

Closed-End Funds and the Myth of the Discount: What Investors Need to Know
I f you’ve ever sat through a pitch on a closed-end fund (CEF), chances are the salesperson led with one selling point: It’s trading at a...
Martin Fridson, CFA
Sep 93 min read


How to Read the Huge Job Growth Revision and What It Means for Investors
On August 1, 2025, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) delivered a surprise that rattled economists but left markets largely unfazed....
Martin Fridson, CFA
Aug 134 min read


AI Scams Are Getting Smarter—Are You? A Brief Guide to Outsmarting Deepfakes
Artificial Intelligence promises huge advances in economic efficiency, but it has a dark side. We are not talking here about future...
Martin Fridson, CFA
May 53 min read


Bond Market Turbulence: Navigating the Tariff Storm
The bond market hasn't had to reckon with serious tariff talk since the Nixon era. That changed dramatically on April 2, 2025—dubbed...
Martin Fridson, CFA
Apr 163 min read


A New Danger for College-Bound Kids: Sports Betting Addiction
This is the season for college admissions acceptances. Parents of high school seniors are excited about the learning experiences awaiting...
Martin Fridson, CFA
Mar 264 min read