Sentences with phrase «on measurements of risk»

The current approach to risk and return relies on measurements of risk that are inappropriate for the individual investor, and models based on MPT do not reflect real - world phenomenon.

Not exact matches

The risk, Tufekci said, is that by focusing only on measurements of engagement such as «likes,» both Twitter and Facebook might be missing the bigger picture.

Two important bond measurements — credit quality and duration — can give you a good indication of the income you might receive and the risk you are taking on to pursue that income.

This highly flawed concept, widely taught in MBA and financial engineering programs, perceives volatility as an exogenous measurement of risk, ignoring its role as both a source of excess returns, and a direct influencer on risk itself... Systematic strategies are based on market volatility as a key decision metric for leverage... The majority of active management strategies rely on some form of volatility for excess returns and to make leverage decisions.

In this study, the authors investigated the associations between various body measurements at baseline, mainly BMI and waist circumference, and the risk of prostate cancer incidence, with a focus on tumour stage and grade, and on mortality from prostate cancer.

«Although the trial by McManus et al does not settle all questions regarding self - titration based on self - measurement, it is an important step toward adaptation of treatment for patients who want to actively take part in their own risk - factor control,» write Peter M. Nilsson, M.D., Ph.D., of Skane University Hospital, Malmo, Sweden, and Fredrik H. Nystrom, M.D., Ph.D., of Linkoping University, Linkoping, Sweden, in an accompanying editorial.

On the contrary, men who were underweight in childhood had a higher risk of asthma admission in early adulthood compared to men with normal BMI, with the strongest link seen with the BMI measurements taken at the age of 12.

Researchers at Christchurch Hospital in Christchurch, New Zealand reviewed published data to test the utility of a single high - sensitivity cardiac troponin T measurement combined with an ECG to safely identify patients at low risk for MI on presentation to the ED.

Bringing together observed and simulated measurements on ocean temperatures, atmospheric pressure, water soil and wildfire occurrences, the researchers have a powerful tool in their hands, which they are willing to test in other regions of the world: «Using the same climate model configuration, we will also study the soil water and fire risk predictability in other parts of our world, such as the Mediterranean, Australia or parts of Asia,» concludes Timmermann.

Subgroup analyses did not reveal any differences in the risk estimates based on the type of studies or the measurement of the exposure.

Using a novel approach, scientists at the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC - WHO) showed that three different measurements of body size, BMI, waist circumference, and waist to hip ratio all predicted similar obesity - related cancer risk in older adults.

We used standardized and objective measurements of fitness and adiposity and examined their associations with mortality, providing quantitative risk estimates and a lower likelihood of misclassification on the exposure variables.

Those at the highest risk who also had the highest levels of cardiorespiratory fitness — conducted through oxygen and effort measurements on a stationary bicycle — cut their coronary heart disease risk by 49 percent and their AFib risk by 60 percent.

THE CDC WEIGHS IN On June 1, 2016, the same day that CDC announced the new recommendations regarding the salt content of processed foods, the agency published an article, «Dietary Sodium and Cardiovascular Disease Risk: Measurement Matters,» which was an attempt to discredit recent studies (including the Hamilton sodium studies) showing that sodium intake of less than 3 grams per day significantly increases risk of death and serious CVD events, and to support their contention that sodium intake of 1.5 grams per day is adequate for adulRisk: Measurement Matters,» which was an attempt to discredit recent studies (including the Hamilton sodium studies) showing that sodium intake of less than 3 grams per day significantly increases risk of death and serious CVD events, and to support their contention that sodium intake of 1.5 grams per day is adequate for adulrisk of death and serious CVD events, and to support their contention that sodium intake of 1.5 grams per day is adequate for adults.5

One cited study, which attributes stroke to excessive salt intake, is a meta - analysis of thirteen studies published between 1966 and 2008 in which most measurements of sodium intake were highly inaccurate estimates based on food frequency questionnaires.22 The second is a review of fifty - two studies, which concluded that strokes are not caused by excess sodium but rather by insufficient potassium, a finding that is consistent with the preponderance of evidence.23 Cordain ignores more recent large clinical and epidemiological studies, which have found that sodium intakes of less than 3 grams per day significantly increase cardiovascular risk.3, 4

Four studies failed to demonstrate an inverse association with colorectal cancer, while a fifth found that people who consumed the equivalent of 2.5 cups of crucifers per week had a decreased risk of colon cancer but an increased risk of rectal cancer compared to those who consumed the equivalent of one - half cup per week.2 A pooled analysis of eight studies on the relationship between fruit and vegetable consumption and breast cancer showed no relationship with crucifers.25 None of four studies showed an inverse association with prostate cancer, but one of them found a 28 percent reduced risk for the consumption of five servings of crucifers per week compared to one serving per week when they limited the analysis to men who were diagnosed with the prostate specific antigen (PSA) test, which is considered a more sensitive diagnostic measurement.

