Dr. Tiemann teaches 2nd Gold Rush case study for Oxford University
Dr. Tiemann's Gold Rush research provides instruction for the Global History of Capitalism project at Oxford Dr. Tiemann has written and will be teaching his second Oxford Case study on the topic of "Discounting gold: Money and banking in Gold Rush Californi, in [...]
Holiday Greetings 2020
We wish everyone a healthy and happy 2021 and an opportunity to see loved ones and friends in a safe and secure way to your heart's content in the coming months. We have been saddened by the threat posed by Covid-19 and by the [...]
Developing a new way to invest in Advanced Nuclear
Developing the first advanced nuclear venture fund Valerie Gardner, a TIA cofounder and principal, and Rod Adams, former founder of Adams Atomic Engines (one of the first advanced nuclear ventures) and current host of Atomic Insights, one of the longest-lived blogs on atomic energy, have [...]
Consideration of ESG factors can reduce risk and improve return
The DOL's proposed Rulemaking on "Financial Factors in Selecting Plan Investments" for ERISA plans is considering amendments to the “Investment duties” regulation under Title I of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended (ERISA), to confirm that ERISA requires plan fiduciaries [...]
Dr. Tiemann’s Gold Rush research featured by California Historical Society
California Historical Society blog features Dr. Tiemann's research Dr. Tiemann has devoted much of his spare time researching, reading and exploring archival materials about how banking emerged during the years both prior to as well as during the California Gold Rush. In the [...]
Stop-Loss Orders and Portfolio Risk
Stop-Loss Orders & Portfolio Risk Investors hoping for gains through investments in the stock market must naturally bear the risk that the value of their holdings will fall. Prudent investors seek to construct and manage their portfolios in such a way that they [...]