Weather the Storm | June 2015

“The storm starts, when the drops start dropping. When the drops stop dropping then the storm starts stopping.”Dr. Suess The Fund June proved that when it rains, it pours. Investors not only endured heavy rainfall, but also some rather ugly investment returns. The...

Firing on all Cylinders | May 2015

“I fear the Greeks, even when they bring gifts.”Virgil The Fund Along with the warmer and longer days that mark the beginning of patio season, May brought with it a host of challenges for investors to grapple with. The prospect of a Fed hike coupled with the...

The Pause that Refreshes | April 2015

“Luck is a matter of preparation meeting opportunity”Lucius Annaeus Seneca The Fund Coca-Cola used the slogan “the pause that refreshes” to sell Coke 85 years ago. Today, it serves to remind me that when pursuing a goal, it makes sense to pause every now and again to...

Will Tsipras Fold? | March 2015

“The beautiful thing about poker is that everybody thinks they can play.”Chris Moneymaker The big story these days is whether or not Greece will default, and if so, what implications that will have on financial markets. For the life of me, I can’t figure out if Alexis...