Feb 7, 2025 | Uncategorized
2024 Was A Tale of Two Halves “Do not pray for an easy life, pray for the strength to endure a difficult one.” – Bruce Lee It’s easy to stay disciplined when things are going smoothly. When markets rise steadily and portfolios deliver consistent gains, the urge to...
Dec 9, 2024 | Uncategorized
Resilience Is the Goal; Perfection Is Not In investing, the allure of certainty can be hard to resist. When parts of a portfolio underperform in the short term, the urge to abandon them grows, driven by a desire to focus solely on what’s working. But this desire often...
Nov 8, 2024 | Uncategorized
Why We Don’t Try to Read Political or Economic Tea Leaves “The art of simplicity is a puzzle of complexity.” – Douglas Horton During the election season, markets can reflect a broader, collective sentiment — sometimes swayed by predictions, fears, and...
Oct 9, 2024 | Uncategorized
Why We’re Willing — And Wanting — To Look Different From the Norm “You cannot swim for new horizons until you have courage to lose sight of the shore.” – William Faulkner In investing, the principle of non-correlation presents both opportunities and challenges. While...
Sep 9, 2024 | Uncategorized
Price Drives Sentiment “Without data, you’re just another person with an opinion.” –W. Edwards Deming From July 16 to August 5, the S&P 500 experienced an 8.5% decline, culminating in a sharp 3% drop on August 5. During this period, headlines, clients, and...