Musings on Markets

JULY 13, 2022

Country Risk: Default Risk and Ratings For investors, the most direct measures of country risk come from measures of their capacity to default on their borrowings. That increase in interest rates is not restricted to the US dollar, as local currency government bond rates have risen around the world.

Risk Premium 103

Risk Premium Risk-free Rate Start-ups Equity 103

Musings on Markets

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

In the first few weeks of 2022, we have had repeated reminders from the market that risk never goes away for good, even in the most buoyant markets, and that when it returns, investors still seem to be surprised that it is there. Technology and cyclical companies dominate raw highest risk rankings.

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Risk Premium Beta Start-ups Equity 95

Musings on Markets

JANUARY 5, 2024

Employee Count & Compensation I nvesting Principle Financing Principle Dividend Principle Hurdle Rate Project Returns Financing Mix Financing Type Cash Return Dividends/Buyback s 1. Beta & Risk 1. Equity Risk Premiums 2. Return on Equity 1. Debt Ratios & Fundamentals 1. Debt Details 1. Buybacks 2.

Dividends 105

Dividends Risk Premium Equity Book Value 105

Musings on Markets

JANUARY 28, 2024

In short, if you don't like betas and have disdain for modern portfolio theory, your choice should not be to abandon risk measurement all together, but to come up with an alternative risk measure that is more in sync with your view of the world.

Risk Premium 121

Risk Premium Beta Start-ups Equity 121