Academic Study Analyzer
Landmark finance studies explained in plain English. What each found, how strong the evidence is, and the catch. Search the library and open any study for the full breakdown.
About this tool
The findings that actually changed how investing is done, explained in plain English: what each study examined, what it found, how strong the evidence is, why it matters for an ordinary portfolio, and where the caveats are. Market efficiency, the capital asset pricing model, factor research, momentum, behavioural findings and the equity premium puzzle are all covered.
Academic papers are written for other academics, which is why most of their conclusions never reach the people they would help. Reading what the evidence supports, and how confidently, is the fastest way to tell a durable idea from a marketing story.
Do these findings still hold?
Some have held up across decades and countries, others have weakened since they were published. Each entry says how strong the evidence looks and what the main objections are.
Do I need a finance background to read these?
No. Every study is summarised in ordinary language first, with the technical detail kept underneath for anyone who wants it.