Quit Monkeying Around!

In the world of investment management there is an oft-discussed idea that blindfolded monkeys throwing darts at pages of stock listings can select portfolios that will

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Back to School

With school back in session in most of the country, many parents are likely thinking about how best to prepare for their children’s future college expenses.

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The Uncertainty Paradox

Doubt is not a pleasant condition, but certainty is an absurd one.  – Voltaire “The market hates uncertainty” has been a common enough saying in recent

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The Power of Markets

In 1958, economist Leonard Read published an essay entitled “I, Pencil: My Family Tree as Told to Leonard E. Read.” The essay, narrated from the point

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The Reality of Models

Checking the weather? Looking at a map of the world to plan your next vacation? Guess what—you’re using a model. While models can be useful for

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