Asset Quotations

Legg Mason's structure is misunderstood by the market. Legg Mason has an affiliate model. They own 100% of their affiliates, which are investment managers such as Permal, Western Asset Management, and Royce.

When you're editing the film, you use a temp track. So you're putting music in there for a rough cut to keep track of what's going on. It can be a hindrance if wrong, it can be an enormous asset if you get it right.

People's jobs are the biggest asset that they have. The net present value of your job is worth more than your house or your stock portfolio. As people decide whether they're going to buy a car, they're more concerned about whether they have a job and are likely to have a job next year.

To finance longer life spans, we must convince individuals to start investing now for the long term. But longevity should be an asset that can be levered, not a curse. They must understand that there's a cost to sitting in cash. No one talks about that cost.

Goodwill is the one and only asset that competition cannot undersell or destroy.

I thought if we could put our hard-working culture as traders into the asset management, it will be a great combination, and we did do that.

In the 40 years I've been working as an economist and investor, I have never seen such a disconnect between the asset market and the economic reality... Asset markets are in the sky, and the economy of the ordinary people is in the dumps, where their real incomes adjusted for inflation are going down and asset markets are going up.

If the investor doesn't have enough time and skill to investigate individual stocks or enough money to diversify a portfolio, the right thing to do is to invest in exchange-traded funds that give you exposure to asset classes. It does make sense for the individual investor to think in terms of holding individual asset classes.

The book is called 'Most Talkative,' because I was voted most talkative in high school. And I've never stopped talking. My mouth has been my greatest asset and my biggest Achilles' heel.

Owning a variety of asset classes means that some part of your portfolio will be doing well when the cyclical turmoil arises. A broadly diversified portfolio includes large capitalization stocks, small cap, emerging markets, fixed income, real estate and commodities.

My biggest asset is that I know how to learn, and that, I believe, will help me in the long run.

My best asset is my brain. Without my brain, I don't think the rest of me would be too hot.

It's kind of a funny way to put it, but if you want to study a dynamic economic system, what you'd like to be able to do is focus on the linkages, say, between asset markets and the macro economy without having to model everything at the same time.

Credit expansion and money printing hasn't filtered much to ordinary people. It's boosted asset markets, real estate and stocks. So well-to-do-people have done very well.

Style is the most valuable asset of the modern artist. That's probably why so many styles are reported lost or stolen each year.

I think one of the main challenges that the World Bank faces is creating an organizational structure that doesn't get in the way of its staff. We have fantastic staff. People told me as I was coming into the organization that the greatest asset of the World Bank Group is its staff, and I think there's no question that that's the case.

The staff at the Institute will present an analysis on how asset price fluctuations and subsequent structural adjustments influence sustained economic growth, based on Japan's experience since the second half of the 1980s.

No one knows what the top-performing asset class will be next year. Lacking this prescience, your next-best solution is to own all of the classes and rebalance regularly.

Asset managers have different approaches, and I don't wish to suggest there is only one way to run money. There are many ways one can attempt to reduce risk, improve performance, lower drawdowns and reduce volatility.

Turkey has a young and growing population. Until recently, this was perceived as a problem, a burden that Turkey would bring to the E.U. But it is, in fact, an asset that can help the population deficit of the E.U. and the economic growth of Turkey.

Talk radio is an asset to our nation because it encourages strong and healthy debate about public policy, and there is no reason to affect that debate with government legislation.

In my opinion, the only real asset one has is one's reputation, right? I mean, any company and institution can go belly up at any time. But if you have a good reputation, you know, you can usually find somebody who can - who thinks they can use what you have to offer.

Israel's pro-American orientation exists not just among Israeli elites but also among the whole population. Come what may in Israel, it's inconceivable that this fundamental orientation will change. Combined with its overwhelming military power, this makes Israel a unique and irreplaceable American asset in the Middle East.

Being really good at 'learning how to learn,' as President Bill Brody of Johns Hopkins put it, will be an enormous asset in an era of rapid change and innovation, when new jobs will be phased in and old ones phased out faster than ever.

Mainstream Jewish intellectuals became 'pro'-Israel after the June 1967 war when Israel became the U.S.A.' s strategic asset in the Middle East, i.e., when it was safe and reaped benefits. To credit them with ideological conviction is, in my opinion, very naive.

The potential for growth at Harrah's Cherokee as an employer, contributor to the local economy and a business asset for the Eastern Band is tremendous.

We are probably at the point where the trading cycle is slowing, at least in North America, and it's tough to say investment banking will get better. But the retail and asset management businesses look really good. That's what's exciting to investors.

We are pleased to align ourselves with a cutting-edge and proven laboratory, such as NutraLab. They will prove to be an invaluable asset as we begin to work on our next generation of innovative products in the coming months,

We're in a different mindset now, where gold is seen as a fireball asset and the funds are switching money into it.

What they'll be marketing to Wall Street is asset value and growth potential.

