Author Archives: Raghu Mandagolathur, CFA

Drop in Oil Price Is Structural Not Cyclical Says Fereidun Fesharaki

At the 2015 CFA Institute Middle East Investment Conference, energy expert Fereidun Fesharaki argued that the major drop in oil price is good for the global economy but bad for oil exporting countries. Read More

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GIC’s Russell Read, CFA, on the Alpha and Beta of Commodities Investing

Commodity strategies have a major and multidimensional role to play in a diversified portfolio — especially for investors in the MENA region. Read More

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Theo Vermaelen: Beating the Market through Share Buybacks

Theo Vermaelen, professor of finance at INSEAD, provided his analysis and insight on how, when and which companies can maximize their returns using buybacks. Read More

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