06-18-2014 Beware the Next Black Swan? Conventional Analysis in Unconventional Times
Wednesday, June 18, 2014
Speakers:
Linda Duessel
Federated
And
Vinny Catalano
Blue Marble Research Advisory
Chair: Charlotte Chamberlain
A Portfolio Management Sponsored Group Event
Traditional analytical methods suggest that the current economic and financial times, while still challenging, are on the mend. The crisis of several years ago continues to be addressed and the strength and vitality of the global economy remains a source of confidence and hope. With corporate profitability and selected equity markets at record levels, investors seem to have little to worry about beyond what normally is required of a prudent investor. And this belief in a return to normalcy has been one of the key drivers behind the improvement in certain equity markets’ valuation levels. It is, therefore, fair to ask whether concerns over another Black Swan event are even worthy of consideration? Or should they be dismissed as unwarranted fearful thinking?
Speaker(s) Bio:
Linda Duessel As Senior Equity Strategist, Linda Duessel works as part of the team responsible for formulating Federated’s views about various equity market conditions and the firm’s position strategies within the equity strategic value team. As Senior Client Portfolio manager, Ms. Duessel articulates the strategy, process, position, and performance of each of Federaated’s strategic value portfolios.
Vinny Catalano is President and Global Investment Strategist with Blue Marble Research Advisory and author of "Sectors and Styles" (Wiley 2006). A leading investment strategist and asset manager, Mr. Catalano appears regularly in the media (Bloomberg TV & Radio, foxbusiness.com, BNN TV, CNBC, New Delhi TV, CCTV - America), is frequently quoted in various professional publications (Wall Street Journal, Barrons, Financial Times, Reuters), and is a guest speaker at various major forums. Vinny also produces and conducts timely topical and educational programs with many CFA Societies and other groups, including the highly acclaimed "Market Forecast Series". Previously, Catalano was a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch providing investment advice and counseling to high net worth individuals. During this time, he also provided educational and informational instruction to senior and mid level corporate executives of publicly-traded and privately held companies. Vinny is a past president of the New York Society of Security Analysts, chair of its "Global Thematic Committee", and a Nonresident Senior Fellow at the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation.
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CFA Society of Los Angeles has determined that this program qualifies
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Date: Wednesday, June 18th, 2014
Time: 12:00pm – 1:30pm, Lunch
Location: Omni Los Angeles
251 South Olive Street
Los Angeles, CA 90071
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Event parking at the Omni $12.00
Dress Code: Business Casual
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