Universities and corporations lose hours of valuable information each day because it is too big a hassle and too expensive to capture that knowledge as it is exchanged. These large organizations are now realizing how the secure sharing of online presentations can help boost expertise, reduce travel and other costs, and recapture lost productivity. With EX Server software, that information is just a click away. Our enterprise customers tell us they are realizing a competitive advantage as they capture, process and access their most important asset -- organizational knowledge. EX Server software further improves their communication across division, campus or geographical boundaries for these distributed, sometimes global, organizations.

We're just stewards of the heritage asset for the community at this point. That's why there needs to be a society. It's above and beyond the cash flow.

We know what an asset we have, now we have to protect it. That's what watershed is all about.

With three steps an investment professional can help their client implement an actively managed asset allocation program.

With this transaction, Xerox greatly enhances its liquidity and has made significant progress on its turnaround pledge to generate more than $2 billion in asset sales,

Would they see them as an asset or would they be threatened by them and vote them off right away? ... We love to force the castaways to make decisions.

Would it surprise me that they would change their whole asset allocation dramatically? That would be more surprising.

We're sad to be losing such a great asset but we know Don Robinson as a true friend to Galesburg Cottage Hospital. We thank Don for his sage advice and his dedication to Galesburg Cottage Hospital.

We want to protect the asset we have here and most importantly, it is rebuilding the (heating and air conditioning) systems. The aesthetics are important, but have to be done conservatively.

We want it to be an asset to the community. The design is unlike anything in the state.

We want every asset available to bring some justice to victims,

We achieved a truly outstanding result in 2005 with record performances in both the corporate and investment banking and in the private clients and asset management business.

We are not a trading company. We are a midstream asset company: pipe, storage and terminals. It's an unsexy, dirty business. It's not rocket science.

We determined that it is in Elrod's best interests not to go through the rigors of a full season of games and travel, ... We are exploring ways for Elrod to continue to be an asset to the organization.

What we look at is basic fundamentals, looking at cash flow, looking at a franchise, so when a company has a solid business in a local marketplace, with a good customer base, we like that. It's very simple to understand. Consistent generation of cash flow is something that no matter what the interest rate environment does, no matter how volatile the market is, the company continues to build what we'd call, asset value in the form of cash.

Wes has taken charge of practice and he's done a great job. He's such an asset to the program.

We're absolutely thrilled to welcome Ray back to our team. He's a proven All-Star and one of the top players in the NBA. He's been a tremendous asset for the Sonics, both on and off the court.

We're approaching levels in rates at which you'll start to hear more and more chatter about asset allocation trades, away form equities and into bonds. At or above 5%, bonds look interesting.

We hope to think (he'll be back in time for Arkansas). Matt has worked very hard on the rehab. Obviously, he'll be a tremendous asset back to the ball club.

We have a number of traditional commercial lists for the rental market, but we also look at those names and the information associated with them as a tremendous database asset that's more synergistically tied to advertising. When this database enhances the leads we provide to advertisers, its value is much, much greater than it is as a revenue source for renting names.

This really creates a new breed of core business for these guys. This is the kind of asset that they will be working for 30 years.

This project will be a tremendous asset to our community. As experiences with similar facilities have shown, the ILC could generate more than 8,000 jobs in Winter Haven and Polk County as companies establish nearby warehousing, manufacturing and logistics operations.

The profit rise was within expectations as the lender experienced solid growth based on good asset quality.

We want to make sure the money is invested correctly and hopefully we will be in a position to invest back on our principle and we'll ensure that asset is not dwindled away.

Like I said, and I've said this, he's a tremendous coach (Weis). He's a great asset to this team from the time he was here and now he's a great asset to another place. We all miss him and at the same time we all realize we can't look back; we have to look forward with the guys we've got.

Magic's greatest asset is his enthusiasm, the way he can lift his team up.

LBO candidates have several characteristics in common: healthy businesses, stock prices that reflect little respect, stable cash flows, and potential catalysts to still higher cash flows (cost cutting, asset sales, etc.),

Leslie's extensive work with the U.S. Department of Education and her founding of the Institute for Educational Equity and Opportunity and the Capitol Education Fund, evidence her commitment to improving education access and opportunity in our country. Her broad legal and professional experience and deep knowledge of the education sector will be a tremendous asset as Career Education continues its leadership role in the changing landscape of our post-secondary educational system.

Many investors have become a lot more sophisticated with their asset allocations. They're not just looking at fixed-income alone. They're looking to put a portion of their assets in high-yield mutual funds.

Scott is in the same league as those guys. He's been a real asset on the boat. I have tremendous confidence in Scott's ability to put us in the right position.

Sears Canada is selling a prime asset that historically has contributed significant earnings and has reduced the volatility of consolidated earnings.

Sean is an excellent coach who definitely deserves this opportunity. I will miss him, as will our team and organization...I'm sure he will be successful and a great asset to the Saints.

She was an invaluable asset to my entire administration as she brought her perspectives on local government and economic development.

She will be an asset for us on either flank of the defense because of her speed and quickness. That is an element we have lacked in past seasons. That speed gives her the ability to join the attack and serve crosses into the box.

