Ed.
You are new to the investment landscape and struggle to get an overview?
Welcome to Bergos Ed. In this column we will shed some light on basic concepts of financial markets addressing basic as well as more advanced topics with regard to bonds, equities or general market-related topics setting the ground for a broader understanding and helping you to develop your personal financial skillset. You have specific questions we did not cover yet? Let us know!
Fiat Money?
René Bolhar explores our Bergos Ed format and explains the myth and mystery of “Money”
Commercial vs Investment Banking – what’s the difference?
Dennis König and Maximilian Mahn talk about the difference between commercial and investment banks.
What’s a bank?
René Bolhar and Frederik Carstensen talk about the evolution of banking and explain the main types of banks.
Whats on the shelf – a look at asset classes
What makes an asset class an asset class? Answered by Maximilian Mahn and Dennis König.
The “Who is Who”
Who is the market and why do we need investment bankers? Answered by Maximilian Mahn and Dennis König.
Investing with style
Styles and the world of factors: Value, Growth, Small and Large Caps explained by Maximilian Mahn and Dennis König.
Liquidity and where it leads
Max explains why he needs his wallet and what is more to know about liquidity.
Bonds vs. Equity for your eyes only
René Bolhar and Frederik Carstensen argue for their favourite asset classes.
Casino Royale or how to value equities
Dennis König and Maximilian Mahn trying to find a fair price for a company.
A view to Bonds
René Bolhar explains his job, what is to know about bonds and how to make and lose money in the bond market.
A Bond is not enough (Bonds in Depth)
René Bolhar looks underneath the peak of the iceberg – and dives into the specific features of the bond market.
The spectre of Duration
René Bolhar explains why duration does not necessarily has something to do with time and how to interpret gains and losses in your bond portfolio.
Investment Grade is not enough (IG vs. HY)
Michael Ambros about promises of bond issuers and assessing whether they are likely to be kept or not.