Ananth Rao
Alumni (2020–21)
4 articles · since May 2020
Why Dividends May Hurt the Long-Term Investor
BRB Shorts Economics / InvestingAre dividends really all they’re made out to be? Investing columnist Ananth Rao investigates the extent to which dividends should be used as a positive factor in evaluating investment opportunities for investors in various phases of life.
The Streaming Wars
Economics / InvestingThe future of streaming is highly uncertain, with a few contenders vying for dominance, and a slew of others looking to carve out a niche.
Boeing (BA): A Buy at Low Levels?
BRB Shorts Economics / InvestingIt’s no secret that COVID-19 has transformed the American economy. Manufacturing plants are shutting down, employees who can are working from home, and companies are struggling to stay afloat.
Cryptocurrency’s Conundrums
Economics / InvestingCryptocurrency’s conundrum is that businesses will not want to accept cryptocurrencies as a payment method until its value stabilizes (the price of cryptocurrencies routinely yo-yo by five percent per day).

