Markets in Chaos: A History of Market Crises Around the World

by Brendan Hughes

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.

Genres: Finance, Economics

234 pages, Paperback

Published November 10, 2023

About the author

Brendan has more than a decade of industry experience in investments and public finance since graduating from James Madison University with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Finance and Accounting. 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, primarily for high-net-worth individuals. Brendan assists in the investment decision making process for equity portfolios and advises clients on topics such as asset allocation, long-term saving strategies, and tax efficiency. Brendan formerly worked as a Senior Analyst for Primatics Financial where he served as a consultant primarily for large banks, advising them on matters such as credit risk.

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 (former Associate Board Member), Cystic Fibrosis Foundation’s Maryland Chapter (Board Member), CanEducate (Board Member for a charitable organization that helps schools in developing countries such as Haiti), ZERV Inc. (former Board Member for a Canadian technology start-up that was acquired) and the Member Engagement Committee for CFA Society Washington D.C. (former 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 two books: Markets in Chaos: A History of Market Crises Around the World and The Wandering Investor

Brendan is an avid reader. He primarily enjoys reading about finance, investing, world history, and economics. Brendan is a world traveler, having visited 36 countries at the time of this writing.

Reviews

[Luis Torres · Rating 3 out of 5]

very repetitive and biased towards the author's views, Mainly praising the Gold Standard. Acts in a way as the authors suggestions will solved the crisis in hindsight. It does basic research on each Crisis. Book Best For Beginners, for Avid readers, there are better alternatives. 1 star for me, but 3 for others.

[Matthias Braeckman · Rating 3 out of 5]

Despite the angle of history repeating itself, this book felt very repetitive and biased towards the author's views. Content itself was accurate and appreciate the diligence of the reference list