like to...Read More
Managing Interest Rate Risk For Wealth Management Clients
Majority of the investors are waking up to the fact that fixed income portfolios are not necessarily safest given historically low interest rates and the macroeconomic outlook. The video offers...Read More
Understanding the Pitfalls of Value at Risk (VAR) in Investment Strategy
Introduction Welcome to another episode of Investing Counterpoint, where today we delve into the intricacies of Value at Risk (VAR), its application, strengths, and notable weaknesses in the face...Read More
AI in Finance: Challenges and Opportunities for Risk-Averse Advisors
As AI continues to improve, it is gradually transforming the finance industry. While it offers a range of benefits that can significantly enhance the efficiency and accuracy of financial tasks, many advisors remain hesitant about implementing it.
Leveraging Technology To Ensure Compliance And Manage Risk In A Volatile Market
RiXtrema’s original software was a portfolio risk management system focused on stress testing.
War, Oil, and Your 401K: How to Manage Risk in Times of Market Uncertainty
The war in Ukraine has created uncertainty in the global oil market, which can lead to an increase in oil prices.
The Next Big Geopolitical Risk (Upd: Sep 27, 2022)
Russia’s invasion of the Ukraine is affecting markets daily. We have created stress tests that have attempted to measure moderate and severe consequences for global markets as a result.
RPAG 2022-Main Takeaways: The Evolution of Target Date Funds, Managed Accounts and Defining Risk
Flying solo today, I am in sunny San Diego for the annual RPAG conference. In this episode I’ll be talking about all the cool stuff I learnt from the best in retirement advisory business.