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Dusting Off the Textbook

Dusting Off the Textbook

“Not since the 1970s…” This line has been a common reference used over the past ten months to discuss the current macroeconomic and financial market conditions. The fall from grace in growth stocks is similar to the collapse of the Nifty-Fifty during the disco era....
To The Power Of…

To The Power Of…

Elementary school math classes often begin with the core facets of arithmetic: addition, subtraction multiplication and division. Derivatives come later, in the middle school years: exponents, factorials and PEMDAS[1], show how big numbers can get, quickly. Coupling...
Be a Bear-Market Buyer

Be a Bear-Market Buyer

The stock market’s wild swings so far in 2020 have been enough to unnerve many experienced investors.  And while it’s extremely important to be mindful of near-term liquidity needs, we believe it’s essential to be a buyer in a bear market in order to build long-term,...
Reflections on the Past as Prologue

Reflections on the Past as Prologue

At the beginning of a New Year there is a tendency, particularly among Wall Street prognosticators, to review the recent past and extrapolate its trends into the near future. At this time twelve months ago  many were projecting a continuation of slow but steady growth...