March’s selection is Stop. Think. Invest by Michael Bailey, a CFAW member. This book walks readers through some of the pitfalls that bias and emotion can trigger as investors research a new idea, make the first trade, and manage ups and downs over a full investment life cycle. The book breaks down complex behavioral finance…
Calling all CFA Society Washington, DC runners! Join us for the Four Courts Four Miler, a fun, challenging, and St. Patrick’s Day-themed jaunt that starts and ends at Ireland’s Four Courts in Arlington. As you might expect, it features a lively post-race celebration. It’s the perfect setting to meet your CFAW colleagues. A few of…
We are in a world that's changing rapidly. New technologies and processes are disrupting all aspects of society, and will continue to have profound effects on the careers and peace of mind of those who have come to depend on outdated paradigms. As the pressure builds for us to remain ahead of each new wave,…
This third installation of a member-organized event series will feature two start-up entrepreneurs from the local company BarTrack. We will be speaking with Hunter Markle and Brett Danielson from BarTrack. Join CFAW members on March 2, 2021 to learn more about business efficiency. Speakers: Brett Danielson, Co-Founder & CEO, BarTrack brett@bartrack.beer Hunter Markle, Co-Founder, BarTrack…
February’s selection is Reimagining Capitalism in a World on Fire by Rebecca Henderson. From the publisher: “A renowned Harvard professor debunks prevailing orthodoxy with a new intellectual foundation and a practical pathway forward for a system that has lost its moral and ethical foundation. Free market capitalism is one of humanity’s greatest inventions and the…
These are indeed interesting times – two years of a global pandemic, unprecedented monetary and fiscal response, uncertainty over rising inflation, supply chain disruptions, shortage of workers, and potential tax increases in the U.S. Join CFAW to explore what economic trends might be in store for the US and global economies in 2022 as we…
Celebrate the New Year with CFAW over happy hour! We’ll enjoy hosted appetizers and drinks (cash bar) near the fire as we come together to network at The Archer Hotel in Tysons. The Archer Hotel is a seven-story boutique hotel that blends historic urban architecture with modern flair in Scotts Run South — an up-and-coming, walkable…
The Women's Investment Network (WIN) invites you to our monthly virtual event on January 25, 2021, from 5 to 6 pm ET. Our featured speaker is Ms. Barbara G. Novick. Ms. Novick was a co-founder of BlackRock; Ms. Novick transitioned from Vice Chairman to Senior Advisor as of February 2021. From the inception of BlackRock…
This is a casual, member-organized happy hour for people to get together to discuss topics related to investing. Please RSVP via email to Brendan Hughes (Hughes2525@gmail.com) and Zach Weiss (zachweiss45@gmail.com) and plan to meet at World of Beer in Bethesda.
The holiday season is upon us! We can't think of any better way to celebrate the end of 2021 than to gather with our peers across the Society and stunning views of Washington, DC. Please join us on December 16 from 6 - 8 PM ET for a fun and festive celebration at Convene in…
The Women's Investment Network (WIN) invites you to our monthly virtual event on December 13, 2021, from 5 to 6 pm ET. Our featured speaker is Ms. Barbara Ann Bernard, Founder and CIO at Wincrest Capital. She will discuss her views regarding decarbonization and inflation, and her strategies positioning for these investing themes. She will…
Fifty years after the birth of the index fund, passive investing now accounts for more than $20 trillion, equal to the entire gross domestic product of the US, and is today a force reshaping markets, finance and even capitalism itself in myriad subtle but pivotal ways. Join Russ Wermers, Endowed Chair in Finance and Director…
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