Insights

Notes on life, taxes, and robust portfolio construction.

The Best Strategies for Inflationary Times

A paper shows that trend following has been the most reliable long-term inflation hedge.

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Solo 401(k) vs. SEP IRA: Which Is Better for the Self-Employed?

The SEP IRA is simple, cheap, and flexible. The Solo 401(k) takes more setup, but for a true one-owner business it usually offers better...

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Feedback Loops, Momentum, and Why Markets Are Hard to Predict

Markets are driven by narratives, capital flows, and self-reinforcing trends.

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Human Misjudgment and Its Financial Costs

A presentation on common behavioral mistakes that damage investment decisions, including survivorship bias, herding, narrative fallacy...

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Tactical Asset Allocation Looks Great, But Is It Practical?

Tactical asset allocation can be simple in concept but demanding in practice. The question is not whether rules can improve a portfolio...

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The Man Who Solved the Market

A new book on sheds light on what it’s like inside the world’s top performing investment firm.

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Why You Might Want to Dilute a Winning Strategy

The best-looking strategy on paper is not always the best portfolio to live with. Combining value and momentum may give up some...

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