Err on the Side
“Most people make their investment decisions on the basis of an unreliable hodgepodge of half-baked logic, biases, hunches, emotion, and vague fantasies or fears about…
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Tariff Talk: Client Q&A on Market Impact and Economic Risks
“The higher returns to quantitative investing accrue from the abnormally bad behavior of humans at times of crisis.” – Dan Rasmussen, author of The Humble Investor The past few weeks have created a cloud of uncertainty for investors. We’ve collected...
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Pure Portfolios’ January 2025 Market Commentary
In Pure Portfolios’ January 2025 Commentary, Chief Investment Officer, Nik Schuurmans covers the illusion of diversification, the Deep Seek disruption, Nvidia’s massive selloff, and the…
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Estate Planning 101: Should You Choose a Will or...
Estate planning might not be the most exciting topic, but it’s one of the most thoughtful ways to protect your family’s future. Whether you want…
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No One Learns Anything in a Bull Market
“Mistakes present a choice: whether to update your ideas, or ignore the failures they’ve produced and keep believing what you’ve always believed.” – Shane Parrish,…
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Don’t Believe Everything You Hear on Tariffs
“Everybody talks about tariffs as the first thing. Tariffs are the last thing. Tariffs are part of the negotiation. The real trick is going to…
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Will Outsized U.S. Stock Returns Continue?
“When something is on the pedestal of popularity, the risk of a decline is high. When people assume — and price in — an expectation…
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Pure Portfolios’ December 2024 Market Commentary
In Pure Portfolios’ December 2024 Commentary, Chief Investment Officer, Nik Schuurmans reflects on a year of market resilience and the set-up heading into 2025. Nik…
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Pure Portfolios’ 2024 Client Letter
As we approach the year’s end, we at Pure Portfolios want to take a moment to thank you for your trust and partnership in 2024….
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Tis the Season for Wall Street Forecasting VIII
“A decade ago, I made a goal to read more history and fewer forecasts. It was one of the most enlightening changes of my life.”…
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