I also understand that this book is meant for the general population so it might've been too much for him to go into how APO E genotypes affect cholesterol levels and other risk factors especially in the setting of high saturated fat consumption OR new tests like the measurement of blood Lathosterol and Campesterol and how they relate to elevated LDLs... but for folks that have been into this for a while like myself, a section on this stuff would've been nice.

For a district qualifying under this paragraph whose charter school tuition payments exceed 9 per cent of the school district's net school spending, the board shall only approve an application for the establishment of a commonwealth charter school if an applicant, or a provider with which an applicant proposes to contract, has a record of operating at least 1 school or similar program that demonstrates academic success and organizational viability and serves student populations similar to those the proposed school seeks to serve, from the following categories of students, those: (i) eligible for free lunch; (ii) eligible for reduced price lunch; (iii) that require special education; (iv) limited English - proficient of similar language proficiency level as measured by the Massachusetts English Proficiency Assessment examination; (v) sub-proficient, which shall mean students who have scored in the «needs improvement», «warning» or «failing» categories on the mathematics or English language arts exams of the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System for 2 of the past 3 years or as defined by the department using a similar measurement; (vi) who are designated as at risk of dropping out of school based on predictors determined by the department; (vii) who have dropped out of school; or (viii) other at - risk students who should be targeted to eliminate achievement gaps among different groups of students.

All measurements recorded on the dummy indicated a low risk of any significant injuries in a crash of this severity.

Precise measurements of longevity risk are still unattainable because the limitations of medicine and its impact on life expectancies has not been quantified.

Because VaR models rely on historical price movements and assume normal market conditions, this particular risk measurement tool may not fully capture the effect of severe market dislocations.

Two important bond measurements — credit quality and duration — can give you a good indication of the income you might receive and the risk you are taking on to pursue that income.

If that's not an option due to an insufficiently long track record, risk - reward metrics, such as the Sharpe ratio, Sortino ratio, or a risk - adjusted alpha measurement should be looked at to view return as it relates to the amount of risk taken on to achieve it.

If you underperformed, took on too much risk, or if you can't do the above mentioned performance measurement exercise at all, it may be time to look into simplifying your portfolio in the name of more consistent performance and a less complicated life.

Our insured CDS valuation model simulates what a bond insurer would charge to guarantee the transactions on the measurement date, based on the market - implied default risk of the underlying collateral and the subordination.

Others have talked about what this might look like — regional impacts, measurement quality, reduced funding to GCM modeling (consistent with their strength in testing subsystems rather than forecasting climate), and more empirical work and modeling of those systems that have a large impact on areas of risk.

Risk or an insurer's assessment of risk is what basically drives insurance rates; so if an insurer sees you as a lower risk to insure based on their measurements, they will respond by offering coverage at lower prices than they may have offered to you in the pRisk or an insurer's assessment of risk is what basically drives insurance rates; so if an insurer sees you as a lower risk to insure based on their measurements, they will respond by offering coverage at lower prices than they may have offered to you in the prisk is what basically drives insurance rates; so if an insurer sees you as a lower risk to insure based on their measurements, they will respond by offering coverage at lower prices than they may have offered to you in the prisk to insure based on their measurements, they will respond by offering coverage at lower prices than they may have offered to you in the past.

GCA's focus on cross-sector implementation and measurement will address some of the confusion and apathy in the industry, and will help mitigate cyber risks.»

Jan 2015 — Present Nestle Foods, Piscataway, NJ Compliance Officer • Develop compliance aides and implement compliance strategies • Plan and execute compliance monitoring reviews and set up management reporting • Research, examine, and track developments in state and federal regulations • Carry out corrective action as required • Develop policies and procedures for risk management • Manage assessment and measurement of over-all risks • Design and construct tests to monitor compliance • Educate staff on compliance issues and procedures • Review marketing and advertising materials

Demonstrated expertise in the execution of complex contracting negotiations within business and governmental sectors focusing on Indemnification, risk mitigation, supplier performance measurements, cost control, quality, planning, and year...

Professor Rosemary Calder, Director of the Australian Health Policy Collaboration, talks about the four elements she sees as key to any health policy framework: focus on risk factors, Amartya Sen's capability framework, regular measurement of population health and the transformational urban planning of Gil Penalosa that looks to make cities great for 8 and 80 year olds.

Whether you're laying laminate, luxury vinyl tiles or carpet tiles, taking accurate measurements will not only make the installation process run as smoothly as possible but can also reduce the risk of problems later on.