Overview

This book is useful for those seeking to learn about the history of market crises and individuals that want to learn about protection against downside risks for an investment portfolio.The purpose of this book is not to convince the reader to attempt to anticipate the timing of the next market crash, but rather for the reader to be able to draw parallels (and some contrasts) between the different crises in history. The book reviews case studies related to specific macroeconomic event triggers ranging from COVID-19 to hyperinflation. Readers will come away with extensive knowledge of different market crisis events spread across countries and timelines. The reader will be well versed on important macroeconomic topics such as the history of currencies. Perhaps most importantly, readers will feel better prepared to handle the next market catastrophe. Audiences such as business school students and those that are a part of organizations such as the Chartered Financial Analyst Institute will find this book of interest.

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9781637425145

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Brendan Hughes's groundbreaking book, Markets in Chaos: A History of Market Crises Around the World, is a must-read for any investor wishing to harness the potent lessons embedded in the annals of our financial past.--Lauren Templeton, Founder and Principal of Templeton and Phillips Capital Management It's way better to learn how to avoid making mistakes by reading about them than committing them and Brendan's book will help you to do so.--Tom Gayner, CEO of Markel Group

Author Information

Brendan Hughes has more than a decade of industry experience in investments and public finance. For the last several years, Brendan has worked as a Registered Investment Advisor for Lafayette Investments. For Lafayette, Brendan manages a portion of the $800 million in assets under management. Brendan formerly worked as a Senior Analyst for Primatics Financial where he served as a consultant, primarily for large banks.Brendan is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) charterholder. He has served on various boards and committees including the James Madison University College of Business Board of Advisors (Associate Board Member), Cystic Fibrosis Foundation's Maryland Chapter (Board Member), CanEducate (Board Member), ZERV Inc. (Board Member), and the Member Engagement Committee for CFA Society Washington D.C. (Committee Member). Brendan is a two-time winner of the Tomorrow's Leader Award for his contributions to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Brendan is the author of a book titled The Wandering Investor.

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