Machine Learning Can’t Pick Winning Funds. But It Can Help You Avoid Losers
A new study overturns claims that AI can generate positive alpha in mutual funds. Here are some practical takeaways for investors.
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Larry Swedroe
Larry Swedroe is the author or coauthor of 18 books on investing. His latest is “Enrich Your Future: The Keys to Successful Investing.”
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