The Folly of Forecasting

  • Author:
    Geoff Robinson
  • Level: 
    Intermediate to advanced
  • Study time:
    1-2 hours
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Course overview
This thought-provoking video playlist explores the inherent challenges and pitfalls of financial forecasting. It delves into why investors often fall short when relying on simple trend extrapolation, highlighting the complex and often counterintuitive relationship between economic fundamentals and market dynamics. The series emphasizes the importance of humility in the face of market uncertainty, advocating for a mindset that acknowledges and learns from failures. By examining these themes, viewers gain valuable insights into developing more robust and realistic approaches to financial decision-making in an unpredictable world.

Available as part of our Premium and Premium Plus subscription tiers.

What's included?

  • 3 videos
  • Master forecasting, understand markets, and embrace humility.
  • Insights from a #1 ranked data-driven analyst

Who should watch this playlist? 

This playlist is valuable for investors, financial analysts, and economics enthusiasts looking to improve their market prediction skills. It's suited for both beginners seeking foundational insights and experienced professionals aiming to challenge their assumptions. Anyone interested in market psychology, economic modeling limitations, and developing a more nuanced approach to financial decision-making will find the content informative and practically applicable.

Why TheInvestmentAnalyst.com?

We are the only training house that is able to bring top-ranked analyst experience into your classroom. We buck the trend. Most training businesses recruit junior ex-bankers to become their trainer. Our instructors cut their teeth teaching and then gain senior experience with investment banks.

We believe, you could not be in better hands.

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Geoff Robinson
FCA FMVA MFM

Thought leader, instructor, writer, financial influencer, Former UBS Managing Director and 8x #1 ranked analysts EMEA Institutional Investor Survey
ABOUT Geoff
Geoff has had a varied career. He was a Managing Director within UBS Equity Research, leading their Global Fundamental Analytics franchise. During this time, he was #1, ranked 9x in the EMEA Institutional Investor Survey. Before UBS, he was a material equity investor and LBO co-investor in two market exited training consultancies. Geoff has a passion for learning and is well-known for his ability to break down complex subject matter and distil it to an audience in a digestible and engaging manner. He brings this passion to TheInvestmentAnalyst.com. 
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