Chartered Financial Analyst®
Certified Financial Planner™
BIOGRAPHY
Robert earned his Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering from the University of Illinois at Chicago. He attended DePaul University to complete his Master’s in Finance and has also earned the Chartered Financial Analyst® designation. Robert worked as an equity options trader on the floor of the Chicago Board of Trade where he was responsible for trading profitably and managing risk. Following the financial markets and reading about the economy is a passion of his.
In his free time, Robert enjoys exploring America’s national parks and nature walks, going on road trips, watching and reading sci-fi, fly fishing, golfing, working out, and riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle.
Robert's Latest Contributions
The U.S. national debt is a hot topic, especially with the U.S. elections this year. Currently, the debt is nearing $35 trillion, which is over 120% of the country’s GDP and continues to rise rapidly. The amount almost sounds comical. It’s hard to comprehend such a large number in our minds. The government is spending […]
Factor investing is a strategic approach that involves finding securities based on specific attributes such as value, quality, momentum, size, and minimum volatility. These factors, which are well-documented by researchers, are essential tools for investors seeking to outperform the market. Decades of research have revealed the sets of characteristics that explain differences in expected returns. […]
The stock market adage “Sell in May and go away” is based on the observation that the best-performing six-month rolling period historically occurs from November through April. During this time, average returns tend to outpace the subsequent six months (May to October). Investors are advised to sell their holdings in May, move into cash, and […]