She's done a remarkable job of leading the organization almost from its inception. She is a tremendous asset to this community.

On a broader scale, it underscores the importance of asset management being the primary business of a firm rather than just one sector.

Olympic Dam is a highly-prized asset which will take off. The real viable alternative to the high oil price is basically nuclear.

Should central banks simply look on when asset bubbles are forming? Should they only launch 'rescue missions' when the bubble has burst of its own accord?

She can take draws and she's an asset all over the field. She's a leader on the team and she has high expectations for everyone and people really look up to her.

She has a very traditional game. She's really coming on fast. Her biggest asset is she's very calm. She never gets overly emotional. That really comes up big in tight matches.

She has quick feet and a soft touch in the post area that we're looking for. She's going to be a great asset in the conference.

She is a credit to this department and an asset to the Clerk of the Circuit Court organization.

Most people knew what an asset and hot commodity he was and didn't want to let him go. On the other hand, I think it's kind of unfair to hold somebody back.

Mike's knowledge and expertise will be a real asset to our team. I know he will be a valuable resource for Craig Smith, our coaching staff and myself as we continue to work this off-season and throughout the upcoming year.

Mike's decades of journalism experience make him an irreplaceable asset to our staff and to the community.

Mike proved early on he would be an asset for us.

Mike will be a real asset to our team. Prior to joining ERF Wireless, Mike's career as an entrepreneurial executive in the communications industry includes a number of diverse management experiences that span over 18 years. He has a proven track record in business and government relations in the U.S., Mexico and Europe. He also has experience working with congressional groups, as well as the staff of the FCC, on telecommunications legislation and regulations.

My figure ... never felt like an asset until I started dancing

One of the advantages of owning commodities is that they have a low correlation to equities and bonds. By adding a low correlative asset to a portfolio, you lower the overall risk.

One of Mack's biggest challenges is to grow in asset management. The business provides a stable source of revenue to offset all the volatility in other parts of the company.

Only a strong economy can create higher asset values and sustainably good returns for savers.

Online recruiting tools have proven to be a valuable asset to employers and applicants alike. By partnering with our local chambers of commerce, we can help businesses save millions and provide an important economic development tool to the region.

Multifamily remains high on the radar screen to all sort of investors, private and public, and the fundamentals of the business are early on in the sweet spot for that asset class.

Most 401(k) plans give employees limited investment choices such as domestic equity and fixed income products. Following MIT's lead, we believe other retirement platforms will broaden their offerings, as they understand the importance of how these asset classes work as part of a diversified portfolio.

My greatest asset is probably my speed and shooting ability. I work hard on my three-point shooting because everyone wants to be a scorer. I use my speed on defense to create turnovers and get easy buckets in transition, and on offense I use it to get an open look.

Obama's great asset has always been an ability to maintain his air of authority without being baritone about it. He can be boring, but he is never ridiculous or pompous.

New England techies were more likely than others to think the best asset in self-employment is sales ability,

Obviously it's a tribute to two things. First of all, she's a kid that has outstanding offensive skills, great ball-handling and the ability to shoot the ball. And probably her best asset is her ability to get to the rim against bigger people.

Obviously, if the 'books are cooked,' investors can't have confidence. This leads to the erosion of confidence in the transparency of American capital markets, which have been a tremendous asset and important economic engine to the United States.

Obviously, he's smart at a lot of things, but he was always able to come up with a few ways we could attack a team and exploit our offense. Once we got some continuity and a stable lineup late in the season, he was tremendous. He was a great asset for our program.

Peyton is as important to us as any asset we have at Reebok. It's safe to say he'll be with Reebok as long as he plays football.

Peter Ackerman's work and writings on nonviolent civic resistance have been a source of inspiration and education for citizens movements and activists all over the world, ... His strong and unwavering commitment to fostering and strengthening democracy is a tremendous asset for Freedom House, and we are privileged to benefit from his leadership.

NFL coaches are the masters of coach-speak. In baseball, I think we get some solid information. I think it's an asset to get clarifications on in-game situations. I think it's very effective.

New World seems to be telling analysts what they want to hear. I think institutional investors want to see more in terms of changes in management rather than just asset sales.

One of the messages we want to get across ... is when children do not get what they need it is a reflection on their business. Children who are prepared for school graduate from high school, earn lots more money, the crime rate is much lower. In the future, it is a real asset for everyone.

One of the most important parts of the kicking game starts with the snap, and Mike has been a consistent and reliable asset to the Broncos over the past few seasons. His signing ensures that our special-teams unit will remain strong.

I got the feeling that the man would be an asset to any pub in this city.

I'd like to take him back because he really wanted to be at the club and showed in the short period of time he was here what a good asset he was.

I didn't do anything special. There wasn't any difference really. I just kept fit by doing a lot of strength training. I also played well last year. Once I am an asset and as long as I am fit and healthy, there should be nothing stopping me.

I am excited to be involved in this major effort bringing together financial institutions, technology vendors, and consulting organizations. I am confident that my years of experience in the development and implementation of business and technology strategies will be an asset to this dynamic organization.